Knicks resume training after summer celebrations and title triumph
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Knicks returned to their training facility in Greenburgh, New York, following a summer of championship celebrations after winning their first title since 1973. Players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart reflected on the support they received during their travels. As they prepare for the new season, they acknowledge the challenges ahead, including contract negotiations and increasingly competitive rivals in the Eastern Conference, such as Philadelphia and Miami. Jalen Brunson, recovering from wrist surgery, emphasized the importance of accountability and focus amidst the pressures of defending their title.
- •Knicks won their first championship in 53 years in the last season.
- •Training resumed on September 25 as the team prepares for the new season.
- •Players reflect on their summer experiences, highlighting increased fan support.
- •Contract talks for Towns and Hart have not progressed significantly.
- •Jalen Brunson is recovering from left wrist surgery as the season approaches.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — The Knicks enjoyed their summer of fun and now the NBA champions have to get back to work
"The championship celebrations lasted all summer and spread throughout their city, with Knicks being treated to ovations when they were spotted at restaurants or sporting events in New York. “Me and my wife for our honeymoon went to East Africa, we went to Nairobi, we went to Kenya, we went to Tanzania, and it was crazy just to even be out in the Serengeti and the people on the cars, in the open cars, in the wild, go, ‘Knicks in 5!’,” Karl-Anthony Towns said. The Knicks got back to work Monday and it's clear that their title defense, much like the championship they won by repeatedly rallying to beat San Antonio in five games, won't be easy.
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