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Knicks start 2026-27 season ranked third in power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:34 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Knicks start 2026-27 season ranked third in power rankings

Summary

The New York Knicks are ranked third in preseason power rankings by Yahoo Sports following their recent NBA championship. The Knicks, who won the title with a historic playoff run, returned most of their core players, including Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite their success, only the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs rank higher, with O’Connor citing the Thunder's depth and the Spurs' return of key players. The Knicks face a challenging season ahead as defending champions, aiming to overcome the trend of different champions over the past eight seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.
•Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns lead a returning core.
•Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are ranked above the Knicks.
•Knicks must navigate challenges as defending champions.
•Mitchell Robinson's departure and Andre Drummond's arrival noted.

Latest Updates

10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Ranked Behind 2 Teams After Historic Title Run

What they're saying

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The defending champion Knicks landed only third in a preseason power ranking despite returning most of the core from their historic title run. The post Knicks Ranked Behind 2 Teams After Historic Title Run appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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