New York Knicks prepare to defend 2026 NBA championship title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The New York Knicks begin their preseason with high expectations as defending NBA champions, having won their first title in 53 years. The team finished last season with a 53-29 record and secured the championship with a 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Key offseason moves include the loss of backup center Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics and the signing of veteran Andre Drummond to a one-year deal. The Knicks aim to maintain their core while navigating the challenges of repeating their championship success this season.
- •Knicks enter season as defending NBA champions after 53 years
- •Mitchell Robinson departs for the Boston Celtics
- •Andre Drummond signed to fill backup center role
- •Brunson and other core players look to maintain competition level
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks 2026-27 Preseason Preview
"For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks enter a season as defending NBA champions. After a 53-29 regular season and a championship run that culminated in a 4-1 NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks have finally reached the mountaintop. Now, with a largely intact roster, New York […] The post New York Knicks 2026-27 Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead.
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