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Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes • May 21, 2025, 8:20 AM ET (AP)
Knicks and Pacers set for Round 9 in their playoff rivalry, with the winner going to the NBA Finals • May 20, 2025, 2:15 PM ET (AP)
Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest' • May 20, 2025, 3:39 AM ET (AP)
Pacers-Knicks renew a rivalry with memorable moments involving Reggie Miller, Spike Lee and others • May 19, 2025, 3:04 PM ET (AP)
The NBA's final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again • May 19, 2025, 9:25 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As New York Knickerbockers
Date 1946 - present
Headquarters New York City
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Doc Rivers • Spencer Haywood • Derrick Rose • Larry Brown • Carmelo Anthony • Jimmer Fredette • Jason Kidd • Rick Pitino • Jalen Brunson • Phil Jackson • Don Nelson • Pat Riley • Dikembe Mutombo • Jerry Lucas • Earl Monroe

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