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As the landscape of the NBA shifts, the Knicks try to hold steady

New York Amsterdam News

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July 9, 2026

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New York City’s collective hangover from the Knicks winning the franchise’s first title since 1973 — 53 long, arduous years — has subsided. The post As the landscape of the NBA shifts, the Knicks try to hold steady appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

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