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If not for NBA title, LeBron James might already be headed to Knicks

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July 3, 2026

LeBron James' NBA future remains uncertain, and Rich Paul sheds light on where the reigning-champion Knicks might stand in the conversation.

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SB Nation

· Jul 10, 2026

Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Sin City Saints, Hart-Mitch undercooked beef, OAKAAK things

The Knicks last played a game in mid-June. The Knicks are back in action later today. Well, at least part of them. In any case, you better be there. Here are today’s links and notes. “NYK was interested in Jonas Valanciunas in ‘24 offseason. ‘We had a lot of talks with different teams. New York []

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 1, 2026

LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency exit for 24th season

After eight years at the LA Lakers, James's next destination will be decided in NBA's imminent free agency period.

NBC Sports

· Jun 23, 2026

NBA commissioner Adam Silver: Giannis trade signals it was Bucks' 'time to rebuild'

Hours ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, commissioner Adam Silver joined Dan Patrick to reflect on the Knicks' first title in 53 years, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and much more.

Variety

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· Jun 30, 2026

What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA

LeBron James is taking his talents elsewhere. The basketball living legend and four-time NBA champion informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday — the first day of free agency — that he’s planning on playing for another team next season, James’s representative, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN. “James chose to inform the Lakers []

Face2Face Africa

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· Jun 26, 2026

Meet the Jamaican-born orthopedic surgeon behind Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years

While the New York Knicks are celebrating their 2026 NBA Championship after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Finals and securing their first title in 53 years, Jamaica is also praising its son, Dr. Answorth A. Allen. The orthopedic surgeon is an Associate Surgeon in Chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)...

SNY

· Jun 21, 2026

Where this Knicks team ranks among NBA champions of the past 26 years

New York’s 2026 title run was historically dominant. Where do these Knicks rank among NBA champions since 2000?

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Related coverage for "If not for NBA title, LeBron James might already be headed to Knicks": SB Nation — Friday Posted & Toasted Notes: Sin City Saints, Hart-Mitch undercooked beef, OAKAAK things. Al Jazeera — LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency exit for 24th season. NBC Sports — NBA commissioner Adam Silver: Giannis trade signals it was Bucks' 'time to rebuild'. Variety — What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA. Face2Face Africa — Meet the Jamaican-born orthopedic surgeon behind Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. SNY — Where this Knicks team ranks among NBA champions of the past 26 years