The New York Knicks have returned to their winning ways thanks to a tweaked defensive strategy, and the players' buy-in has shown.

Michael Jordan explains how NBA stars can handle the New York Knicks’ intense home crowd at Madison Square Garden.

BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Washington. The Wizards are 8-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington averages 15.2 turnovers per game and is 7-6 when it wins the turnover battle.

The Bucks remained engaged with various Giannis trade suitors over the weekend, including the Warriors, Knicks and Heat. The post New Giannis Trade Update Drops As Knicks, Warriors Ramp Up Talks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Lakers had another empty possession when Rui Hachimura missed a corner 3, with Brunson assisting Landry Shamet on an alley-oop in transition for a Knicks’ 6–0 run that turned a Lakers two-point lead to a four-point New York advantage.

Jalen Brunson is set to return for the New York Knicks against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1, 2026. Despite managing a right-ankle issue and a recent illness, both are no longer serious concerns.

The New York Knicks gave LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers quite the run for their money.