The New York Knicks spent more of the first third of the 2025-26 season warding off the Boston Celtics than they may have bargained for, and that surprising race isn't expected to slow any time soon.

The Knicks & Spurs are set for Tuesday's NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, where the tournament will produce a 3rd champion in 3 years.

There’s a real possibility this is Robinson’s final year in New York, the place that drafted him eight years ago. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent next summer. Another team may want to offer him more money or years than the cash-strapped Knicks can. It might not happen, but it is a possibility as things stand now.

The New York Knicks are making a statement by winning the NBA Cup and establishing themselves as a true contender for the championship this summer. The team's