It’s a question that naturally loops in the Knicks as a realistic landing spot for an all-time great in the final chapter of his Hall of Fame career.

A contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks is mentioned a must see matchup for the 2025-26 season.

The team swapped out Tom Thibodeau in favor of Mike Brown in hopes that it would help the Knicks get past the Eastern Conference Finals and into the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. While the move was applauded by many, The Athletic insider David Aldridge wasn't a fan, placing the Knicks at No. 15 in his offseason rankings.

Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report just gave the over/under for wins and predicted win totals for all 30 NBA teams in a recent article. The Knicks' over/under is at 53.5 wins, and the only East team with a higher figure is the Cavaliers. Overall, only three NBA teams were given a higher over/under than New York in this piece.

While the Knicks will enter next season among the favorites to win the East, insider James L. Edwards III recently predicted a major lineup change under Brown.

The New York Knicks had plenty of issues to solve entering this summer's offseason, but none were as pressing as the general question of how they should build o

This ambitious Knicks trade pitch would see the teampart with Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The New York Knicks have recently been linked to a champion center in free agency to help upgrade their frontcourt depth.

Jan 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles as New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are the co-favorites to represent the East in the 2026 championship series. As far as New York is concerned, former NBA center and current ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins said the pressure is squarely on Karl-Anthony Towns to take his game to the next level and deliver the city the Larry O'Brien Trophy.