Knicks Are in the NBA Finals for the First Time Since 1999

Knicks Are in the NBA Finals for the First Time Since 1999

The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Coverage highlights two players in particular. Josh Hart has been called the glue holding the team together — rebounding above his frame, defending at a high level, passing, and hitting 38% of his threes, all while not needing the ball in his hands. Karl-Anthony Towns is also receiving recognition: the source describes this as the smartest, most well-controlled version of KAT ever seen, noting his efficiency, glass-cleaning, and 63.6% three-point shooting over a three-game Conference Finals stretch. The source argues Towns deserves to be in the conversation as the key cog that helped get his team to the NBA Finals.

Gobble's Take: The source highlights both Hart and Towns as key contributors in getting their team to the NBA Finals. Source: NBA News and Rumor Roundup 5/27/2026 - JSuttHoops

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