The Cavaliers were the best regular-season team in the East last season, boasting a 64-18 record. However, after a dominant 4-0 sweep against the Miami Heat in the opening round of the 2025 playoffs, they dropped the first two games of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers at home and ultimately got eliminated 4-1

The Knicks “were in position to get Giannis [Antetokounmpo ” this summer “and they didn’t get him,” according to ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst. The question is why?

After falling to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau. In his place, the franchise hired veteran Mike Brown to lead the squad to the NBA Finals with aspirations for its first title since 1973.

Even if the devastating injuries to Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard Tyrese Haliburton, opened the championship door wide open for Cleveland and New York, it might close just as quickly. Here's why.

The Garden’s position is that Rose decided with Dolan’s full support. The team president had protected the coach from the antsy owner a couple of times in past seasons, but when it was clear last spring that Dolan was moving back in that direction, Rose was done stepping in front of the bus. Ditto for another longtime Thibs ally, Jalen Brunson.

The New York Knicks had a serious shot to land Giannis Antetokounmpo if they wanted to move for the Milwaukee Bucks star, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Matt Barnes has continued to show concern with the New York Knicks under head coach Mike Brown, which he feels won't be the long-term option.

The Knicks and Cavaliers are two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, entering the new season with high expectations. They'll meet in the season opener on Wednesday night. Here's how you can watch the game.