The Knicks and Cavaliers figure to jockey for home-court advantage throughout the season. New York struck first in teams' season opener.

New York spent all of Wednesday hounding Cleveland’s ballhandlers in the backcourt. The Knicks alternated who was at the point of attack. They threw different looks. The Knicks wanted to make their opponent work for what it wanted, to be on the front foot, as opposed to reacting.

The Cavs' youth movement, including a fifth-year star in Evan Mobley, proved to be a mixed bag in a loss to the New York Knicks.

Wednesday's NBA action tips off with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Atkinson admitted he was still trying to figure out “combinations” when it comes to what players fit best together. He also was aware that the Cavs opened in New York, where the Knicks defense can make a lot of teams look ragged.

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each had a double-double and the host New York Knicks pulled away in the 4th quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was not shy about why his team fell to the New York Knicks in the season opener 119-111.

New head coach Mike Brown wins debut as Knicks’ depth and pace lead past Cavaliers to start 2025-26 NBA season.

ESPN's "First Take" is facing serious backlash Thursday for the way it covered one of the biggest stories in NBA history. On Thursday morning, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested in Oregon for an illegal poker operation that’s tied to the Mafia. U.S. Attorney Joseph ...

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks won their first battle of the 2025-26 NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.