MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicky Lopez #33 of the Texas Rangers fields a ground ball hit by Josh Bell #56 of the Minnesota Twins (not pictured) in the first inning at Target Field on September 26, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Texas Rangers lineup for September 27, 2026, against the Minnesota Twins: starting pitchers are MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers and Dean Kremer for the Twins.
It is the last game of the regular season. The Rangers are still in contention. They need a win, and an Astros loss, to win the West. They need just a win to finish at .500 for the second season in a row. They are going with the same group as yesterday.
UPDATE — Originally, Lopez was hitting sixth, Carter eighth, and Osuna ninth. They’ve shuffled that group around in an update that came in a little more than an hour before gametime.
The lineup:
Nimmo — RF
Langford — LF
Seager — SS
Burger — 1B
Duran — 3B
Osuna — DH
Jansen — C
Lopez — 2B
Carter — CF
2:10 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -115 favorites.
Looking to shore up their roster ahead of Monday’s training camp, the Knicks have signed rookie Tyler Nickel and returning forward Kevin McCullar Jr. to two-way contracts.
Nickel landed with the Knicks as the 47th overall pick in this year’s draft, and he was one of their biggest standouts during Summer League play.
The sharpshooting forward averaged 12.2 points over the five exhibition games, including a stellar showing in which he knocked down six threes off the bench against the Nets.
That continued the success Nickel enjoyed throughout his collegiate career, including a stellar senior season in which he knocked down 110 three-pointers, good enough for second in the SEC.
Nickel had reportedly been weighing whether he'd want to attempt a return to school, but he opted to begin his professional career with the Knicks instead.
McCullar has spent the past two seasons with New York on two-way deals.
He first landed with the club as the 56th pick in the 2024 Draft, and slowly but surely began working his way into the bottom of the rotation.
The 6-foot-6 wing showed positives in spurts last season but only appeared in 21 games at the NBA-level, averaging just 2.4 points across 7.4 minutes per game.
McCullar also produced 16.8 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.4 rebounds over 14 G League games.
The Knicks have been carrying three open two-way slots all offseason, so after inking these two deals they have one more remaining on the eve of training camp.
Entering Sunday morning, the Knicks were the only team in basketball that had not filled one of their three two-way spots. Hell, they were the only team to have more than one open two-way spot, having all three of them open.
There’s no method or reason why it took this long, but the Knicks finally did it. They’ve filled two of their two-way spots by signing Tyler Nickel and Kevin McCullar Jr. on Sunday morning.
Nickel, selected No. 47 overall in this June’s draft, has been in a weird limbo all summer where nobody really knew what was going on.
Drafted out of Vanderbilt after previous stops at UNC and Virginia Tech, Nickel is a 6’8” three-point specialist who was one of college basketball’s best shooters in each of the last two seasons, shooting an even 40% on nearly seven attempts per game in his two years as a starter at Vandy. He showed that much with his electric play in Summer League.
It has been a question of what his role would be as a rookie. The Knicks’ second apron aversion made it impossible to realistically sign him to a standard contract, so it’s been assumed for several months that he would eventually ink a two-way contract, but that wasn’t always set in stone. The brief 5-in-5 injunction would’ve given Nickel a chance to return to college and cash in on bigger NIL checks, but that window closed after a few weeks due to the NCAA’s appeal.
With Nickel on a two-way, expect him to spend a lot of the year in Westchester, but also get a chance to show he can hoop at this level during the dog days of January and February, when the defending champs will be shorthanded for games and stretches.
While Nickel is an unknown in a Knicks uniform so far, we’ve seen McCullar plenty over the last two years.
The former No. 55 overall pick in 2024 out of Kansas, McCullar will be spending his third consecutive season on a two-way contract with the Knicks, hoping to show enough to earn a full-time roster spot by 2027-28.
Recurring knee injuries limited McCullar to four games as a rookie and just a few G League appearances, but he was healthy and effective when called upon in his second season, playing 21 games and putting together some strong individual performances, namely a 13-point masterpiece on December 27 in Atlanta.
He’s another guy who will get his ring in person on October 20, so that’s cool. He fits in a similar role to Nickel as a deep reserve wing who will compete with Pacome Dadiet to be the next man up if one of the key wings (starters + Mo Diawara) misses time.
This officially fills up the 21-man training camp roster, as big man N’Faly Dante (who’s recovering from an ACL tear) was signed to an Exhibit 10. Here’s the group:
Standard contracts (13):
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Deuce McBride, Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, Andre Drummond, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek, Pacome Dadiet, Mo Diawara
Exhibit 9/10 deals (6):
Drew Eubanks, John Konchar, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, James Wiseman, N’Faly Dante
Two-ways (2):
Tyler Nickel, Kevin McCullar Jr.
The Knicks will only be able to have 14 standard contracts if they want to stay below the second apron, barring a trade. They will also fill the two-way spot at some point.
The NHL's shortened preseason is over. Now the longer-than-usual regular season will get underway.
The 2026-27 NHL season was increased from 82 games to 84 in the collective-bargaining agreement so teams could play an even number of games against divisional opponents.
As a result, the season will open in September instead of its usual October starting date.
The first game will feature the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes raising their Stanley Cup banner before they play the Florida Panthers, who won back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025. The runner-up Vegas Golden Knights will also be in action on opening night, facing the Chicago Blackhawks.
Here's a look at opening night and key dates for the 2026-27 NHL season:
When does the NHL season open?
The 2026-27 NHL season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with five games, including an ESPN tripleheader.
Here's the full opening schedule, plus every team's home opener (all times Eastern):
The @NHL announced today the 2026-27 regular season, expanded to 84 games with the addition of two more divisional contests per team, will open on Tuesday, Sept. 29. In addition, the League announced each team’s home opener.
NHL teams have until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 28 to submit their opening-day rosters. They must be compliant with the $104 million salary cap.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are among the teams that were over on Saturday, but they should be OK after placing 11-year veteran Miles Wood on waivers. More players will go on waivers on Sunday.
The New York Islanders signed defenseman Logan Stanley to a one-year contract on Sunday.
Key dates during 2026-27 NHL season
Sept. 29: Opening night
Oct. 25: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will play in the outdoor Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
Nov. 9: Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Cindy Curley, Keith Tkachuk and Brian Burke will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Nov 12 and 14: The Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken will play in Helsinki, Finland.
Dec. 18 and 20: The Ottawa Senators and Blackhawks will play in Dusseldorf, Germany
Dec. 31: The Winter Classic will be held at University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb. 5-6: The NHL All-Star weekend will held at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The skills competition is on the 5th and the All-Star Game will be on the 6th. There are new formats this season.
March 1: NHL trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET
April 10: The regular season ends with all 32 teams in action.
May 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
We made it, team. It’s the final game of the season. There is no denying that this has been a disappointing season for the Orioles. With a win today, they’ll finish at 80-82. I have seen a lot worse baseball than that over the years, but I don’t know that I’ve seen much more frustrating.
Shane Baz will get his final start of the season. His 4.11 ERA has been disappointing, but it’s an improvement over last year and he put in a full season. Today is his 32nd start of the year, which is tops on the team. His 179.2 IP is also the most. He has shown flashes of brilliance, enough that he’s the kind of pitcher you can dream on a bit. Like the entire pitching staff, he’s been the victim of poor defense, but he’s also been the victim of low run support. Hopefully today he goes out on a high note.
Starting for the Yankees is Elmer Rodríguez. He’s making his seventh start of the season and first since August 31st. He’s got a 5.40 ERA, 15 BB, and 21 K in 26.2 innings.
The Orioles are sending out about the best lineup they can for the final day of the season. For better or for worse, these have been our guys this year. I’d like to see them go out victors. Maybe with another home run from Pete Alonso?
Orioles lineup
Dylan Beavers (L) LF Pete Alonso (R) 1B Gunnar Henderson (L) SS Coby Mayo (R) DH Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 3B Colton Cowser (L) CF Jeremiah Jackson (R) 2B Heston Kjerstad (L) RF Carlos Narváez (R) C
Major League Baseball's postseason officially begins on Tuesday, Sept. 29 with the best-of-three wild card series, two in each the American and National League.
The New York Yankees host their rival Boston Red Sox in the Bronx for the second year in a row, another explosive showdown between the AL East foes who missed out on the division crown behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
The AL West winner, the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres will also host the wild card series. If necessary, winner-take-all Game 3s will be played on Thursday.
The wild card series winners advance to the best-of-five Division Series, where they will face the division winners who received a bye. The Yankees-Red Sox victor takes on the Rays, with the ALDS beginning Saturday, Oct. 3.
MLB expanded the postseason in 2022, adding one more wild card in each league, creating the high-intensity wild card series. In the first four years under the new format, two teams – the 2023 Texas Rangers and 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers – have gone on to win the World Series after playing in the wild card series.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers signs autographs prior to the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Denis Kennedy/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
When the Brewers won the division in 2024, they lost their 60th game on September 6th. The year before, the division-winning Brewers lost number 60 on September 3rd. The 2002 Brewers lost their 60th game on July 16th, a little less than a week after the All-Star break.
Today, the 2026 Brewers will try to avoid losing 60 games entirely.
It has been quite a ride, as we arrive at the end of this magnificent regular season. The best regular-season team in franchise history has a chance to set a team record in wins by six games, a pretty remarkable feat for a 57-year-old franchise.
For those who have the postseason on their minds, you’ll no doubt just be hoping that everyone gets through today’s game unscathed. With Dustin May and Kyle Harrison both having pitched on Saturday, it’s unlikely we’re going to see much in terms of “might this guy be a factor in the postseason?” questions.
For those of you who enjoy milestones, keep an eye on Brice Turang—he’s one RBI away from 100 and one stolen base away from 20. There are only 165 seasons of 20 home runs, 100 RBI, and 20 stolen bases in the long history of baseball, just five of which belong to Brewers: three by Ryan Braun (2009, 2011, 2012), one by Christian Yelich (2018), and one by Willy Adames (2024). If Turang were to hit those marks, he’d be just the 11th player to do so in a season in which they were primarily a second baseman.
Jacob Misiorowski will also get a final tuneup before the postseason, putting him in line to start game one of the NLDS on Saturday against either the Cubs or Padres. He’ll also get one final chance to bolster his Cy Young case, though I’d expect he’s in line to throw something like the three innings he tossed his last time out. We’ll run a more comprehensive debriefing soon, but some numbers to note for Miz: he’s certain to finish with the best H/9 mark (4.9961 as of this moment) in AL/NL history by a starting pitcher, and he will set franchise records in ERA, WHIP, and K/9. Misiorowski will not catch Ben Sheets’ franchise record for strikeouts (264), but his 247 Ks are already the second-best mark in Brewers history.
St. Louis’s starter in game 162 will be the righty Andre Pallante, who has had a solid season: he’s 12-8 with a 3.61 ERA in 157 innings. Starting pitching hasn’t been St. Louis’s strongest area, but Pallante has probably been their best option.
Milwaukee doesn’t exactly have the roster flexibility at the moment to take it easy, so they’ll field a pretty strong lineup this afternoon. William Contreras is getting some time off his feet, and Joey Ortiz is of course out as the team is cautious with his knee. That means that Gary Sánchez and David Hamilton are in the lineup, and they’ll be joined in the infield by Jake Bauers, Turang, and Cooper Pratt. Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell, and Sal Frelick go left-to-right in the outfield, and the new captain, Christian Yelich, is the designated hitter.
First pitch is at 2:10 p.m. Join us for the last anxiety-free game thread of the year!
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 31: A view of the bunting hung along the stands prior to Game Five of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Somehow, the race for the final Wild Card spot in the National League has gone to the final day of the season, which means that the Atlanta Braves won’t know who they’re facing at home at Truist Park in the Wild Card Series until later this evening.
With that being said, that hasn’t stopped Major League Baseball from revealing the times at which the Braves will be playing their games during this year’s Wild Card Series. If you’re the working-type, then you’d better get ready to play some hooky this week as the Braves have been slotted into the afternoon spot.
Here’s the schedule for the first two games, which is set in stone:
GAME 1: Tuesday, September 29 vs. Diamondbacks or Phillies at 2:00 p.m. ET GAME 2: Wednesday, September 30 vs. Diamondbacks or Phillies at 2:00 p.m. ET
It gets tricky after Game 2, though. If all four Wild Card Series go to GAME 3 then Atlanta will be playing their series-decider on October 1 at 2:00 p.m. ET just like the first two games. If there are three Game 3s that need to be played and the Braves are involved then once again, GAME 3 will take place at Truist Park on October 1 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
If the only two Game 3s that are left to be played are in the National League then once more, the Braves will be locked into the 2:00 p.m. ET slot on October 1 for GAME 3. If it comes down to Atlanta’s series and the Yankees-Red Sox series being the only two Game 3s left, that will also put Atlanta into the 2:00 p.m. ET slot on October 1 for GAME 3.
In fact, there are only two scenarios where the Braves will be playing at 8:00 p.m. ET:
If Yankees-Red Sox and Padres-Cubs are over, GAME 3 will be on October 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET. If Atlanta’s series is the only one to go to three games, GAME 3 will be on October 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET
All games will be televised on NBC and Peacock.
So there you have it. More than likely, the Braves will be doing their Postseason activities at 2:00 p.m. for the Wild Card Series and (hopefully) we’ll go from there. Again, play hooky if you have to since the Braves are going to need your energy for this run.
Kawhi Leonard at the Public School fashion show as a part of RTW Spring/Summer 2027 on September 10, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Asha Moné/WWD via Getty Images) | WWD via Getty Images
Now that Kawhi Leonard is officially a Toronto Raptor, it’s time to safely look ahead to the 2026-27 season.
While the seven-time All-Star is entering his 15th season at 35-years-old, there’s reason to believe that Leonard could produce his greatest year as a professional. Here are three predictions that suggest the best is yet to come for the superstar.
Leonard plays 60+ games for a second straight year
These days, it’s tough for a basketball fan to scroll through media without their algorithm pushing Leonard. Notoriously known for being the NBA’s resident hermit, Leonard is suddenly the most visible and talkative he has ever been. It’s easy to guess that part of the reason for this could be PR-driven. It’s unlikely that Leonard woke up one day and decided to be a social butterfly. There’s seemingly an intentional effort to both do and be more from a brand perspective.
It’s not the boldest of predictions to assume that mindset carries over to the hardwood.
Leonard hasn’t played in 60+ games in back-to-back seasons since 2015-17. Those were his first two All-Star seasons, declaring his official arrival as a dominant presence in the league. Last season, Leonard logged 65 games, the most since he played 68 (2023-24) and the third most of his career since 2016-17.
With the intention of repairing his image across the league and with audiences, expect Leonard to crack the 60-game mark again.
Leonard averages two steals a game
As brilliant as Leonard is defensively, he has finished a season with at least two steals a game only twice in his storied career. The last time he accomplished this feat was in 2018-19. While defence is more nuanced than raw steal numbers, the stat is often an indicator of how much ball-handlers respect a particular defender.
In his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers, Leonard finished just shy of the two-steal mark with 1.9 per game. At his advanced age, Leonard doesn’t typically prefer to guard the opposing player with the biggest threat level, at least for a majority of the game. However, this was also often the case during his short tenure with the Raptors. It wasn’t until Toronto was backed into a corner against the Milwaukee Bucks, that Leonard decided to take on more on-ball reps, and even then, Nick Nurse schemed up the “Giannis-wall”.
In his second stint with the Raptors, expect Leonard to take a bit more of the on-ball responsibility as teams frantically try to switch off Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. But where Leonard will see the biggest increase in steals is as an off-ball hawk. Head Coach Darko Rajakovic is the perfect motivator to passionately empower The Klaw to shut down passing lanes like he used to in his 20s. Toronto finished fourth in deflections last season with 20.4 per game.
Leonard averages 25+ points and 5+ assists
This would be uncharted territory for Leonard, who has never averaged at least 25 points and 5 assists in a single season. He has come close twice.
2019-20: 27.1 points, 4.9 assists
2020-21: 24.8 points, 5.2 assists
Both campaigns occurred just before he missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season due to an ACL injury. The Raptors finished third in assists last year with 29.5 per game, despite making several attempts to accommodate Brandon Ingram’s style of play. While Leonard may not flirt with being a top five scorer, he should barely get past the 25-point mark while seeing a bump in his assist numbers.
Get ready to stay up late, Cubs fans. Major League Baseball announced the TV schedule for the Wild Card Series Sunday and the Cubs, at least for Games 1 and 2 Tuesday and Wednesday, will be playing at 9 p.m. Central time.
Here’s the entire schedule for the first two days of Wild Card baseball:
There are various scenarios for Thursday, Oct. 1, depending on how many games are being played. If the Cubs are playing a Game 3, here’s how it would shake out.
If there are three games Thursday, the Cubs would again play at 9 p.m. Central time. But here are other three-game scenarios for Thursday:
Now, here are the scenarios for two games, if the Cubs are still playing Thursday:
And if the Cubs/Padres series is the only game on Thursday, it would start at 7 p.m. CT and be televised on NBC and Peacock.
Thus, note: You will have to have a TV subscription that includes Peacock and/or NBC Sports Network to watch the Cubs’ first two games of this series.
UPDATE: The games listed as being on Peacock and NBC Sports Network are being carried only on those channels and will NOT be on any over the air TV channels.
For the second time in a week, veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield has been traded.
Charlotte, which acquired Hield on Tuesday in the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, has now moved him to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Rob Dillingham and cash, a trade both teams confirmed Sunday morning.
The cash in the trade covers that Hield makes $2.8 million more than Dillingham this season. Hield is set to make $9.7 million this season, but only $3.1 million of his potential $10.1 million for next season is guaranteed. Dillingham, entering his third NBA season, is on his rookie contract and will make $6.9 million this season, and the Bulls can choose to pick up his $8.8 million option for next season.
Chicago adds a veteran shooter to a roster that could use more floor spacing. Last season, in 51 games between Golden State and Atlanta, Hield averaged 7.6 points per game while shooting 34.9% from 3-point range (the lowest percentage of his career, for which he has averaged 39.5%).
Charlotte still has 17 players on its roster heading into camp and will have to cut a couple of players before the start of the season — this trade saves the Hornets money under the cap for the salaries they may have to eat (something they already did with Ryan Nembhard). Dillingham could be one of the players waived.
Dillingham, 21, was the No. 8 pick of the Spurs in 2024 and was traded to Minnesota on draft night with the hope that he would develop into the replacement at point guard for the aging Mike Connolly. That didn't work as either side hoped, and Dillingham was traded to Chicago near the deadline last season, and now the Bulls have moved on from him, too. In his two NBA seasons, Dillingham has averaged 5.5 points and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 32.4% from 3-point range.
The nor'easter that has hit the Northeast United States has thrown some wrenches in Major League Baseball's final week, with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs scheduling a doubleheader on Friday – then playing Sunday's game in Florida – to avoid rainouts.
Originally all of MLB's Sunday finales had a synchronized start time of 3 p.m., but two games without playoff implications – Yankees-Orioles and Nationals-Mets – were bumped to earlier in the day with rain forecast in the areas.
The Phillies looked to be a lock for the MLB playoffs but have fallen apart in recent weeks while being chased down by the red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks. But Philadelphia controls its own destiny and will clinch the NL's final wild card spot with a win or an Arizona loss.
Should the Phillies lose and Diamondbacks win, Arizona would get into the postseason via the intradivision record tiebreaker since the two teams split the seasons – and Philadelphia would miss the postseason for the first time since 2021.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: A.J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run in the seventh inning during the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa McDaniel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Mets lineup
Francisco Lindor – SS Juan Soto – LF Bo Bichette – 3B Carson Benge – RF Marcus Semien – 2B Brett Baty – 1B Luis Torrens – C A.J. Ewing – CF Ronny Mauricio – DH
SP: Sean Manaea – LHP
Nationals lineup
James Wood – DH Andres Chaparro – 1B Brady House – 3B CJ Abrams – 2B Dylan Crews – RF Jacob Young – CF Daylen Lile – LF Harry Ford – C Nasim Nunez – SS
SP: DJ Herz – LHP
Broadcast info
First pitch: 1:05 PM ET TV: SNY Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins moved a handful of players to injured reserve ahead of Monday's 5:00 p.m. final roster deadline.
Forward Blake Lizotte (upper-body, day-to-day), forward Justin Brazeau (lower-body, week-to-week), forward Ben Kindel (lower-body, week-to-week), and defenseman Ryan Graves (lower-body, indefinitely) were placed on injured reserve, clearing up four roster spots for the Penguins ahead of opening night on Sept. 30 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
In addition, the team announced that forwards Bryan Rust (upper-body) and Tristan Broz (lower-body) - presumably, both injured during Saturday's 3-1 pre-season finale win over the Buffalo Sabres - would not practice with the team Sunday are being evaluated.
Lizotte practiced with the team Sunday.
The news came after three more players were re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS), which were forward Bill Zonnon, defenseman Harrison Brunicke, and goaltender Joel Blomqvist. Taking out the players placed on IR, the Penguins are down to 25 players on their active training camp roster.
If Rust and Broz are added to injured reserve, that would trim the NHL active roster down to the set maximum of 23.
Of note, forwards Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, and Filip Hallander all remain part of the active camp roster, as does defenseman Ilya Solovyov, who figures to occupy the seventh and final defensive slot to start the season. With Brunicke sent back, it appears the Penguins will elect to keep 14 forwards as opposed to eight defensemen if they decide to max out their roster.
The Penguins will have a day off Monday, which is when the final NHL roster will likely be submitted to the NHL's Central Registry.
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 25: Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
We so back the Bulletin is already here.
Meanwhile, JB was doing his thing on SNL and Deuce McBride has some saucy comments to share with a fellow Knickerbocker scribe ahead of his contract year.
Here’s the latest from around some places, and remember, we’re just 24 hours from Knicks Media Day!
NEW: Miles McBride wants to stay in New York long-term. The Knicks won't cross the second apron to make it happen — making his future in NYC cloudy at best.
"I'm a little disappointed… I hope we come to some type of agreement. I’ve played thru injury.”https://t.co/sLk51kvAkX
On his contract situation and wanting to remain with the Knicks:
“I love being in New York. Obviously, I’ve been here my whole career. I’m a little — I’m a little disappointed. Of course, you want to obviously come to the right terms, and I want to be in New York. So yeah, it’s a little hard at times, but I’m gonna be a professional. I want to go out and do my job. So that’s in my ability, and to help the team win for as long as I’m with the team.”
On handling the uncertainty surrounding his future and hoping to reach an agreement:
“Not just Quick, but in the NBA, you see it all the time with [contract disputes leading to trades], and you just have to be a professional. You can’t worry about those things. I hope we come to some type of agreement. I’ve played through injury. I’ve been through a lot with this team, and I’ve worked my way into being a key guy. So you know, I’d love to get something done.”
On enjoying the championship summer and preparing to defend the title:
“It’s been a blessing. The whole summer’s been nothing but love. But getting back to it, getting ready to defend that championship — and hopefully bring home another one.”
On becoming the longest-tenured Knick following Mitchell Robinson’s departure:
“Oh, man. I miss my guy Mitch. But it’s crazy, honestly. Just thinking about coming in as a rookie, just trying to survive and trying to make it to the next deal and things like that. So it’s been it’s been cool.”
On continuing to expand his game:
“It’s a big recency bias type of thing when it comes to the NBA. I know I’m capable of a lot of things, but sometimes, the game is: it’s only one thing and you got to play different roles. So, I’m ready to always expand my game.”
On showing what he can do when given opportunities:
“I feel like in times where guys have been out, I’ve been able to show a lot. So it’s always — to me — it’s about opportunity. I feel like I’ve continued to grow and improve every single year.”
Jalen: "Questions?"
OG: "Remember in Game 4 when you took that shot in the end and you missed it?"
On approaching the new season after winning the NBA championship:
“Is it cliché if I say it’s 0-0 again? That’s kind of the same thing we said every playoff game, and when we won and kept winning it was great. But this season is about us going out there and starting again at 0-0. Bringing that same hungry team, that team that’s hungry to prove everyone wrong. The underdogs.”
On the Knicks still viewing themselves as hunters after winning the championship:
“I don’t think we have a big target because I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again. We’re using it as fuel, we’re still the hunters, we’re not satisfied with one.”
