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Who are the New York Knicks? Their history behind the Cavaliers game
The Knicks and Cavaliers played on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Cleveland, a rematch of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals series that New York won 4-0.
Where the name comes from
The New York Knicks are a professional basketball team based in New York City. Their official name is the Knickerbockers, and fans shorten it to Knicks. The old word traces back to a pen name that the writer Washington Irving used for his history of New York.
Quick quiz
1. In which year was the New York Knicks franchise established?
2. What is the full official name of the New York Knicks?
3. Which player was drafted by the Knicks in 1964 and later helped the team win the 1970 NBA title?
