Armed with probably their best shot at making the NBA Finals since Patrick Ewing's '90s heyday, the 2025-26 New York Knicks are hoping not to shrink under the weight of hefty expectations. This summer, New York brought in free agents Guerschon Yabusele and Jordan Clarkson to fill out its bench depth — the club's biggest hole in 2024-25. More news: Knicks Guard Takes Shot at Fired Coach Tom ThibodeauNew York's incumbent standouts, too, are looking to step up. All-NBA forward OG Anunoby is looking to earn more accolades this year, writes Steve Popper of Newsday. And he's looking to prove his worth.