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Knicks Sign Andre Drummond, Replacing Mitchell Robinson

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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The Knicks will raise the 2026 NBA championship banner at Madison Square Garden before tip-off.
Andre Drummond signed a one-year, $3.8 million contract to replace Mitchell Robinson.
Mitchell Robinson left for Boston on a three-year, $47.4 million deal.
Owner James Dolan said the Knicks will not exceed the second-apron salary limit.
Jalen Brunson warned there will be “no relaxation” as the team pursues a second championship.

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History

Historical Context

The Knicks, a founding NBA franchise of 1946, captured their second title in 1973, defeating the Lakers 4-1 and then endured a 53-year championship drought. After firing coach Tom Thibodeau in June 2025 and hiring Mike Brown, New York won the 2025 NBA Cup, with Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP and a 13-game playoff streak preceding the 2026 championship that ended the drought.

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Knicks Raise Banner

The Knicks will raise the 2026 NBA championship banner at Madison Square Garden before tip-off.
Andre Drummond signed a one-year, $3.8 million contract to replace Mitchell Robinson.
Mitchell Robinson left for Boston on a three-year, $47.4 million deal.
Owner James Dolan said the Knicks will not exceed the second-apron salary limit.
Jalen Brunson warned there will be “no relaxation” as the team pursues a second championship.

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