The Knicks kick off their new season as defending champs

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It's back to work for the orange and blue.

After winning their first championship in more than 50 years, the New York Knicks kick off their regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 20 with a matchup against the newly rebuilt Philadelphia 76ers. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a season preview.

Photo: Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden on October 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

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