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The Brunson revival: the New York Knicks story
The story in one sentence
After another reset, Brunson's arrival gave the Knicks elite creation, resilience and their most credible contender in decades.
A lead guard makes New York coherent again
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and Josh Hart gave the era its recognizable core.
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2017–18
What came before
Anthony's arrival helped produce a 54-win season and the franchise's first playoff series win in thirteen years.
- 25TradeSeptember 25, 2017
September 25, 2017
The trade that completed Oklahoma City's new star trio
The Thunder tried to place another scorer beside Russell Westbrook and Paul George; the Knicks finally began a post-Anthony reset.
To OKC
To NYK20182NDround assetCarmelo Anthony to OKCOKC receives Carmelo AnthonyNYK receives Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, 2018 Chicago 2nd-round pick4 original assets · 1 outcomes tracedOpen trade → 2025
Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
2026
Eastern Conference Finals: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
2026
NBA Finals: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core