The New York Knicks fell short by the Boston Celtics, 107-103, on October 23, 2026. This represents their initial 0-2 start in 15 years as defending champions. Jayson Tatum recorded 36 points for the Celtics, while the Knicks were defeated again. Mitchell Robinson's departure from the Knicks was reported, with no hostility behind it. The team addressed an incident where rings were mistakenly used in an email to employees as an unfortunate mistake.