The New York Knicks were defeated 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 put up 36 points for the Celtics, while the Knicks suffered their second consecutive loss. Mitchell Robinson's departure from the Knicks was reported, with no hostility behind it. The team addressed an incident where championship rings were used in an email to employees as an oversight.