Knicks officially clinch Eastern Conference top-six seed in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Knicks are officially the third Eastern Conference team to clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. While Monday was an off day for New York, they were able to lock up their spot with the 76ers’ loss to the Heat. This marks the fourth consecutive year they are headed to the postseason.

Regardless of how the final few games of the regular season play out, the Knicks can now finish no worse than the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. They currently sit in third, 2. 0 games behind the Celtics with seven games to play.

Both Boston and the top-seeded Pistons have already locked up their spots in the postseason, as well. New York has once again been led by captain Jalen Brunson in their first year under head coach Mike Brown . Brunson performed well enough to land his third consecutive All-Star appearance, averaging 26.

7 points and 6. 7 assists while shooting 46. 3 percent from the field on the season.