Stefan Bondy

Stefan Bondy is a senior reporter at the New York Post.

Background

Stefan has been the Knicks beat writer for the NY Post since 2023, having written about the team and NBA for other publications 15 years prior. He has covered seven NBA Finals – including Game 7 of Warriors-Cavaliers in 2016 – and broken stories involving not only the NBA but also the Yankees and professional soccer. He’s an award winner for the New Jersey Press Association and Professional Basketball Writers Association. Before joining The Post, he worked at the New York Daily News, Bergen Record, Herald News, New Jersey Herald and Associated Press. He was also a regular contributor to SNY’s coverage of the NBA and hosted a weekly live show on Spotify's “Green Room.” The Bronx native comes from a family of journalists and writers, with a father, Filip, who authored several books and served as a sports columnist in the New York area for more than 30 years and a mother, LynNell Hancock, who worked for the Village Voice, Newsweek and the Columbia Journalism School. He lives in Montclair, NJ, with his wife and two children. In 25 years of playing, he never won a fantasy football league.

Latest Articles

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Kevin McCullar Jr. dribbles during the Knicks-Pistons Summer League game on July 11, 2025, Image 2 shows Kevin McCullar Jr. dunks during the Knicks-Pistons Summer League game on July 11, 2025

Aggressive Knicks guard impresses with shot to make roster after lost rookie season

July 13, 2025 | 11:15pm

It’s his first summer league and, in many ways, his first NBA season is still upcoming.?

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows The Knicks were denied permission to speak with Mavericks assistant Jay Triano (r.), who worked for Mike Brown with the Kings, Image 2 shows Mike Brown during his Knicks introductory press conference on July 8, 2025

Knicks denied by Mavericks again as request to interview assistant gets shut down

July 13, 2025 | 12:17pm

It was the second time this offseason the Knicks were rejected by the Mavericks.

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Knicks' head coach gamble exposes front office to new degrees of accountability

July 12, 2025 | 7:12pm

If the team doesn’t get to at least the conference finals, the blame will fall squarely on the front office.?

Knicks fail first test to implement new coach's vision in sloppy Summer League loss

July 12, 2025 | 3:55am

The Knicks' 104-86 loss to the Pistons quickly became a bad example of new coach Mike Brown’s vision to play faster.

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Nets coach knows mentor Mike Brown won't 'be afraid' of daunting Knicks task

July 11, 2025 | 6:48pm

The mentor has become the crosstown rival.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest comments keep idea of Knicks trade alive

July 10, 2025 | 7:21pm

Those aren’t exactly the words of a man who wants to shut down the trade rumors that exist.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Marcus Smart #36 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 13, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Image 2 shows Cameron Payne #1 of the New York Knicks defends against Malcolm Brogdon #15 of the Washington Wizards during the third quarter, Image 3 shows New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges #25 and San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul #3 chase a loose ball during the second quarter

The intriguing Knicks options to fill the final free-agent spot

July 10, 2025 | 6:20am

Once again, the Knicks were able to navigate the NBA’s restrictive salary cap system by creatively squeezing money in the crevices.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Mike Brown is introduced as the Knicks' new head coach during a press conference at the team's training facility in Tarrytown on July 8, 2025, Image 2 shows Mike Brown gestures while speaking to reporters during his introductory Knicks press conference on July 8, 2025, Image 3 shows Mike Brown speaks to reporters during his introductory Knicks press conference on July 8, 2025

Knicks coach embracing lofty expectations in first comments since hiring

July 8, 2025 | 3:05pm

The Knicks are in win-now mode with a new head coach. And Mike Brown is ready for the pressure that comes along with it.

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Fate of Jalen Brunson's dad revealed as new Knicks coach takes over

July 8, 2025 | 12:52pm

What is happening to Jalen Brunson's dad, Rick, now that Mike Brown is the Knicks head coach?

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Forward's contract gives Knicks cap flexibility to add another veteran player

July 5, 2025 | 3:35pm

Yabusele’s deal, which can be finalized when the moratorium is lifted Sunday, is roughly two years and $12 million with a player option for the second season.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown yells to his team, Image 2 shows Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center, Image 3 shows Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz goes up for a shot as Tyler Kolek #13 of the New York Knicks jumps to defend in the second half. The New York Knicks defeat the Utah Jazz 119-103 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, Wednesday, November 01, 2025

The ways Mike Brown can deploy an expanded Knicks rotation

July 3, 2025 | 4:00pm

This is a roster expected to contend for a championship, and with a new coach and added bench pieces, the possibility exists for lineups we haven’t seen.