Trae Young embraces rivalry with Knicks fans at Garden

Booed at MSG in preseason earlier this month

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

“You're definitely gonna get that energy when I see you in the Garden.” Trae Young talks about his competitiveness and Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Trae Young said New York Knicks fans will get that energy when he sees them in the Garden. The remarks framed his approach around competitiveness ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: The Garden has remained a hostile stop for Young, who was booed at MSG during an Oct. 8 preseason game. That history keeps his dates with the New York Knicks a focal point for crowd response.

What to watch: The next meeting in New York will show whether that exchange carries into the 2026-27 schedule.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-10-19T20:39:21.991565+00:00

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