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Dog Killed As New York Knicks Fan Celebrates 2026 Championship

Unfortunately, a dog was shot and killed after the New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on June 13. It was reported by TMZ that an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department shot and killed a dog this past weekend.

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The 2026 Knicks draft guide

The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with a luxury few championship teams enjoy: patience. The draft will be held June 23-24, and New York, fresh off a title run that ended a 53-year drought, is scheduled to make the 24th, 31st, and 55th selections.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

How Sydney Sweeney reacted to New York Knicks comeback win in NBA Finals Game 5

Sydney Sweeney was one of many celebrities in attendance for Game 5 of the NBA Finals last weekend. Sweeney attended both Game 4 in New York and Game 5 in San Antonio with her Knicks-supporting partner, Scooter Braun.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Dog Owner Devastated After Police Shot & Killed Her Labradoodle While She Celebrated Knicks’ Championship Win

One woman is mourning the loss of her dog following an inexplicable police shooting in Canoga Park. The woman had been celebrating the New York Knicks’

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

CBS Mornings surprises Karl-Anthony Towns with special video from Magic Johnson, ‘beloved forever’

Karl-Anthony Towns is now firmly etched into New York Knicks folklore after playing a key role in the team’s first NBA title in over half a century. The Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought with a 4-1 Finals win over the San Antonio Spurs, with Towns providing crucial support alongside Jalen Brunson.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 16

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Build that little big-headed a statue, bro’

The Knicks have scheduled their parade for Thursday at 10 a.m. Mikal Bridges might not make it there. See for yourself. On the Knicks’ championship journey: “This stuff is harder than what you think, and … you have to have great assistants.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

CC Sabathia explains why Derek Jeter is still ‘the king of New York’ ahead of Jalen Brunson

CC Sabathia has given his view on where Jalen Brunson now stands in New York sports history after the Knicks guard led the franchise back to the top of the NBA.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

The City of New York Is Reportedly Taking Jalen Brunson Mania to Another Level

When it comes to celebration, New York has its own ways. And if there’s any part of the Knicks involved, the madness is only set to go upwards. Soon after the city’s NBA team clinched the championship trophy, Jalen Brunson mania officially reached New York City government offices.

Kobe Bryant News / The Spun / June 16

Vanessa Bryant Congratulates Knicks On Winning 2026 NBA Finals

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late-great NBA legend Kobe Bryant, was locked in on the NBA Finals over the past two weeks and had a message for the newly-minted champions, the New York Knicks.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Jalen Brunson Receives Stunning ‘Greatest Knick Ever’ Praise From Kendrick Perkins

Critics and opponent fanbases have long refused to give any major credit to Jalen Brunson for the New York Knicks’ rise before he helped the team bring

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 16

Knicks Ripped For 'Horrendous' NBA Championship T-Shirts

The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA champions and New York City couldn't be happier for them. The city could, however, be just a little happier if some of the celebratory merch was a little better.

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New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Cam Johnson Makes His Feelings on the Knicks Crystal Clear Despite Their Championship Run

It was only about time when Cam Johnson was still at the Brooklyn Nets maturing his talent a couple of years ago. At that time, he made some good friends from the team who went on to taste the utmost success in the NBA.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

What you need to know about New York Knicks NBA Championship parade, including route and start time

The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years — and the city is now ready to celebrate in style. It took a Game 5 thriller to get there.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Empire Sports Media / June 16

Why the Knicks should stay out of the Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

The Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought on June 13, taking down the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The reward for winning it all is a phone that won’t stop ringing about Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the Bucks reportedly wanting a resolution before the June 23 draft and New York lingering on his radar, per Jake Fischer.

New York Knicks News / The Takedown on SI / June 16

Jalen Brunson Makes Unexpected Danhausen Admission After Knicks NBA Title Win

The New York Knicks are the champions of the NBA for the first time in over 50 years, and because of their remarkable postseason run, Danhausen has become the king of the Big Apple.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

How the New York Knicks have helped Jay-Z and Fat Joe have 3,000% listener spike on Spotify

New York City has not stopped celebrating since the Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, and the party has, at times, threatened to get a little out of hand.

Mike Brown News / HITC / June 16

Mike Brown names the one Knicks player that ‘had his back’ with ‘dogs out’ chant in title ceremony

Mike Brown found a way to laugh at himself during a public New York Knicks celebration. The Knicks head coach was involved in a “Who Let The Dogs Out” chant alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson.

OG Anunoby News / AirJordanChronicles / June 16

OG Anunoby Reveals the Split-Second Decision That Created a Finals Classic

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has revealed a surprising detail about the biggest play of his professional career. Fresh off capturing the 2026 NBA championship, he admitted that his defining postseason moment actually started as a failed offensive plan.

James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / June 16

'I Will Buy a Ring for Each One': James Dolan’s Promise to Knicks Stars’ Families Before NBA Playoffs Comes to Light

James Dolan’s January 2026 prediction came true. After the New York Knicks won the mid-season 2025 NBA Cup, the owner refused to hang a banner in the Madison Square Garden rafters, instead declaring they’d raise the Championship banner. Few outside the organization believed him.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 16

New York Knicks Stars Set to Lose Half of Championship Bonuses After Winning NBA Finals: Report

The New York Knicks ended their championship drought after 53 years. Franchise owner James Dolan asked for sacrifice in April, and the players delivered.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 16

Knicks Become Fifth NBA Champion To Defy Phil Jackson’s Infamous 40-20 Rule

The New York Knicks are your 2025-26 NBA champions, and they pulled that off despite failing to meet Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson’s criterion to be a legitimate title contender.

Mitchell Robinson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Notable update surfaces on Mitchell Robinson’s future after Knicks’ title win

Mitchell Robinson is the longest-tenured New York Knicks player, and it will likely be staying that way. The Knicks are expected to prioritize re-signing their veteran big Robinson in free agency, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15

Nets could get their own Jalen Brunson in promising NBA Draft pick

The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and while it's great for the city of New York, their rivals across the block, the Brooklyn Nets, have to be a little jealous. They'd love to also bring a championship home to New York City. So, what's a team to do?

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Mikal Bridges News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Mikal Bridges had the wildest Instagram Live stream to celebrate Knicks win

Mikal Bridges cannot be accused of not celebrating enough in the wake of the New York Knicks’ championship victory. Bridges spent over an hour on Instagram Live on Monday and treated fans to one of the more memorable streams they will ever see.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15