-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / June 15
Knicks Accomplished Something Bigger Than Ending A 53-Year Championship Drought
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought Saturday night, June 13, by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the NBA Finals. While the victory secured the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973, the significance of the moment extends beyond a championship banner.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 15
Knicks Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More 
(Note: For more information on CBA terms and their impact, read this breakdown from June 2024.) The New York Knicks are NBA champions. Every last move over the last several years, every tweak of the salary cap, every bold decision has all led up to this moment, with the Knicks ending a 53-year long nightmare on Saturday night in San Antonio.
NBA News / thePeachBasket / June 15
Spurs vs Knicks Series Breakdown: Key Moments, Comebacks, and What Decided Games 3–5
In this weeks 13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts Steve Purciello dives shares more random NBA thoughts. Spurs vs Knicks Series Breakdown: Key Moments, Comebacks, and What Decided Games 3–5 and more.
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?
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 15
French Montana reaches out after Knicks celebrations leave New York cab driver devastated
American rapper French Montana has offered to help a New York cab driver following the Knicks’ wild celebrations. The Knicks ended a 63-year championship drought by defeating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a five-game series.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Magic Johnson takes Josh Hart victory lap after Knicks NBA Finals win
Magic Johnson had a very highly publicized tenure as president of the Los Angeles Lakers. From signing LeBron James to the widely criticized trade of Ivica
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Stephen A. Smith drops ‘greatest moment’ reaction to Knicks’ NBA Finals win
ESPN broadcaster Stephen A Smith wasn’t sure he’d ever watch his New York Knicks win a championship throughout his career, which all changed Saturday night after a 94-90 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals crowned a champion of 2026.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Why Knicks won’t repeat as NBA champions after ending 53-year drought
The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time in 53 years, ending one of the longest championship droughts in all of pro sports. For a dedicated fan base like New York City, most fans witnessed a Knicks’ championship for the firs time in their lives and they’re hoping they don’t have to wait another 53 years for the next title.
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.
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 15
Skip Bayless shares bold take on Jalen Brunson’s place among today’s NBA elite
Jalen Brunson has spent recent years as one of the NBA’s most underrated stars. Now that he has guided the New York Knicks to a championship, the praise has finally arrived, with debates growing over his place among the greatest Knicks and guards of all time.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Custom street signs finalized for Knicks’ championship parade
The New York Knicks are currently gearing up to continue their championship celebration on Thursday with a parade through the streets of Manhattan. The Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals over the weekend.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 15
Knicks Championship Parade: Times and locations
According to FOX 5 NY, the New York City Mayor’s Office has finalized the logistics for the Knicks’ historic championship ticker-tape parade. The party hits the streets on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Jalen Brunson takes a shot at Victor Wembanyama during Knicks celebration
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was all class after his team beat the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Finals on Saturday. He was a bit less guarded when celebrating in the company of his teammates one night later.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 15
Stephen A. Smith Makes Tear-Jerking Revelation After Charles Oakley Misses Knicks Celebration: 'We Love You'
In the weeks after the New York Knicks traded Charles Oakley to the Toronto Raptors in 1998, head coach Jeff Van Gundy kept invoking what he called “the ghost of Charles Oakley.” The Knicks were trying to move forward, but Van Gundy believed something irreplaceable had left with the franchise’s emotional heartbeat.
OG Anunoby News / HITC / June 15
Official announcement soon as OG Anunoby set to follow Knicks glory with big deal
Ogugua Anunoby is a reserved character whose personality doesn’t necessarily lend itself to superstardom. But after NBA Championship glory with the New York Knicks, that’s exactly what he is.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / The SportsRush / June 15
Karl-Anthony Towns Posts the Highest Single-Postseason Plus-Minus in NBA History
Karl-Anthony Towns finished the 2026 NBA postseason with a plus-minus of +258 – the highest single-postseason mark in league history. The New York Knicks center surpassed Stephen Curry‘s previously untouched +245 from the 2017 Golden State Warriors title run, a number that had stood as the gold standard of playoff dominance for nearly a decade.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / June 15
Knicks could make bold Giannis decision after NBA Finals?
The New York Knicks are on top of the world right now. But could they make a drastic move despite just winning the NBA title?
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 15
New Details Reveal How Mike Brown Earned Jalen Brunson’s Trust Before The Knicks’ Title Season
When the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference Finals run, there were real questions about whether the locker room would fully buy into Mike Brown.
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 15
Legendary Announcer Mike Breen Shares Heartfelt Message After Watching Knicks End Decades of Heartbreak
Beloved play-by-play sports commentator Mike Breen, who was born in New York, is a huge Knicks fan. Famous for emphasizing the word ‘BANG!’ while live on air, he’s now shared an emotional message after finally seeing the Knicks hoist the trophy again after 53 years.
James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / June 15
Owner James Dolan’s Wild ‘No S*x’ Request to Knicks Stars Unveiled by NBA Insider After NBA Finals
Overcoming a historic 29-point deficit, enduring brutal physical play, and much more, that was how the New York Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought.
Josh Hart News / Fadeaway World / June 15
Josh Hart Gets Real On His Sacrifices: ‘Not Being The Star Scorer Was A Tough Pill To Swallow Sometimes’
The Knicks have won the championship with a 94-90 win last night in Game 5 that saw Jalen Brunson crowned as the Finals MVP. But even Brunson would admit that none of it would be possible without the things that Josh Hart brings to the court.
Patrick Ewing News / Netflix Junkie / June 14
Five 'Friends' episodes that proved they were die-hard New York Knicks fans
For ten seasons, Friends shaped what it meant to be a young person in New York City in the 1990s. Additionally, if you lived in New York throughout the 1990s, you were most likely enthralled with the New York Knicks' craze.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 15
Knicks' Jalen Brunson responds to Taylor Swift bandwagon fan accusations
Basketball analyst Monica McNutt had a tough 48 hours when she was caught in a hot-mic moment claiming that Swift, who was in attendance at Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals, wasn't a Knicks fan.
James Dolan News / Yardbarker / June 15
Knicks owner James Dolan had one wild request for the players
For the first time in five decades, the Knicks hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.