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Family dog killed by LAPD responding to screaming Knicks fan celebrating NBA Finals win

The New York Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years was always going to spark huge celebrations. Their fans are known for turning big moments into street parties, and the Game 5 win brought the kind of scenes expected after such a long wait.

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Know the draft prospect: Morez Johnson, Jr.

Depending on how the board falls, Michigan big man Morez Johnson, Jr. could be available when New York is on the clock at draft night next week. Should the Knicks consider him with their 24th or 31st selection?

New York Knicks News / The Lead / June 16

New York Knicks 2026 NBA Draft Preview

After a dominant performance in the 2026 Playoffs, the New York Knicks have made it clear that they are not a team with many needs. Their starting five has been arguably the best in the NBA.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Sacrifice Is Creating a New Problem for NBA Stars Seeking Supermax Deals

Whenever there is a discussion around how Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win an NBA championship, his one major sacrifice will always top the chart.

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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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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Jalen Brunson’s Reported Post-Championship Remark About Victor Wembanyama Is Turning Heads

Jalen Brunson finally delivered what Knicks fans had waited more than five decades to see. New York captured its first NBA championship in 53 years, and the celebration turned into one giant citywide party.

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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.

Mike Brown News / Ball Exclusives / June 16

Head coach Mike Brown’s long journey to the crown

Coach Mike Brown finally got over the hump and achieved his first NBA championship as a head coach. The New York Knicks were dominant in this year’s playoffs, and his leadership was crucial throughout.

James Dolan News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 16

Inside the Knicks’ Unusual Championship Spark: How James Dolan’s April Speech Became a Rallying Point

Footage released on the Roommates Show, hosted by Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Matt Hillman, revealed Dolan addressing the team before a routine shootaround.

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

Knicks Are Pushing All the Right Buttons Ahead of NBA Draft

While the Knicks' roster is in celebration mode, the front office has to quickly pivot to the offseason agenda after winning the Finals. The first item on the docket is the rapidly approaching 2026 NBA Draft, which is next week.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Zohran Mamdani gets 100% real on what Knicks mean to New York City ahead of championship parade

New York City will celebrate the New York Knicks on Thursday, after the team won the first NBA championship the franchise has seen in more than 50 years.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 16

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.

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.

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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

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’

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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Jeremy Sochan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Watch Jeremy Sochan get totally stiffed by ex-Spurs teammates after NBA Finals

The 2026 NBA Finals featured New York Knicks wing Jeremy Sochan going up against his former teammates with the San Antonio Spurs. Prior to the Game 5, Sochan was caught on camera attempting to knock Spurs star Victor Wembanyama off his game, so it might not have come as a surprise that his former teammates did not want to engage with him postgame.

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.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Scoop B / June 16

The Evolution of Karl-Anthony Towns and the End of a 53-Year Knicks Drought

Fifty-three years of waiting. Half a century of grit, heartbreak, and praying for a savior at the Mecca. As the blue and orange confetti finally settled on the hardwood of Madison Square Garden, the roaring silence of a five-decade drought was replaced by a singular, undeniable truth: the story isn’t just about the hardware—it’s about evolution.

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.

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.

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.

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.