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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 17

Knicks Bulletin: ‘The real celebrities are the ones in the 200’s and the nosebleeds’

The New York Knicks are so good that they attended France’s World Cup game on Tuesday… …and got a louder ovation than anyone kicking rocks on the turf of MetLife New York New Jersey Stadium.

New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 17

Ben Stiller Reflects on the Knicks Moment That Reminded Him of Willis Reed

A single basketball play involving OG Anunoby became a symbol of a franchise’s title. Actor and New York Knicks supporter Ben Stiller shared his thoughts on this play after the team’s 2026 title victory. Stiller made a guest appearance on the June 17 edition of The Road Trippin’ Show.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

Report: Knicks’ Latest Draft Move Signals Championship Mindset Already

The New York Knicks are acting like true champions. Having won the NBA title after 53 years, the team was expected to relax and party. Now, there’s no doubt that the players are celebrating.

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / HITC / June 17

Karl-Anthony Towns calls for Jordyn Harris ‘lucky bag’ to be placed in the Smithsonian

Karl-Anthony Towns has added to the story around Jordyn Woods’ orange bag after the New York Knicks’ NBA title win. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first championship since 1973.

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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.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / June 17

Google now autocorrects ‘Jalen Brunson’ to well-earned nickname after Knicks NBA Finals heroics

Jalen Brunson has earned a new nickname following his incredible performance in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first championship in 73 years and even won the Finals MVP award.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 17

New York Knicks shatter 28-year TV ratings record with NBA Championship win

The New York Knicks’ title-clinching win over the San Antonio Spurs became one of the biggest television moments the NBA has seen in a generation. Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals averaged 24.5 million viewers across ABC and ESPN, with the audience peaking at 33 million during the closing moments.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / June 17

Landry Shamet Is Hardest Knick's Future to Predict After Finals

There may not have been an NBA player on a minimum contract more valuable than Landry Shamet was to the New York Knicks this season. Shamet joined the Knicks on a training camp deal.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 17

How Knicks fans can get their hands on free tickets to NBA Championship parade

New York Knicks fans have a short window to claim free tickets for the team’s NBA Championship Ceremony at City Hall, with the public lottery closing at 11am on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Breece Hall News / Yardbarker / June 17

Jets' Hall makes painful admission about Knicks' NBA Finals victory

Jets' Breece Hall makes painful admission about Knicks' NBA Finals victory

The Jets have sole possession of the longest active postseason drought among the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and MLS at 15 years.

Jets HC Aaron Glenn addresses Brendan Sorsby rumors

Newly-extended Joe Tippmann has been model of consistency for Jets

Knicks owner James Dolan had one wild request for the players

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New York Knicks News / HITC / June 17

How much Taylor Swift’s New York Knicks play-off seat sold at auction for compared to Kylie Jenner’s

Star power has become as much a part of the NBA playoffs as the basketball itself, and the 2026 post-season served up a courtside guest list worth gawking at.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

J.R. Smith News / AirJordanChronicles / June 17

'You literally don’t care at all': JR Smith Reflects on the Challenges He Faced While Recovering From Injury

JR Smith recalled the struggles he faced with the New York Knicks while recovering from a knee injury over a decade ago. The former NBA player revealed he didn’t like how the Knicks handled it.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 17

Who is Jordyn Woods? The New York Knicks ‘lucky’ charm who once had beef with the Kardashians

Jordyn Woods has spent the better part of a decade in the public eye, but her latest chapter looks nothing like the one that first made her famous. The 28-year-old model and entrepreneur is engaged to Karl-Anthony Towns, and she became a courtside fixture as the New York Knicks ended their long championship drought this June.

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New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 17

Karl-Anthony Towns Responds To Magic Johnson’s Overwhelming Message Amid Knicks Celebrations

Karl-Anthony Towns has been appearing for several interviews after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship after defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the Finals series.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 17

What former NFL star ‘can’t wait’ to see James Dolan do for Donald Trump after Knicks’ NBA title run

The New York Knicks’ championship celebration has already moved from basketball into politics, with Boomer Esiason turning James Dolan’s next move into a pointed White House talking point.

Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Chandler Parsons puts mad disrespect on Knicks’ Jalen Brunson’s Finals MVP win

The New York Knicks are still celebrating their first NBA championship in 53 years. There is, however, some debate surrounding Jalen Brunson’s place in basketball history.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 17

New York Knicks fan mocks Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox with creative NBA uniform idea

A New York Knicks fan found a brutal way to celebrate the NBA title, turning De’Aaron Fox’s rough Finals series into a custom uniform joke. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first championship since 1973, with Jalen Brunson taking Finals MVP honors after a 45-point closeout performance.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Knicks fans are paying insane prices for premium championship parade spots

The New York Knicks’ improbable run to the title will forever be talked about as one of the greatest stories in league history. What the Knicks did to end a 53-year championship drought united an entire city.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Unexpected player getting signature shoe after NBA Finals

The 2026 NBA Finals saw Jalen Brunson face off against Victor Wembanyama in a battle for the ages. Neither of them are getting a signature shoe just yet.

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 / 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.

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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