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Jalen Brunson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Jalen Brunson’s post-championship goal gets notable seal of approval

New York Knicks Finals MVP Jalen Brunson earned strong backing from Christopher Meloni for his goal of guest starring on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” after leading the team to the 2026 NBA title.

New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 20

'Admit You Were Wrong': Stephen A. Smith Called Out by Knicks Star During Championship Celebration

As Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship since 1973, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith had no choice but to accept defeat.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 20

Saturday’s Posted & Toasted Notes

Good morning, sweethearts. We’re going to try and launch (fingers crossed) a new column here at P&T where we aim at covering a bit of everything-Knicks and whatever else happens around the League.

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

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New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 20

Multi-Million Dollar Brand Capitalizes on Knicks Parade Vandalism With Unexpected Strategy

The New York Knicks’ championship parade through Lower Manhattan brought out millions of ecstatic fans, historic celebrations, and an unfathomable wave of energy.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / EssentiallySports / June 20

MSG Faces Major Legal Trouble After NBA Championship as Lawsuit Involves 26 Million Consumers

As the Knicks’ championship celebrations continue, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has been swiftly hit with a lawsuit. This is nothing new for James Dolan, the CEO and Executive Chairman of both MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 20

'Apologize!': Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Demand Public Apology From Stephen A. Smith After NBA Title

Right after a historic ticker-tape parade, it was time for the New York Knicks to pull the receipts and collect the debts. There was no better way to do it than a live recording of the Roommates Show, where Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart got their ‘dream’ guest.

Josh Hart News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Josh Hart pinpoints 1 crucial mistake that doomed Spurs in NBA Finals

Josh Hart believes the San Antonio Spurs lost the mental battle before the NBA Finals even tipped off. The New York Knicks forward spoke candidly about the Spurs this week during a live episode of the “Roomates” podcast in Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 20

Jalen Brunson Got Put on the Spot About Luka Doncic’s Defense, and His Answer Was Priceless

Jalen Brunson is having a nice time now. Having won the NBA championship in historic fashion, the center of attraction at the moment is the 29-year-old.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 20

Karl-Anthony Towns Holds Key to Knicks’ Future, Says Insider After James Dolan Addresses Contract Concerns

The New York Knicks are still basking in the glory of their historic championship after 53 years, but the front office is already facing a massive financial puzzle about the team’s long-term future.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 20

Knicks-Themed Slingshot Crashed Into Multiple Parked Cars In Another Wild Sequence During Championship Celebrations

New York’s Knicks championship celebrations have produced no shortage of wild moments, and the latest one involves a three-wheeled Polaris Slingshot, decked out in full Knicks colors, that appears to have collided with parked vehicles not once, but twice.

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.

New York Knicks News / Bleacher Report / June 19

Watch: You taking 2016 Cavs or 2026 Knicks?

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Stephen A. Smith admits he was wrong about Knicks to Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson

As All-Star Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the New York Knicks continue to celebrate their 2026 championship victory, ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith can admit he was wrong about his team.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 19

Sneakily Great Knicks Free-Agent Target Getting Harder to Sign Now

The money element of roster building will directly influence what the Knicks can do this offseason. New York possibly becoming a second-apron team has been a major topic ahead of the summer, though owner James Dolan is already showing resistance to that idea.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Report: Karl-Anthony Towns is still frustrated with the Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns is apparently going against the conventional wisdom that winning cures all.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends message to critics at championship parade

Watch: Knicks backup almost got tackled by NYPD during parade

Lakers legend makes bombshell LeBron James prediction

LeBron is reportedly only considering one team besides Lakers

Shocking trade suitor emerges for Clippers' Kawhi Leonard

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 19

3 Knicks Trade Chips That Could Be Moved in the Coming Days

After winning the NBA Championship, the Knicks are almost assuredly out of the race for any big fish this offseason. Yet that doesn't rule out the team from making a few trades on the margins as they look to maximize not just 2026-26, but the next several seasons.

New York Knicks News / The Lead / June 19

Knicks Proved Chemistry and Sacrifice Are Paramount to Success

Outside of the Knicks’ locker room, the contract Mike Brown created hung as a daily reminder throughout the season. The paper outlined that each person agrees to live up to the standard Brown set for them.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 19

Deciding the ultimate NBA Finals starting five of the 2020s

Here are the greatest Finals performances of the 2020s in a starting lineup format.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends message to critics at championship parade

Jay Wright makes honest admission about Jalen Brunson after NBA Finals MVP heroics

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New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 19

Radio Host Rips Mayor Mamdani's Speech At Knicks Parade

WFAN host Gregg Giannotti made it known that he wasn't a huge fan of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's speech at the Knicks' championship parade. Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, made a lengthy speech about the Knicks and their resiliency on Thursday afternoon.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 19

9 Biggest Questions the Knicks Face This Offseason

The New York Knicks will not have much time to bask in the glow of the championship before turning their focus to the offseason. While their summer is not projected to be an incredibly action-packed or flashy one, there are still some major questions about how the roster will shape up.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 19

New York Knicks fans unite to save the life of championship parade attendee after suspected overdose

A viral Knicks parade video started spreading because of an uncomfortable moment after a man was revived, but the fuller scene showed strangers acting quickly when a life appeared to be at risk.

Chris Jent News / Hoops Wire / June 18

Knicks assistant Chris Jent emerges in Blazers coaching search

A familiar name to Knicks and Cavaliers fans has surfaced in the Trail Blazers’ coaching search. According to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New York associate head coach Chris Jent has emerged as a candidate for Portland’s head coaching vacancy.

Tyler Kolek News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Tyler Kolek almost got tackled by police during Knicks parade

New York Knicks reserve Tyler Kolek had an awkward moment during the team’s championship parade on Thursday when police mistook him for a fan. Kolek was celebrating by running down the barrier and high-fiving Knicks fans who had assembled for Thursday’s parade.