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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.

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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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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Pacome Dadiet News / Posting and Toasting / June 17

Pacome Dadiet, NBA Champion

There have been 75 first-round picks in the long, 80-year history of the New York Knicks. Some of them have been iconic. Some of them made the Hall of Fame.

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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 / 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.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 17

'Statement for America’: Kendrick Perkins Shares Why Jalen Brunson and Co.’s Title Means More Than a Trophy

The New York Knicks’ title win over the San Antonio Spurs became a cultural touchstone for millions of New Yorkers. For Kendrick Perkins, Jalen Brunson, and the Knicks, the win transcended the NBA.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Mitchell Robinson flexes Luke Combs gift after NBA Finals

Mitchell Robinson is having the time of his life. The New York Knicks big man can finally call himself an NBA champion after all the tough years he experienced with the team.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Eli Manning chimes in on him vs. Jalen Brunson debate after Knicks’ NBA Finals win

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had already established himself as one of the best players in the history of the franchise, but this spring he vaulted himself into a different stratosphere.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Knicks news: Ben Stiller gets real on first happy end to NBA season in 53 years

New York Knicks fans are still pinching themselves to check if their beloved team has truly ended a long and painful NBA title drought. For actor Ben Stiller, it is truly a new era for his Knicks fandom.

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Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Even Google is impressed by Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s Finals performance

The New York Knicks organization and its fanbase are in cloud nine after breaking a 53-year title drought in style — mounting four come from behind wins in the NBA Finals against a young San Antonio Spurs team to take the series in five games.

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / June 16

Knicks-Spurs scores NBA Finals' highest ratings in 28 years

With an average of 20.6 million views, per Nielsen, this month's NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs was the most-watched finals since 1998.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Rick Pitino reveals the lesson all players should take from Knicks Finals win

The New York Knicks are preparing to celebrate their first NBA title since 1973. Certainly, there is plenty to take away from the Knicks on what it took to win the title.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

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.

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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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15