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Donald Trump’s Planned NBA Finals Appearance Shows Just How Big This Is
The New York Knicks are officially back. Not just back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Not just back as the biggest story in basketball.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 29
A father, a son & three Knicks trips to the Finals 
June 5, 1994 Game 7. ECF. 34 and a half seconds left. Knicks down one. I’m 15, watching in the living room with my papi. My mother and sisters are elsewhere; they don’t want to deal with our stressing.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson’s finger injury remains a mystery amid Mike Brown’s cryptic answer
As the New York Knicks prepare for their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, head coach Mike Brown provided additional clarity regarding center Mitchell Robinson’s recent hand injury.
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
OG Anunoby News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
OG Anunoby gets real on Knicks’ 2026 Finals run vs 2019 trip with Raptors
The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since the 1998-99 season. It’s been an incredible run with the team playing red hot throughout the postseason.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Knicks’ OG Anunoby leaves no doubt on Mitchell Robinson’s importance amid finger injury
With the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, the team awaits the winner of Saturday night’s Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 29
New York Knicks Superstar Undergoes Surgery Days Before NBA Finals as Major Availability Question Looms
The New York Knicks have a tricky situation going into their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. While the roster mostly looks clean and ready, a significant injury concern has suddenly emerged.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 29
Zohran Mamdani isn’t letting Donald Trump become part of his Knicks Finals experience
Zohran Mamdani is ready for Knicks Finals fever at Madison Square Garden, but New York’s mayor made it clear that Donald Trump is not part of his game-night plan.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 29
USMNT fans reveal what they would give up to see USA win FIFA World Cup including New York Knicks games
United States men’s national team fans have revealed the extraordinary lengths they would go to in exchange for a 2026 FIFA World Cup win. With the tournament coming to American soil, this is not just another dream.
Mitchell Robinson News / Field Level Media / May 29
Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson to play with broken pinky
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a broken right pinky finger, ESPN reported Friday. Robinson, 28, has undergone surgery to repair the fracture and will wear a brace on his hand, per the report.
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 / HITC / May 29
Last-chance Knicks: Eight days to fix the mess before the Finals
New York’s Eastern Conference Finals clinch on May 25 gives the Knicks a solid break before Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3. That’s an eight-day gap, far longer than usual, and it provides a bigger advantage than the typical rest narrative.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 29
The Knicks’ eight-day Finals wait now looks like a rotation advantage, not a pause
The Knicks will enter the NBA Finals with eight days between games, while the Spurs-Thunder winner arrives off a Game 7. That changes the first layer of the matchup from rust talk to rotation math, and the historical record on that gap is less one-sided than it looks.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 29
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly has NBA Finals plan after finger injury
It sounds like Knicks fans may be able to breathe sighs of relief over the weekend.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Knicks superfan Ben Stiller offers to make Mike Brown’s dream come true after NBA Finals trip
Coaching in the Big Apple means that New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown sees a lot of celebrities at games, including superfan Ben Stiller. Speaking to reporters ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals, Brown was asked about the celebrities he’s met at Knicks games.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 29
Garrett Wilson, Aaron Glenn want Jets to follow in Knicks' footsteps
The New York Knicks will enter June as the reigning kings of New York City after they booked the franchise's first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Gov. Kathy Hochul suffers Knicks blunder in attempted ‘gotcha’ moment
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a “gotcha” shot at President Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed lifelong Knicks fandom this week, but her crossover attempt clanged off the rim.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 29
Ben Stiller makes important promise to Mike Brown and his family after Knicks reach NBA Finals
Ben Stiller promised Mike Brown that he is available for photos with the New York Knicks coach’s family after learning about a missed chance during the team’s NBA Finals celebration.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 29
Knicks Could Steal 2 Cavs Reserves in Free Agency After Sweep
The Knicks organization and its fans all have their eyes set on the elusive Larry O'Brien trophy, and rightfully so. It is their first Finals appearance since 1999, and it would be their first championship since 1973.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 29
Draymond Green’s 2024 ‘misery’ take fell flat as New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals
Draymond Green’s warning about Knicks misery now looks badly timed, because New York has reached the 2026 NBA Finals behind Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and a ruthless postseason surge.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Knicks Dealt Major Injury Blow Before NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are preparing for their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, when they faced the San Antonio Spurs and lost 4-1 in a lockout-shortened season.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 28
Knicks' Finals Run Appears to Be Changing Their Free Agency Plans
The New York Knicks have come together in such dominant fashion during their run to the NBA Finals that this group may be sticking together for the long haul.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 28
Five under-the-radar difference-makers for the Knicks in NBA Finals
Heading into a battle with the Western Conference champions, here are five under-the-radar difference-makers for New York.
Mike Brown News / The Lead / May 28
Mike Brown’s Trust in Knicks’ Bench Has Been Pivotal to NBA Finals Run
One of the most important hallmarks of basketball is its collaborative nature; nothing can be accomplished alone. Teams may have stars entrusted by the organization to guide them to the top, but winning is a group effort.
Mike Brown News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Mike Brown says Knicks job felt like championship opportunity from start
Mike Brown has experienced just about everything during his NBA coaching career. He’s won Coach of the Year awards. He’s been fired multiple times. And after being dismissed by the Sacramento Kings during the middle of last season, Brown admitted he wasn’t even sure another head coaching opportunity would come.
Jalen Brunson News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Knicks’ long road to NBA Finals finally paying off around Jalen Brunson
The Knicks didn’t suddenly become a Finals team overnight. A lot of calculated swings, patient roster-building and smart decisions helped get them here.
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