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What you need to know about New York Knicks NBA Championship parade, including route and start time

The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years — and the city is now ready to celebrate in style. It took a Game 5 thriller to get there.

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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.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 16

Knicks’ free agency priority emerges as Lakers lurk in the shadows

The New York Knicks might have just won their first title in 53 years, but they aren’t losing even 53 seconds in plotting their next moves. After ending

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How the New York Knicks have helped Jay-Z and Fat Joe have 3,000% listener spike on Spotify

New York City has not stopped celebrating since the Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, and the party has, at times, threatened to get a little out of hand.

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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 / HITC / June 16

Mike Brown names the one Knicks player that ‘had his back’ with ‘dogs out’ chant in title ceremony

Mike Brown found a way to laugh at himself during a public New York Knicks celebration. The Knicks head coach was involved in a “Who Let The Dogs Out” chant alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson.

Cardi B News / HITC / June 16

‘Beside himself’: How Danhausen felt about involvement in the Knicks’ NBA Finals run shared

Danhausen surprisingly became heavily involved with the New York Knicks during their path to the 2026 NBA Finals’ triumph. It began when the Knicks were up against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are supported by another WWE superstar, The Miz.

OG Anunoby News / AirJordanChronicles / June 16

OG Anunoby Reveals the Split-Second Decision That Created a Finals Classic

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has revealed a surprising detail about the biggest play of his professional career. Fresh off capturing the 2026 NBA championship, he admitted that his defining postseason moment actually started as a failed offensive plan.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

Spike Lee crashes Jimmy Fallon Show to introduce NBA Champion winners New York Knicks

Spike Lee burst onto Jimmy Fallon’s monologue during The Tonight Show in New York to introduce the newly crowned NBA champion Knicks, and it instantly felt like the only way to mark a title 53 years in the making.

James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / June 16

'I Will Buy a Ring for Each One': James Dolan’s Promise to Knicks Stars’ Families Before NBA Playoffs Comes to Light

James Dolan’s January 2026 prediction came true. After the New York Knicks won the mid-season 2025 NBA Cup, the owner refused to hang a banner in the Madison Square Garden rafters, instead declaring they’d raise the Championship banner. Few outside the organization believed him.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

Zohran Mamdani gives reporter ‘penance’ after she admits missing Knicks’ Game 5 title win

Zohran Mamdani delivered a very New York reaction after a reporter admitted she had not watched the Knicks clinch the NBA title in Game 5. The exchange came after one of the biggest nights in the franchise’s history, and Mamdani’s response reflected the wider mood around the city.

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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 / EssentiallySports / June 16

New York Knicks Stars Set to Lose Half of Championship Bonuses After Winning NBA Finals: Report

The New York Knicks ended their championship drought after 53 years. Franchise owner James Dolan asked for sacrifice in April, and the players delivered.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 16

Knicks Become Fifth NBA Champion To Defy Phil Jackson’s Infamous 40-20 Rule

The New York Knicks are your 2025-26 NBA champions, and they pulled that off despite failing to meet Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson’s criterion to be a legitimate title contender.

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New York Knicks fans sent Elmo a harsh message after NBA Finals win

New York Knicks fans had a surprising target during their NBA championship celebrations, sending a pointed message to Elmo after a resurfaced social media post from before the Finals.

Jalen Brunson News / HITC / June 16

New York City commission jokes about renaming interestingly-shaped district after Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson has all of New York at his feet, and now even the city’s planning officials are getting in on the act. The New York Knicks ended a championship

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Karl-Anthony Towns hails ‘once-in-a-generation player’ Victor Wembanyama despite Finals controversy

Karl-Anthony Towns labeled Victor Wembanyama a “once-in-a-generation player” despite the controversy that surrounded the San Antonio Spurs star during the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

Danhausen responds as John Cena shares post of WWE star at New York Knicks game

Danhausen has become one of the fastest-rising stars in WWE since he debuted with the company earlier this year. His ‘cursing’ gimmick was already popular in the wrestling community, but the former AEW man has now transcended his own sport and has quickly become popular with the New York Knicks supporters.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns drops perfect message for his dad, Rick Brunson ahead of Father’s Day

Arguably, there has not been another player who flipped the narrative on himself quite like Karl-Anthony Towns. For years, he was tagged with negative labels, but after helping the New York Knicks win the championship, he has finally silenced the naysayers, including his fellow players.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 16

Josh Hart’s Perfect Response To Jalen Brunson’s Jab At His Missed Layup In Knicks Game 4 Comeback

The Knicks have already begun their public relations run as they won the NBA title with several interviews and appearances lined up less than 48 hours after ending New York’s 53-year championship drought.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

Jalen Brunson sends blunt Victor Wembanyama message during Knicks toast

Jalen Brunson sent a blunt message to Victor Wembanyama during the New York Knicks’ title celebrations, and the moment quickly spread across social media.

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 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.