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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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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

NBA News / HITC / June 16

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 / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

The '30-point, 20-rebound playoff games' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / June 16

Trey Jemison III, Dillon Jones, and Kevin McCullar Jr., NBA Champions

If you look down the bench of every NBA team, you’ll see all types of different stories, journeys, and life experiences. Since the NBA established two-way contracts to allow teams to go past the 15-man roster limit to build organizational depth in 2017, that’s never been truer.

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 / 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.

OG Anunoby News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Knicks’ OG Anunoby sets new NBA record with historic playoff efficiency

The 2026 NBA Finals was a star-making series for the New York Knicks. There, Jalen Brunson cemented his status as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Knick of all time.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Knicks make under-the-radar move amid NBA championship celebration

The New York Knicks are preparing for their championship parade on Thursday, which is expected to shut down the entire city and wrap it in a feverish celebration.

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.

Jalen Brunson News / Total Pro Sports / June 16

Jalen Brunson Had the Funniest Possible Answer When Asked to Define This Knicks Team

The Knicks are currently in a ‘New York state of mind.’ Winning the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, things have looked quite rosy since Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

New York City unveils unique street signs to celebrate Knicks’ NBA championship

New York City has unveiled special ‘Champions Way’ street signs ahead of the Knicks’ NBA title parade, marking the team’s historic return to the top of the basketball world.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Jimmy Fallon drops GOAT take on Knicks star OG Anunoby’s Game 4 putback

The New York Knicks kept their championship celebration going with a late-night spotlight on OG Anunoby and the putback that changed Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

James Dolan News / HITC / June 16

James Dolan made wild ‘sacrifice’ request to Knicks players before NBA championship run

James Dolan made a wild sacrifice request to New York Knicks players before their 2026 NBA championship run. The Knicks owner delivered the message in an April 3 speech that was later released on the Roommates Show podcast, hosted by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.

New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 16

'We’ll see about that.': Jalen Brunson Smirks Off Stephen A. Smith’s Championship Apology

Everyone witnessed a rare moment of absolute accountability on Monday, June 15, 2026, when newly crowned NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson sat directly across from his most vocal media critic.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 16

Mikal Bridges Speaks On Jalen Brunson Deserving A Statue In New York And Becky Hammon’s Criticism

Mikal Bridges went live on Instagram tonight and spoke his mind on several aspects of the Knicks’ playoff run to eventually win the championship. Amid all the things he spoke about, he also had high praise for Jalen Brunson.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 16

'I Give It Up, Man': Skip Bayless Declares Jalen Brunson the Best Player in the NBA Right Now

Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals performance has immediately placed him among the league’s elite. He scored 45 points in Game 5 of the series against the San Antonio Spurs.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 16

What Kobe Bryant’s wife had to say about Jalen Brunson after Knicks clinched NBA title

Jalen Brunson’s title-clinching performance for the New York Knicks drew a two-word reaction from Vanessa Bryant that carried far more meaning than a typical congratulatory post.

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?

Latest report indicates Darryn Peterson is confident he will go No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft — but that's not a certainty

Darryn Peterson visits only one team ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft

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New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / June 15

Knicks Accomplished Something Bigger Than Ending A 53-Year Championship Drought

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought Saturday night, June 13, by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the NBA Finals. While the victory secured the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973, the significance of the moment extends beyond a championship banner.

Mikal Bridges News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

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.