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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 / 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.
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?
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.
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.
Victor Wembanyama News / HITC / June 16
Victor Wembanyama exposed his ‘likable’ image in NBA Finals vs. New York Knicks, says expert
Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks with one of the cleanest public images in basketball, but Chris Broussard believes the series showed a more complicated side of his personality.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 15
Knicks workout Duke shooter Isaiah Evans 
According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks hosted a group workout for draft prospects that included Duke guard Isaiah Evans. The World Champion Knicks are considering how best to use the 24th, 31st, and 55th picks in next week’s draft.
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 / EssentiallySports / June 16
'Reach Out to Jalen Brunson': Draymond Green Calls Out Victor Wembanyama for Disrespecting Knicks in NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama was supposed to be the new face of the NBA. On June 13, 2026, on his own floor in San Antonio, the 22-year-old walked straight into the tunnel the moment the final buzzer sounded – skipping the handshake line, refusing to look the Knicks in the eye, and cementing a first Finals appearance that will haunt him for years.
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.
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?
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.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Jalen Brunson points to 1 surprising play that defined Knicks’ championship run
Jalen Brunson had an unexpected answer when asked to name one play that best represented the New York Knicks’ run to the 2026 NBA Championship. Brunson spoke to ESPN reporter Malika Andrews shortly after dominating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and being named Finals MVP.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 15
Knicks Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More
(Note: For more information on CBA terms and their impact, read this breakdown from June 2024.) The New York Knicks are NBA champions. Every last move over the last several years, every tweak of the salary cap, every bold decision has all led up to this moment, with the Knicks ending a 53-year long nightmare on Saturday night in San Antonio.
New York Knicks News / Bleacher Report / June 15
New York Knicks News / HITC / June 15
French Montana reaches out after Knicks celebrations leave New York cab driver devastated
American rapper French Montana has offered to help a New York cab driver following the Knicks’ wild celebrations. The Knicks ended a 63-year championship drought by defeating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a five-game series.
Mitchell Robinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson sends heartwarming message to NY fans after NBA Finals win
The New York Knicks have left an entire city emotionally charged after landing their first NBA championship in 53 years. New York defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the Finals 4-1, riding on a 45-point display from Jalen Brunson.
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.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 15
Stephen A. Smith Makes Tear-Jerking Revelation After Charles Oakley Misses Knicks Celebration: 'We Love You'
In the weeks after the New York Knicks traded Charles Oakley to the Toronto Raptors in 1998, head coach Jeff Van Gundy kept invoking what he called “the ghost of Charles Oakley.” The Knicks were trying to move forward, but Van Gundy believed something irreplaceable had left with the franchise’s emotional heartbeat.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / The SportsRush / June 15
Karl-Anthony Towns Posts the Highest Single-Postseason Plus-Minus in NBA History
Karl-Anthony Towns finished the 2026 NBA postseason with a plus-minus of +258 – the highest single-postseason mark in league history. The New York Knicks center surpassed Stephen Curry‘s previously untouched +245 from the 2017 Golden State Warriors title run, a number that had stood as the gold standard of playoff dominance for nearly a decade.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / June 15
Knicks could make bold Giannis decision after NBA Finals?
The New York Knicks are on top of the world right now. But could they make a drastic move despite just winning the NBA title?
Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / June 15
How Knicks' NBA Finals run gave harsh reality check to Mets, Carlos Mendoza
The Mets have gone 32-39 during what has become a disappointing season for just about everybody involved.
James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / June 15
Owner James Dolan’s Wild ‘No S*x’ Request to Knicks Stars Unveiled by NBA Insider After NBA Finals
Overcoming a historic 29-point deficit, enduring brutal physical play, and much more, that was how the New York Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought.
Patrick Ewing News / Netflix Junkie / June 14
Five 'Friends' episodes that proved they were die-hard New York Knicks fans
For ten seasons, Friends shaped what it meant to be a young person in New York City in the 1990s. Additionally, if you lived in New York throughout the 1990s, you were most likely enthralled with the New York Knicks' craze.
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