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The text Jalen Brunson sent Mikal Bridges during ‘the best live in the history of IG’ after NBA Finals win

Mikal Bridges took his New York Knicks title celebration straight to Instagram Live after Game 5, and not even Jalen Brunson could talk him out of it. The Knicks had just ended a 53-year wait, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

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Jose Alvarado, NBA Champion

New York is the basketball capital of the world. The game wasn’t invented here, but the history of it has been woven into the fabric of life in the city.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Knicks’ Josh Hart issues hilarious threat to fans before show’s season premiere

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is the king of his own world right now. After helping the Knicks end their 53-year title drought, Hart has been enjoying the perks of being a champion.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / AirJordanChronicles / June 22

'Their dream becomes yours': Karl-Anthony Towns’ fiancée Jordyn Woods shares why the Finals win is important to her

When Karl-Anthony Towns lifted the 2026 NBA championship trophy, it wasn’t just a win with the Knicks. It was a special moment for his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, who opened up about the title run during an appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle. The interview took place in mid-June on the famous New York television set.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns trolls Josh Hart’s ‘Throne’ declaration

Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are having a troll-fest on social media following the New York Knicks’ championship celebrations this year. The Knicks finally returned to the mountaintop for the first time since 1973.

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.

Mikal Bridges News / Bleacher Report / June 21

Watch: Mikal Bridges’ dog had a ruff parade

Jalen Brunson News / Bleacher Report / June 21

Watch: This Jalen Brunson painting is INSANE

Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / June 21

Knicks' Hidden Mohamed Diawara Agenda Going Just as Hoped

Mike Brown made the Knicks' bench a much more prevalent part of the team's playoff run this postseason, and it worked out to the team's advantage. Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado all provided a spark in times of need, which played a role in the team capturing the title.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / June 21

Mitchell Robinson ‘Very Open’ To Re-Signing With Knicks?

Free center Mitchell Robinson is “very open” to re-signing with the Knicks, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). That same sentiment applies to Robert Williams III of the Trail Blazers, according to Fischer.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 22

Knicks Legend Jeremy Lin Sends Subtle Message to Owner James Dolan Over Jalen Brunson and Co’s Future

The New York Knicks finally ended a 53-year championship drought. Now comes the harder task: keeping a title-winning roster together in an NBA increasingly designed to break contenders apart.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / June 21

NBA Offseason Outlook: Knicks’ Cap Crunch, Giannis Trade Talk, and the Spurs’ Future Core

In this weeks 13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts Steve Purciello dives shares more random NBA thoughts. NBA Offseason Outlook: Knicks’ Cap Crunch, Giannis Trade Talk, and the Spurs’ Future Core and more.

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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.

Josh Hart News / Total Apex Sports / June 21

Josh Hart Calls Out Spurs for Lack of Respect After Knicks Win NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are celebrating their first NBA championship in more than five decades, but not everyone in the organization has moved on from the intensity of the Finals.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 21

3 Reasons Why Knicks Will (and Won't) Repeat as NBA Champions

The Knicks and their fans are still in the midst of celebrating it's first championship in 53 years. But sooner or later, the 2026-27 NBA season will eventually come around.

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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / June 21

Knicks Bulletin: ‘After that, we just woke up and we never looked back’

Believe it or not, the NBA Draft is just two days away. Perks of winning the championship, I guess. Here’s the latest from across Knicks nation. On the issues with Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs: “They came out hot.

Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Victor Wembanyama gets called out by another Knicks player

Another New York Knicks player still has some hard feelings about Victor Wembanyama’s sportsmanship, or lack thereof, at the end of the NBA Finals. Knicks guard Jose Alvarado said he appreciated Wembanyama’s competitiveness and understood that the San Antonio Spurs center was feeling a great deal of disappointment upon losing in the NBA Finals.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

Mikal Bridges’ Response to Jalen Brunson’s Text During the Title Celebration Is Comedy Gold

Jalen Brunson finally got the ring and the last laugh. Having carried the Knicks to their first NBA championship since 1973, Brunson’s had plenty of chances to fire back at the people who doubted him.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 21

Police Release Statement on Death at Madison Square Garden Sunday

In the same week that the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, tragedy struck Madison Square Garden this weekend.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

The player Knicks must not pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Fresh off their first NBA championship in more than five decades, the New York Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft from a dramatically unfamiliar position.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

Josh Hart Appears to Call Out One of Jalen Brunson’s Biggest Critics After Knicks’ Historic Title Run

Josh Hart has not forgotten who doubted Jalen Brunson. Fresh off leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, Brunson is finally

Miles McBride News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Knicks’ Miles McBride’s girlfriend reveals lucky item behind NBA Finals victory

Miles McBride’s girlfriend had some tricks up her sleeve… well, underneath her shirt that she wore during the NBA Finals; that was her lucky item that brought the New York Knicks their NBA championship win.

Josh Hart News / HITC / June 21

Knicks’ Josh Hart not allowed to take Game 4 ball after historic win by NBA because of auction plans

Josh Hart wanted to take home the ball from one of the most memorable nights in Knicks history, but the NBA had other plans. That Game 4 ball was never going to be an ordinary keepsake.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 21

6 Key Players The Champion Knicks Could Lose In 2026 Offseason

The New York Knicks finally climbed the mountain in 2026, ending a 53-year title drought behind Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and one of the most memorable playoff runs in league history.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Knicks players confront Stephen A. Smith about his terrible Jalen Brunson take

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart got to confront Stephen A. Smith face-to-face for some of the things he said about Brunson several years ago. Hart and Brunson hosted a live version of their “The Roommates Show” at Madison Square Garden on Friday as part of the New York Knicks’ championship celebration.

New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 20

'Admit You Were Wrong': Stephen A. Smith Called Out by Knicks Star During Championship Celebration

As Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the New York Knicks celebrate their first NBA championship since 1973, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith had no choice but to accept defeat.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20