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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Viral Sports News / June 19

Knicks Face Potential Karl-Anthony Towns Dispute After Championship

The New York Knicks have finally ended their long championship drought, claiming their first title since 1973 and igniting fresh excitement around the franchise.

Tyler Kolek News / Bleacher Report / June 19

Watch: NYPD thought Tyler Kolek was a fan at the Knicks parade

Mohamed Diawara News / Posting and Toasting / June 19

Mohamed Diawara, NBA Champion

A big shift that has occurred in the six years that Leon Rose has been in charge of basketball operations is one that naturally occurs when a team begins to compete.

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Jose Alvarado News / Posting and Toasting / June 19

First of all, Jose Alvarado got to get paid

Just when we thought everything was rosy and the Knicks were on their way to never dealing with a loss for the remainder of eternity, things went south, or at least a bit southwest.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 19

Deciding the ultimate NBA Finals starting five of the 2020s

Here are the greatest Finals performances of the 2020s in a starting lineup format.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends message to critics at championship parade

Jay Wright makes honest admission about Jalen Brunson after NBA Finals MVP heroics

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New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / June 19

‘They Don’t Deserve It’: Jalen Brunson Offers a Calm Take on Dealing With Negative Commentary

Winning a championship changes how the world views a player and erases the history of the doubts they faced. Some athletes choose to yell back at their critics, while others take a calmer approach. The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title since 1973 with a parade at City Hall on June 18.

New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 19

Radio Host Rips Mayor Mamdani's Speech At Knicks Parade

WFAN host Gregg Giannotti made it known that he wasn't a huge fan of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's speech at the Knicks' championship parade. Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, made a lengthy speech about the Knicks and their resiliency on Thursday afternoon.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Knicks’ Landry Shamet shouts out ‘illegitimate father’ John Turturro at parade

During the festivities at the New York Knicks’ championship parade, actor John Turturro was spotted partying, and backup guard Landry Shamet gave his “illegitimate” dad a special shoutout.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 19

'He Saved the NBA': Stephen A. Smith Makes Bold Claim About Jalen Brunson After Knicks’ Championship Win

The 2026 NBA Finals qualify as one of the greatest Finals in league history. It was one of the few times that a small guard had won the Finals MVP against a team led by Victor Wembanyama.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / The Spun / June 19

Knicks Could Have Contract Dispute With Karl-Anthony Towns This Offseason

The New York Knicks may have to open up their checkbook after winning their first championship since 1973. During this Friday's edition of "Get Up," ESPN senior writer Vince Goodwill discussed Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns' contract situation.

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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 / AirJordanChronicles / June 19

Jalen Brunson Jokes About the 'Worst Teammate' He’s Ever Had

In 2022, second-round pick Jalen Brunson left Dallas after helping the Mavericks reach the Conference Finals. He has been the undisputed face of the New York Knicks for three years and has already won an NBA championship.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 19

9 Biggest Questions the Knicks Face This Offseason

The New York Knicks will not have much time to bask in the glow of the championship before turning their focus to the offseason. While their summer is not projected to be an incredibly action-packed or flashy one, there are still some major questions about how the roster will shape up.

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New York Knicks News / HITC / June 19

Jalen Brunson’s championship parade gesture squashes New York’s beef with children’s TV character

Jalen Brunson used the Knicks’ championship parade to settle one of the strangest side stories of New York’s title run: the city’s temporary feud with Elmo.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 19

New York Knicks fans unite to save the life of championship parade attendee after suspected overdose

A viral Knicks parade video started spreading because of an uncomfortable moment after a man was revived, but the fuller scene showed strangers acting quickly when a life appeared to be at risk.

Patrick Ewing News / EssentiallySports / June 19

New York City Hall’s Patrick Ewing Blunder During Knicks Championship Parade Sparks Heated Debate

It wouldn’t be a Knicks event without drama. Amid awkward friction between city leadership and team ownership, jabs in speeches, and debate over crowd control and security, the New York Knicks’ ticker-tape parade and City Hall celebration had a lot to be discussed on social media.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 19

NYPD reveals how many people attended the New York Knicks’ huge parade

The New York Knicks waited 53 years for another NBA championship, and New York answered with a parade crowd big enough to match the drought. Lower Manhattan was packed for the Knicks’ title celebration, with fans filling the Canyon of Heroes after the franchise’s first championship since 1973.

James Dolan News / EssentiallySports / June 19

James Dolan-Zohran Mamdani Moment Turns Awkward During Knicks’ ‘Keys to the City’ Ceremony in New York Parade

The New York Knicks’ ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes was, as expected, a historic celebration for millions of fans who’ve waited for over five decades.

Jordan Clarkson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Jordan Clarkson caught off guard by Knicks fan’s sign at title parade

The New York Knicks enjoyed the title parade on Thursday after winning the 2026 NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs. There were several viral moments throughout the celebration, including a moment in which the NYPD thought Tyler Kolek was a fan.

Miles McBride News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Knicks’ Miles McBride sends powerful message after NBA championship parade

The New York sports community is over the moon as Miles McBride had a powerful message for Knicks fans following the team’s championship parade on Thursday afternoon.

Chris Jent News / Hoops Wire / June 18

Knicks assistant Chris Jent emerges in Blazers coaching search

A familiar name to Knicks and Cavaliers fans has surfaced in the Trail Blazers’ coaching search. According to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New York associate head coach Chris Jent has emerged as a candidate for Portland’s head coaching vacancy.

James Dolan News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

James Dolan confirms news that will worry Knicks fans

New York Knicks fans should enjoy their NBA title victory while it lasts, because it sounds like things will be a bit different for the organization next season.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Tyler Kolek almost got tackled by police during Knicks parade

New York Knicks reserve Tyler Kolek had an awkward moment during the team’s championship parade on Thursday when police mistook him for a fan. Kolek was celebrating by running down the barrier and high-fiving Knicks fans who had assembled for Thursday’s parade.