After UNLV devastated Duke in the 1990 championship game, no one really thought the Blue Devils would prevail in 1991. Well, there were a couple of exceptions. DePaul’s Joey Meyer thought Duke could do it and said so publicly, and of course, Mike Krzyzewski was positive his team could do it. Advertisement Most people thought it was a done deal. …

There might still be a debate about the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The early consensus centered around BYU’s AJ Dybantsa. The analytics reportedly favored Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The speculation has now shifted to Dybantsa or Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, or perhaps all three still being considered, with less than a week until the Washington Wizards are …

Plenty of people have been following the Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes since he withdrew from the NBA Draft, and that watch officially came to an end when the Iowa State transfer committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. With that commitment, it could go down as the biggest recruiting win of the Mark Pope era, and there are several reasons why. Advertisement First, …

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JUNE 13: Timothée Chalamet celebrates with Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks after the victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using …

The 2026 NBA draft is less than one week away, and a former Gonzaga Bulldog just received great news about his future at the next level. Tyon Grant-Foster, who spent his final season in college playing for Mark Few, was cleared to play the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel, a source told Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. This means the 6’7 wing …

For the last few days, Jazz fans have been hearing rumor after rumor about the contract negotiations between Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz. In multiple reports, we heard different updates on how the negotiations had left Kessler and his representation frustrated. They expected more than a five-year, $140M offer. Those things are still likely true, but the story took …

In the 2025 offseason, there was a buzz in Champaign. After Illinois exited the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the second round and Illini coach Brad Underwood reconstructed his roster, there was a mildly optimistic expectation of a step forward in 2025-26. And who did many believe was going to lead the charge? It certainly wasn’t Keaton Wagler or David Mirkovic, …

Trae Young staying in Washington for too long isn’t a sure thing. The former Hawks guard has declined his $48.97 million player option to become a free agent, according to Andscape’s Marc Spears. It cannot be officially announced until Monday. Advertisement Washington is still seen as the leader to sign the point guard even as multiple teams are expected to …

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Knick York Post cover wrap for June 18 2026 After a 53-year drought, the New York Knicks turned the city blue and orange — bringing home the NBA Championship Trophy for the first time since …

After the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years, immediately came talk of a potential repeat. Bringing back such a deep and capable team to “run it back” certainly won’t be easy. In an appearance on WFAN’s “The Carton Show” on Wednesday, Knicks owner James Dolan made one promise on how he will go about building his team going …

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The Warriors may not know who will be available when they’re on the clock next week, but general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made one thing clear Wednesday: Golden State believes it is in a strong position to add an impact player with the No. 11 overall pick. Speaking during his annual pre-draft media availability, Dunleavy repeatedly praised the depth of …

After finishing the regular season fourth in the NBA with a record of 53-29 and getting swept in the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Dončić admits last season was “bad,” and also revealed what kind of help he needs this offseason. Essentially Sports, reported that Dončić appeared in two different interviews within the …

The Knicks are going nowhere!  New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the viral blue and orange 34th Street subway entrance will be kept as is through the end of next year’s NBA season “to keep the celebration going” after the Knicks’ historic Finals win.  Advertisement The Madison Square Garden station was repainted in the Knicks’ iconic blue and orange …

New York’s first ticker-tape parade was held for the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886. Teddy Roosevelt and Nelson Mandela were similarly honored, as were Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, soldiers, astronauts and Olympians, the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Rangers, Liberty, Gotham FC and so many more. Advertisement Finally, after 210 …

It’s hard to truly be a buzzkill the day before a championship parade 53 years in the making, but James Dolan really seems to be trying his hardest. In an interview with WFAN’s Craig Carton on Wednesday afternoon, the Knicks’ owner, who had gained a nice PR boost after his 15-minute speech to the Knicks in April was leaked, said …

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The Big Apple is ready for a big celebration. The New York Knickswon their first NBA Finals in 53 years when they beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday, June 13. It is their first time hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy since 1973 and the city is preparing for a party fitting of the occasion. MVP …

It appears that a return of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers is likely this offseason, but according to reports from ESPN Senior Writer Marc J. Spears, it appears a former Los Angeles hero and teammate of James could be coming with him and reuniting. Spears said on ESPN’s NBA Today that he’s heard reports that James will be …

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike is right on the border of being picked in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Ike is currently ranked as the No. 64 best available prospect, according to ESPN. Even if he ends up going undrafted, that doesn’t mean the Aurora, Colorado native can’t find his way to making the league down the …

While New York is still celebrating its title — the parade on Thursday in Manhattan is expected to draw more than 1 million people — the NBA offseason is coming fast. And it’s coming for the Knicks roster (more on that below). Here is all the latest Advertisement Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam set an artificial deadline of wanting to have …

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is expected to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, ESPN’s Marc Spears reported Wednesday. The four-time All-Star guard will now become an unrestricted free agent on Monday. Spears reported that Young loves the team in D.C. and that Washington remains the “front runner,” which aligns with Jake Fischer’s report that “the …

NEW YORK (AP) — New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans. The Knicks’ victory — after a 53-year drought – has electrified New Yorkers, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has predicted that Thursday’s parade might be one of the …

Knicks set to be first NBA team to visit White House under Trump originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New York Knicks will visit the White House to celebrate their NBA championship, an administration official confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday. Advertisement President Donald Trump’s hometown team will be the first NBA champions to visit the White House during …

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