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Knicks guard Tyler Kolek had a run-in with police after they seemingly mistook him for a fan during the team’s championship parade in New York on Thursday. The 25-year-old Kolek was running along the parade route and greeting fans while holding a Michelob Ultra in one hand when he was stopped by two police officers who grabbed him. Advertisement One …

Jalen Brunson gave his most pointed dig yet at his doubters. The Knicks star delivered a message to the haters at City Hall after the team paraded through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday morning as they celebrated winning their first NBA title in 53 years. Advertisement As Brunson stepped up to the microphone, he received “MVP” chants from the …

Jeremy Sochan has a flashy new ring, but a shirt still escapes him. The Knicks’ midseason acquisition, who spent the first of half the season with the Spurs before coming to New York as a reserve, has been partying hard since the Knicks eliminated his former team and won the NBA Finals — going shirtless throughout their celebration after Game …

Tiago Splittter doesn’t want to think about his departure from the Blazers. While speaking to the media in Chicago Wednesday, shortly after being named the next Bulls coach, Splitter gave a blunt and cryptic response when asked about why he left Portland. Advertisement “I really want to leave that behind,” Splitter said. “I’m going to think about the Bulls, that’s …

Depending on how the board falls, St. John’s big man Zuby Ejiofor could be available when New York is on the clock on draft night next week. Should the Knicks consider him with their 24th or 31st selection? The Basics School: St. John’s (transferred from Kansas) Age: 22 (Born April 20, 2004) 2025-26 Stats: 16.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.5 APG, …

Stephen A. Smith is calling Jalen Brunson a hero. On a segment of the “Stephen A. Smith Show” on Thursday, the ESPN talking head said Brunson “saved the NBA” by winning a championship, and that if the Spurs won, the league would’ve focused solely on how to stop Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama. Advertisement “He [Brunson] literally saved the NBA …

The build-up to the Lakers’ 2026 offseason started before Luka Dončić even joined the Lakers, but his arrival placed a larger microscope over what is about to unfold. After a season-and-a-half of cobbling together pieces to try to maximize Luka as best as they can, the Lakers’ front office has books as clean as they’ll ever have, multiple draft picks …

It’s been one hell of a week for the Knicks and their fans. From winning their first championship in 53 years ago last Saturday, to the countless media appearances earlier this week, it’s been a multi-day celebration of the team, the players, and their incredible accomplishment. And on a very hyped up cloudy Thursday morning, all of culminated in a …

Don’t start planning another parade in 2027 just yet. As millions gathered in Lower Manhattan to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years Thursday morning, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith declared the team as a heavy favorite for another deep postseason run next season – but not necessarily a championship. Advertisement “We’re gonna keep it a buck. [The] New …

Here’s how New York City Hall mixed up Patrick Ewing’s retired number during Knicks’ parade originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Patrick Ewing’s jersey number was on display during the New York Knicks’ championship parade…but it had the wrong name above it. Advertisement Banners hung on the outside of City Hall in Manhattan on Thursday honoring each player on the …

The Raptors have given us some clues as to who they might end up taking with the 19th and 50th picks in this year’s draft. The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to have one of the most seemingly loaded classes in a long time, with its top three of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Darryn Peterson jostling for first …

While restricted free agency is a dying concept under the new CBA, the Lakers are positioned to be one of the teams that could still take advantage of the archaic process. Rarely will a contending team have cap space like the Lakers will this summer, but a perfect storm of circumstances — namely Austin Reaves’ small cap hold — means …

They’re the kings of New York City! The Knicks were heralded as royalty Thursday in what is estimated to be the largest ticker tape parade — and biggest party — in Big Apple history, with ravenous fans arriving hours ahead of the event to catch a glimpse of the champions. Advertisement An estimated 2 million fans flooded lower Manhattan for …

Wherever Steph Curry goes in the San Francisco area, people are sure to follow. Curry was spotted by a large group of Golden State Warriors fans at a Costco in South San Francisco, near the San Francisco Airport, to promote his new whiskey brand, Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Advertisement As Curry walked past the mob of Warriors fans …

The 2026 NBA Draft will begin with the first round on Tuesday, June 23 and conclude with the second round on Wednesday, June 24. The event will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with both nights starting at 8 p.m. ET. The lottery to order the draft’s top 14 picks was held May 10. The Washington Wizards, …

Globe Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo makes a ton of sense, but here’s why the Celtics shouldn’t A former Celtics player’s Brookline mansion is on the market for $15m Celtics .com Jordan Walsh Emerged as a Two-Way Menace During Third NBA Season Advertisement NESN This Team Reportedly Has Spent ‘Years’ Exploring Jaylen Brown Trade Eight-Player Trade Idea Brings Giannis Antetokounmpo To …

The Golden State Warriors have needs everywhere on the roster. Luckily they have a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which is viewed by most evaluators as the deepest class in years. With so many holes on the roster, and a clear desire to get younger and more athletic, it’s worth wondering if the Warriors front office could land …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question shines a spotlight on rookie standout Collin Murray-Boyles. The six-foot-seven bruiser won an endless horde of Toronto Raptors …

Behind the scenes, there have been sweeping changes to the Lakers this offseason: New assistant general managers, new scouts in place, dramatic changes to the business operations side and staffing. New owner Mark Walter is putting his stamp on the organization. On the court next season… will things look that much different? Advertisement The Lakers are focused on re-signing Austin …

The hoopla is almost here. After an exciting NBA Finals, transaction season is about to kick into high gear, and it’s going to feel a lot like the Monaco Grand Prix. (based on my research, it’s fast) The draft, free agency, and the endless stream of trades that connect the two are what make late June and early July one …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. With the NBA Draft set for Tuesday, June 23, all basketball eyes turn to Milwaukee. The Bucks insisted Giannis Antetokounmpo would either be traded — or decisively not traded — before the NBA Draft, and yet here we are, simply waiting. Advertisement As …

He’s not NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. He’s not OG Anunoby, whose last-second tip-in will forever be etched into the minds of New York sports fans. He’s not Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges or any of the other players that helped the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals for the organization’s first championship in 53 …

In case you missed it, former Marquette guard Tyler Kolek recently won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. It was a whole thing, as the Knicks turned into the most dominant team in NBA history (by way of aggregate margin of victory) for about six weeks and rolled through the playoffs after falling behind 2-1 to the Atlanta …

With the basketball part of the 2025-26 season now concluded, with the New York Knicks ending a 53-year championship drought, focus will now turn to the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday and Wednesday. Let’s dive into three draft considerations that center on some of the projected high-lottery players and can shape the direction of the draft — and franchise futures. …

The City That Never Sleeps had good reason to be up all night on Wednesday. On the eve of the Knicks’ tickertape parade to celebrate their NBA Championship win, some New Yorkers began holding their spots before the bars had even closed for the night. Others stayed in hotel rooms right off the parade route so they could roll out …