Destiny. Guess you don’t really believe in it until you see it unfold on a basketball stage. Until Jalen Brunson, a 6-foot-2 point guard — the same one Becky Hammon said could never lead a team to a championship as its best player — scores 45 points in a closeout victory of the 2026 NBA Finals, leading the Knicks to the franchise’s …
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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks clinched the best-of-seven series 4-1, recovering from a double-figure deficit in all four victories to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973. Advertisement The Knicks, who overturned a 29-point deficit in game four to …
Read More »Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio may have arrived ahead of schedule, but the pain did as well — and it can last
SAN ANTONIO — A few hours after the biggest collapse in NBA Finals history, Felix Wembanyama, accompanied by a pair of associates, rolled his jet black suitcase through the glass sliding doors at LaGuardia airport in New York. He approached an airline desk and spoke briefly with the attendant, then retreated to a nearby seat to collect himself. As he …
Read More »‘He is him’: indomitable Jalen Brunson quiets doubters as Knicks end 53-year wait
The New York Knicks spent decades searching for the player who could carry them back to the top of the NBA. On Saturday night, Jalen Brunson removed any remaining doubt that they had found him. With Karl-Anthony Towns limited to two points and New York struggling offensively for much of the evening, the Knicks’ 6ft 2in floor general erupted for …
Read More »Knicks’ Mike Brown reflects on ‘surreal’ feeling of winning first NBA Championship
One of Leon Rose’s most riskiest decisions over the past few years was parting ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau following the 2025 postseason. Thibodeau was coming off a Eastern Conference Finals appearance and led the Knicks to the playoffs in four of his five years at the helm, but the front office elected to make a change. Advertisement After …
Read More »‘Way rather this than the Oscars’: Timothée Chalamet celebrates Knicks’ championship
Actor Timothée Chalamet has been a familiar face at New York Knicks games this postseason, ready to watch his favorite team put an end to a five-decade wait. The Oscar-nominated actor was courtside again in San Antonio on Saturday, June 13 as the Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973. Advertisement Chalamet is only 30 years old – he …
Read More »Knicks’ Jalen Brunson responds, sorta, to critics who say he’s not a ‘1A’ player
What’s a “1A” player in the NBA? There are plenty of knowledgeable people who believe they know what that means. Usually, it’s a sizeable non-guard like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, or a hulking big man like Shaquille O’Neal or Tim Duncan. But Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is changing the definition after his NBA Finals MVP performance, leading New …
Read More »Mike Brown is an NBA champion coach with Knicks, 18 months after controversial Kings firing
The head coach of the 2025-26 NBA champion New York Knicks, a team that will be remembered for mental toughness, is the same man who was told 18 months ago he was not fit to coach the Sacramento Kings. That man is Mike Brown and he has been on a journey, which ended with him boisterously leading a “Who let …
Read More »NYC Erupts in Celebration as Knicks Deliver Fans a Long-Awaited Championship
For weeks now, the New York Knicks’ run at their first championship since 1973 has brought together a city that rarely sees eye-to-eye on much. Fans decked out in Knicks merchandise filled the streets, subways and office towers with a sea of blue and orange, often fist-pumping strangers with all feeling buoyed by the Knicks pinch-me moments on the march …
Read More »NBA offseason storylines to watch: Giannis’ future, Knicks’ title response and LeBron’s free agency
The New York Knicks are champions — winning the franchise’s first title in 53 years — after eliminating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, and now the offseason is upon us. We are here — while you are still celebrating, New York; while you are commiserating, everyone else — to set the table with …
Read More »Former Illinois recruiting target wins NBA Finals MVP
A once-top target for John Groce’s Illinois staff has now won NBA Finals MVP. Jalen Brunson was the one of the top players in the 2015 class out of Stevenson (Lincolnshire) after winning the IHSA 4A state title. Advertisement Brunson’s decision came down to the Illini and Villanova in late 2014. He went with the Wildcats. Brunson went on to …
Read More »After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn’t even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell. Advertisement “I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. “Hey New York! I’m sorry it …
Read More »Flashback: What was happening the last time Knicks won NBA title in 1973?
The New York Knicks brought cheer to long-suffering fans of the five boroughs by bringing home their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals. The franchise’s third title was perhaps their most unlikely, although they began the season with the fourth-best odds to win the championship after …
Read More »Knicks pull out 94-90 Game 5 win over Spurs, secure first title since 1973
The Knicks locked up their first title since 1973 with a 94-90 Game 5 win over the Spurs on Saturday night. New York wins the series 4-1. Here are some takeaways… — Knicks fans have always showed up and showed out, and that was no different here. Reports indicated that the orange and blue faithful purchased 45 percent of the …
Read More »Should Victor Wembanyama have been called for flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson?
San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama needs to be very careful about flagrant fouls in the NBA Finals. And in Game 5, he may have gotten away with one. Midway through the third quarter Saturday, June 13, Wembanyama jumped to contest a 3-point attempt from Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson. During Wembanyama’s closeout, he approached Brunson’s landing area, leading to Brunson …
Read More »NBA Finals refs miss flagrant foul on Victor Wembanyama, and he’ll be suspended if it’s upgraded
Victor Wembanyama was on thin ice entering Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The Spurs superstar only needed one more flagrant foul to trigger the automatic suspension that comes with four “flagrant points” throughout the playoffs. It sure felt like Wembanyama committed a textbook flagrant foul in the third quarter of Game 5 for crowding Jalen Brunson’s landing spot …
Read More »NBA Finals Game Thread: Knicks at Spurs, Game 5, June 13, 2026
The Knicks return to the Frost Bank Center to face the Spurs in Game Five of the NBA Finals. They’ve already won there twice—Games One and Two—and are coming off a 29-point comeback for the ages to win Game Four at home. Now, with the Spurs stunned by another blow-lead and heartbreaking loss, the Knicks are ready to close this …
Read More »How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in Game 5 of 2026 NBA Finals live for free
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. An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11 sinks a three-point shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama #1 to bring the Knicks within one during …
Read More »It’s time for Finals Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks, Game 5
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The rule against trolling also applies to members of this site that visit other fan sites. …
Read More »The Long Forecast: Is Mikel Brown Jr. the most likely option for the Brooklyn Nets?
Pure talent is rarely enough to guarantee NBA success. Roster construction, development, and team fit are just as vital to a highly touted player’s longevity in the pros. With the 2026 NBA draft less than two weeks away, the Brooklyn Nets’ priority at No. 6 overall should be selecting the player who best fits the organization’s long-term vision, not necessarily …
Read More »Knicks fans making presence known in San Antonio ahead of NBA Finals Game 5
You’d be forgiven if you watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday and think it’s being played at Madison Square Garden; that’s how big a presence Knicks fans are trying to make themselves known in San Antonio. Basketball fans know Knicks fans travel well, but this is different. The Knicks are one win away from capturing their first …
Read More »Charles Barkley says Spurs players were target of his ‘dumbest team’ quip
Charles Barkley doubled down on his criticism of the San Antonio Spurs after they blew a 29-point lead to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, but clarified who he was talking about. Barkley, during the postgame of “Inside the NBA” after the Knicks’ 107-106 victory, which gave New York a 3-1 series lead, called the …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks draft strategy: Why forwards matter more than guards
The NBA Draft is right around the corner (finally!) and conventional wisdom would have you believe the Bucks should draft a guard. After all, most big boards are stacked with them, especially between the five and 10 spots. In fact, our very own Brew Hoop Community Draft Board saw eight guards taken within the first 14 picks: Darryn Peterson (2), Keaton Wagler (5), Darius …
Read More »Lakers feel defensive concerns of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves backcourt are overstated
The Lakers decision on Austin Reaves this summer is going to signal a number of things. Most importantly, it will signal the belief in the backcourt of Luka Dončić and Reaves. Offensively, there are few arguments against it. The pair showed they are a more-than-capable on that end of the floor and, in fact, are one of the most potent …
Read More »Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Some support for trading down
In this week’s Reacts survey, we discussed the possibility of the Bucks moving down from the 10th pick in this month’s 2026 NBA Draft in exchange for multiple selections this year. At last month’s combine, Milwaukee was said to be operating as if they’d be making more than one draft pick, and while that doesn’t necessarily mean an additional first …
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