“We care way more about the Knicks than the World Cup right now.” New York is witnessing a moment of sports history – and it has nothing to do with football. On Saturday night the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years with a 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the long-awaited victory …
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Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: It all started with Jalen Brunson, and it all ended with him as well — as NBA champion
SAN ANTONIO — As Jalen Brunson wended his way through the bowels of Frost Bank Center in the wee hours of Sunday morning, he did so laden with gold. Everywhere he went — from interview to interview, from embrace to embrace, from moment to celebratory moment — the New York Knicks captain toted the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy and the …
Read More »Chaos on streets of New York after Knicks’ NBA title
There were chaotic scenes on the streets of New York on Saturday night as huge crowds gathered to celebrate their team’s victory in the NBA finals. The New York Post reported that “out of control” fans smashed a police car outside Madison Square Garden. Footage also showed officers shoving crowds back as fans jumped on cars. Hundreds of police in …
Read More »Unreal scenes in New York as city celebrates Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years
There’s no city like New York. And to New York, there’s no team quite like the Knicks. So for a city that’s been on the verge of eruption in anticipation of the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years, New York produced scenes like nowhere else can when the Knicks got the job done Saturday night. Advertisement New Yorkers packed …
Read More »Team of destiny: How the Knicks came together to complete championship run for the ages
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 …
Read More »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 …
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