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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 …

President Donald Trump came to see the Knicks at Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals. Now, the champs are returning the favor. Knicks owner James Dolan confirmed Wednesday during an interview on WFAN that the team will go to the White House to be feted by the president. The Knicks celebrate their Game 5 win over the Spurs to …

Free agency won’t start until June 30th, but as soon as the Finals ended, teams have been able to negotiate with their own free agents. It’s an exclusive window that, on paper, allows incumbent franchises the opportunity to lock up guys they want to keep around before they get on the market. In some years, the period is extremely important, …

The 2026 NBA free agent class will have its top point guard. Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent on Monday, according to Andscape’s Marc Spears. The Wizards reportedly remain the frontrunner to sign Young long-term, but he expects to get max contract interest from …

The New York Police Department said it will deploy more than 10,000 officers for the New York Knicks’ championship parade on Thursday, June 18. The police made the announcement on social media on Wednesday, June 17, saying that the number of police officers involved in the parade will be “the largest number assigned to any planned event.” Advertisement Several security …

The Knicks have won an NBA championship for the first time in 53 years, and on Thursday, their accomplishment will be celebrated with a parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Despite this being the Knicks’ third championship in franchise history, this will be the first ticker-tape parade to honor the team, so expect a massive turnout in lower Manhattan. Advertisement The …

With the NBA Draft now under a week away, that means that information is starting to leak and teams are starting to hone in on who they want to select on June 23. One of the names that’s been garnering a lot of attention is one that’s near and dear to Illini fans’s hearts, Keaton Wagler. Advertisement NBA insiders, journalists …

The Knicks’ pursuit of back-to-back championships begins this offseason with the 2026 NBA Draft. New York has picks No. 24, 31 and 55 in this year’s draft. Here’s the latest buzz surrounding the Knicks and the upcoming draft, which will emanate from Barclays Center on June 23-24… June 17, 5:35 p.m. SNY’s Ian Begley reports that the Knicks welcomed UConn …

One thing that hasn’t been talked about at all during this offseason is any of wing Tyon Grant-Foster’s offseason workouts with NBA franchises. The reason for that is he wasn’t cleared by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel. That has now been authorized by the NBA, per DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony. Grant-Foster has had to jump through a lot of hoops in his …

Well, the 2026 NBA Draft is now less than one week away. And one of the Washington Wizards’ recent stars gave his endorsement on who he would like to see picked No. 1 overall. John Wall was recently asked who he would like to see drafted No. 1. He endorsed former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson t No. 1. It goes …

New York Knicks owner James Dolan says his team will become the first NBA champions to visit Donald Trump at the White House. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during an appearance on WFAN New York on Wednesday. “We still have to figure out the details … but yes, of course. …

Several players from the 2016 championship Cleveland Cavaliers, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of that achievement on the golf course. J.R. Smith is among the group that went across the pond. However, according to him, he hasn’t been invited back by the organization he helped bring a championship to. In a recent episode of The Pivot Podcast, Smith talked about …

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hartthrew out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium. Before the Yankees played the Chicago White Sox, Brunson and Hart were met with a standing ovation and loud cheers from fans as they took …

Turnover in professional sports is common, especially when it’s a salary cap sport. But after the Knicks’ generational run culminated with their first NBA Championship in 53 years, is it possible that notable names won’t be returning next season? Advertisement Well, Knicks owner James Dolan was a guest on WFAN’s Carton Show on Wednesday and was asked what the chances …

The New York Knicks plan to become the first NBA team to visit President Donald Trump at the White House, according to team owner James Dolan. Dolan, a personal friend of Trump, revealed the White House had extended an invitation and the Knicks have accepted during an appearance on “The Craig Carton Show” on Wednesday: “We just did receive an …

CHICAGO (AP) — Growing up in Brazil, Tiago Splitter used to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the middle of the night. “Hidden from my parents and at 1 a.m., watching M.J. games and rooting for the Bulls,” Splitter said with a wry grin. Advertisement That was the most successful period in franchise history. Now the Bulls are …

An NBA champion will visit the White House for the first time during the administration of President Donald J. Trump. New York Knicks owner James Dolan, who invited Trump to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, said the team will accept an invite from the president on Wednesday, June 17, during an appearance on WFAN New York. Advertisement “As …

Free agency ain’t what it used to be. When NBA free agency officially opens at 6 p.m. Eastern on June 30, there will be a rash of signings, but the biggest deals of the summer likely will already have happened. Free agency is not how the best players change teams anymore — if Giannis Antetokounmpo is leaving Milwaukee this summer, …

The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved one of the most memorable NBA Finals victories a decade ago when they overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to secure the city’s first professional championship in over half a century. To celebrate, six members of that championship team are spending a few days in the United Kingdom golfing. Fortunately for …