Inside a Knicks celebration a half-century in the making
For decades, the Knicks flailed and chased -- for quick fixes, superstars, splashy hires. But then they chose Jalen Brunson, and the rest is history.
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Part of five NBA championship runs, Brown proves Knicks got his hire right
Mike Brown didn’t seem to be the New York Knicks’ first choice to take over as coach last spring, when the team fired Tom Thibodeau and was linked to at least a half-dozen other candidates who held various jobs around the NBA. In the end, he clearly was the right choice.
After 53 years, the Knicks are NBA champions, and the wait sure seemed worth it
The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title. The clincher came Saturday night in a 94-90 victory, the Knicks’ fourth comeback win of the series.
Wembanyama’s first NBA Finals trip ends with regrets
The Spurs phenom had an outstanding postseason, but his flaws were on display in the Finals loss to the Knicks.
Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years
It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square.
How the Knicks won the NBA Finals over the Spurs: What we learned
The Knicks are NBA champions! Here's how they built their team to get there, and what the Finals outcome means for both them and the Spurs.
Knicks fans celebrate throughout NYC after first title in 53 years
It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night.
Wemby says Spurs losing in Finals 'biggest lesson of my life'
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he's "not running away" from the pain of losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals, calling the experience "the biggest learning moment" of his life.
A season of success for Spurs ends in bitter disappointment, but the future is bright
The Spurs exceeded preseason expectations by toppling 2024 champion Oklahoma City to win the Western Conference with a youthful roster led by 22-year-old superstar Victor Wembanyama. There was much for the Spurs to celebrate this season, just not on Saturday night.
The NBA’s Wembanyama era is clearly underway, but he’s still waiting for his first NBA title
The Wemby era of the NBA is fully underway, with the 7-foot-4 French star unanimously winning the Defensive Player of the Year award this season, finishing third in the Most Valuable Player balloting and making first-team All-NBA for the first of what could be many, many times if all goes according to his plan.
Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks, gets championship and Finals MVP as his reward
Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP in large part because of what he did against the San Antonio Spurs in the finals — though, really, his biggest contribution to this title run likely came in 2024, when he left as much as $113 million on the bargaining table to allow the Knicks the financial flexibility they needed to finish building a championship roster.
Knicks' Brunson seals Finals MVP honors with 45 points in Game 5
Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors on Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.
NBA Finals 2026: The Knicks finally have their New York sports moment
New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.
Knicks’ Brunson named NBA Finals MVP
Jalen Brunson has been named NBA Finals MVP after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years.
What was life like when the Knicks won their last NBA championship?
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973 -- 53 years ago.
Knicks win 2026 NBA Finals: Their path to a championship
The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.
Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with victory over Spurs in Game 5
For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Thunder guard Topic sidelined after back surgery
Thunder second-year guard Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove a herniated disc and is expected to be fully recovered by training camp.
Ticketmaster says no valid Game 5 tickets will be revoked
After blowback from Knicks fans and New York officials, Ticketmaster clarified that no tickets to Game 5 in San Antonio will be revoked.
Cavaliers' Harden charged with unlawful carrying of weapon
Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Knicks and their fans in San Antonio hoping to close out the NBA Finals with a title
The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in the building. The rehearsals for the presentation ceremony, if one is needed, are complete. Thousands of New York fans have made the trip to Texas, looking to see something that hasn’t happened in 53 years. The rest is up to the Knicks.
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