Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in NBA championship parade
Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 years with a parade Thursday.
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New York celebrates Knicks title with ticker-tape parade
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.
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Dolan: Won’t go into second apron to keep Knicks intact
On the heels of its first NBA title in 53 years, Knicks owner James Dolan told WFAN radio on Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.
Report: Wizards’ Young to decline option, be free agent
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.
LeBron, Love and more reunite for Cavs’ 2016 title anniversary
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Brunson, Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium.
NYPD to deploy 10K officers to safeguard Knicks victory parade
The victory parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks will be safeguarded by 10,000 members of the NYPD, the largest number of police officers ever assigned to a planned event, the department said Wednesday.
Splitter takes over as Bulls coach, promises team will compete every night
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Suns star Booker changing jersey number to No. 15
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Sources: Jazz, Kessler not close to deal despite $140M offer
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Raptors looking to address rim protecting big, either in draft or free agency
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Dolan asked Knicks to sacrifice for title in April speech
Knicks owner James Dolan delivered an impassioned speech in front of his team before the playoffs, urging them to "leave nothing on the table" in the pursuit of a title.
Report: Wizards’ Sarr has surgery after fracturing foot
Wizards center Alex Sarr underwent surgery Monday to repair a fractured right foot after suffering the injury during an offseason workout, sources told ESPN.
Knicks’ long-awaited championship brings ‘camaraderie and craziness’ to NYC
In the final moments before the Knicks ended their 53-year NBA championship drought, Yolanda Matos found herself hosting a scrum of anxious New Yorkers on the sidewalk outside her Brooklyn home.
Report: Bulls set to name Splitter head coach
Chicago is finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach, sources told ESPN.
Report: Peterson visits Wizards, won’t meet other teams
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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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