Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973, defeat Spurs in Game 5
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought by winning the 2026 NBA Finals in five games over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP after 45-point Game 5 performance
Jalen Brunson won Bill Russell Trophy as Finals MVP, delivering a dominant 45-point performance in the clinching Game 5.
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Victor Wembanyama reflects on Finals loss as 'biggest lesson of my life'
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama called the Finals defeat his biggest learning experience but drew criticism for leaving court without shaking hands and for contr
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Knicks fans celebrate title with 63 arrests, injuries to 10 NYPD officers
Celebrations across New York after the Knicks' championship win led to 63 arrests and injuries to police officers, with reports of violence in some areas.
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Spurs and Thunder listed as co-favorites for 2027 NBA championship
Early 2027 championship odds have the Spurs and Thunder as favorites, with the Celtics close behind and defending-champion Knicks listed fourth.
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Former Villanova trio-Brunson, Hart, Bridges-secure rare Finals feat
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges, who won a college title together at Villanova, reached the NBA Finals as a trio.
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Knicks parade scheduled for Manhattan Thursday following NBA title
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the Knicks will hold a championship parade in Manhattan.
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Denver Nuggets seek 'reset' with potential trades for Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun
The Nuggets are exploring trades involving Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun as they look to rebuild after a playoff exit.
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Mike Brown reaches fifth NBA championship as coach with Knicks title
Coach Mike Brown won his fifth NBA championship, capping an impressive career arc with the Knicks' victory.
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Knicks' title run makes 53-year drought vanish overnight
New York's championship victory ended the longest active title drought in American sports.
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How Knicks built NBA Finals championship roster
Analysis of the roster construction and strategic decisions that led to the Knicks' championship.
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How much prize money will Knicks players earn for winning title
Analysis of the 2026 NBA playoff bonus pool and how much each Knicks player will earn for their championship run.
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Knicks make NBA history, surpass 2017 Warriors' championship achievement
The Knicks' dominant 2026 playoff run exceeded the standards set by the 2017 Warriors.
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Jalen Brunson is 'officially the greatest Knick ever'
Brunson's Finals MVP performance and championship win cement his status as the franchise's greatest player.
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Kevin McCullar Jr., Landry Shamet among alums who won NBA title with Knicks
Several college basketball alums-including Kansas' Kevin McCullar Jr. and Wichita State's Landry Shamet-won their first NBA championship with the Knicks.
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Spurs linked to De'Aaron Fox trade for $48M ex-Knicks, Warriors target
San Antonio is exploring a potential trade involving De'Aaron Fox and a $48 million former Knicks or Warriors player.
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Josh Hart wins NBA title 10 years after NCAA championship
Knicks guard Josh Hart added an NBA championship to his NCAA title from 10 years ago at Villanova.
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Knicks' Nico Harrison instrumental in title-winning roster construction
General manager Nico Harrison's trades and signings were key to building the championship roster.
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