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Quentin Dolan Takes the Reins in Family-Led Rangers Transition
sports8 days ago

Quentin Dolan Takes the Reins in Family-Led Rangers Transition

James Dolan is handing control of the New York Rangers to his son Quentin, who will serve as president, COO and alternate governor, marking a family-led leadership transition. Quentin says he’s ready to prove himself and pursue a championship, while Chris Drury’s hockey-operations duties remain unchanged. The Rangers have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons and face the task of upgrading the club despite existing talent like Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox, Lafrenière and Gabe Perreault, with the leadership shift hoped to energize the franchise.

via Bleacher Report|
#james-dolan#leadership-change#madison-square-garden-sports
Dolan’s chilly reception as Mamdani hands out keys at Knicks title celebration
sports22 days ago

Dolan’s chilly reception as Mamdani hands out keys at Knicks title celebration

Knicks owner James Dolan appeared reserved and avoided a photo op with Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the championship celebration at City Hall as Mamdani handed out 'keys to the city' to staff and players; the moment followed a long-running feud rooted in politics and the Knicks’ logo usage, though the team has said it remains neutral on political matters.

via Fox News|
#city-hall#james-dolan#key-to-the-city
Knicks City Hall Celebration Highlights Mamdani-Dolan Rift
politics22 days ago

Knicks City Hall Celebration Highlights Mamdani-Dolan Rift

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a City Hall ceremony celebrating the Knicks’ NBA Finals title, drawing praise from players and allies while owner James Dolan publicly jabbed at the mayor; the event followed a Broadway ticker-tape parade that drew millions and underscored Mamdani’s rising political profile. The celebration featured Gov. Hochul and players like Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby on a parade float, with Jalen Brunson’s remarks keeping politics light. Dolan’s tension with Mamdani lingered, and questions remained about whether the Knicks will attend a White House visit with Trump after Dolan invited them. Attendees also included notable politicians such as AOC.

via Politico|
#city-hall#james-dolan#knicks
Dolan Rules Out Knicks Crossing the Second Tax Apron
sports23 days ago

Dolan Rules Out Knicks Crossing the Second Tax Apron

Knicks owner James Dolan said on WFAN that New York will avoid entering the NBA’s second tax apron for the 2026–27 season, calling it “suicidal” to go over the threshold and pledging to stretch the books only while not crossing the apron. With roughly $201 million guaranteed to eight players (including Towns, Anunoby, Bridges, Brunson, and Hart) and several key reserves entering free agency, staying under the apron would likely force the Knicks to fill the bench with veteran-minimum and rookie deals. The apron carries penalties such as restrictions on the mid-level exception, cat-and-mouse trade provisions, and a seven-year freeze on a first-round pick if the team remains above the threshold, making roster-building this offseason especially challenging as New York weighs core retention against cap discipline.

via Hoops Rumors|
#james-dolan#knicks#offseason
Dolan’s second-apron stance could force Knicks to reshuffle their championship bench
sports23 days ago

Dolan’s second-apron stance could force Knicks to reshuffle their championship bench

Knicks owner James Dolan said he won’t go into the NBA’s second apron, a stance that could limit New York’s ability to keep its championship-depth. With the 2026-27 second-apron line around $221.7M and the Knicks about $13M under it, re-signing key backups like Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet may require delicate cap moves (or sacrificing other pieces), including trimming via trades or using minimums. Staying under the line would also preserve access to a $6M taxpayer mid-level and give the Knicks some flexibility to keep Diawara, but it could leave the bench thin and complicate future retention. If Robinson or Shamet depart, the team’s title roadmap could be affected, though they’d still be a desirable destination for role players and cheaper options.

via CBS Sports|
#james-dolan#knicks#mitchell-robinson
Knicks Set to Visit White House, First NBA Champion to Meet Trump in Era
sports23 days ago

Knicks Set to Visit White House, First NBA Champion to Meet Trump in Era

The New York Knicks will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House during Donald Trump’s presidency after owner James Dolan said the team accepted an invitation to attend Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals; Dolan had invited Trump to the game and the team’s decision comes amid a history of Trump-era champions declining White House visits, with mixed potential reactions from players and a notable long-standing relationship between Dolan and Trump.

via USA Today|
#james-dolan#knicks#nba-finals
Dolan’s Public Feud Dims Knicks’ Finals Spotlight
politics29 days ago

Dolan’s Public Feud Dims Knicks’ Finals Spotlight

Knicks owner James Dolan publicly attacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on WFAN as New York braces for the Knicks’ first NBA title in decades, blasting security measures around Madison Square Garden as overbearing while city officials cited the need for safety after disruptive crowds. The clash underscores Dolan’s combustible public persona and risks complicating the team’s city relations and potential permit considerations, even as the Knicks push for a championship.

via The New York Times|
#james-dolan#madison-square-garden#nba-finals
Knicks defy odds as destiny seems to favor them in Finals rally
sports29 days ago

Knicks defy odds as destiny seems to favor them in Finals rally

The Knicks erased a 27-point halftime deficit to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 Finals lead in a historic comeback. The piece leans into a fate-driven narrative around the team, amid owner James Dolan’s distractions (including Trump attendance and post-game disputes) and praising clutch performances by Brunson (36) and Anunoby (33) as proof the Knicks are destined for the title.

via The New York Times|
#jalen-brunson#james-dolan#knicks
Dolan cancels MSG Knicks-Spurs watch party as Knicks surge to 3-1 lead
sports1 month ago

Dolan cancels MSG Knicks-Spurs watch party as Knicks surge to 3-1 lead

New York Knicks owner James Dolan canceled a ticketed watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals after a NYPD permit capped attendance at 999; MSG said it did not want to host a tiny crowd, while Mayor Mamdani said a permit for 999 was approved; registration never opened; meanwhile, the Knicks staged a historic comeback to beat the Spurs 107-106 and take a 3-1 series edge, setting up Game 5 in San Antonio.

via New York Daily News|
#james-dolan#madison-square-garden#nba-finals
Dolan backs The Post on Wembanyama call in Finals showdown
sports1 month ago

Dolan backs The Post on Wembanyama call in Finals showdown

Knicks owner James Dolan said The New York Post was right about the NBA’s decision not to retroactively flag Victor Wembanyama for shoving Jalen Brunson in Game 3 of the Finals, calling the cover a correct read of the situation; Dolan, a governor of the NBA, also predicted the Knicks will win Game 4 and the championship, while noting his limited ability to speak more due to league rules.

via New York Post|
#james-dolan#nba-finals#new-york-knicks
Dolan opens up on Knicks' Finals run, NYC pride, and Canyon of Heroes dream
sports1 month ago

Dolan opens up on Knicks' Finals run, NYC pride, and Canyon of Heroes dream

Knicks owner James Dolan tells The Post’s Steve Serby that the team’s Finals push reflects New York’s grit, discusses the coaching change to Mike Brown, praises Jalen Brunson and a deep, unselfish roster (including Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart) for the breakout season, lauds the ‘sincere effort’ culture, and says a Canyon of Heroes celebration could be in reach if they win.

via New York Post|
#jalen-brunson#james-dolan#leon-rose