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Karl Towns Sr. Claims Son Surpassed Jimmy Butler's Legacy After Knicks Win 2026 Title
sports9 days ago

Karl Towns Sr. Claims Son Surpassed Jimmy Butler's Legacy After Knicks Win 2026 Title

Karl Towns Sr. publicly criticized Jimmy Butler following his son's 2026 NBA championship with the New York Knicks, stating that Towns surpassed Butler's legacy by winning a title. The father referenced their contentious 2017-18 stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Butler demanded a trade and criticized Towns. Towns, who refused to engage in the public feud at the time, recently confirmed he remained true to his character despite the pressure. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Finals, ending a long title drought for the franchise.

via Bleacher Report|
#jimmy-butler#karl-anthony-towns#minnesota-timberwolves
Hayes: Trump's 'Curse' Repeats Itself Across Sports and Politics
politics3 months ago

Hayes: Trump's 'Curse' Repeats Itself Across Sports and Politics

Chris Hayes argues that President Trump’s involvement in sports—such as his call to FIFA after Balogun’s red card and his high-profile visit to Game 3 of the NBA Finals—shows a recurring 'curse' where the teams or pursuits he touches tend to falter, a pattern Hayes says extends beyond sports into politics, though he emphasizes it’s a continuing trend rather than a one-off incident.

via HuffPost|
#chris-hayes#nba-finals#politics
Robinson’s Hand Injury Fueled by Family Crisis, Celtics Deal Looms
sports3 months ago

Robinson’s Hand Injury Fueled by Family Crisis, Celtics Deal Looms

Mitchell Robinson said his right-hand fracture happened after he banged his hand on his truck upon learning his youngest brother was in a car accident. He underwent surgery ahead of the NBA Finals, appeared in all five Finals games with modest numbers (3.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.6 BPG in 13.4 MPG), and later agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics as the Knicks’ luxury-tax concerns prevented a return, prompting them to add Andre Drummond to bolster center depth.

via Bleacher Report|
#boston-celtics#hand-injury#mitchell-robinson
Knicks star Mitchell Robinson reveals finals hand injury stemmed from family crisis and a truck incident
sports3 months ago

Knicks star Mitchell Robinson reveals finals hand injury stemmed from family crisis and a truck incident

Mitchell Robinson revealed that a family emergency—learning his youngest brother was in a car accident—led him to bang his hand on his truck, fracturing his right fifth metacarpal; he played through the NBA Finals with a wrapped hand and later signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics.

via New York Post|
#boston-celtics#hand-injury#mitchell-robinson
Sweeney and Braun’s romance shifts from fling to serious commitment
entertainment3 months ago

Sweeney and Braun’s romance shifts from fling to serious commitment

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun are moving from a summer fling to a serious romance, with public displays of affection, Instagram confirmation, and Braun publicly declaring love after the Knicks’ championship win; insiders say they’re genuinely supportive and not transactional. Sweeney is expanding her career with Honey Trap and a Sony deal, while Braun serves as a guiding presence in her decisions.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#euphoria#nba-finals
Hart Calls Out Spurs for Not Extending Credit After Finals Showdown
sports3 months ago

Hart Calls Out Spurs for Not Extending Credit After Finals Showdown

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart accused the San Antonio Spurs of not giving the Knicks credit after their NBA Finals series, saying his team always respects the game even when not at its best. Hart noted the Spurs imposed their will and that the Knicks drew motivation from perceived slights, a dynamic that followed Spurs players, including Victor Wembanyama, declining to shake hands after Game 5.

via Bleacher Report|
#josh-hart#knicks#nba-finals
Brunson’s City Hall mic-drop: critics silenced as Knicks win title
sports3 months ago

Brunson’s City Hall mic-drop: critics silenced as Knicks win title

After the Knicks celebrated their first championship in 53 years with a Canyon of Heroes parade, Jalen Brunson delivered a pointed dig at his critics at City Hall—telling them that once you’re proven wrong you don’t have to say anything—while noting he wouldn’t trade the moment as he basked in MVP chants and his Finals MVP honor after scoring 45 points in Game 5.

via New York Post|
#haters#jalen-brunson#nba-finals
Brunson Turns Knicks Parade Into a Family Victory Lap
sports3 months ago

Brunson Turns Knicks Parade Into a Family Victory Lap

Jalen Brunson made the Knicks’ championship parade a family affair, walking with his wife Ali Marks Brunson and their 1-year-old daughter Jordyn as he lifted the trophy; Jordyn wore a tank top reading 'New York my dad's the MVP Hallelujah' and Ali wore a white tank with his jersey number. The celebration also drew celebrities like Martha Stewart, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, Mariska Hargitay and Ben Stiller, and Brunson had a standout Finals moment with 45 points in Game 5, cementing the Knicks’ first title in 53 years.

via Page Six|
#family#jalen-brunson#knicks
Knicks Parade Sparks NYC Celebration After 53-Year Title Drought
2026-nba-finals3 months ago

Knicks Parade Sparks NYC Celebration After 53-Year Title Drought

New York City hosts the Knicks’ championship parade along the Canyon of Heroes, starting at 10 a.m. ET from Battery Park to City Hall on Broadway, with Carmelo Anthony and Patrick Ewing in attendance, and viewing options on NBA.com/NBA App and local TV (CBS2, NBC4, ABC7, My9, MSG, SNY) plus streaming; Mayor’s office broadcasting outside City Hall; millions are expected to line the route.

via NBA.com|
#2026-nba-finals#knicks#live-blog
Knicks Celebrate Historic Title with NYC’s Largest Ticker-Tape Parade
sports3 months ago

Knicks Celebrate Historic Title with NYC’s Largest Ticker-Tape Parade

New York City braces for a potential record-setting ticker-tape parade to honor the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, along a Canyon of Heroes route ending at City Hall for a keys-to-the-city ceremony, with legends Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing, and Mike Breen emceeing; Alicia Keys is set to perform. Officials warn of a massive crowd and advise arriving two hours before the 10 a.m. start, with security screenings beginning at 6 a.m. A phased closure of subway stations along the route starts around 4:30 a.m., alcohol bans on Metro-North, LIRR, and the subway go into effect, and extra trains and late service are planned to move fans after the celebration. Some fans have already camped out overnight in anticipation of the turnout.

via ABC7 New York|
#city-hall#knicks#nba-finals