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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.
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.
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.
Jalen Brunson’s rise from a overlooked second-round pick to the Knicks’ Finals MVP is a testament to relentless work, exceptional footwork, and iron will, transforming a championship drought into a city-wide celebration while crediting teammates, family, and the process over the spotlight.
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.
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.
Jose Alvarado, a Knicks guard, pledged to get drunk for eight days if New York won the NBA Finals. Now that the Knicks are champions, he’s posting Day 7 updates and celebrating at parades, indicating he’s already facing challenges sticking to the eight-day drinking pledge amid the revelry.
Knicks guard Josh Hart says the Spurs celebrated their Western Conference Finals win as if they’d already clinched a title, signaling overconfidence that Knicks observed and countered with a steady, businesslike approach en route to winning the NBA Finals in five games.
After clinching their first NBA title in 53 years, the Knicks toasted with an ultra-exclusive VIP party at Chez Margaux, with stars like Jordyn Woods, Cardi B and Timothée Chalamet in attendance as DJ Mark Ronson spun and Chef Jean-Georges served luxe bites, following a celebratory Manhattan parade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Knicks owner James Dolan says the team has accepted an invitation to visit the White House to celebrate their 2026 NBA Championship, with details to be worked out; if realized, the Knicks would be the first NBA champions hosted by Trump in either term, a contrast to other champions who visited Biden or declined during Trump’s presidency.
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.