On this week’s episode of the BIG 3 NBA Podcast, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani A. Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the latest rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown. They also discuss what Boston can learn from the Knicks championship run. Finally they discuss Boston being the betting favorite to come out of the East and [...]
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New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns helped out at Raising Canes after winning the 2026 NBA Finals.
If the New York Knicks are proof that any team can win an NBA championship, then ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill believes the Larry O’Brien Trophy might be on the verge of becoming a participation trophy. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years Saturday night after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. With…
The New Knicks have officially been crowned champions of the basketball world after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson took home NBA Finals MVP honors after being voted the unanimous winner of the award. The series saw Brunson dominate, averaging 32.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.0 steals […]
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The New York Knicks and Washington Wizards were once in similar positions — both losing franchises in iconic cities with loyal fan bases. Now, the Knicks are champions for the first time since 1973, while the Wizards still haven’t made the conference finals since 1979. Both teams have had the NBA’s worst record in recent […]
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New York Jets running back Breece Hall is feeling energized by the incredible run of Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After 53 years, the Knicks are once again world champions following their five-game conquest of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 edition of the […]
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Although the Philadelphia 76ers’ rival, the New York Knicks, have their core stars locked up after winning the 2026 NBA Finals, they are bound to lose some role players. Jordan Clarkson is a player who could see his value shoot up after the postseason. The Sixers were recently encouraged to take a look at the […]
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In earning their first NBA title in 53 years, the New York Knicks gifted the league and ABC the biggest TV turnout since Michael Jordan celebrated his final championship in 1998. According to Nielsen Big Data + Panel estimates, the Knicks’ five-game defeat of the favored San Antonio Spurs averaged 20.6 million viewers per night, […]
The New York Knicks are still basking in the glow of their recent NBA championship win over the San Antonio Spurs in five games. The Knicks have a parade scheduled for later this week in Manhattan, but that hasn’t stopped the team from getting the celebration underway already. Recently, Knicks players Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, […]
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For New York Knicks fans, a championship isn’t just a sports victory—it’s a historical marker. It is a moment of collective euphoria that binds generations of New Yorkers together. When master filmmaker Spike Lee looked back at his childhood to create his 1994 autobiographical masterpiece, Crooklyn, there was one specific cultural anchor he knew he […]
The 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks had historic television viewership not seen since 1998. Per a release by the NBA, the matchup was the most-watched in this century, averaging 20.6 million viewers across the five games of the series. The number only rivaled by the 1998 ‘Last […]
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In today’s Dub Hub: With the 2025-26 NBA season officially in the books following the New York Knicks’ championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the league’s attention now shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors hold the No. 11 overall pick and have several directions they could go as they look […]
After a dominant performance in the 2026 Playoffs, the New York Knicks have made it clear that they are not a team with many needs. Their starting five has been arguably the best in the NBA. Meanwhile, their bench unit features guys like Miles McBride, Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Mitchell Robinson, who […]
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Using live win probability metrics, the Knicks-Spurs 2026 Finals ranks as the closest NBA playoff series of the last 25 years.
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The 2025-26 season ended disappointingly for the San Antonio Spurs. Despite outperforming expectations and making it all the way to the NBA Finals, San Antonio has to feel it came up short after losing to the New York Knicks 4-1. The time for licking wounds should be brief, though, especially for the front office. The […]
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The New York Knicks ended their title drought in front of a milestone audience, capping one of the most-watched NBA Finals on record.
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While the NBA celebrates the New York Knicks as its 2026 champion, the Indiana Pacers’ return for the fifth overall pick could be the difference in the 2025 Eastern Conference champions contending for a title against the defending champions in 2026-27. Turning that fifth overall pick into Ivica Zubac, there’s plenty to look forward to […]
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The New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years provided ESPN the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998. Saturday’s title-clinching Game 5 between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC, good for the most-watched NBA game since Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State…
The New York Knicks' 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals drew a historic audience.
The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with picks No. 24, No. 31, and No. 55. Depending on how the board falls, Meleek Thomas could be available when New York is on the clock. Should the Knicks consider him? The Basics The Numbers Thomas put together a impressive freshman campaign in the SEC, flashing high-major […]
The Knicks are still enjoying the honeymoon period following the franchise’s first title since 1973, but it won’t be long before the front office has to start making big decisions on some of the contributors who played key roles during the championship run. As Jake Nisse of The New York Post writes, while New York’s […]
WWE star Danhausen is requesting a one-day contract from the New York Knicks so he can retire as an NBA champion.
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While Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was rooting for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, he thoroughly enjoyed the entertaining best-of-7 series. Despite losing 4-1 in the first Finals appearance of his career, Spurs’ Wembanyama joined Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon for averaging 23+ points, […]
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Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t say whether he took James Dolan’s advice to abstain from sex during the playoffs, but his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, didn’t love the idea. As the Knicks embarked on their quest for a championship before the playoffs began in April, Dolan gathered the team for an impassioned speech about the importance of making…