The New York Knicks added another major moment to their championship week on Wednesday, as owner James Dolan revealed the team has accepted an invitation to visit the White House after winning the 2026 NBA Finals.
The invitation from President Donald Trump follows the Knicks’ title-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The championship, secured in Game 5 last Saturday, ended a 53-year title drought and turned the Knicks’ celebration into a citywide event.
Dolan made the announcement during an appearance on the radio, giving fans clarity on a question that had generated attention since the Finals ended. The visit will continue a long-standing tradition for championship teams.
ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel shared the update on X, formerly Twitter, after Dolan confirmed the team’s response on air.
“Knicks owner James Dolan just said moments ago on WFAN that the White House has extended an invitation to the team for their championship and the Knicks have accepted said invite.”
Knicks owner James Dolan just said moments ago on WFAN that the White House has extended an invitation to the team for their championship and the Knicks have accepted said invite.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) June 17, 2026
The news carries added visibility because Trump attended Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, making his presence part of the broader conversation surrounding the 2026 NBA Finals.
For the Knicks, accepting the invitation gives the title run another formal milestone. It also settles any speculation about whether the franchise would participate in the White House ceremony.
The last NBA team to visit the White House was the Boston Celtics in 2024, as they were honored by former President Joe Biden on Nov. 21, 2024, after winning their league-record 18th championship.
This timing makes for a historic week in the Big Apple. The Knicks are also gearing up for a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday.
For New York, the White House visit adds to a championship story that has unfolded over five decades.
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