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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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NYPD arrests multiple Knicks fans as New York City is sent into chaos after first NBA Finals berth since 1999

Here are some of the craziest scenes from around the Big Apple on Monday night.

Knicks fans ticked at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce rooting against team ahead of NYC nuptials: ‘Won’t go to their wedding’

Taylor Swift's courtside appearance with Ohio-born beau Travis Kelce isn't sitting well with Knicks fans.

Lavar Ball eviscerates Cleveland in epic rant after Knicks clinch spot in NBA Finals: ‘Learn the hard way’

Lavar Ball is back in the headlines. Following Monday’s 130-93 Knicks in in Gam3 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, completing the sweep of the Cavaliers, Ball took to social media to post some...

Here's how much Knicks' celebrity row has changed from 1999 NBA Finals to now

Here's a look at what celebrity row at Madison Square Garden looked like during the last Knicks NBA Finals appearance.

Shannon Sharpe’s latest Knicks take may change Spurs’ title conversation

Spurs face a new threat as Shannon Sharpe warns the Knicks can beat San Antonio or OKC in the Finals after a historic 10-game postseason winning streak.

Jalen Brunson, wife Ali share a kiss after winning Eastern Conference finals MVP

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson sealed New York's Eastern Conference Finals sweep of the Cavaliers with a kiss.

Knicks fans are ‘specific species of human that should be studied’: Landry Shamet

Knicks fans were partying like it was 1999 on Monday night.

Knicks advance to first NBA Finals since 1999; Astros combine for no-hitter; Hurricanes lead Canadiens 2-1

Plus, the Astros threw the first no-hitter since 2024

Knicks fans take to streets, 'party like it's 1999...

Long-suffering fans poured into city streets to celebrate the Knicks' record run to the Eastern Conference title and its first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999.

The on-court trends defining the NBA playoffs

From Wemby's dominance to the Cavs' scoring problems, these storylines are shaping the conference finals.

James Harden feels like Cavaliers are ‘better team’ in bizarre comments after Knicks’ annihilation

As the old saying goes, it's usually the team that loses four games by a combined 77 points that actually is the one that should have emerged triumphant.

SEE IT: NYC back (and front) pages react to Knicks reaching 2026 NBA Finals

The Knicks steamrolled the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

There’s no time like the present for the Knicks to take this unreal run all the way

The magic simply couldn’t stop now, right?

Knicks’ Game 4 report card: OG Anunoby’s two-way dominance continued

Grading the Knicks’ 130-93 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night in Cleveland.

The $113M sacrifice that sent the Knicks to the NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson bet on the Knicks in 2024 and just won everything.

Knicks Morning News (2026.05.26)

News & Blogs Knicks Courtside Tickets Listed at $595K for NBA Finals in Trending Photo as Cavs Face Elimination – BleacherReport Kenny Atkinson on Cavaliers-Knicks East finals: ‘Analytically,...

How Mike Brown's road to the NBA Finals is the best coaching story in years

Knicks coach just swept the team that fired him twice on the way to the Finals

Mavs' Jalen Brunson mistake combines with constant Luka Doncic narrative

Dallas fans can't be loving this at the moment.

Knicks 130, Cavaliers 93: “Mike Breen wants to wild out on Seventh Avenue”

When the humid shadows hoverover all the starry spheresAnd the melancholy darknessgently weeps in rainy tears,What a bliss to press the pillowOf a cottage-chamber bedAnd lie listening to the...

Jalen Brunson left humbled by series MVP honor as Knicks reach Finals: ‘Don’t take for granted’

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game four of the eastern conference finals

Knicks' journey to NBA Finals is a testament to Leon Rose's determination, decision-making

In some ways, it’s fitting that Leon Rose and the Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals after knocking out Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.

Knicks peaking at perfect time in playoffs as trip to NBA Finals a culmination of hard work paying off

The road to get here wasn’t always easy, but the Knicks are headed to their first NBA Finals since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night and...

Walt Frazier, Spike Lee see Knicks as ‘team of destiny’ with shades of 1970s glory days

Frazier, arguably the greatest Knick in history, fittingly handed the conference finals MVP trophy to Jalen Brunson on Monday. It was a passing-the-torch moment alongside another Knicks legend,...

Landry Shamet’s playoffs have taken a complete turn since benching

Remember when Landry Shamet was buried on the bench? That feels like another universe.

Walt Frazier anoints Jalen Brunson as the next Knicks superstar to carry the torch

Jalen Brunson has fully taken over as the superstar for the Knicks, and the past stars see him as the main man.

Knicks continue to take care of business, show killer instinct in closeout games

Closeout games the hardest games to win, but for the 2026 Knicks, they continue to be no sweat.

Timothée Chalamet’s epic Knicks celebration includes includes Leon Rose embrace: ‘Motherf–king Finals’

Timothée Chalamet may be one of the biggest Hollywood A-listers on the planet at the moment, but the “Dune” actor was every Knicks fan on Monday night after the Knicks swept the Cavaliers to earn...

'I'd like to report a sweep': Zohran Mamdani pokes...

The Knicks are onto the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani made sure to troll the Cavaliers.

Knicks headed to the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years — as thousands of fans swarm NYC streets to party

Knicks fans partied like it was 1999 on Monday night, punctuating a dominant run to the NBA Finals with a one-sided sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers that plunged the Big Apple into chaos.  

Kenny Atkinson makes sure to credit the New York Knicks' dominance after getting swept

Kenny Atkinson and the Cavs were dominated by the Knicks, but he has made sure to credit their opponents.

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 4 win over Cavaliers: James Harden was a mess again

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 130-93 Game 4 win over the Cavaliers on Monday night in Cleveland:

Knicks have officially turned their biggest flaw into a defining strength

Last year's bench was among the Knicks' biggest weaknesses. This season, it is one of the factors driving an all-time dominant playoff run.

Jalen Brunson doesn’t have to carry Knicks anymore — they built the perfect team around him

Whatever the Knicks’ final playoff share winds up being, they might want to consider voting one to Mark Cuban.

Mitchell Robinson is adding one more chapter to his storied Knicks tenure

CLEVELAND — Mitchell Robinson has proved to be a survivor: of the Scott Perry regime; of Knicks teams that were not even pretenders, losing at least 45 games in three of his first four seasons in...

Monday, May 25, 2026
Kings of the East: Where to buy the official Knicks locker room championship gear

The Knicks have conquered the East, so now is the time to get some official gear.

Knicks finish off Cavs, make 1st Finals in 27 year...

The Knicks completed a sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals to make the franchise's first NBA Finals since 1999.

11 straight wins and a culture reset: The Knicks a...

Here's how bold moves and a coaching change fueled the New York Knicks' improbable journey to the NBA Finals.

Josh Hart celebrates how the New York Knicks' sacrifices have led them to the NBA Finals

The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, and Josh Hart believes the team's principles have led to the big win.

Congratulations to Your 2026 Eastern Conference Champion New York Knicks!

We were all confident in the Knicks defeating the Cavaliers, but they just DESTROYED them. Just like they DESTROYED the Sixers, and (after three weird games) DESTROYED the Hawks. This is by far...

Jalen Brunson is four wins away from becoming the greatest Knick of all time

Brunson has led the Knicks to the NBA Finals for the first time this century -- if he pulls off a title, he'll cement his place in franchise history

Jalen Brunson’s $113 million gamble changed Knicks history forever

Jalen Brunson's massive $113 million gamble has paid off in a big way as the New York Knicks head to their first NBA Finals in 27 years.

Knicks 130, Cavs 93: Scenes from the incredible and the inevitable

During player introductions, the Knicks fans visiting Rocket Arena tonight were nearly as loud as the home crowd. Can you blame them for being boisterous? Crossing the 53-year desert since the...

Mike Brown proved every last doubter so wrong after being far from Knicks’ first choice
Knicks Advance To NBA Finals; Jalen Brunson Named ECF MVP

The Knicks‘ dominant playoff run continued on Monday, as they blew out the Cavaliers by 37 points to complete another 4-0 sweep. New York has now advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time...

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns breaks his conference finals curse in style

The third time was the charm for Karl-Anthony Towns.

Knicks finish sweep of Cavs, make first NBA Finals since 1999

CLEVELAND -- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals with a 130-93 rout of the C

From Patrick Ewing to Jalen Brunson: Knicks move within four wins of ending 53-Year NBA title drought
Knicks' Jalen Brunson named 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson has been named the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

Knicks close out Eastern Conference Finals with 130-93 win over Cavaliers to advance to first NBA Finals since 1999

The Knicks completed a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals after a 130-93 win on Monday night.

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