New York Knicks owner James Dolan announced on June 17, 2026, that the team has accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the White House following their NBA championship victory, which marked their first title since 1973. Dolan made the announcement during an appearance on WFAN New York, stating that they are still working out the details of the visit. This will be the first time an NBA championship team has visited the White House during Trump's presidency, as previous champions since 2017 have declined invitations. Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals and expressed his support for Dolan and the Knicks. The White House had previously denied rumors that the Knicks had turned down the invitation, with a spokesperson calling it 'fake news' and confirming their congratulations to the team.
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New York Knicks Accept White House Visit Invitation After NBA Championship Win
The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House from President Donald Trump after winning the NBA championship. This marks the first visit by an NBA championship team during Trump's presidency, as previous champions declined invitations. The White House also addressed rumors that the Knicks had turned down the invitation.
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New York Knicks accept Trump’s White House invite after NBA Finals win
New York Knicks Accept White House Visit Invitation After NBA Championship Win