New York Knicks Accept White House Visit Invitation After NBA Championship Win

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.