New York Knicks owner James Dolan says the NBA champions have accepted an invitation to visit the White House with President Donald Trump. Dolan made the announcement on WFAN in New York, saying the team “received an invitation” from the White House and that the Knicks accepted it. He also said the teams and the White House still need to work out the remaining details of the visit, including timing and logistics. Multiple outlets describe the announcement as historic: the Knicks would be the first NBA champions to visit the White House during Trump’s presidency. Dolan frames his relationship with Trump as longstanding, saying Trump is a friend of around 30 years and that he has previously invited Trump to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. Several reports also note that Trump attended a Knicks game during the NBA Finals, which drew boos from some fans, and that the visit is presented as a follow-up to that moment. Additional reported specifics about the schedule are not confirmed in the sources, with coverage largely focusing on the acceptance of the invitation and the expectation that further information will be released later.
Knicks accept White House invitation to celebrate NBA championship with President Trump
New York Knicks owner James Dolan says the NBA champions have accepted an invitation to visit the White House with President Donald Trump. Dolan made the announcement on WFAN in New York, saying the t...
- James Dolan says the Knicks accept an invitation from the White House for a team visit.
- Dolan announces the decision on WFAN and says the parties still need to work out details.
- The Knicks’ visit is expected to occur after their recent NBA championship win.
- Multiple outlets report the Knicks would be the first NBA champions to visit the White House during President Donald Trump’s presidency.
- Reports say Trump attended the NBA Finals and Dolan describes him as a long-time friend.
Here's the latest on the Knicks' White House plans.
11 hours agoThe New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House following their historic NBA championship victory, team owner James Dolan confirmed on Wednesday. Dolan, who is a longtime friend of Trump’s, announced the visit in an interview on WFAN sports radio, saying he had accepted the invitation from Trump and planned to...
13 hours agoThe New York Knicks have accepted a White House invitation to celebrate their NBA championship -- the first NBA team to do so during either of Trump's terms. Not every player may be on board.
13 hours agoThe New York Knicks have accepted an invitation from Donald Trump, following their historic NBA championship victory. The team will soon head to the White House, as further details remain under wraps. Knicks owner James Dolan shared the news in a recent interview. Knicks accept Donald Trump’s invitation to White House Speaking with WFAN New […] The post Donald Trump to Host NBA Champion Knicks at White House appeared first on Mandatory.
23 hours agoJames Dolan has confirmed the New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House, putting the newly crowned NBA champions in line for a post-title tradition that has not been straightforward under Donald Trump. The Knicks ended their 53-year title drought by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, giving New York its first championship since 1973.
1 day agoJames Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president.
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