2026 NBA Finals set for Spurs and Knicks rematch 27 years later
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals, marking a rematch of their 1999 encounter. Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs, who aim to capture their sixth championship, while Jalen Brunson attempts to revive New York's long-awaited title hopes. The previous meeting saw the Spurs defeat the Knicks in five games, following a season disrupted by a lockout that reduced games to 50. Both teams have not been in the Finals since, with the Knicks last participating in 1999 and the Spurs in 2014. Basketball fans are eager for the historic clash as the series unfolds in June.
- •Spurs last won the Finals in 2014, Knicks in 1973.
- •1999 Finals ended with Spurs defeating Knicks 4-1.
- •Victor Wembanyama seeks to lead Spurs to a title.
- •Knicks aim for first championship in over 50 years.
- •Both teams have faced significant playoff challenges since their last Finals appearance.
- 2:43 PMCBS NBA — Revisiting the 1999 Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals ahead of historic 2026 rematch
"Tim Duncan led San Antonio to the trophy last time; now Victor Wembanyama will try to do the same
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 2, 2026, 5:37 PMThis dog’s Spurs Finals pick has Knicks fans more fired up than ever
- NBA•Jun 2, 2026, 5:33 PMKnicks' Robinson works out at practice, status for Game 1 uncertain
- NBA•Jun 2, 2026, 5:04 PMThunder offseason outlook: Yes, they have a big Chet Holmgren problem
- NBA•Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 PMVictor Wembanyama's toughest NBA Finals opponent may not be the Knicks
- NBA•Jun 2, 2026, 4:55 PMAnonymous NBA scout picks Spurs over Knicks
- BasketballSNRNBA•Jun 2, 2026, 4:55 PMThat is only the greatest 11-game stretch any team has …
