Dolan confirms Knicks will visit White House after championship win

The NBA champions’ upcoming visit snaps a years-long streak of the league’s winners snubbing the president.

The 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.

James 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.

President Donald Trump's White House extended an invitation to the New York Knicks following their NBA Championship win on Saturday.

By Jasper Ward June 17 (Reuters) - Knicks owner James Dolan said on Wednesday the New York basketball team has accepted an invitation to the White House following last week's championship win.

James Dolan says Knicks have accepted White House invite

The Knicks would be the first NBA Champions to be welcomed by Trump in either of his two terms in office.

The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.

The New York Knicks will become the first NBA team to visit the White House under the Donald Trump Administration.

The NBA champs are headed to the White House.