Dolan confirms Knicks will visit White House after championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
James Dolan announced on WFAN that the New York Knicks will accept an invitation to the White House following their first NBA championship since 1973. Dolan has known President Donald Trump for 30 years and expressed pride in bringing the team to the White House. This visit marks a notable occasion as no NBA champion has visited since Trump took office. Details regarding the timing of the visit are still being finalized.
- •Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973.
- •Dolan acknowledged the invitation during a WFAN appearance.
- •Trump attended a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden during the Finals.
- •No NBA champions have visited the White House under Trump.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — James Dolan says Knicks have accepted White House invite
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dolan, Knicks accept Trump's invite, will snap White House drought
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Dolan: Knicks Have Accepted White House Invite
"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.
"The New York Knicks will become the first NBA team to visit the White House under the Donald Trump Administration.
"James Dolan says Knicks have accepted White House invite
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:58 PMKnicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:43 PMJames Dolan says Knicks have accepted White House invite
James Dolan says Knicks have accepted White House invite
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:58 PMDolan, Knicks accept Trump's invite, will snap White House drought
The New York Knicks will become the first NBA team to visit the White House under the Donald Trump Administration.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:45 PMDolan: Knicks Have Accepted White House Invite
The NBA champs are headed to the White House.
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