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Donald Trump plans to attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup at MSG

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Donald Trump plans to attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup at MSG

Summary

Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. His upcoming presence at the game follows a promise to be at an NBA Finals game, which led to excitement from fans and messages from former NBA player Etan Thomas. Thomas encouraged Knicks fans to give Trump a proper greeting if he attends, underscoring the energy around the Knicks during the Finals. Trump may also consider attending Game 4 of the series next Wednesday, expressing support for the Knicks and their advancements to the Finals after a lengthy absence of success.

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Status Watch

•Trump set to attend Game 3 on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
•Etan Thomas encourages Knicks fans to greet Trump accordingly.
•Trump hints he might also watch Game 4 next Wednesday.
•Knicks aiming to win their first championship since 1999.

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11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump Appearance At MSG Prompts Wry Message To Knicks Fans By Michael Jordan’s Ex-Teammate

What they're saying

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Weeks ago, Donald Trump put everyone on notice after promising he’d do one thing. And that is none other than attending an NBA Finals game. Between New York and San Antonio. This Wednesday, everyone in SA was waiting for the POTUS to arrive. But he didn’t. Much to the timeline’s shock, of course. But Trump [...]
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