Knicks consider White House visit after NBA Finals championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Following their NBA Finals victory, the New York Knicks are contemplating a visit to the White House to meet President Donald Trump. This potential trip comes after Trump attended Game 3 of the finals, marking a significant moment as the first sitting president to do so. While the Knicks have yet to receive an official invitation, speculation around a visit has increased, especially given the relationship between Trump and team owner James Dolan. Boomer Esiason expressed his hope for the visit, emphasizing respect for the office of the presidency, and suggested that the Knicks could also receive honors from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A formal invitation from the White House is expected, with historical context highlighting that the Knicks could be the first NBA champions to meet Trump during his presidency.
- •Knicks recently won the NBA Finals championship.
- •Trump attended Game 3 of the Finals, the Knicks' only loss.
- •Boomer Esiason advocates for the Knicks to visit Trump.
- •The Knicks plan to receive keys to New York City next week.
- •A White House invitation for the Knicks is anticipated.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Boomer Esiason hopes Knicks visit Donald Trump at White House: ‘Respect the office’
"President Donald Trump caused an uproar by going to the Knicks’ house for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but now that they’re champions, the Knicks will have to decide whether they should return the favor by visiting Trump’s White House. The New York Knicks haven’t received a formal invite from the White House yet,…
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