Knicks' Dolan sends phishing email during championship ring ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
During the New York Knicks' ring ceremony, owner James Dolan sent a phishing email to employees, disguised as a message about championship rings, to address cybersecurity concerns. The email led recipients to a mandatory cybersecurity class instead of providing information about the rings. Reports indicate that some Knicks assistants did not receive their rings, while players did. The ceremony followed the Knicks' notable viewership record against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks will face the Boston Celtics next as they continue their season.
- •Dolan issued a phishing email during the ring ceremony.
- •Some Knicks assistants reportedly did not receive their championship rings.
- •The Knicks achieved record viewership during their game against the 76ers.
- •Players received rings featuring Madison Square Garden design elements.
- •The Knicks will play the Celtics next in their upcoming schedule.
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ James Dolan used fake scam email to employees about championship rings to ‘ease cybersecurity concerns’
"The New York Knicks shattered viewership history after facing the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday . But endured a strange ring ceremony beforehand. Even owner James Dolan took the ring ceremony to another level. For starters, Knicks insider for The Athletic Joe Vardon revealed Thursday that some Knicks assistants never received their ring . But Dolan […] The post Knicks’ James Dolan used fake scam email to employees about championship rings to ‘ease cybersecurity concerns’ appeared first on Clutch
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