Knicks owner James Dolan criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani amid playoff tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-1 heading into Game 4 on June 10 at Madison Square Garden. However, the game's atmosphere has been overshadowed by a public feud between Knicks owner James Dolan and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a canceled watch party. Dolan accused Mamdani of being 'not a Knick fan' after the mayor's office restricted the number of fans allowed outside Madison Square Garden. Mamdani countered that the cancellation 'is breaking hearts across our city' but expressed support for Knicks fans showing up to celebrate. Dolan expressed frustration at the city's decision and the limits placed on fan gatherings, emphasizing the need for celebration.
- •Knicks hold a 2-1 lead in NBA Finals entering Game 4.
- •James Dolan criticizes Mayor Mamdani over canceled watch party.
- •Mamdani responds, stating cancellation is upsetting to fans.
- •New York City Police Department limited fan attendance to 1,000.
- •Dolan insists the city should support Knicks celebrations.
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — James Dolan slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and says he ‘loves’ Donald Trump
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s not a Knick fan’: Knicks owner does not hold back on Mayor Zohran Mamdani
"The New York Knicks have a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals heading into a home game in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, but that isn’t stopping Knicks team owner James Dolan from publicly feuding with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The feud between Dolan and Mamdani stems from a watch party that was previously planned…
"James Dolan fired back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani while also making his feelings on Donald Trump very clear after a tense NBA Finals stretch at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks owner has been at the center of several off-court storylines during New York’s Finals run.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:37 AMJames Dolan slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and says he ‘loves’ Donald Trump
James Dolan fired back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani while also making his feelings on Donald Trump very clear after a tense NBA Finals stretch at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks owner has been at the center of several off-court storylines during New York’s Finals run.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:44 PM‘He’s not a Knick fan’: Knicks owner does not hold back on Mayor Zohran Mamdani
The New York Knicks have a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals heading into a home game in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, but that isn’t stopping Knicks team owner James Dolan from publicly feuding with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The feud between Dolan and Mamdani stems from a watch party that was previously planned…
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