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Knicks players receive championship rings, coaches get empty boxes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:16 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Knicks players receive championship rings, coaches get empty boxes

Summary

The New York Knicks received their championship rings on October 20, ahead of their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. While players and team president Leon Rose were presented with their rings, the jewelry boxes for the coaches were empty, and some assistant coaches reportedly have not yet been fitted for theirs. Clear details about whether head coach Mike Brown received a ring remain unknown. Issues regarding recognition for coaches and staff have arisen, with reports indicating similar situations occurred during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s celebration last year. Meanwhile, some employees of Madison Square Garden were misled by a phishing test framed as an offer for a complimentary championship ring.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks received championship rings before October 20 season opener
•Coaches' boxes were empty; fittings for their rings are incomplete
•Head coach Mike Brown's status regarding a ring is unclear
•Similar issues were reported during the Thunder's celebrations last year
•Phishing test misled employees regarding ring offers

Latest Updates

3:16 PMYahoo Sports — NY Knicks Coaches Presented With Empty Boxes as Players Got Championship Rings at Opening Night Ceremony

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks were presented with their championship rings in special jewelry boxes on Tuesday, October 20, ahead of their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the coaches’ boxes were reportedly empty. While the players — who won the 2026 NBA championship — and team president, Leon Rose, all got rings boasting sapphires […]
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