NBA seeks resolution for Charles Oakley's Madison Square Garden ban
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The NBA is attempting to lift Charles Oakley's ban from Madison Square Garden ahead of the Knicks' Game 3 in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 8. After Oakley's ejection and arrest during a 2017 incident, Knicks owner James Dolan has maintained the ban despite feedback from the league. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Michael Jordan have both engaged in discussions to mend the rift, without success. Oakley has attended road playoff games this season, indicating his ongoing connection to the team.
- •Charles Oakley banned from Madison Square Garden since 2017.
- •NBA Finals Game 3 is set for June 8 at MSG.
- •Michael Jordan and Adam Silver have tried to mediate the situation.
- •Dolan has expressed concerns about Oakley’s behavior.
- •Oakley has attended road playoff games this season.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — NBA enlists Michael Jordan in quest to end Charles Oakley’s Knicks ban
"The NBA is trying its best to end New York Knicks great Charles Oakley's Madison Square Garden ban.
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