New York Knicks accept White House invitation, date to be determined
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:19 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House, as announced by owner James Dolan on WFAN's "The Carton Show." Dolan confirmed the team's acceptance but noted that the specific date for the visit is still being finalized. This clarification comes after a social media post incorrectly claimed that the Knicks had declined the invitation. Dolan expressed pride in bringing the NBA champions to Washington, D.C.
- •James Dolan stated the Knicks accepted the White House invitation.
- •The specific date for the visit is not yet determined.
- •The announcement came on June 17, 2026.
- •The claim of declining the invitation was proven false.
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: New York Knicks Did NOT Decline White House Invitation -- Date To Be Decided
"Did the NBA champion New York Knicks decline an invitation to the White House? No, that's not true: The team's owner, James Dolan, said on radio station WFAN that the team had received an invitation and accepted it. Dolan said...
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