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New York Knicks pursue first NBA championship since 1973

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

New York Knicks pursue first NBA championship since 1973

Summary

The New York Knicks are striving for their first NBA championship since 1973, currently competing against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. WFAN, the original sports talk radio station, has seen increased listener engagement, with nearly 1 million weekly listeners amid the team's playoff run. Audacy reports a notable rise in the 25-54 demographic due to heightened Knicks discussions. Following a historic comeback victory in Game 4, excitement continues to build as fans tune into both traditional radio and digital platforms for coverage.

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Key Details

•Knicks aim for their first title in 53 years against Spurs in Finals
•Nearly 1 million listeners weekly tune into WFAN for Knicks talk
•25-54 listener demographic rose almost 9% during playoffs
•WFAN expands content to digital platforms including YouTube
•Historic 29-point comeback in Game 4 fuels fan excitement

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York Knicks’ Bid For First Title In 53 Years Boosts Signal Of WFAN, The Original Sports Talk Radio Station

What they're saying

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For an NBA team thriving on the new (new coach, new mix of players, new horizons), the New York Knicks have been headlining a decidedly old medium: radio. WFAN, which pioneered sports talk when it launched in 1987, has been aflame with Knicks conversation since April as the team has pursued its first championship since …
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