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New York Knicks win NBA Championship, earn $9.5 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

New York Knicks win NBA Championship, earn $9.5 million

Summary

The New York Knicks clinched the 2026 NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals on June 13. This victory marks the Knicks' first championship in 53 years, and their players will split a championship bonus of approximately $9.1 million. The team also earned an additional $471,000 for finishing as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks’ parade is scheduled for June 18 in New York City. Both finalists were coming off strong playoff performances, with the Knicks having swept the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks defeat Spurs in Game 5 of NBA Finals.
•Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP.
•Knicks players to split $9.1 million championship bonus.
•New York parade planned for June 18.
•Spurs earned approximately $3.9 million for reaching Finals.

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The NBA Finals came to an end with only a fifth game on Saturday, June 13, with the New York Knicks beating out the San Antonio Spurs
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