New York Knicks win NBA title; 2026 draft projections updated
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship in 53 years by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. The historical victory included a 29-point comeback in Game 4, marking a significant moment for the franchise. With the NBA Finals concluded, attention now shifts to the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23 and 24. The Washington Wizards, having won the draft lottery, are projected to select BYU's A.J. Dybantsa first overall, but there is strong competition from Duke's Cameron Boozer and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.
- •Knicks win NBA championship, their first since 1973.
- •Championship achieved by defeating Spurs in five games.
- •Washington Wizards projected to take A.J. Dybantsa first overall.
- •Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson also top prospects in draft.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — NBA mock draft 2026: Updated projection after NBA Finals ends
"Here’s our latest projection of the 2026 NBA Draft now that the NBA Finals are over.
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