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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries urges Trump to avoid Knicks games in NBA Finals

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries urges Trump to avoid Knicks games in NBA Finals

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has publicly requested that President Trump stay away from New York Knicks games during their NBA Finals matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are vying for their first NBA title in 53 years, and Jeffries, a lifelong Knicks fan, wants the city to celebrate without Trump's presence. Trump, claiming to be a Knicks supporter, intends to attend Game 3 on June 8 and possibly Game 4. Ticket prices for the games have skyrocketed, with some fans reportedly paying over $100,000 for prime seats. New Yorkers are also preparing for potential security issues and street closures if Trump attends, given the challenges his presence at a large gathering brings.

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•Knicks play San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals for the first time in decades.
•Jeffries criticized Trump for potentially overshadowing the Knicks' success.
•Trump plans to attend Game 3 set for June 8 at Madison Square Garden.
•Ticket prices have surged with some selling for over $100,000.
•Security concerns are expected if Trump attends the games.

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11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries tells Trump to stay away from Knicks in NBA Finals

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NEW YORK — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Friday told President Donald Trump to stay away from Knicks games as New York City’s beloved hoops team battles for its first NBA Finals title in 53 years. With the city united behind the streaking Knicks, Jeffries called on Trump not to show up at Madison Square Garden, when the series with the San Antonio Spurs comes to New York for Game 3 on Monday. “Why ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:48 PM
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries tells Trump to stay away from Knicks in NBA Finals
NEW YORK — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Friday told President Donald Trump to stay away from Knicks games as New York City’s beloved hoops team battles for its first NBA Finals title in 53 years. With the city united behind the streaking Knicks, Jeffries called on Trump not to show up at Madison Square Garden, when the series with the San Antonio Spurs comes to New York for Game 3 on Monday. “Why ...

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