Trump may attend NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden next week
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggested that President Donald Trump could attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week. While there is no official confirmation, the New York Post reported that security walkthroughs have been conducted in preparation for a possible visit. Silver emphasized the unifying power of sports amidst division in society. Game 3 of the Finals is scheduled for Monday in New York. Trump previously expressed excitement about the Knicks' return to the finals for the first time since 1999 and mentioned an invitation from Knicks owner James Dolan.
- •NBA Finals Game 3 is Monday in New York.
- •Trump's attendance is not officially confirmed.
- •Silver highlighted sports' unifying role.
- •Security measures are reportedly in place.
- •Knicks last reached Finals in 1999.
- 3:31 AMESPN NBA — Amid talk of Trump at Finals, Silver cites unity
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying
"There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York's Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump's intentions Wednesday when he said sports remain something that unifies even in divided times. Silver, without saying Trump's name, responded to a question about “unique people” coming to finals games in New York and how the league prepares for such events. The New York Post, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that Garden officials have “performed security walkthroughs” in anticipation of a Trump visit.
"There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York's Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump's intentions Wednesday.
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External links- ESPN NBAJun 4, 2026, 3:31 AMAmid talk of Trump at Finals, Silver cites unity
There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York's Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump's intentions Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:24 AMAmid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying
There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York's Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump's intentions Wednesday when he said sports remain something that unifies even in divided times. Silver, without saying Trump's name, responded to a question about “unique people” coming to finals games in New York and how the league prepares for such events. The New York Post, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that Garden officials have “performed security walkthroughs” in anticipation of a Trump visit.
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