Trump plans to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
President Donald Trump is set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, where the New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the Knicks' first appearance in the Finals in 27 years, after a sweeping victory in the Eastern Conference Finals. Trump expressed his desire to attend a game during a cabinet meeting and planned to go to Game 3 after initially missing the opportunity for the earlier rounds. Security preparations at Madison Square Garden are underway for his visit. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to also attend the game but will not sit with Trump.
- •Game 3 of the NBA Finals is on June 8.
- •Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999.
- •Security walkthroughs are in place for Trump's visit.
- •Mayor Mamdani plans to attend, but not sit with Trump.
- •Knicks swept their series to reach the Finals.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Trump Planning to Attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden: Report
"President Donald Trump reportedly plans to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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