Trump may attend NBA Finals game in NYC when Knicks host Thunder-Spurs winner at Madison Square Garden: report
President Donald Trump is contemplating attending the NBA Finals game featuring the New York Knicks, his hometown team. This would mark a significant return to Madison Square Garden for Trump, who has been a longtime fan of the Knicks. The game is set to take place in June, and Trump has expressed his enthusiasm for the team's recent success.
- ▪Trump is considering attending the NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and the winner of the Thunder-Spurs game.
- ▪The Knicks last played in the NBA Finals in 1999, making this a highly anticipated event for fans.
- ▪Trump has a good relationship with James Dolan, the CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 30 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Trump plans to attend NBA Finals game at MSG — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Trump says he’s likely to go to Knicks game at MSG — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump says he may attend Knicks’ NBA Finals game in New York — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Trump teases attending NY Knicks NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden — The Hill
- ▪ President Trump could attend Knicks’ NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden — New York Post
- ▪ Trump May Appear at N.B.A. Finals in New York — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Madison Square Garden stock scores some points as the New York Knicks head to the NBA finals for the first time since 1999 — Yahoo Finance
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 16:24:57 +0000 |
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