In case you haven't heard, the New York Knicks are headed to their first NBA Finals since 1999. And in case no one's told you, this gives them a chance to win their first championship since 1973—53 years ago.

Follow our live coverage of tonight's Game 1 of the NBA Finals as New York and San Antonio battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy

The New York Knicks are competing for the franchise's first NBA championship title since 1973, playing against the Spurs.

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.

The 2026 NBA Finals pit the Knicks against the Spurs, and I'll explain why I'm backing the New York Knicks to end their 53-year title drought.

President Donald Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York City.