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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson holds the MVP trophy after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio.

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By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

June 14, 2026

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championsh...

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The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for title

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

June 13, 2026

SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules ...

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