Trump says he thinks he'll attend NBA Finals game as Knicks close in on long-awaited championship
President Trump has indicated that he plans to attend the NBA Finals next week, where the New York Knicks will compete. The Knicks recently secured their spot in the Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks the team's first Finals appearance in nearly 30 years, and Trump expressed enthusiasm about the Knicks' performance and his potential attendance.
- ▪President Trump confirmed he plans to attend the NBA Finals next week.
- ▪The New York Knicks made their first Finals appearance since 1999 after sweeping the Cavaliers.
- ▪Trump mentioned he was invited by several people, including Knicks owner Jim Dolan.
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NBA Playoffs Trump says he thinks he'll attend NBA Finals game as Knicks close in on long-awaited championship The Knicks swept the Cavs to secure their place in the Finals By Paulina Dedaj Fox News Published May 27, 2026 1:44pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump all but confirmed his attendance at the NBA Finals beginning next week, revealing Wednesday that he plans to watch the New York Knicks as they make their first Finals appearance in nearly 30 years.
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