Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will visit the White House
Mike Brown said the team is still discussing the trip, and no NBA champion visited the White House during Trump’s first term or after his 2024 election.
- On Tuesday, head coach Mike Brown announced the New York Knicks are still deciding whether to visit the White House as NBA champions under President Donald Trump, with no final decision made.
- White House championship visits became complicated under Trump; no NBA team visited during his first term or after his 2024 election, contrasting with President Barack Obama's annual tradition of hosting champions.
- Knicks owner James Dolan told WFAN 101.9 FM that his players accepted an invitation, citing his 30-year friendship with Trump; however, star Jalen Brunson said the team would discuss it together.
- Teams often arrange White House visits when playing the Wizards in Washington, and the Knicks are scheduled for games there on December 18 and March 16, creating potential timing opportunities.
- Brown emphasized the organization is internally discussing the matter and will act together on whatever decision is made, underscoring the Knicks' collective approach to the sensitive issue.
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The New York Knicks still don't decide whether to visit the presidential residence under the current administration, after winning the championship.The link between the team owner and the president could influence the decision, which is still in internal discussion.
NBA champion Knicks ‘still internally discussing’ White House visit
Knicks head coach Mike Brown said the 2026 NBA champions have yet to decide on the traditional visit to the White House — a tradition no NBA champion has kept during either of President Trump’s two terms.
Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will
FILE - New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) brings the ball up the court against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
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The New York Knicks are the reigning NBA champions after taking down the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. The team has now reassembled for training camp ahead of the upcoming season and is discussing whether to attend the White House, a tradition for champions in major sports that has become more complicated…
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