New York Knicks Get Major NBC Announcement After Winning NBA Title
NBA champions celebrate their historic first title in 53 years on 'The Tonight Show' with full roster, coach, Wu-Tang Clan, and an audience of die-hard fans.
- On Monday, June 15, 2026, the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks will take over The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a special episode celebrating their title victory, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
- The team clinched their first championship in 53 years on Saturday, June 13, 2026, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- Studio 6B will be filled with die-hard fans who missed the finals, while series MVP Jalen Brunson and the full roster join host Fallon alongside a performance by the Wu-Tang Clan.
- Previously scheduled guests including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Zarna Garg have been moved to future episodes as NBC clears the broadcast for the championship celebration.
- A ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes will continue the celebrations on Thursday, June 18, marking the first such event in franchise history.
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The New York Knicks and Wu-Tang Clan are taking over ‘Fallon’ tonight — and there’s a new merch collab
It’s a New York affair tonight on late night. After their historic win, the New York Knicks will appear on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” where they’ll celebrate — and reunite — with the Wu-Tang Clan.
Staten Island’s Wu-Tang Clan joins Fallon for Knicks’ historic ‘Tonight Show’ takeover
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World Champion New York Knicks to Take Over ‘Tonight Show’ Episode Alongside Good Luck Charm Wu-Tang Clan
The world champion New York Knicks will take over Monday night’s (June 15) episode of The Tonight Show two days after their comeback defeat of the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the NBA Finals on Saturday night in Texas. According to a press release announcing the special episode, host Jimmy Fallon will sit down with the 2026 NBA champs, including series MVP Jalen Brunson, as well as his teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and…
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