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President Donald Trump came to see the Knicks at Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals. <\/p>\n

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Now, the champs are returning the favor. <\/p>\n

Knicks owner James Dolan confirmed Wednesday during an interview on WFAN that the team will go to the White House to be feted by the president.<\/p>\n

It will mark the first time an NBA champion is visiting the White House in either of Trump\u2019s two terms. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,\u201d\u00a0Dolan said when asked about a potential visit to the nation\u2019s capital. \u201cWe still have to figure out the details, et cetera, but yes, of course. Look, I invited the President to come down for the game. He is a friend. I\u2019ve known him for 30 years and I\u2019m very proud to bring the team to the White House.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rumors were floating online that the Knicks had declined a formal visit, but a White House official told Vanity Fair earlier Wednesday that the speculation was far from the truth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is fake news,\u201d the official told the outlet. \u201cThe White House congratulates the Knicks on their championship win and looks forward to discussing a visit in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Thunder, who won the 2025 NBA Finals, did not visit Trump during a March 2026 road trip in Washington, D.C., citing a timing issue.<\/p>\n

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Trump, a New York native and Knicks fan, became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game when he came to New York for Game 3. He sat in a suite with his granddaughter, Kai, and Dolan. He was shown on the video board during the national anthem.<\/p>\n

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After the Knicks rallied to win Game 5 in San Antonio to win their first NBA championship in 53 years, Trump extolled their efforts in a post on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!!\u201d Trump wrote on Truth Social. \u201cWhat incredible playoff wins we have all witnessed, especially the last four \u2013 Maybe the greatest in the history of basketball. <\/p>\n

\u201cAlso tonight, a superstar was born. His name is Jalen Brunson, and there are others, including, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and great patriot, Mitchell Robinson!\u201d<\/p>\n

The Celtics were the last team to visit the White House in 2024 when Joe Biden was still commander-in-chief.<\/p>\n

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