Rumors Squashed: Knicks Confirm White House Visit as Libs Melt Down

Since the Knicks NBA win, there have been rumors they would opt-out of the visit to the White House. Tonight, their owner says that's untrue.

Owner James Dolan says the Knicks are going to the White House: "We just received an invitation which we've accepted, still have to figure out the details…I've known the president 30 years and I'm very proud to bring the team to the White House" pic.twitter.com/YbzPZbHZ4r
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 17, 2026

New York Knicks owner James Dolan said the team will accept an invite to visit the White Househttps://t.co/yFELrYrsxV
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 17, 2026

An NBA champion will visit the White House for the first time during the administration of President Donald Trump.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan, who invited Trump to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, said on Wednesday, June 17 that the team will accept an invite from the president. He made the comments during an appearance on WFAN New York.
“As a matter of fact, thank you for asking me that, we just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during the appearance. “We 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’ve known him for 30 years and I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House.”

Who else agrees that The Knicks should reject any invitation to the White House, and visit the Obama Presidential Center INSTEAD? 🤚 pic.twitter.com/mWPS8WwDyL
— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) June 17, 2026

Rumors Squashed: Knicks Confirm White House Visit as Libs Melt Down

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