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The Knicks have finally hung a banner commemorating their 2025 NBA Cup win

After not doing so immediately following the December 2025 win, the Knicks are now acknowledging their other recent title.

By Christian Clark · The Athletic

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:15 PM

Key Things to Know

The Knicks hung a banner at Madison Square Garden celebrating their 2025 NBA Cup championship.
Owner James Dolan had previously stated in January that the team would only raise an NBA championship banner.
New York defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals to secure its first title in 53 years.

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The New York Knicks hung a blue banner celebrating their 2025 NBA Cup title in the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Reporters noticed the banner on Tuesday ahead of the team's regular-season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Mike Brown described the banner as recognition of the team's journey during a season filled with ups and downs.

The franchise initially declined to commemorate the in-season tournament victory, with owner James Dolan stating in January that the team only aimed to raise an NBA championship banner. The Knicks went on to win the 2026 NBA Finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1, becoming the first team to win both titles in the same season.

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