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James Dolan scammed Knicks employees with phony championship ring offer

James Dolan is firmly cemented as one of the most reviled owners in sports, but even knowing the depths of his awfulness, nobody was prepared for the story that broke on Thursday night about how atrociously he treated Knicks employees.…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:11 PM
James Dolan scammed Knicks employees with phony championship ring offer
Key Things to Know
  • James Dolan reportedly tested Madison Square Garden employees using a fake offer for complimentary championship rings.
  • The Athletic obtained the email, which asked staff to choose between ring customization designs.
  • Employees who clicked the link were enrolled in mandatory cybersecurity training rather than receiving rings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan reportedly targeted team employees with a simulated phishing email disguised as an offer for complimentary championship rings, according to reporting from The Athletic. The internal email sent to staff asked workers to pick between customization designs to claim a free ring.

However, the message was merely a cybersecurity exercise. Staff members who clicked the link were instead enrolled in mandatory cybersecurity training, drawing sharp criticism from writer James Dator over the treatment of the organization's staff.

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