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Knicks to follow up Trump boos at Madison Square Garden with White House visit, says Dolan

The Guardian UK Wednesday 17 June 2026, 23:53 UTC By Tom Lutz in New York 1 min read
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Knicks owner Dolan is a longtime ally of US presidentNo NBA team has visited White House under TrumpNew York Knicks owner James Dolan says his team will become the first NBA champions to visit Donald Trump at the White House. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during an appearance on WFAN New York on Wednesday. “We still have to figure out the details … but yes, of course.

  • Knicks owner Dolan is a longtime ally of US president

  • No NBA team has visited White House under Trump

New York Knicks owner James Dolan says his team will become the first NBA champions to visit Donald Trump at the White House.

“We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during an appearance on WFAN New York on Wednesday. “We still have to figure out the details … but yes, of course. Look, I invited the president to come down for [last week’s Game 3 of the NBA finals]. He is a friend. I’ve known him for 30 years and I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House.”

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