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Knicks Win First Title Since 1973, Stay $3.5M Under Apron

6/22/2026

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The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 to win their first NBA title since 1973.
Owner James Dolan says the Knicks are $3.5 million under the first luxury-tax apron and must stay off the second apron.
Free-agent negotiations begin June 30, 2026, after the draft starts that Tuesday.
Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and a trade of the No. 24 first-round or No. 31 second-round pick, Arkansas prospect Meleek Thomas, are in early discussions with New York.

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The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 to win their first NBA title since 1973.
Owner James Dolan says the Knicks are $3.5 million under the first luxury-tax apron and must stay off the second apron.
Free-agent negotiations begin June 30, 2026, after the draft starts that Tuesday.
Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and a trade of the No. 24 first-round or No. 31 second-round pick, Arkansas prospect Meleek Thomas, are in early discussions with New York.