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Knicks Capture First Title in 53 Years Amid NBA Shake-Ups

7/8/2026

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Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard eight years after his previous title run.
Celtics sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in a surprise trade.
Pistons signed John Collins, lost Tobias Harris to the Spurs, and are weighing Jalen Duren’s free-agency options.
The 76ers have 88.7% of salary on Brown, Maxey and Embiid, who each played 38 games in 2025-26.

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Story summary

Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard eight years after his previous title run.
Celtics sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in a surprise trade.
Pistons signed John Collins, lost Tobias Harris to the Spurs, and are weighing Jalen Duren’s free-agency options.
The 76ers have 88.7% of salary on Brown, Maxey and Embiid, who each played 38 games in 2025-26.