Dolan accepts Trump's invitation: Knicks will go to the White House

The New York Knicks — the reigning NBA champions — have accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to visit the White House, team owner James Dolan told USA Today late Wednesday evening.

It marks a major shift: during Trump’s two terms, every previous NBA champion declined the traditional visit, joining several other pro teams that opted out over disagreements with his policies.

This will be the first NBA title‑winning team to step inside the White House during Trump’s presidency.

President booed at MSG

The decision comes just weeks after Trump, a New York native who grew up in Queens, was loudly booed by fans at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs — a moment that underscored the complicated relationship between the city and its most famous political figure.

Logistics for the visit are still being finalized, but the Knicks’ acceptance already stands out as one of the most notable sports‑and‑politics storylines of the year.

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