Knicks raise championship banner as NBA season begins

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

The New York Knicks are raising their championship banner as they begin the new NBA season at Madison Square Garden.

The New York Knicks are beginning the new NBA season with a championship banner ceremony at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won the championship after a successful postseason run, going 16-3 overall and winning 13 consecutive games between the first round and the NBA Finals.

The Knicks' opening game is against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to the New York Post. The 76ers have made roster changes for the new season.

How it is being reported

• Knicks vs. 76ers Opening Night: Can NY Defend the Crown? | NY Got GameThe New York Knicks are back, and this time they’re defending NBA CHAMPIONS! The Knicks kick off the 2026-27 NBA season at Madison Square Garden with their long-awaited championship ring and banner ceremony. But standing in the way of a perfect Opening Night celebration? LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and a revamped Philadelphia 76ers squad looking...New York Post · 19 Oct, 16:27
• Knicks ready to raise championship banner to start new NBA seasonNew York went 16-3 in the postseason and won 13 straight games between the first round and the NBA Finals.The Japan Times · 19 Oct, 02:20

In this story: New York Knicks · Philadelphia 76ers · Madison Square Garden · LeBron James · Jaylen Brown

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