Knicks win first championship in 53 years, igniting celebrations and chaos in New York City PBS NewsHour - The Latest By: Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press · Shelby Lum, Associated Press 14 June 2026 at 16:43 New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square.