New York Knicks took the lineal NBA belt on June 10, 2026, beating San Antonio Spurs 107–106 at home in the playoffs. It is reign 3,243 in the belt's history and the 204th for the franchise.
San Antonio Spurs had held it since June 8, 2026: 2 days and 0 defenses.
New York Knicks last held the belt in 2025–26, 2 days before this one; that reign lasted 20 days with 5 defenses.
1 defense so far. The next defense: vs. Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (NBC).
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3,243Reign number
204thReign for the franchise
1Defenses
115Days held