Basketball

From Lionel Messi and Jalen Brunson to Alysa Liu and Hilary Knight, see all the athletes and sports teams vying for a win at the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City July 15.

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New York Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek exclusively told E! News at the 2026 ESPY Awards how he reacted after security mistook him for a member of the crowd at the team’s championship parade.

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New York Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek exclusively told E! News at the 2026 ESPY Awards how he reacted after security mistook him for a member of the crowd at the team’s championship parade.

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Fellow 2026 ESPY Award nominees A'ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo can talk basketball anytime, but it's their support for each other off the court that makes their relationship a slam dunk.

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New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson led his squad to their first championship win in 53 years and won New Yorkers' hearts. But his most important teammate is high school sweetheart Ali Brunson. 

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After Taylor Swift cheered on the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs, it was reported that she invited the team’s players to her upcoming wedding. However, Josh Hart said that was “fake news.”

July 2, 2026

LeBron James expressed gratitude for his time on the Los Angeles Lakers shortly after his agent announced he’d be exiting from the team: "Hope I made a few proud during my stint."

July 1, 2026

LeBron James is exiting the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons but will remain in the NBA, his agent Rich Paul confirmed to ESPN June 30.

June 30, 2026

The New York Knicks have never participated in one of the city’s ticker-tape parades. At last, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and more joined the tradition on June 18 following their NBA Championship win.

June 18, 2026

The New York Knicks' first-ever ticker-tape parade proved to be a star-studded occasion with Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and more celebrating the historic win June 18.

June 18, 2026

Knicks’ center Karl-Anthony Towns detailed what his fiancée Jordyn Woods thought of the sex ban suggestion by James Dolan amid the team’s NBA playoffs run. 

June 17, 2026

After the New York Knicks won the NBA championships June 13, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart shared a glimpse of owner James Dolan asking the players not to have sex as a way to "get the edge."

June 16, 2026

After the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, some wondered if superfan Spike Lee should get a championship ring along with the players. See what social media users say.

June 15, 2026

Josh Hart brought his twin sons Hendrix and Haze with him to his post-game press conference following the New York Knicks’ championship win against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13.

June 15, 2026

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns revealed he thinks Jordyn Woods' lucky clutch was a huge reason for the team’s historic championship win against the San Antonio Spurs.

June 14, 2026

Jalen Brunson asked Taylor Swift fans to cut Monica McNutt some slack after she questioned why the Grammy winner was at a Knicks game. 

June 14, 2026

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns revealed he thinks Jordyn Woods' lucky clutch was a huge reason for the team’s historic championship win against the San Antonio Spurs.

June 14, 2026

Prince Harry, Sydney Sweeney and Timothée Chalamet are just a few stars who watched the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs for the NBA championship June 13.

June 14, 2026

Selena Gomez cleared the air after commenting "lol" on a photo roundup from Game 4 of the NBA Finals that included best friend Taylor Swift.

June 12, 2026

June 11, 2026

Nicole Kidman showed her love for the T-shirts that Taylor Swift, Alana Haim and Este Haim wore to support the Knicks during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, one of which referenced the Oscar winner.

June 11, 2026