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President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 3 of the Knicks-Spurs series on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, according to sources cited by the New York Post.
The report said Madison Square Garden officials have already conducted security walkthroughs ahead of the president’s possible appearance.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a longtime Knicks fan, is also expected to attend the game, according to sources. However, he reportedly will not sit with President Trump.
Speaking to the New York Post last month, Trump said he had hoped to attend Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals but was unable to because tickets sold quickly.
“I was invited to. I was going to go on Wednesday, but they closed it out very quickly,” he told reporter Emily Goodin on May 27.
President Trump also praised Knicks owner James Dolan and the team’s recent success.
“They’re great, and Jim Dolan’s a great guy — he’s, as you know, owns and in charge of Madison Square Garden. He’s having a good year,” he said.
“Boy, what a team!” he added. “They win all their games. They really have some great players.”
President Trump said he expected to attend one of the playoff games after receiving multiple invitations.
“The Knicks have really — they’ve really suffered for years, and they’re doing right now very well,” he said.
Since returning to the White House, President Trump has appeared at several high-profile sporting events, including the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship, Super Bowl LIX, the Daytona 500, multiple UFC cards and the men’s final at the U.S. Open.
Monday’s matchup may carry added historical significance for more than just the Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals. If Trump attends, he would become the first sitting American president to attend an NBA Finals game.
