Champions – June 2026

When the Knicks captured the N.B.A. championship in San Antonio, euphoria and disbelief rippled across New York City, where the fans had grown accustomed to annual heartbreak. It was a rare moment of shared, unmitigated glee. This 24-page section, published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, celebrates their historic run that ended a 53-year title drought and transformed a hardened city into a puddle of joy.