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Knicks Owner Says Team Accepted White House Invitation; Players Say No Decision Has Been Made

The gap between James Dolan’s acceptance and the players’ lack of discussion highlights questions about who will decide attendance and how the visit could play politically and logistically.

Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates while holding the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the Knicks ticker-tape parade and celebration on Broadway in downtown Manhattan. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Brunson implied the team's visit to the White House might not be set in stone as the owner has portrayed.
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Overview

  • Jalen Brunson said Monday that the Knicks have not held a team discussion and have made no decision about visiting President Trump at the White House.
  • Owner James Dolan publicly told radio listeners in June that the franchise had accepted a White House invitation and said details remained to be worked out.
  • A White House spokesperson confirmed officials have been in contact with the Knicks and that no date has been set for a visit.
  • If the full team goes, the Knicks would be the first NBA champions to visit President Trump’s White House during his presidency, a fact that adds political scrutiny to the decision.
  • Past championship visits have sometimes been declined or handled player-by-player because of scheduling or personal choice, so attendance is likely to be decided by individual players rather than automatically by ownership.