The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs
After 53 years, the city and its basketball team can finally celebrate together.
Jun 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin
With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History
The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.
Jun 11, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment Not Even Trump Can Ruin the Knicks’ Moment
New York City hates Trump—but that won’t stop him from attending tonight’s NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Jun 8, 2026 / Dave Zirin
WNBA Players Should Have Picketed, Not Attended, the Met Gala WNBA Players Should Have Picketed, Not Attended, the Met Gala
At the Bezos ball, WNBA stars chose celebrity over solidarity.
May 8, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete The Risk in Being More Than an Athlete
Natasha Cloud became one of only a few professional athletes to speak about Gaza. Now she can’t find a WNBA team.
Apr 23, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor Iftar With the Knick and the Mayor
In a union of religion, culture, sports, and politics, a rookie for the New York Knicks broke bread with the youngest mayor in the city’s modern history.
Mar 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Is the Sports World Finally Giving Up Its Right to Remain Silent? Is the Sports World Finally Giving Up Its Right to Remain Silent?
Last year, the sports industry remained quiet in the face of Trump’s violence. Now with the killing of Renee Good, it may be waking up to the dangers of this administration.
Jan 12, 2026 / Dave Zirin
Above All, the NBA Will Protect the Gambling Industry Above All, the NBA Will Protect the Gambling Industry
In the face of betting scandals, the NBA will do anything—except endanger the gambling apps sucking dry the league’s most vulnerable fans.
Nov 6, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit
The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.
Aug 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World? Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World?
The coach of the Golden State Warriors stands up to bullies like Donald Trump. Let’s hope that others in the NBA will follow suit.
Apr 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin