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How Trump's NBA Finals attendance is set to wreak havoc ByJAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER Published:13:15 EDT, 6 June 2026|Updated:08:30 EDT, 8 June 2026 4 Viewcomments Donald Trumpis set to attend Game 3 of theNBAFinals at Madison Square Garden on Monday - and his appearance is already sending New York into security overdrive. Trump, who was invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, has described himself as a 'big fan' of the team, who lead their series against theSan Antonio Spurs2-0. But not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat for the President, with some fans taking to social media to beg the president to stay home, fearing his attendance will turn one of the greatest nights in recent Knicks history into a security nightmare. Hundreds of US Secret Service officers and agents will be deployed at the Garden on Monday, joined by thousands of NYPD personnel in what law enforcement sources are calling a 'heightened security posture' unlike anything seen at an NBA game. A hard closure is expected around the entirety of Madison Square Garden - one of the busiest corners of Midtown Manhattan - with entire city blocks effectively placed under lockdown for the duration of the event.…

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to ... - AP News Former New York Knicks player Jeremy Lin, right, interviews Knicks fans outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Fans pass a security checkpoint on Sixth Avenue outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Fans wait to pass police on Eighth Avenue outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) Fans wait to pass police on Eighth Avenue outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) NEW YORK (AP) — If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with theKnicks on the verge of a championshipandBrazil taking on Morocco in the W…

🚨 Breaking news: Knicks watch party at Madison Square Garden is canceled as security ramps up.. Trump and Mayor Mamdani are expected to attend the game on Monday at Madison Square Garden. A viewing party on Friday led to more than a dozen arrests. ⏬ www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/n...

A 'secure zone' stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG, rankling die ... Home News World United States New York Knicks fans celebrate on the street outside of a watch party in Bryant Park for Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) RM flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Jake Offenhartz The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Throughout the New York Knicks’ playoff run, thousands of deliriously happy fans have flooded the streets outside Madison Square Garden, often invoking a two-word rallying cry: “We outside.” But as the team hosts its first NBA Finals games in 27 years, the city is restricting spontaneous gatherings outside the famed arena. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his police department have cited a range of reasons for the ban, including President Donald Trump’s attendance at Monday’s game. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday, the NYPD announced it would again …

Video of Bryant Park fight at Knicks watch party jars ... - NBC New York New York Knicks ▶ Knicks fans wreak havoc, brawl in streets outside Bryant Park watch party The viewing party inside the park, which Mayor Zohran Mamdani had announced earlier in the day, with the Madison Square Garden party called off, was mainly calm. People were excited but controlled, video showed. By Jennifer Millman and Romney Smith • Published June 9, 2026 • Updated on June 9, 2026 at 7:26 pm BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. A woman from Glen Cove was charged with animal cruelty after authorities found 98 cats inside her home, living in squalid conditions. Pei-Sze Cheng brings the report. Nearly two dozen people were taken into custody as Knicks fans brawled in the street and piled on top of police cars Monday night outside the Bryant Park watch party -- an "incredibly reckless" post-game reaction that resulted in multiple injuries, according to the NYPD. A total of 21 people were taken into custody, the NYPD said. Eight of them were arrested and charged, while 13 were released with criminal court summonses. Two people were charged with assault on a police officer, and five cops were hurt. The NYPD didn'…

'Lockdown': Massive perimeter to ring Madison Square Garden as Trump ... The Secret Service told ticket holders to get to Game 3 two hours early. With President Donald Trump expected toattend Game 3of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night, the New York Police Department and the Secret Service say they are planning to put Madison Square Garden on "lockdown." During a news conference Monday morning, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police officers will establish a block-to-two-block-radius security perimeter around the Midtown Manhattan arena, canceling a fan watch party that was set to occur outside the venue. "I think New Yorkers are used to presidents coming to town, and that they understand that that generally means lockdown of areas, and that's what you're going to see tonight at the Garden," Tisch said. Beginning at 4 p.m. ET, four-and-a-half hours before the start of the game, police will start blocking off streets and avenues around Madison Square Garden, creating a security frozen zone, according to Tisch. "No one will be allowed inside the secured area unless they have a ticket to the game, a train ticket, they are going to a business inside …

Knicks Fans Blast Trump After MSG Watch Party Is Canceled President Donald Trump’s planned appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals is already getting a hostile home-court reception from Knicks fans—including ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith . The 79-year-old president is set to grab a seat at Madison Square Garden for Monday’s Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs after receiving an invitation from team owner James Dolan. But Trump’s attendance is expected to bring significant security disruptions. Fans have been told to arrive two hours before tipoff and comply with a strict no-bag policy in a joint announcement by MSG and the Secret Service. President Donald Trump’s decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals is creating headaches for New York Knicks fans. X/NY Knicks Even those hoping to soak up the atmosphere outside MSG have seen their plans derailed, with surrounding streets closed and the popular watch party outside the venue canceled because of the president’s visit. Fans are furious over the disruptions and are pleading with Trump to stay home. Trump Warned to Stay Away From Knicks Game FULL-COURT PRESS Olivia Ralph The Knicks fan account Knicks Mem…

NYPD stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG with 'secure zone ... New York Knicks fans celebrate on the street outside of a watch party in Bryant Park for Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) New York Knicks fans celebrate outside of a watch party in Bryant Park for Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) New York Knicks fans cheer at a watch party during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) NEW YORK (AP) — Throughout the New York Knicks’playoff run, thousands of deliriously happy fans have flooded the streets outside Madison Square Garden, often invoking a two-word rallying cry: “We outside.” But as the team hosts its first NBA Finals games in 27 years, the city is restricting spontaneous gatherings outside the famed arena. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his police department have cited a range of reasons for the ban, including President Do…

No Knicks watch party outside MSG, no bags allowed for Game 3 of NBA ... There will not be a watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden on Monday when New York hosts its first NBA Finals game in 27 years. With President Trump set to attend Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs, the NYPD said the decision to not permit a watch party was made in coordination with the Secret Service. Secret Service explains the decision Matt McCool, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office for the U.S. Secret Service, issued the following statement: "As a former high school basketball coach and college basketball player, I understand the excitement surrounding this moment as well as anyone. This is a historic run, and it's great to see the energy and pride Knicks fans are bringing to New York City," McCool said. "At the same time, our responsibility is to ensure the highest level of public safety. After careful coordination and assessment, the Secret Service and the NYPD jointly determined that outdoor watch parties could not be accommodated in the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden due to the security requirements associated with an event of this scale and the need …

Trump booed by crowd during anthem prior to NBA Finals game President Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals President Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals President Trump will be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, and that is resulting in *** lot of extra security in and around Madison Square Garden. The Secret Service's focus is straightforward to ensure everyone attending the game can enjoy the game and have *** safe experience while we carry out our responsibility to protect the President of the United States. Unlike previous playoff games, no watch parties will be allowed directly outside of the Garden tonight because of the president's visit. *** security perimeter spanning several blocks has been established, closing off access to. Cars and unauthorized pedestrians. Now inside of the arena, all attendees will go through TSA-style screenings. No bags are allowed, and fans are being told to arrive at least 2 hours before tip-off due to all of these additional restrictions. Officials say that train service, on the other hand, will not be impacted at nearby Penn St…

🚨🚨 BREAKING: No watch parties will be allowed around Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals because President Trump is attending. Only ticket holders will get near the arena and everyone faces Secret Service-level screening.

🎙️ Breaking: NYPD bans spontaneous gatherings outside MSG for Game 4 of the NBA Finals Knicks fans' "We outside" tradition shut down — only 1,000 fans permitted for a limited watch party. Trump's Game 3 attendance cited. First Knicks Finals home games in 27 years.

Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden won’t be held due to Trump’s attendance New York Knicks fans celebrate outside Madison Square Garden after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Angelina Katsanis / Getty Images Share Add NBC News to Google June 7, 2026, 3:49 PM EDT / Updated June 8, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT By Doha Madani New York Knicks fans can cheer on their beloved team pretty much anywhere in the city’s five boroughs on Monday night — except outside Madison Square Garden. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A watch party outside the team’s home court won’t be held for Game 3 of the NBA Finals because President Donald Trump plans to attend. A spokesperson for the NYPD said Sunday that the decision was made in coordination with the Secret Service and that “There will be watch parties at other locations,” the department said. “We are currently determining where they will be.” A city permit application for a watch party outside Madison Square Garden was not granted, a NYPD spokesperson said. Early Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a watch party would be held in Bryant Par…

No bags, no watch parties at Madison Square Garden with Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Knicks are warning fans to bring as little as possible to Game 3 of the NBA Finals and encouraging them to arrive at lea

'Lockdown': Massive perimeter to ring Madison Square Garden as Trump ... (NEW YORK) — With President Donald Trump expected toattend Game 3of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night, the New York Police Department and the Secret Service say they are planning to put Madison Square Garden on “lockdown.” During a news conference Monday morning, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police officers will establish a block-to-two-block-radius security perimeter around the Midtown Manhattan arena, canceling a fan watch party that was set to occur outside the venue. “I think New Yorkers are used to presidents coming to town, and that they understand that that generally means lockdown of areas, and that’s what you’re going to see tonight at the Garden,” Tisch said. Beginning at 4 p.m. ET, four-and-a-half hours before the start of the game, police will start blocking off streets and avenues around Madison Square Garden, creating a security frozen zone, according to Tisch. “No one will be allowed inside the secured area unless they have a ticket to the game, a train ticket, they are going to a business inside the area, they have credentials, or they have some other auth…