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Ryan Phillips

Knicks Owner James Dolan Identifies Financial Line He Won’t Cross As New York Seeks to Repeat As Champion

James Dolan is still basking in the glory of his Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship. Despite all the good feelings on the eve of the team’s victory parade in New York, the team’s 71-year-old owner is already drawing a line in the sand for next season.

On Wednesday, Dolan was a guest on WFAN’s The Carton Show, and he explained his mindset heading into next season, coming off a title. Most of the roster will return, but there are a few key free agents who will have options after helping the team win a championship. Dolan said he’d love to just bring everyone back, but there’s a line he won't cross financially.

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