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Knicks hang NBA Cup banner after all
The Knicks said last December they would not commemorate the Cup, then raised it before their season opener against the 76ers; it is their first banner since 2012-13.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN TonightPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by ESPN: “Knicks hang banner for NBA Cup title after all”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8:31 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: 76ers, World Cup, Knicks, NBA.
- BBN covered this story before: LeBron debuts for 76ers; Knicks ring night; shark leaps off California (October 20).
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Knicks hung an NBA Cup banner at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, after saying last December they never would.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFirst team ever to win the Cup and turn one down. I called it a stand. I told people at dinner it was a stand.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo they changed their minds. Is that bad? The wall was empty.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe wall's been empty since the Atlantic Division in twenty twelve, thirteen. So the principle lasted until they looked at the wall.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's what I said. It's a banner, and it's on the wall.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat is exactly the point, and I hate that you made it.
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The story so far
- LeBron's 8 million dollar 76ers deal comes with a player option · Yahoo Sports
- Lakers home opener prices dip without LeBron James · Yahoo Sports
- NBA season tips off with Knicks banner night · The Guardian
- 76ers' Jaylen Brown reveals gold harp as favorite purchase · Heavy.com
- US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history · The Guardian
- LeBron debuts for 76ers; Knicks ring night; shark leaps off California · CBS News
- Knicks hang NBA Cup banner after all (this story)
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