Knicks Owner Dolan Demands NBA Championship This Season

New York Knicks owner James Dolan declared in a rare radio interview that anything less than an NBA championship this season would be a disappointment for the team, emphasizing that the current roster possesses the talent and chemistry to reach and win the Finals.

Dolan, 70, shared these expectations during his first media appearance since January 2023, speaking Monday on WFAN Sports Radio with hosts Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle. "We want to get to the finals and we should win the finals," Dolan said. "This is sports, this is business and anything can happen, but getting to the finals, we absolutely got to do. Winning the finals, we should win." He expressed confidence in the team's makeup, stating that major trades around the February 5 deadline are unlikely, as the group already has the cohesion needed for success. Dolan, who also owns the NHL's New York Rangers, noted his daily conversations with team president Leon Rose. "This is the team," he said. "That's what I think our plan is... Nothings impossible. I won't rule anything out. But who do you want to lose? You don't get something without giving something."

The interview came amid speculation about potential...