The NBA commissioner, a New York City resident, vouched for the president's New York and NBA credentials on Thursday.

The last sitting president to attend an NBA game was President Barack Obama in 2015.

There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York’s Madison Square Garden next week.

President Donald Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is planning to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA commissioner, a New York City resident, vouched for the president's New York and NBA credentials on Thursday.

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US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying he accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James…

President Donald Trump is expected to attend one or two NBA Finals games next week in New York after receiving an invitation from New York Knicks owner...

“The answer is yes — he’s invited me, I’m going,” Trump said, adding he was eyeing Game 3 but didn't rule out Game 4. “Maybe I'll do both.”