Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, has indicated a desire to attend a 2026 NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. His comments initially boosted the odds on the prediction market Kalshi from 37.7% to 79.2%. However, these odds have since decreased to 56.9%, reflecting growing skepticism about his actual attendance. Trump stated he was invited by Knicks owner James Dolan to attend Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, praising the team's performance this season. The Knicks, who last made the NBA Finals in 1999, have not won a championship since 1973. Trump's potential attendance remains speculative, particularly as he is currently engaged in diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East, which has affected his availability for personal events, including missing his son Donald Jr.'s wedding.