| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NBA champs: 3 wds. | Commuter | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Basketball team based in Manhattan ranked by Forbes as the most valuable NBA team in 2018 with a valuation of $3.6 billion: 3 wds. | ||
| Madison Square Garden team | Universal | 09 Apr 2016 |
| Team hinted at by 20-, 28- and 47-Across |