Knicks send cease-and-desist letter to Mamdani for logo use

The New York Knicks despatched a defamation letter to Zohran Mamdani after the New York mayoral candidate used a brand just like the staff’s for a marketing campaign advert, Fox Information Digital confirmed.

In a press release, the Knicks made clear that they “don’t assist Mr. Mamdani for mayor.”

“The NY Knicks have despatched NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a defamation letter for utilizing the NY Knicks brand to advertise his candidacy. The Knicks wish to make it clear that we don’t assist Mr. Mamdani for mayor, and we object to his use of our copyrighted brand. We are going to pursue all authorized motion to implement our rights.”

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(Left) Followers watch in the course of the first half of an NBA basketball recreation between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York on October 22, 2025. (Proper) Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participates in a mayoral debate in New York on October 16, 2025. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photograph; Angelina Katsanis/AP Photograph, pool)

Mamdani posted the emblem on Instagram with the caption: “That is our yr. That is our time. #NewYorkForever.” The situation for the publish was Madison Sq. Backyard. It has since been eliminated.

Mamdani didn’t reply to a request for remark.

Present Mayor Eric Adams, who has withdrawn from this yr’s elections, formally endorsed former state Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday.

The New York Knicks have issued a stop and desist order to Zohran Mamdani for utilizing this makeshift brand, just like the staff’s, in a current marketing campaign advert. (Zohran Mamdani)

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The Knicks are the favorites to characterize the Japanese Convention within the NBA Finals this season. It might be their first efficiency there this century, after the final time in 1999.

Their quest for such a vacation spot obtained off to a very good begin with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers of their season opener Wednesday night time in Manhattan.

Mamdani, Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa will uncover their destiny on November 4. Mamdani stays the favourite to develop into town’s subsequent mayor.

Democratic New York Metropolis mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to supporters at a canvas launch occasion in Prospect Park on Sunday, August 17, 2025. (Deirdre Heavey/Fox Information Digital)

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Knicks proprietor James Dolan donated practically $70,000 to Present New York Governor Kathy Hochul said this marketing campaign 2022.

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