### [2026-07-15](/feed/2026/07/15/index.md) ##### 2026 ESPY Awards # The ESPY Awards is held at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, U.S., with the 2025–26 New York Knicks winning five awards, including the Best Team award after winning their first NBA championship since 1973, while point guard Jalen Brunson wins the Best Male Athlete and Best Championship Performance awards. ### Sources: 1. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/basketball/jalen-brunson-wins-best-championship-performance-2026-espy-awards-rcna587782) 2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/jalen-brunson-wins-best-championship-performance-2026-espy-awards--flm-2026-07-16/) ### Changes: 1. The ESPY Awards is held at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, New York, U.S., with the 2025–26 New York Knicks winning five awards, including the Best Team award after winning their first NBA championship since 1973, while point guard Jalen Brunson wins the Best Male Athlete and Best Championship Performance awards. _2026-07-18 03:52:06 (First version)_ 1. The ESPY Awards is held at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, U.S., with the 2025–26 New York Knicks winning five awards, including the Best Team award after winning their first NBA championship since 1973, while point guard Jalen Brunson wins the Best Male Athlete and Best Championship Performance awards. _(Current version)_ ### Related: 1. 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