The New York Knicks’ long-awaited championship celebration was marred by empty presentation boxes for assistant coaches and a fake internal email that promised front-office staff free jewelry.

Team president Leon Rose opened his black-and-orange box Tuesday night on the court to reveal a 22-carat diamond and blue sapphire ring celebrating the franchise’s 2026 NBA championship —a longstanding tradition for the winning team. But assistant coaches received presentation cases containing no rings at all, The Athletic reported.

The ceremony commemorated the franchise’s first title in 53 years , capped by a five-game victory over the San Antonio Spurs .

Seven league sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that assistant coaches were left without rings during the on-court festivities.…