Knicks Tell Mamdani to Stop Using Team Logo in Campaign Ad

A still image from a Zohran Mamdani campaign ad that aired in October, with an edited version of the Knicks logo.Source: zohrankmamdani/Instagram

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By Katia Porzecanski

October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM UTC

Updated on

October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM UTC

The New York Knicks sent Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in next month’s mayoral election, a cease-and-desist for the use of the team’s iconic logo in his campaign ad.

Mamdani ran an ad during the home opener Wednesday that ended by flashing the team’s blue and orange basketball logo with “Zohran” in place of “Knicks.”