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DraftKings Promo Code: Claim $100 NBA Playoffs Bonus for Cavs-Knicks

By Russell Joy
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By activating the DraftKings promo code, new users who place a simple $5 wager on the upcoming Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks matchup will instantly score $100 in bonus bets. It’s a straight-to-the-point welcome offer: bet $5, get $100 in bonus bets no matter what happens on the court. We’re in this together, so let’s get that bankroll boosted ahead of the next NBA game.


DraftKings Promo Code for Cavaliers vs. Knicks

This offer is a perfect entry point exclusively for new DraftKings customers looking to dive into the NBA playoff action. To claim our reward, all we have to do is register a new account and place a qualifying wager of at least $5 on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks. Just keep your eye on the odds—your initial qualifying wager needs to be placed on lines of -500 or longer to be eligible.

The absolute best part? There’s zero sweat involved. You’ll receive the bonus no matter what happens on the hardwood, guaranteeing a nice pay day to boost your account whether that first bet wins or loses.

Once that qualifying bet is locked in, DraftKings instantly credits your account with $100 in bonus bets. They hand this out as four separate $25 bonus bets. I love this setup because it lets us spread our risk, maybe taking a shot on a trifecta of player props or a juicy parlay for a bigger payout. Just remember to put them in play quickly—these bonus bets expire seven days after they’re issued!

Use DraftKings NBA Promo Code on Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks

We are heading to the Mecca of basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.

We are looking at Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, folks. With zero completed games so far in this best-of-seven Round 3 series, both squads are desperate to seize early momentum and take the first step toward securing a spot in the NBA Finals.

Heading into this Eastern Conference Finals showdown, handicapping this game means respecting the home favorites. The New York Knicks have been an absolute wagon this postseason, boasting an exceptional 19.8 Net Rate (estimated points scored minus points allowed per 100 possessions) and owning the glass with a commanding 56.0% Total Rebound Percentage.

But don’t count out the underdogs just yet. The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the series with a respectable 2.7 Net Rate and a 50.9% Total Rebound Percentage. If you’ve been watching the trends with me, you’ll know the Cavaliers have found real success in tough spots, going 4-1 (.800) against top 10 scoring defenses over their last five games. Meanwhile, high-scoring affairs have been common for the home team; the over has hit in four of the Knicks’ last six games, which adds a very intriguing layer to the 217.5-point total set for Game 1.

How to Activate Your DraftKings Promo Code

Ready to jump into the trenches? Claiming your welcome bonus for this Cavaliers vs. Knicks matchup is a breeze. Follow my exact steps to activate the offer and secure those bonus bets:

  1. Sign Up: Click any of the promotional links provided to head over to the DraftKings Sportsbook registration page. No promo code is necessary to qualify for this welcome offer.
  2. Register Your Account: Create your new account by entering standard personal information, such as your name, date of birth, email address, and physical address, to verify your identity.
  3. Make a Deposit: Once your account is verified, navigate to the cashier section and make a first-time deposit of at least $5 using one of DraftKings’ secure payment methods (like a debit card, online banking, or PayPal).
  4. Place Your Wager: Browse the NBA markets and place a qualifying cash wager of $5 or more on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks game.
  5. Claim Your Bonus: Regardless of whether your initial $5 bet cashes or crashes, DraftKings will instantly credit your account with $100 in bonus bets as soon as your wager is placed.

With those bonus bets successfully activated and sitting in your account, we have a real chance to strategize and enjoy a highly profitable NBA playoff slate!

Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship

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(CNN) — Ryan Fox took home the Claret Jug after draining a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.The 39-year-old Fox beat out American Cameron Young to win his first career major title, becoming only the third New Zealander to win a men’s major golf championship.Fox came into the final hole tied with Young, after the 29-year-old finished the round at 6-under 64 a few hours before.The Kiwi powered his drive into the middle of the fairway and then set up the biggest putt of his golf career so far with an approach shot that landed about 12 feet from the pin.As the putt fell into the hole, the crowd in Southport, England, gave Fox a rousing ovation as he raised both arms in the air to celebrate the achievement.The putt capped off four birdies in the last six holes for Fox.Fox was at a loss for words while speaking to the NBC Sports broadcast after the win.“I don’t really know what to think at the moment. I’ve got a lot of people to thank. First of all, my family. My wife and kids are in Florida at the moment. I spoke to my kids last night and they said, bring back a trophy. I think that’s a pretty cool one to bring back for them,” Fox said. “My family back in New Zealand and all my supporters back there. I know it’s been a long night for them, but I’m glad it was worthwhile.”Fox finished with a 2-under 68 after trailing Sam Burns, who held a two-stroke lead coming into Sunday’s final round.Fox also becomes the third-oldest major winner in the last 10 years, trailing only Phil Mickelson at the 2021 PGA Championship and Tiger Woods at the 2019 Masters.“Just an unbelievable week. The golf course was fantastic. The English weather was fantastic. You guys out there were fantastic. The support was amazing. This is pretty cool. I’m sorry if I’ve forgotten anyone, but thank you very much,” Fox added.It is another disappointment for Young, who is still looking for his first career major title despite winning The Players earlier this year. Young finished one shot back of the win at the 2022 Open Championship at St. Andrews and held the lead heading into the final round at the Masters back in April.It is also another let down for Burns, another golfer looking for his maiden major win.The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.“(Fox) is a well-earned champion and hats off to him,” Burns said. “He did what he needed to do down the stretch and ultimately just came up a couple short today.”Defending champion Scottie Scheffler stayed within striking range throughout the round, but wound up with a 3-under 67 on Sunday to finish tied for fourth with Tommy Fleetwood.After a drama-filled tournament, Bryson DeChambeau finished tied for 14th while Rory McIlroy, who has been critical of the LIV Golfer all tournament long, ended tied for 40th.Fox’s journey to first major winFox’s road to his first career major title wasn’t the easiest. It came with many bumps and U-turns.While speaking to CNN’s Don Riddell ahead of the Desert Classic in Dubai in early 2025, Fox opened up about his mental health issues, including being an older rookie after spending years on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour of Australia.“I think being a rookie at 37 years old on the PGA Tour was, I probably wasn’t quite prepared for what that was again,” Fox told CNN.“I knew all the golf courses, knew how to travel work, knew where to stay, and everything was new on the PGA Tour, and that was probably a shock to the system more than anything.”Fox comes from a lineage of athletes within his family tree, including his father, Grant Fox, who was a main kicker for the New Zealand national rugby team and his grandfather, Merv Wallace, a former New Zealand cricketer who later coached the national team.Fox spoke out on the “pressure” a golfer faces, mentioning the 2024 death of former PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray, whose parents later confirmed it was death by suicide.“It can be a stressful life. It’s all performance-based. There’s a lot of pressure on – Looking after your mental health is really, really important, and having people to talk to and all of that is part of that,” Fox said.“It’s a shame it got to that point with Grayson that, you know, we’ve had to have those, those pretty tough conversations now, but it will help – hopefully it helps someone else in a similar situation going forward because we certainly don’t want to see it again.”CNN’s Kyle Tatelbaum and Don Riddell contributed to this reporting This write has been updated with additional reporting The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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