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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points to lead the Knicks to a 105-95 win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. New York erased a 14-point second-half deficit and extended its playoff winning streak to 12 games.
The Frost Bank Center was energized before Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, with San Antonio embracing the moment on basketball’s biggest stage. The scene reflected the significance of the Finals returning to a passionate home crowd.
Terry Rozier has asked a judge to modify the conditions of his release in his ongoing gambling case. The NBA guard is seeking the change as he looks to recover lost salary and pursue free agency.
Mitchell Robinson practiced Tuesday following hand surgery and is expected to be available for the Knicks’ Game 1 matchup on Wednesday. His return gives New York another frontcourt option as the postseason series begins.
Nick Saban appeared before Congress in support of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The legislation is aimed at creating more structure in college athletics amid the NIL and transfer portal era.
The latest expanded SC Next rankings have reset the conversation at the top of the girls’ basketball classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029. Kaleena Smith, Tatianna Griffin and Kristen Winston remain central figures as the No. 1 races draw renewed attention.
Jordan Clarkson’s career has helped reinforce the place of Filipino players in elite basketball. Dylan Harper’s rise adds another point of reference for what that presence can represent at the highest level.
Three decades after Shaquille O’Neal led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season, another generational big man has reached a similar milestone. The comparison places the current run in a notable historical context.
With two teams and 30 players set for the NBA Finals stage, every role matters. The ranking begins with each team’s most important player and works through the full list of potential contributors.
The SEC and Big Ten issued a joint statement saying they do not support the current version of a bipartisan college sports bill. The two conferences made clear their opposition as discussions around national college athletics legislation continue.
Alabama guard Aden Holloway could be cleared to return to the court next season if he successfully completes a “second chance” program. Completion of the program would result in the dismissal of the felony drug charges he is facing.
Jalen Brunson offered strong praise for San Antonio guard Stephon Castle as Game 1 of the NBA Finals approaches. The Knicks guard highlighted Castle’s defensive ability and future potential.
The Knicks have listed backup center Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Wednesday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs. Robinson is dealing with a broken finger as New York prepares to open the series.
Gregg Popovich remains an important resource for San Antonio as the Spurs prepare for the NBA Finals. The team is leaning on familiar guidance while entering its first Finals without the legendary coach on the sideline.
Curtis Blair has been selected to officiate the NBA Finals for the first time in his career. The veteran referee endured a tense wait as the league prepared to announce its Finals officiating roster.
Oklahoma City has developed one of the NBA’s most promising cores, but the next phase brings significant financial pressure. With contract extensions taking effect and the luxury-tax bill expected to rise, the franchise must navigate key roster decisions.
San Antonio and New York open their series Wednesday with Game 1 in San Antonio. Executives, coaches and scouts around the NBA have highlighted the matchup as one of the most compelling on the schedule.
Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky after entering the transfer portal. Momcilovic was regarded as the No. 1 player available in the portal this spring.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is among 23 players who have committed to represent Team Canada over the next three summers. Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins were not included on the roster.
Joseph Sanberg, co-founder of the now-bankrupt green banking company Aspiration, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday. The company is central to an NBA investigation involving the Los Angeles Clippers.
Stephen Curry has agreed to a 10-year endorsement contract with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning. The deal ends his sneaker free agency following his departure from Under Armour.
The Dallas Mavericks have a preliminary deal for a potential arena site that would move the franchise out of downtown Dallas in 2031. The move would come one year after the team’s 50th anniversary.
Rick Adelman, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who won more than 1,000 games during a nearly three-decade NBA coaching career, has died at 79. Adelman was one of the league’s most accomplished coaches across an extensive career on the sidelines.
New York City’s 112th mayor, Zohran Mamdani, signed an executive order titled “repealing kids’ bedtimes for Knicks Finals run.” The move ties City Hall to the excitement surrounding the Knicks’ postseason push.
The NBA Finals court will once again feature the Larry O’Brien Trophy displayed at center court, reviving a familiar visual from past championship series. The design offers a nod to an earlier era of Finals presentation.
Kansas and North Carolina are included in the latest way-too-early Top 25 following the NBA draft withdrawal deadline. The deadline helped clarify which college rosters will retain key players for the upcoming season.
A new evaluation of the top 12 prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class examines how each player’s best-case outcome, realistic floor and NBA comparison shape their early profile. The approach offers a snapshot of how scouts and analysts frame long-term potential at this stage of the draft cycle.
The Knicks’ meeting with the Spurs offers a revealing look at two very different focal points: Jalen Brunson’s command of New York’s offense and Victor Wembanyama’s growing influence on both ends. The matchup will test how each team responds to elite shot creation, defensive length and contrasting styles.
The NBA announced that a painted image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy will be featured at midcourt for the Finals. The court design will also include “The Finals” script logo on both sides of the floor.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander described his season as a failure despite winning his second consecutive MVP award. The Thunder were eliminated before having the chance to defend their NBA Finals title.
