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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Knicks have become the dominant choice among NBA Finals bettors at DraftKings Sportsbook in New York. Nearly half of all money wagered on the Finals winner this season has been placed on New York.
Oklahoma City acknowledged San Antonio’s performance after a disappointing Game 7 loss on Saturday night. The Thunder said the focus now is on improving and finding a way to get past a Spurs team that has become a major obstacle.
Victor Wembanyama delivered 22 points and seven rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The 111-103 Game 7 win at Paycom Center sent San Antonio through the Western Conference finals.
The San Antonio Spurs’ run to the NBA Finals drew widespread attention across the sports world. Players, analysts and fans reacted as the franchise secured its place on basketball’s biggest stage.
The Spurs are headed back to the NBA Finals after defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a dramatic Game 7. The win capped a tense series and sent San Antonio through on the league’s biggest stage.
The Knicks enter Game 1 in strong form as they prepare to face a young Spurs team on the rise. The matchup opens Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Thunder forward Jalen Williams has not experienced a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. Head coach Mark Daigneault said Williams could return if Oklahoma City advances to the NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City will be without wing Jalen Williams for Saturday’s Game 7 against San Antonio. Williams has dealt with injuries throughout the season and will not be available as the Thunder face the Spurs in the deciding matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become the Philadelphia 76ers’ new president of basketball operations. The move gives Philadelphia a new lead executive at the top of its basketball decision-making structure.
The Big 12 has become the first Power Four conference to have all of its member schools sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission. The move marks a conference-wide commitment to the CSC framework.
The Orlando Magic are nearing an agreement to hire San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as their next head coach. The move would give Orlando a new lead voice on the bench as the franchise continues shaping its direction.
Luka Dončić is partnering with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson on a basketball project in Rome. The group has also submitted a bid to be part of the developing NBA Europe league.
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has undergone surgery to repair a broken right pinkie finger. He plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a brace on his hand.
