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  • Knicks' NBA Finals appearance shows tanking not necessary to build contender
    • Knicks' NBA Finals appearance shows tanking not necessary to build contender
    There's prevailing wisdom in the NBA that the only way to turn your franchise around is through tanking and high draft picks. The New York Knicks are showing you can build a winning team without getting lucky with ping pong balls....
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  • How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in 2026 NBA Finals Game 1 live for free
    • How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in 2026 NBA Finals Game 1 live for free
    After 27 long years, the Knicks are back in the finals....
  • 2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
    • 2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
    Since breaking through to secure their first championship in 50 years in 2021, the Bucks have won just a single playoff series, falling in the first round for three consecutive years from 2023-25. When MVP-caliber players aren't contending for titles, trade speculation is inevitable, so it's no surprise that whispers about Giannis Antetokounmpo' fu...
  • • And-Ones: Seattle, Murray, Canada, Aspiration, Extensions
    In addition to announcing that Melinda French Gates is joining the Seattle Kraken’s ownership group as a minority investor, Samantha Holloway, the majority owner of the NHL team, confirmed that she’s assembling a group that will make a bid for an NBA franchise based in Seattle, writes Emily Kaplan of ESPN. Holloway also pointed out [...
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  • Darius Garland says he ‘got my joy back’ after trade from Cavs to Clippers
    • Darius Garland says he ‘got my joy back’ after trade from Cavs to Clippers
    Darius Garland isn’t looking back. Appearing recently on the Ball in the Family Podcast, the former Cavaliers guard spoke candidly about his first few months with the Clippers and suggested the move to Los Angeles helped him rediscover what he loves most about basketball. “I got my joy back,” Garland said. That’s a pretty po...
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  • Why Cavs’ No. 29 pick matters more than you may think
    • Why Cavs’ No. 29 pick matters more than you may think
    The Cavaliers enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a familiar position. They’re picking near the end of the first round after another successful season. But unlike rebuilding teams with multiple first-round selections and a stockpile of future assets, Cleveland doesn’t have much room for error. The Cavs currently own the No. 29 overall pick in [...
  • Cavs’ Tyrese Proctor to represent Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
    • Cavs’ Tyrese Proctor to represent Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
    The Cavaliers may be in offseason mode, but Tyrese Proctor‘s summer is just getting started. The rookie guard has been named to Australia’s national team roster for next month’s FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying games against Guam and the Philippines, giving him another opportunity to gain valuable experience before returning t...
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  • Latest on Mavericks’ coaching search
    • Latest on Mavericks’ coaching search
    The Mavericks still have a head coaching vacancy. They just don’t appear to be in any rush to fill it. With the NBA Draft now less than three weeks away, Dallas remains without a replacement for Jason Kidd, and one name previously viewed as a potential candidate doesn’t sound like he’s had much contact with […] The post Late...
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  • President Donald Trump makes decision on attending NBA Finals
    • President Donald Trump makes decision on attending NBA Finals
    The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The legendary Madison Square Garden has waited nearly three decades to host another NBA Finals game, and the next one will feature quite the high-profile guest....
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  • Precious Achiuwa gets married in stunning ceremony after two-year run with Knicks
    • Precious Achiuwa gets married in stunning ceremony after two-year run with Knicks
    Ex-Knick Precious Achiuwa and his fiancée Sarina tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony, as seen in photos the pair shared in a joint Instagram post Tuesday....

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  • Knicks have crucial Mitchell Robinson decision to make ahead of Game 1 of NBA Finals
    Backup big man Mitchell Robinson broke his pinkie finger on his shooting hand, and his availability for the NBA Finals is up in the air....
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  • The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz
    • The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz
    In 1949, the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association, and the first official NBA Finals were held in 1950. How many of the winning coaches from every NBA Finals can you name in six minutes?...
  • Thunder’s offseason plan for Chet Holmgren after ‘awful series’ against Spurs
    • Thunder’s offseason plan for Chet Holmgren after ‘awful series’ against Spurs
    The Thunder "believe in Chet Holmgren" -- even if some others don't....
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  • LeBron James issues warning to former Lakers champ as feud explodes: ‘I’ll see him when I see him’
    • LeBron James issues warning to former Lakers champ as feud explodes: ‘I’ll see him when I see him’
    LeBron James is still in the business of keep receipts....
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  • Yes, you can still get Knicks merch before Game 1 — These picks arrive by tomorrow
    • Yes, you can still get Knicks merch before Game 1 — These picks arrive by tomorrow
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  • Charles Barkley flips opinion on ‘annoying’ Knicks fans ahead of NBA Finals
    • Charles Barkley flips opinion on ‘annoying’ Knicks fans ahead of NBA Finals
    After calling New York Knicks fans "annoying" during the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Charles Barkley raves about the energy in the city when the Knicks are winning....
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  • OG Anunoby sends present ‘with a very nice message’ to Martha Stewart before NBA Finals
    • OG Anunoby sends present ‘with a very nice message’ to Martha Stewart before NBA Finals
    Knicks forward OG Anunoby gifted Emmy-winning TV host and convicted felon Martha Stewart a pair of his shoes after she posted about them on Instagram....
  • Ticket prices are dropping for Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 in San Antonio
    • Ticket prices are dropping for Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 in San Antonio
    No joke- you can save over $200 today....
  • Mock draft 3.0: The first post-lottery mock
    • Mock draft 3.0: The first post-lottery mock
    How could the Dallas Mavericks end up with 4 first round picks?...
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  • • Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever
    Jalen Brunson might be playing for something more than a championship in these NBA Finals. A victory would put him in the conversation as the greatest New York Knick ever, and at the same time earn New York sports immortality status. After just four years, he is all over the record book for a Knicks franchise that has been around for all 80 NBA s...
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NBA rumors, scandals

  • • 2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
    Since breaking through to secure their first championship in 50 years in 2021, the Bucks have won just a single playoff series, falling in the first round for three consecutive years from 2023-25. When MVP-caliber players aren't contending for titles, trade speculation is inevitable, so it's no surprise that whispers about Giannis Antetokounmpo' future have […]...2026
  • NBA analyst proposes Warriors offseason featuring LeBron James, Kristaps Porzingis
    • NBA analyst proposes Warriors offseason featuring LeBron James, Kristaps Porzingis
    The future of LeBron James remains one of the biggest unanswered questions of the NBA offseason. Following the Lakers’ playoff exit, James acknowledged he has yet to decide whether he’ll return for another season, leaving plenty of room for speculation. Yes, again. One recent scenario came from Bleacher Report’s Erik Pincus, who explored a hypothetical […] The post NBA anal...2026
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  • Report: Pelicans interested in trade for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown
    • Report: Pelicans interested in trade for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown
    The Pelicans appear to be searching for a major offseason splash. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, New Orleans has interest in Celtics star Jaylen Brown as trade speculation continues to swirl around Boston following its surprising first-round playoff exit. Whether the Celtics have any desire to move Brown remains unclear. But if New […] The post Report: Pelicans interested in t...2026
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  • Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell on future: ‘I love it here’
    • Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell on future: ‘I love it here’
    Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has heard the rumors. Again. And again. And again. Now, Mitchell is addressing them himself. In his latest Andscape diary following the Cavs’ season-ending loss to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, Mitchell made it clear he has no desire to leave Cleveland despite continued speculation about his future. “I love […] The post CavsR...2026
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  • Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
    • Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
    The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options. Here’s some of the latest buzz surrounding the franchise: […] The post Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron ...2026
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  • Spurs look shockingly similar to recent Suns team as Wembanyama accomplishes same feat as Devin Booker
    • Spurs look shockingly similar to recent Suns team as Wembanyama accomplishes same feat as Devin Booker
    For Suns fans watching, this Spurs team looks awfully familiar, as Wembanyama accomplished a feat that was last done by Devin Booker in the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run....2026
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  • Fixing in sport: With gambling arrests in NBA and MLB, what can the U.S. learn from Europe's scars?
    • Fixing in sport: With gambling arrests in NBA and MLB, what can the U.S. learn from Europe's scars?
    In the second part of The Athletic's eight-month investigation into fixing, we look at the betting scandals gripping U.S. sport...2026
  • Sean Sweeney hire adds another layer to Magic-Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation
    • Sean Sweeney hire adds another layer to Magic-Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation
    The Magic were already viewed by some around the NBA as a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor. Their coaching hire may only fuel that speculation. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Orlando’s decision to hire Sean Sweeney as head coach has led to increased chatter about the possibility of the Magic pursuing the Bucks […] The post Sean Sweeney hire adds another layer to Magic...2026
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  • • NBA Rumors: Thunder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Timberwolves
    Thunder The Thunder possess one of the NBA’s deepest collections of young talent and draft assets. That hasn’t stopped speculation linking them to Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, however, rival executives around the league do not expect Oklahoma City to aggressively pursue a deal for the two-time MVP. […] The post NBA Rumors: Thun...2026
  • Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden
    • Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden
    As long as LeBron James‘ future remains uncertain, speculation about another return to the Cavaliers will continue. As outlined by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, James would address one of the Cavs’ biggest needs while bringing unmatched playoff experience to a roster still searching for a breakthrough. The challenge is finding a realistic path. The Cavs have […] The post Cav...2026
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NBA stats and results

  • Rival GM: Victor Wembanyama Is Shaq 2.0, He's Our Nightmare
    • Rival GM: Victor Wembanyama Is Shaq 2.0, He's Our Nightmare
    Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA in 2023 as the big man with the highest expectations since Shaquille O'Neal was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic in 1992. O'Neal reached the Finals in his third season in 1995, just like Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs this season. O'Neal's Magic were swept by the Houston Rockets and he didn't return to the Finals until 2000 with the Los Angeles La...2026
  • Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV
    • Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV
    The 2026 WNBA regular season heats up with a highly anticipated Western Conference rematch tonight as the surging Minnesota Lynx (7-2) host the Phoenix Mercury (2-8) at the Target Center. These two teams recently crossed paths in early June, where Minnesota put on an absolute offensive clinic in a decisive 111-77 victory over Phoenix. Now back on their home floor in the Twin Cities, the Lynx look ...2026
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  • Heat Seen As Frontrunners For Giannis Antetokounmpo
    • Heat Seen As Frontrunners For Giannis Antetokounmpo
    Trade rumors continue to swirl around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Bucks self-imposed deadline of having clarity by the 2026 NBA Draft being roughly three weeks away, the market for Antetokounmpo may be clarifying a bit. The Miami Heat are seen as the frontrunners to land Antetokounmpo if he's traded. Many around the NBA believe that this trade process ultimately ends ...2026
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  • SB Nation Reacts results: Who would you most like the Rockets to trade for?
    • SB Nation Reacts results: Who would you most like the Rockets to trade for?
    The Rockets have been linked to some stars this offseason. Which one would you most like them to trade for?...2026
  • Toronto Tempo vs. New York Liberty Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV
    • Toronto Tempo vs. New York Liberty Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV
    The 2026 WNBA regular season rolls on with an intriguing cross-border clash tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, as the expansion Toronto Tempo travel to Brooklyn to face the powerhouse New York Liberty at the Barclays Center. Toronto enters the matchup eager to measure their growth against one of the league's elite squads, while the star-studded Liberty aim to continue building momentum on their home flo...2026
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  • Mitchell Robinson Questionable For Game 1 With Finger Injury
    • Mitchell Robinson Questionable For Game 1 With Finger Injury
    The New York Knicks listed Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs as the center recovers from surgery on his broken finger. Robinson is "resolute" in his desire to play in Game 1, but he must still be cleared by the Knicks' medical staff. Robinson participated in light shooting and dribbling drills on Tuesday. "He did some individual stuff [Mon...2026
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  • • Pacific Notes: Lakers Questions, Warriors Workouts, Curry, Kings Dysfunction
    The Lakers enter the offseason with Luka Doncic under contract, as well as a whole lot of questions outside of the Slovenian star. One of the key inflection points is what comes next for LeBron James. He could re-sign with the team, leave in free agency, or retire. If he does re-sign with the Lakers, […]...2026
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  • Can Knicks solve Victor Wembanyama puzzle in NBA Finals?
    • Can Knicks solve Victor Wembanyama puzzle in NBA Finals?
    The Spurs and Knicks are about to renew a rivalry that dates back to the 1999 NBA Finals. They also happen to be meeting again after facing each other in this season’s NBA Cup championship game. But don’t expect either side to put much stock in that December result. “We’re the same but different team, […] The post Can Knicks solve Victor Wembanyama puzzle in NBA Final...2026
  • • Knicks vs. Spurs – NBA Finals – Game 1 – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for June 2
    New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals Game 1 Betting Preview...2026
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  • • Spurs coach Mitch Johnson in March Madness: 9 points, 15 assists, game-winning dime in 2008 OT win
    Watch highlights of current San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson from his playing days at Stanford in the 2008 NCAA tournament. In this second round March Madness game against Marquette, the point guard finished with nine points, 15 assists and just one turnover en route to a last-second OT win....2026
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NBA fantasy rankings and news

  • • Fantasy Basketball: 2026 NBA playoff risers in High Score
    Which players boosted their fantasy basketball stock in the NBA Playoffs?...2026
  • • Thunder Fantasy Exit Interview: OKC remains loaded for next season despite falling short vs. Spurs, but big questions loom
    The defending champs may have fallen short in 2025-26, but the team is filled with fantasy basketball assets, per Dan Titus....2026
  • • Thunder Fantasy Exit Interview: OKC remains loaded for next season despite falling short vs. Spurs
    The defending champs may have fallen short in 2025-26, but the team is filled with fantasy basketball assets, per Dan Titus....2026
  • Want to 'Read Like Wemby'? Bring an appetite for fantasy to this San Antonio library
    • Want to 'Read Like Wemby'? Bring an appetite for fantasy to this San Antonio library
    San Antonio’s Central Library is imploring locals to "Read Like Wemby," displaying some of the NBA star's favorite books....2026
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  • • 12 veterans to avoid reaching for in 2026-27 fantasy basketball drafts
    Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus shares players he's steering clear of in 2026-27 drafts....2026
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  • 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Fantasy basketball implications of potential landing spots for loaded rookie class
    • 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Fantasy basketball implications of potential landing spots for loaded rookie class
    Fantasy hoops analyst Dan Titus examines the potential fantasy fits for the rookie class with the NBA Draft order set....2026
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  • • Fantasy Basketball Exit Interview: A second-round sweep pushes 76ers to confront future
    Dan Titus examines what's next for the 76ers and how it could impact the fantasy landscape going forward....2026
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  • Chalkboard promo code NYPOST: Get a 100% deposit match up to $100 + free pick for Spurs vs. Timberwolves
    • Chalkboard promo code NYPOST: Get a 100% deposit match up to $100 + free pick for Spurs vs. Timberwolves
    The rising fantasy platform is dishing out this exclusive offer for all new users who sign up....2026
  • Underdog promo code NYPOST: Play $5, get $50 in fantasy bonus entries for the NBA Playoffs
    • Underdog promo code NYPOST: Play $5, get $50 in fantasy bonus entries for the NBA Playoffs
    Play $5, get $50 in bonus entries with the Underdog promo code NYPOST....2026
  • • Fantasy Basketball: Wembanyama, Jokić kick off extremely early 2026-27 mock draft
    A few fantasy basketball analysts have participated in a 10-team, eight-cat mock draft for the 2026-27 season....2026

NBA injury and suspension

  • • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly will be available to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals
    He had surgery on a fractured hand last week....2026
  • • Sources: Knicks' Robinson available for Game 1
    After hand surgery, Mitchell Robinson practiced Tuesday, and sources told ESPN's Shams Charania he'll be available to play in Game 1 on Wednesday....2026
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  • Mitchell Robinson set to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Knicks after breaking hand
    • Mitchell Robinson set to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Knicks after breaking hand
    Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available for Wednesday's Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs after having hand surgery for a broken right pink, according to ESPN....2026
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  • Mitchell Robinson Expected To Play In Game 1
    • Mitchell Robinson Expected To Play In Game 1
    Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fully participated in Tuesday’s practice and is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday in San Antonio, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While it remains unclear how exactly he sustained the injury, which didn’t occur didn’t a game or practice, Robinson fractured the […]...2026
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  • • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly expected to be available for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Spurs
    Robinson needed surgery last week on a broken finger on his right hand....2026
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  • Why Mitchell Robinson's NBA Finals status holds such outsized importance for the Knicks
    • Why Mitchell Robinson's NBA Finals status holds such outsized importance for the Knicks
    Robinson, recovering from hand surgery, could be the key to taking down the Spurs...2026
  • • Is Mitchell Robinson playing today in Game 1 of NBA Finals? Knicks center's status
    What we know about Mitchell Robinson's injury status as Game 1 of the NBA Finals approaches....2026
  • Darius Garland On Joining Clippers: I Got My Joy Back
    • Darius Garland On Joining Clippers: I Got My Joy Back
    LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland was a recent guest on the Ball In The Family podcast, which was hosted by Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball. Garland touched on a lot of topics, with a specific focus on how happy he is to be a part of the Clippers. "It's been great, bro," Garland said about joining LA after a mid-season trade. "Coming to a system where I can actually be me. Have the ball in my ha...2026
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  • • Mitchell Robinson Questionable For Game 1 With Finger Injury
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  • • Pacers writer Scott Agness says Fever revoked credential after Caitlin Clark report
    Longtime Indiana basketball reporter Scott Agness says the WNBA’s Fever have revoked his credentialed access following a report involving Caitlin Clark‘s injury status. Agness, who operates the Fieldhouse Files newsletter and has covered both the Pacers and Fever for years, detailed the situation in a post Tuesday. He said the Fever informed him that his […] The post Pacers write...2026
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NBA trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Knicks' NBA Finals appearance shows tanking not necessary to build contender
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  • NBA playoffs shine another spotlight on Suns' disastrous 2018 draft
    • NBA playoffs shine another spotlight on Suns' disastrous 2018 draft
    Taking Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic at No. 1 overall was just the start of an all-time terrible draft for the Phoenix Suns....2026
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  • • Embattled Rozier seeks eased release conditions
    Embattled NBA player Terry Rozier has asked the judge in his gambling case to modify conditions of his release as he seeks to recoup lost salary and pursue free agency....2026
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  • • Arbitrator rules Terry Rozier to forfeit $26.6 million salary
    An arbitrator ruled last month that Terry Rozier violated his player's contract and will forfeit his 2025-26 season salary of $26.6 million....2026
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  • NBA Mock Draft 7.0: The latest on every pick of the draft ahead of the NBA Finals
    • NBA Mock Draft 7.0: The latest on every pick of the draft ahead of the NBA Finals
    Based on all the latest intel around the league, here's my latest two-round mock draft....2026
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat look like current frontrunner, but plenty of questions remain
    • Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat look like current frontrunner, but plenty of questions remain
    Bucks ownership previously said they want the matter settled by the NBA Draft...2026
  • Terry Rozier To Forfeit Most Of 2025/26 Salary
    • Terry Rozier To Forfeit Most Of 2025/26 Salary
    Former Heat guard Terry Rozier will be forced to forfeit most of the $26.6MM salary he was supposed to earn in 2025/26, per an arbitrator’s decision, as Mike Vorkunov writes for The Athletic. Rozier was placed on unpaid leave by the NBA at the end of October, six days after he was arrested on federal […]...2026
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  • • NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Sixers, Paul George, draft
    Mavericks The Mavericks continue to insist they’re excited about pairing Cooper Flagg with a healthy Kyrie Irving, but NBA insider Jake Fischer isn’t entirely convinced the veteran guard will still be in Dallas by opening night. “I don’t necessarily believe” Irving will remain with the Mavericks through the summer, Fischer said on his latest Bleacher […] The pos...2026
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  • Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watch
    • Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watch
    The Heat continue to be viewed by many around the NBA as the frontrunner for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But according to recent reporting, the Cavaliers remain one of several wild-card teams worth monitoring if Milwaukee eventually decides to move the two-time MVP. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Eric […] The post Heat viewed as frontrunner in Gi...2026
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  • Which free agents should the Lakers retain this offseason?
    • Which free agents should the Lakers retain this offseason?
    In the first of two mailbag pieces, we look at free agency, who the Lakers should keep and players they could target....2026

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NBA schedule, game

  • • 2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
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  • • NBA playoffs shine another spotlight on Suns' disastrous 2018 draft
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  • Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 prediction: NBA Finals odds, player prop pick
    • Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 prediction: NBA Finals odds, player prop pick
    OG Anunoby is the player least impacted by NBA Finals pressure....2026
  • Garland: I ‘Got My Joy Back’ After Trade To Clippers
    • Garland: I ‘Got My Joy Back’ After Trade To Clippers
    After being eliminated in the play-in tournament this spring, Clippers point guard Darius Garland had to watch his former team in Cleveland win a pair of playoff series and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since he entered the NBA in 2019. However, appearing on the Ball in the Family Podcast […]...2026
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  • Stephen A. Smith: Why I deserve credit for Knicks championship run
    • Stephen A. Smith: Why I deserve credit for Knicks championship run
    Stephan A. Smith says he deserves credit for the New York Knicks 11-game win streak in the playoffs....2026
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  • • NBA analyst proposes Warriors offseason featuring LeBron James, Kristaps Porzingis
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  • • NBA Finals: Prediction, schedule and everything to know about Knicks vs. Spurs
    The NBA Finals are finally here. After eight months of basketball, the season comes down to two teams — the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Game 1 tips off Wednesday night in San Antonio, with the Spurs looking to capture another championship and the Knicks chasing their first title since 1973. For New […] The post NBA Finals: Prediction, schedule and everything to know about Kn...2026
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  • Knicks vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Finals picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model
    • Knicks vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Finals picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model
    SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 of NBA Finals picks for Wednesday...2026
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  • NBA Finals Game Preview: Knicks at Spurs, Game 1, June 3, 2026
    • NBA Finals Game Preview: Knicks at Spurs, Game 1, June 3, 2026
    We interrupt your regularly scheduled preview for feelings....2026
  • 2026 NBA Finals odds, spread, time: Knicks vs. Spurs prediction, Game 1 picks from expert on 100-69 run
    • 2026 NBA Finals odds, spread, time: Knicks vs. Spurs prediction, Game 1 picks from expert on 100-69 run
    SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs picks and 2026 NBA Finals prediction for Game 1 on Wednesday...2026
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Top NBA news from the last 7 days

  • • Can OKC close out San Antonio? Everything to know ...
    The Thunder are on the brink of a return trip to the Finals. What do the Spurs need to do to force a Game 7? Our experts break it down....
  • • Hammon stands by Brunson take: Prove me wrong
    Aces coach Becky Hammon didn't completely back down from her assertion that a player of Jalen Brunson's stature could lead a team to an NBA title, saying Brunson will have to prove her wrong....
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  • • Sources: Atkinson to return as Cavs head coach
    Kenny Atkinson will return next season as the Cleveland Cavaliers coach, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday....
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  • • Celtics' Mazzulla named NBA Coach of the Year
    Boston's Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year over finalists J.B. Bickerstaff and Mitch Johnson on Tuesday night, officially wrapping up the league's end-of-season awards schedule....
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  • • Sources: Projected 1st-rounder Peat stays in draft...
    Arizona forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, sources told ESPN on Wednesday....
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  • • Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid reorg
    The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees Wednesday they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN....
  • • Sources: Hawks GM Saleh gets promotion, deal
    The Hawks signed Onsi Saleh to a long-term contract extension and promoted him from general manager to president of basketball operations, it was announced on Wednesday....
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  • • Trump plans to attend NBA Finals game at MSG
    President Donald Trump said he is planning on attending an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month....
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  • • Source: Wemby warned for ditching reporters
    The NBA has warned Victor Wembanyama for violating media access rules after he did not speak to reporters following the Spurs' Game 5 loss, the league told ESPN....
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  • • Which stars could get PAID this summer? Stacking t...
    These are the most important deals that could get done, plus how each outcome could help shape next season....

NBA videos, highlights

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  • SPURS vs KNICKS FULL GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS | JUNE 3, 2026 NBA FINALS GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS
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National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a North American professional basketball league, the world's largest men's basketball championship, with the third largest amount of viewes. The league was founded in New York on June 6, 1946 by the name of the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It is named after its merger with the rival National Basketball League. League offices are managed from the New York headquarters. Each season in the NBA consists of two parts, the regular season and the playoffs.

Regular season

Before the start of the regular season in November, teams usually hold training camps and at the end they name the final 12 players of the team. The league is divided into 2 conference groups and in each of them 3 divisions. In the regular season, each team plays 82 matches, four with their teammates, three with their teammates of their conference, and two or three with the other conference’s teams.


During the regular season in February the All-Star Gala is organized. The gala is made up of several parts, such as three-point-throwing, bag racing, matches of freshmen, but the greatest interest is on the East-West match with teams chosen by the fans, where the best player gets the All-Star MVP (Most Valuable Player) award.
Shortly after the All-Star Gala, the player certification period ends. The regular season ends at the end of April. During this period, voting begins on the prizes to be given, such as Best Sixth Man, Best Rookie, Most Developing Player, Best Defensive Player, Best Coach and Most Valuable player of the regular season titles. Again, the professionals put together the NBA's best team, the best defensive team, the best rookie team.
Playoff
The NBA playoffs begin in late April with 8-8 players in each major (conference) group. The match is based on the results of the regular season, but the teams that win each group are always put in the first four places. The first one plays with the eighth, the second with the seventh, the third with the sixth, the fourth with the fifth, so theoretically, the better-performing teams will team up with weaker teams. Higher ranked teams usually get the field advantage (playing four at home, three away). The playoffs are in a straight knockout format, with four wins in each pairing (so a maximum of seven matches).
The highlight will not be changed in the next rounds, and the losers of the matches will definitely fall out. The final duel, the NBA Finals, will take place between the winners of the two major (conference) groups in June. The winning team wins the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy while team members receive a championship ring. The best-performing player in the finals gets the title of most valuable player in the final.