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Pat Riley gambles on Giannis, Portis for Heat's 2026 title push
At 81 years old, legendary Heat executive Pat Riley has just traded away three first-round picks, a pick swap, a second-rounder, and four young players to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, signaling an a

Juneteenth: Sports Leagues Demand More Than Recognition
In 2020, the NBA, WNBA, and NFL simultaneously declared Juneteenth a league holiday, closing offices and giving employees a paid day off.

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Spurs, ends 53-year drought
Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points in Game 5, setting a Knicks record for points in a Finals game, to clinch the team's first NBA title in 53 years.

Knicks Win 2026 NBA Championship, Defeating Spurs 94-90
For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA champions, clinching the title with a 94-90 Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

NYC Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years
After 53 agonizing years, the New York Knicks finally hoisted the NBA championship trophy in 2026, clinching the title with a decisive 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5.

Analyzing De'Aaron Fox's late-game NBA Finals decision
With 16.1 seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, De'Aaron Fox drove to the basket trailing by one point, only for his layup to be emphatically blocked by OG Anunoby, sealing a 107-106 victory for t

Spurs Win Game 3 Amidst Officiating Controversy and Free Throw Barrage
Just hours after the San Antonio Spurs secured a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the league's head of officiating publicly admitted a crucial foul on Victor Wemba

New York Knicks edge Spurs 105-104 in Game 2
Jalen Brunson sank a game-winning free throw, securing the New York Knicks' 13th consecutive playoff victory and a 2-0 NBA Finals lead, but only after surrendering a 14-0 fourth-quarter run that nearl

Trump's Arrival Cancels NYC Watch Party
Thousands of Knicks fans eagerly anticipating a communal watch party outside Madison Square Garden were left disappointed when the event was abruptly canceled.

NBA's New 11-Year Deal Redefines Sports Media Rights
The NBA's first round of the postseason, through April 27, just recorded its highest viewership in 33 years, averaging 3.

Draymond Green Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Amidst Media Scrutiny
Despite accusations of excessive foul-drawing, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had attempted only four more free throws than Victor Wembanyama heading into Game 7 of their series.

Mike Tirico's acclaimed call of Spurs' Game 7 win
During the intense Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, NBC deliberately chose to broadcast player introductions from the arena without commentary.

Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 to Reach 2026 NBA Finals
In a stunning Game 7, rookie Victor Wembanyama not only led the San Antonio Spurs to the 2026 NBA Finals but was also unanimously named the Western Conference Finals MVP.

Mike Brown turns Knicks skeptics into believers on Finals run
For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, achieving this historic feat by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching games by 20+ points in a sin

Jalen Duren earns All-NBA honor, eyeing $287 million extension
Jalen Duren's selection to the All-NBA third team instantly makes him eligible for a five-year contract extension worth up to approximately $287 million.

Victor Wembanyama drops 33 points in playoff win
Victor Wembanyama dropped 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, single-handedly evening the Western Conference Finals and handing the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst playoff shooting night since 202

Knicks dominate Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2
After an initial slump, Josh Hart sank five of his next eight 3-pointers, propelling the New York Knicks to a 109-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and a commanding 2-0 series lead, according to

Josh Hart Explodes for 26 Points, Knicks Dominate Cavs
Despite a dismal 26.7% playoff three-point shooting average, Josh Hart erupted for a playoff career-high 26 points in Game 2 against the Cavaliers, sinking five 3-pointers. This unexpected surge, fuel

Oklahoma City basketball team offense falters under playoff pressure
In Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team known for offensive firepower, shot a dismal 17-of-45 from three-point range.

Dylan Harper Starts First Playoff Game for Spurs
In his very first NBA playoff start, rookie Dylan Harper didn't just fill in for an injured star; he set a San Antonio Spurs team playoff record with seven steals.

Cavaliers Advance in NBA Playoffs After Clutch Performances
With 2:39 left in overtime of a pivotal Game 5, Max Strus stole the ball from Cade Cunningham, leading to an easy Donovan Mitchell layup that swung the series for the Cavaliers, according to the Akron

Fubo pulls out of local NBA broadcast deals impacting 13 teams
Fubo, a prominent sports streamer, abruptly rescinded multi-million dollar local broadcast offers to 13 NBA teams on Wednesday, leaving them without a partner for the 2026-27 season.