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• How Knicks flipped the script on the ‘fluke’ that put NBA Finals at risk

  11-06-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks defense steps up in Game 4After Game 3, the Knicks stressed that their defensive shortcomings, in particular missing assignments and not being as connected, had to be corrected. It took them a half, but they found their defensive mojo in time. After getting tattooed for 76 first-half points, the Knicks shut down the Spurs over the final 24 minutes, keying the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, a hard-to-believe 107-106 victory. Over the last 6:24, they held the Spurs to se
  
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• Warriors trade targets with LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly off board

  12-06-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors have seemingly been in conversations to make a splash move this offseason. The question that remains is, what exactly will they do?They're apparently out of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. There was chatter of a home run attempt to bring LeBron James to the Bay to team up with Stephen Curry, but ESPN NBA insider Marc J. Spears also appeared to shoot that notion down during a radio appearance on the "Willard and Dibs" show on the Bay Area's 95.7 The Game."Somebody
  
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• How the Knicks attacked (behind) Victor Wembanyama to put New York one win away from NBA title

  12-06-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Have you recovered from last night yet?I wouldn't blame you if you haven't.Wednesday night's Game 4 — a 107-106 victory for the New York Knicks to take a commanding 3-1 series lead — was either one of the most thrilling or heartbreaking experiences in recent memory.There was something poetic about this one. The Knicks had their historic 13-game win streak snapped in Game 3 to set the stage; the San Antonio Spurs had a historic 3-point binge in the first half of Game 4, leading by as
  
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• The Knicks’ title push should give the Lakers optimism

  12-06-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks plays defense during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
  
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Boston still interested in Antetokounmpo? LeBron, Draft rumors

  12-06-2026 01:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just a day ago, we wrote that things seemed stagnant in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes... and maybe they still are, in reality, but rumors never stop. Here is the latest on that, the idea of LeBron James in the Bay Area, and more around the upcoming NBA Draft.Here are the latest rumors:Antetokounmpo to the Celtics rumors will not dieDo the Boston Celtics have any interest in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, a deal that would send Jalen Brown to the Midwest coming off his All-NBA season? Thi
  
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• OG Anunoby's game-saving block on De'Aaron Fox deemed clean by NBA's last two minute report

  12-06-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following the Knicks' incredible comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, two questions emerged from New York's 107-106 win over the Spurs.First, what was Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox thinking going for a layup in the waning seconds with his team up one? (We will get to that later.) And second, was OG Anunoby's block a foul?On that second point, you'd think it was a blatant foul if you follow Spurs Twitter, Reddit and message boards. A subsection of Spurs fans are convinced Anunoby fouled Fox on the la
  
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• OG Anunoby's game-saving block on De'Aaron Fox deemed clean by NBA last two minute reports

  12-06-2026 01:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following the Knicks' incredible comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, two questions emerged from New York's 107-106 win over the Spurs.First, what was Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox thinking going for a layup in the waning seconds with his team up one? (We will get to that later.) And second, was OG Anunoby's block a foul?On that second point, you'd think it was a blatant foul if you follow Spurs Twitter, Reddit and message boards. A subsection of Spurs fans are convinced Anunoby fouled Fox on the la
  
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• Where does the Knicks 29-point Game 4 rally rank among all-time comebacks?

  12-06-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nothing beats an epic comeback.When all hope is lost, seeing your favorite team somehow beat all the odds and emerge victorious despite being backed into a corner for most of the game is a feeling that can likely only be matched by witnessing the birth of your first child. The second child probably doesn't hit as hard.The New York Knicks mounted one of the greatest comebacks ever Wednesday, June 10 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. After trailing by 29 points, the Knicks rallied to win 107-106 on an
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Golden State Warriors out of trade talks

  12-06-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rumors of a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade are ramping up, but one team is choosing to back out, again. The Golden State Warriors put their bid in for the 2021 NBA champion and Finals MVP earlier in the year around the trade deadline in February, then-offering Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga and four first round draft picks. They backed out then, and the Warriors are seemingly backing out now despite the Bay Area being a potential landing spot for Antetokounmpo. Sources reportedly told T
  
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• Monica McNutt apologizes for assuming Taylor Swift wasn't a Knicks fan

  12-06-2026 01:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks game analyst Monica McNutt is on an apology tour after she questioned why superstar singer Taylor Swift was at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.Speaking with TMZ Sports, McNutt addressed the viral hot-mic moment and the wave of Swiftie backlash that followed June 11, saying that she was "wrong" about Swift not being a Knicks fan."Swifties, I appreciate your passion. I said what I said," McNutt said. "And here's the deal, if I'm wrong. I am wrong, apparently, because she's got a
  
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• Knicks vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Finals picks, Game 5 best bets by model on 26-10 run

  12-06-2026 00:57 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs picks for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday
  
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• Knicks radio analyst apologizes for questioning Taylor Swift's fandom before Game 4

  12-06-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Before the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, New York Knicks analyst Monica McNutt was confused about the presence of Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden. McNutt, who has worked as a radio voice for the Knicks since 2023, was heard discussing Swift's appearance on celebrity row with play-by-play man Tyler Murray before Game 5. Her comment: "She's not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl."Unfortunately for McNutt, the internet heard that comment, and the response was loud enough that she
  
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• Stephon Castle and what could have been for the Rockets

  11-06-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sometimes it feels like the media likes to just kick Houston Rockets fans while they’re down, and Tuesday and Wednesday were no different. I was just minding my business, scrolling on Twitter while thinking about how I will manage without Rocket’s basketball till October (depressing, I know), when I saw a tweet going around saying that the Rockets had significant interest in Stephon Castle around the 2024 NBA Draft, but Castle told Houston not to bother.Stephon Castle’s camp re
  
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• Knicks fans appear set to take over San Antonio for NBA Finals Game 5

  11-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KnicksKnicks takeover. New York is the top-billing state for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, even though the game is in San Antonio, according to SeatGeek.Thirty-one percent of the billing is from Knicks territory, New York and New Jersey, while just 20 percent is from the Spurs’ home state of Texas.Fans watch the NY Knicks Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs outside of Healthy Market on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in New York City. Michael Nagle for
  
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• Video reveals ‘dirty’ Victor Wembanyama lunge at OG Anunoby’s leg in latest NBA Finals drama

  11-06-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s getting more and more physical.Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who picked up a flagrant foul for a hard hit on Karl-Anthony Towns in Wednesday’s historic NBA Finals loss to the Knicks, also got up close and personal with eventual Game 4 hero OG Anunoby.With San Antonio leading 41-22 at the end of the first quarter, Wembanyama broke free from defender Jeremy Sochan to set a screen for De’Aaron Fox in an attempt to evade Anunoby’s defense.The play involving Victory Wemba
  
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• Ex-NYC Mayor Bloomberg congratulates ‘new friend’ Knicks guard Jose Alvarado after viral collision in Game 3

  11-06-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg congratulates 'new friend' Knicks guard Jose Alvarado after viral collision in Game 3.Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg praised his “new friend” Knicks guard Jose Alvarado for the team’s historic comeback Wednesday night, playfully announcing they had a “smoother” encounter than their viral run-in at Game 3. Bloomberg shared a picture of him and Alvarado that was snapped while they chatted courtside before Game 4. Former New York C
  
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• Stephen A. Smith eviscerates LeBron James in hot take over NBA GOAT debate

  11-06-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen A. Smith doesn't hold back from taking shots at LeBron James for recent GOAT comments.The GOAT conversation has surfaced yet again after LeBron James told Time magazine, “I’m not taking nobody over me.”When Stephen A. Smith was asked about James’ comments on ESPN’s “First Take,” he didn’t hold back from pointing out that Michael Jordan and other NBA greats would never call themselves the GOAT.“I know Michael Jordan, I speak to him oft
  
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• Knicks radio voice responds to Taylor Swift fans after questioning her fandom on air during NBA Finals

  11-06-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Knicks lead radio analyst Monica McNutt said she "misspoke" after she questioned Taylor Swift's Knicks loyalty while on-air during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Knicks lead radio analyst Monica McNutt said she “misspoke” after she questioned Taylor Swift’s Knicks loyalty while on the air during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.During a Thursday interview with TMZ, McNutt — who said “get out of here, girl” when she spotted Swift on Celebrity Row — explained
  
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• 2026 NBA mock draft: AI predictions for all 30 first-round picks

  11-06-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, and the latest batch of national mock drafts suggest there is no consensus yet on how the picks will fall outside of the top four. BYU's A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson of Kansas, Duke's Cameron Boozer and UNC's Caleb Wilson are the odds-on favorites to go in the top-four in some order, with Dybantsa still the trendy choice to go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards.But predictions for what happens from there remain unsettled, and the changes are
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/11/26

  11-06-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MARCH 6: The sneakers worn by Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks before the game against the Boston Celtics on March 6, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Gl
  
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• Knicks fans target Victor Wembanyama with jeers, thrown egg after Game 4

  11-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Wembanyama earlier this week condemned apparent attacks by Knicks fans on Spurs supporters.Photograph: Ross D Franklin/APA brutal night for Victor Wembanyama continued even after he returned to his New York hotel on Wednesday, as he was pelted with boos from jeering Knicks fans and nearly struck by a flying egg.A video shared online showed at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel, flanked by security, after the team’s Game 4
  
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• New York's epic comeback, San Antonio's tragic choke & the best NBA Finals game (ever?!) with Tom Haberstroh + latest on Giannis trade talks

  11-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Tom Haberestroh break down the electric Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What led to the Knicks' historic comeback from a 29-point deficit? Can the Spurs bounce back or is New York's momentum unstoppable? Who will come out victorious in Game 5? Plus, the duo addresses the latest conversation around the Giannis trade rumors and gives their picks for the top potential landing spots. (0:32) Knicks beat Spurs in Game 4
  
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• The Spurs may have topped 28-3 as sports' most infamous collapse

  11-06-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every once in a while, you see something you've never seen before. Something that makes the impossible, possible, regardless of what the odds say. On June 10, the New York Knicks gave fans another moment that will forever be a snapshot in time.Erasing a 29-point lead in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Knicks' comeback story is one that will be told for years to come. You'll remember where you were, what the weather was like, what you ate for dinner and may
  
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• Celtics ‘in on' Giannis, ‘open to trading anybody' but Tatum: Reports

  11-06-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtics ‘in on' Giannis, ‘open to trading anybody' but Tatum: Reports originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Giannis-to-Boston rumors are heating back up.Prominent NBA insiders Kevin O’Connor (Yahoo Sports) and Bill Simmons (The Ringer) reignited the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discourse with eye-opening updates on the Celtics’ interest in the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. O’Connor said the C’s are willing to part ways with all but one of their players.&ldqu
  
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• Lakers trade deadline target could be set for free agency

  11-06-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 17: Keon Ellis #23 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during a pre-season game on October 17, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Get
  
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• Larry David nearly collapsed after Josh Hart’s shocking Game 4 miss

  11-06-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Hart nearly brought Larry David to his knees.The guard’s missed layup with 1:57 left in the fourth quarter as the Knicks sought to fully realize their 29-point comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday caused David, the “Seinfeld” co-creator and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star, to nearly fall over in shock on celebrity row.Hart was later beaten to a rebound and fouled Stephon Castle, who sank a pair of free throws with 30.3 seconds left to give the Spurs a
  
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• What can the Dallas Mavericks expect from the 9th overall pick?

  11-06-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The ninth pick in the NBA Draft is quite the interesting place to be. When you look back at the past 25 to 30 years, the swings between “complete flame out” and “Hall of Famer” are quite volatile. Dirk Nowitzki, Amar’e Stoudamire, Andre Iguodala, DeMar Derozan and Kemba Walker were all selected at the ninth pick. In that same span, Rodney White, Mike Sweetney, Ike Diogu and Pat O’Bryant were all picked. Volatile is an understatement!In recent years as teams ha
  
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• Warriors reportedly not a factor in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks

  11-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 7: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks hug after the game on January 7, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Two Words, Wolves Pod: NBA Finals Game 4 + Olivia Miles

  11-06-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On today’s episode, Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage joins the show to discuss a wild New York Knicks win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and the 10-2 start of the season for the Lynx:— The Knicks erased an NBA Finals record 29-point deficit to win Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. Jalen Brunson was incredible yet again down the stretch, and OG Anunoby had the clutch block and tip-in layup to seal the victory.— Karl-Anthony Towns picked up two early fouls, which kept him
  
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• Mariska Hargitay has emotional moment with Jalen Brunson after Knicks win: ‘I love you’

  11-06-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Actress Mariska Hargitay delivered a heartfelt message to Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson after New York's historic comeback from down by as many 29 to beat the Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night at the Garden.Actress Mariska Hargitay delivered a heartfelt message to Jalen Brunson after the Knicks’ historic comeback from down by as many as 29 to beat the Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night at The Garden.The “Law & Order: SVU” actress was ecstatic as she and
  
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