<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Basketball - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Basketball news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Wildcats News: Karl-Anthony Towns and New York Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Jalen Brunson (11) react in the first half during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images	Game 1 of the NBA Finals saw the New York Knicks come back from trailing by as many as 14 in the second half to defeat the Spurs in San Antonio by a score of 105-95. It was a big night for New York&rsquo;s star guard Jalen Brunson,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcats-news-karl-anthony-towns-and-new-york-knicks-take-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcats-news-karl-anthony-towns-and-new-york-knicks-take-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporticast: Stephen Curry Takes His Longest-Distance Shot Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the 558th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a blockbuster sneaker deal. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry announced a 10-year agreement with Chinese brand Li-Ning earlier this week.Curry was a sneaker free agent for less than a year, after abruptly separating from Under Armour in November. As part of the new deal, his Curry Brand will expand under Li-Ning, with lifestyle and golf pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sporticast-stephen-curry-takes-his-longest-distance-shot-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sporticast-stephen-curry-takes-his-longest-distance-shot-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs player grades: KAT leads New York to NBA Finals Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: The New York Knicks bench celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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) |]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-player-grades-kat-leads-new-york-to-nba-finals-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-player-grades-kat-leads-new-york-to-nba-finals-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson solid off  bench in Knicks’ Game 1 win but hand injury mystery remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; A week of mystery ended with Mitchell Robinson on the court.But no more clarity on how he actually sustained his injury.Robinson played 13 minutes in the Knicks&rsquo; 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center. Mitchell Robinson looks to make a move on Luke Kornet during the first quarter of the Knicks&rsquo; 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 in San Antonio. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostHe recorded two point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-solid-off-bench-in-knicks-game-1-win-but-hand-injury-mystery-remains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-solid-off-bench-in-knicks-game-1-win-but-hand-injury-mystery-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks aren&amp;#39;t in position to win Game 1 of NBA Finals without Karl-Anthony Towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - A few notes after the Knicks&rsquo; win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals...KAT-A-LYSTVictor Wembanyama didn&rsquo;t leave the court on Wednesday with any overt concerns about himself or his team.&nbsp;&ldquo;I'm not worried (in) the slightest,&rdquo; he said after the Knicks&rsquo; come-from-behind win in Game 1.&nbsp;It almost sounded like Wembanyama was downplaying the impact of the Knicks' defense in Game 1.&nbsp;Karl-Anthony Towns and New York forced Wembanyama into t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-arenamp39t-in-position-to-win-game-1-of-nba-finals-without-karl-anthony-towns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-arenamp39t-in-position-to-win-game-1-of-nba-finals-without-karl-anthony-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals: Blowout? Tight game? Late deficit? Whatever the situation, these Knicks are proving tough to beat]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Midway through the third quarter Wednesday night, the New York Knicks found themselves in a position they haven't been in much over this past magical month: staring up at an opponent on the scoreboard, thanks to an inability to consistently generate good looks. Trailing by 13, Jalen Brunson got what might've been his cleanest look of the night &mdash; a catch-and-shoot 3 created by old buddy Josh Hart driving to the middle, drawing the help of the perpetually menacing Victor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-blowout-tight-game-late-deficit-whatever-the-situation-these-knicks-are-proving-tough-to-beat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-blowout-tight-game-late-deficit-whatever-the-situation-these-knicks-are-proving-tough-to-beat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Towns, 30, was first overall pick in the 2015 draft [Getty Images]The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the final quarter as the Knicks scored 11 points without reply to surge clear in the final two minutes.With their 12th win in a row, the Knicks matched the second best all-time post-season streak set by the Spurs in 1999.That was in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-lead-nba-finals-after-late-run-beats-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-lead-nba-finals-after-late-run-beats-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson battles through injury to make mark off bench in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Mitchell Robinson, playing in the NBA Finals was never in doubt.&nbsp;&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been here for eight years,&rdquo; he told reporters postgame. &ldquo;There was no way I was going to miss this.&rdquo;The longest-tenured Knick did find himself listed as questionable, though, after having to undergo surgery to repair a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand last week.Robinson was expected to be able to get back out there with the team, and he ended up officially being cleared by th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mitchell-robinson-battles-through-injury-to-make-mark-off-bench-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mitchell-robinson-battles-through-injury-to-make-mark-off-bench-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama sleep walks through long-awaited NBA Finals moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; It&rsquo;s shocking how quickly this moment came.We knew it was brewing when 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama became the most highly touted prospect since LeBron James.We knew it was just a matter of time when we witnessed his alien-like abilities to patrol the paint as though he were playing on a toy model of a court.Josh Hart and Victor Wembanyama fight for a rebound in the fourth quarter of the Knicks&rsquo; 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals on June 3 2026 in Sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-sleep-walks-through-long-awaited-nba-finals-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-sleep-walks-through-long-awaited-nba-finals-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks just proved more in one NBA Finals win than they did in the 11 before it]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York quieted a lot of the 'weak East' talk in rallying to beat the Spurs in Game 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-just-proved-more-in-one-nba-finals-win-than-they-did-in-the-11-before-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-just-proved-more-in-one-nba-finals-win-than-they-did-in-the-11-before-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple Knicks fans arrested celebrating team’s NBA Finals Game 1 win during first MSG watch party allowed in weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple Knicks fans were arrested Wednesday night while celebrating their hometown team&rsquo;s thrilling NBA Finals Game 1 victory at Madison Square Garden&rsquo;s first outdoor watch party permitted by the city in weeks.The celebratory sea of Knicks fanatics packed the streets surrounding the Garden, where they cheered the team&rsquo;s 105-95 win against the San Antonio Spurs as hundreds of cops looked on &mdash; and a waving Mayor Zohran Mamdani was driven by in a black SUV, according to soc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/multiple-knicks-fans-arrested-celebrating-teams-nba-finals-game-1-win-during-first-msg-watch-party-allowed-in-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/multiple-knicks-fans-arrested-celebrating-teams-nba-finals-game-1-win-during-first-msg-watch-party-allowed-in-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Spurs -5.5; over/under is 214.5NBA FINALS: Knicks lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 105-95 on Thursday, led by 30 points from Jalen Brunson. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26.The Spurs have gone 32-8 at home. Sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-take-1-0-lead-into-game-2-against-the-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-take-1-0-lead-into-game-2-against-the-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Josh Hart shows up for Knicks in NBA Finals Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh hartSAN ANTONIO &mdash; It was classic Josh Hart: impacting the game without scoring.&nbsp;After being limited to seven minutes in the first half due to foul trouble, Hart left his imprint on Game 1 of the NBA Finals in a major way, providing major contributions in the Knicks&rsquo; come-from-behind, 105-95 win at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night.&nbsp;In the second half, the Knicks outscored the Spurs by 17 points, and Hart played a major role. He rebounded like a madman (15 boards), c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/vintage-josh-hart-shows-up-for-knicks-in-nba-finals-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/vintage-josh-hart-shows-up-for-knicks-in-nba-finals-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hart helps Knicks steal Game 1 of NBA Finals with gutsy performance only he could produce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hart scored only three points vs. the Spurs, yet you could argue he was Game 1's most impactful player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-helps-knicks-steal-game-1-of-nba-finals-with-gutsy-performance-only-he-could-produce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-helps-knicks-steal-game-1-of-nba-finals-with-gutsy-performance-only-he-could-produce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 things we learned in Knicks Game 1 win over Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Connor &amp; Amin Elhassan react live to the aftermath of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. (01:01) Brunson is a Playoff hero(03:03) Knicks testing Wemby(14:33) Should Dylan Harper play more?(21:25) Spurs different defensive looks vs. NYKJalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.Na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/7-things-we-learned-in-knicks-game-1-win-over-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/7-things-we-learned-in-knicks-game-1-win-over-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs let Game 1 slip away as Knicks steal opening game of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images	For most of the night,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-let-game-1-slip-away-as-knicks-steal-opening-game-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-let-game-1-slip-away-as-knicks-steal-opening-game-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legend of Jalen Brunson grows as he takes over in fourth, lifts Knicks to first Finals win in 27 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; This is how legends are made.In the first quarter, Jalen Brunson pulled himself out of the game and limped back to the locker room. Spurs wing Harrison Barnes fell into his knee after a collision with Landry Shamet, and while Brunson tried to stay in the game, he was clearly dealing with something. New York was down 10 when he hobbled off the court and it felt like things could go sideways for New York.Instead, Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be remembered as the game where the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/legend-of-jalen-brunson-grows-as-he-takes-over-in-fourth-lifts-knicks-to-first-finals-win-in-27-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/legend-of-jalen-brunson-grows-as-he-takes-over-in-fourth-lifts-knicks-to-first-finals-win-in-27-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hart&amp;#39;s efforts help Knicks turn around Game 1 of the NBA Finals and beat the Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; When the New York Knicks needed a lift, they turned to the player who has given them everything he has all season.Josh Hart overcame early foul trouble to lead a defensive effort that stymied the San Antonio Spurs in the second half as New York rallied for a 105-95 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s just who he is,&rdquo; said Jalen Brunson, who led the Knicks with 30 points. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s always been that way. I can&rsquo;t explain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hartamp39s-efforts-help-knicks-turn-around-game-1-of-the-nba-finals-and-beat-the-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hartamp39s-efforts-help-knicks-turn-around-game-1-of-the-nba-finals-and-beat-the-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Spurs discuss Jalen Brunson&amp;#39;s takeover in Game 1: &amp;#39;He&amp;#39;s an elite player&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 1 between the Knicks&nbsp;and Spurs lived up to its billing with starts Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama giving their respective teams late leads in the fourth quarter.But it was Brunson's heroics and clutch play that allowed New York to come away with the first win of the 2026 NBA Finals.&nbsp;Brunson scored a game-high 30 points on 12 of 31 shooting with three rebounds and two assists, but his performance in the fourth quarter will go down in Knicks history. The Knicks captain scored 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-spurs-discuss-jalen-brunsonamp39s-takeover-in-game-1-amp39heamp39s-an-elite-playeramp39/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-spurs-discuss-jalen-brunsonamp39s-takeover-in-game-1-amp39heamp39s-an-elite-playeramp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Anunoby found his game just in time for Knicks in Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[OG Anunoby had a big fourth quarter for Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026.SAN ANTONIO &mdash; OG Anunoby is the only player on the Knicks with a championship ring.&nbsp;Now, he is three wins away from earning one.&nbsp;Anunoby &mdash; who was sidelined by injury during the Raptors&rsquo; 2019 title run &mdash; didn&rsquo;t make much more of an impact for most of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but the soft-spoken wing made sure he was heard down the stretch Wednesday night, scoring 12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-found-his-game-just-in-time-for-knicks-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-found-his-game-just-in-time-for-knicks-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals: Why Victor Wembanyama looked gassed against the Knicks at the end of Game 1 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; With 60 seconds remaining and Game 1 of the NBA Finals hanging in the balance, the ball naturally rested in Victor Wembanyama's massive hands.&nbsp;Matched up with Karl-Anthony Towns on the right wing, with his evening mileage creeping on 40 grueling minutes and offensive struggles dominating his debut, the logistics weren't in his favor. Still, he pressed on. He had to.&nbsp;In Wembanyama's mind, he knew where he wanted to go, the desired angle to attack Towns. Previous poss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-why-victor-wembanyama-looked-gassed-against-the-knicks-at-the-end-of-game-1-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-why-victor-wembanyama-looked-gassed-against-the-knicks-at-the-end-of-game-1-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Clutch: Jalen Brunson comes up with late-game heroics, Knicks top Spurs in Game 1 of finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a huge scare in the first quarter, limping off and leaving the floor to deal with what appeared to be some sort of knee and ankle issues.He wasn't gone for long.And by the fourth quarter, all that was forgotten.Brunson won the NBA's clutch player award in 2025, and in case anyone forgot why, he provided a series of reminders in a scintillating final 7 1/2 minutes that helped the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/captain-clutch-jalen-brunson-comes-up-with-late-game-heroics-knicks-top-spurs-in-game-1-of-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/captain-clutch-jalen-brunson-comes-up-with-late-game-heroics-knicks-top-spurs-in-game-1-of-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama &amp;#39;not worried in the slightest&amp;#39; after Spurs&amp;#39; Game 1 loss to Knicks in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama didn't get this far by losing his cool. He's not starting now. Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs blew a 14-point third-quarter lead in a Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. San Antonio put up its worst offensive outing of the postseason, and Wembanyama struggled and looked gassed down the stretch. With the loss, the Spurs ceded home-court advantage to a Knicks team that has now won 12 consecutive playoff games and feeds off a raucous Madison Sq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-amp39not-worried-in-the-slightestamp39-after-spursamp39-game-1-loss-to-knicks-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-amp39not-worried-in-the-slightestamp39-after-spursamp39-game-1-loss-to-knicks-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Jalen Brunson was so upset after Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has words with a San Antonio Spurs fan at the end of the game.A Spurs fan seemed to have gotten Jalen Brunson a little hot after the Knicks toppled San Antonio 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio.&nbsp;The ESPN broadcast seemed to catch Brunson yelling toward a fan behind the scorer&rsquo;s table after the final buzzer sounded in San Antonio.&nbsp;Brunson was talking with referee Scott Foster and then seemed to turn his attenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-jalen-brunson-was-so-upset-after-knicks-nba-finals-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-jalen-brunson-was-so-upset-after-knicks-nba-finals-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks fans turn NYC into street party after Game 1 Finals win over Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks provided their fans with something to cheer about after taking Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals from the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, April 3.The Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 and extended their postseason win streak to 12 consecutive games. It's a franchise record.The first two games of the series will take place in San Antonio, but that didn't stop Knicks fans from having a watch party, taking in the game at Madison Square Garden.MSG IS GOING OFF RIGHT NOW &#128483;&#65039;&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-fans-turn-nyc-into-street-party-after-game-1-finals-win-over-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-fans-turn-nyc-into-street-party-after-game-1-finals-win-over-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns felt his late mom&amp;#39;s presence during Game 1 win over Spurs: &amp;#39;It was really comforting&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't nervous in the lead-up to Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.&nbsp; That, he said, was due to his mother."I don't know what it was, but I just felt a calm and a peace that, I don't know, had to be coming from the woman above," Towns said on ESPN after their 105-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.&nbsp;Towns' mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, died in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. She was 58.While Jacqueline wasn't able to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-felt-his-late-momamp39s-presence-during-game-1-win-over-spurs-amp39it-was-really-comfortingamp39/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-felt-his-late-momamp39s-presence-during-game-1-win-over-spurs-amp39it-was-really-comfortingamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama came up short in disastrous NBA Finals Game 1 fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[wembyThe biggest man on the court shrank when the spotlight burned brightest in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Victor Wembanyama struggled down the stretch as the Knicks&rsquo; defense came up aces to win 105-95 and take an early edge in the series.Perhaps the most critical play of the game came with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the Knicks clinging to a four-point lead.Wembanyama dribbled the ball off his foot and turned it over as Josh Hart came away with it and pulled the fastbreak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-came-up-short-in-disastrous-nba-finals-game-1-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-came-up-short-in-disastrous-nba-finals-game-1-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals.Until the ending.The French star had 26 points in his finals debut, though had to work for all of them &mdash; misfiring on 15 of his 21 shots from the field, some of them even hitting the top of the backboard, and seeing waves of New York defenders all gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-scores-26-but-struggles-from-field-in-nba-finals-debut-as-spurs-fall-to-knicks-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-scores-26-but-struggles-from-field-in-nba-finals-debut-as-spurs-fall-to-knicks-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shakes off slow start, injury scares to play hero in NBA Finals Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[They call him captain clutch for a reason.&nbsp;Jalen Brunson has stepped up and delivered for the Knicks whenever they&rsquo;ve needed him over the years, and that was again the case in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.&nbsp;The three-time All-Star point guard overcame a quiet start and a couple of injury scares to push New York past the Spurs with one of his signature scoring barrages down the stretch.&nbsp;&ldquo;He was huge for us,&rdquo; Mike Brown said. &ldquo;He did what MVP ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-jalen-brunson-shakes-off-slow-start-injury-scares-to-play-hero-in-nba-finals-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-jalen-brunson-shakes-off-slow-start-injury-scares-to-play-hero-in-nba-finals-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns credits late mother for sense of &amp;#39;calm&amp;#39; in NBA Finals debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns had some extra inspiration behind his stellar performance that helped lead the New York Knicks to a comeback win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.After Towns scored 18 points with 12 rebounds on Wednesday night, he said he felt the presence of his late mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, who died in 2020.In an interview on ESPN's "Inside the NBA" studio show, Kenny Smith asked Towns what it felt like to play in his first NBA Finals."I don't know what it was, but I just felt a calm and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-credits-late-mother-for-sense-of-amp39calmamp39-in-nba-finals-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-credits-late-mother-for-sense-of-amp39calmamp39-in-nba-finals-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Landry Shamet picks up rusty teammates as heroics continue in NBA Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[ShametSAN ANTONIO &mdash; The Knicks waited 27 years for this night.Landry Shamet had been waiting all his life.While several of his teammates struggled with the effects of a lengthy layoff and/or the magnitude of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Shamet delivered another strong performance off the bench, leading all reserves with 13 points (5-of-9 from the field, 3-of-6 3-pointers) in the Knicks&rsquo; 105-95 win over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.&nbsp;&ldquo;Landry was huge off the bench,&rdquo; Kni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-landry-shamet-picks-up-rusty-teammates-as-heroics-continue-in-nba-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-landry-shamet-picks-up-rusty-teammates-as-heroics-continue-in-nba-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns took his Wemby challenge straight on in eye-opening NBA Finals statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns drives by Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026.SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Karl Anthony-Towns played inspired basketball Wednesday night.&nbsp;&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what it was. but I just felt a calm and a peace that I don&rsquo;t know, had to be coming from the woman above,&rdquo; he said in an on-court interview after the Knicks rallied from a 14-point deficit to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals, 105-95, over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.&nbsp;Towns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-took-his-wemby-challenge-straight-on-in-eye-opening-nba-finals-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-took-his-wemby-challenge-straight-on-in-eye-opening-nba-finals-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 NBA Finals win over Spurs: De’Aaron Fox was weak link in brutal showing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroes and zeros from the Knicks&rsquo; 105-95 Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio: HeroJalen Brunson was at his best in crunch time. Really, is anyone surprised? Despite suffering knee and ankle injuries in the first half and starting 1-for-7 from the field, Brunson scored 13 of his game-high 30 points in the final quarter. His 3-pointer with 1:50 left gave the Knicks the lead for good, and he added a rainbow jumper that pushed the lead to six and iced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-1-nba-finals-win-over-spurs-deaaron-fox-was-weak-link-in-brutal-showing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-1-nba-finals-win-over-spurs-deaaron-fox-was-weak-link-in-brutal-showing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 105, Spurs 95: Scenes from Josh Hart powering the Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends against Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	In Decem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-105-spurs-95-scenes-from-josh-hart-powering-the-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-105-spurs-95-scenes-from-josh-hart-powering-the-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley seen doing impromptu chair lifts in San Antonio before Knicks-Spurs Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Barkley made time for an outdoor workout while on his work trip to San Antonio for the 2026 NBA Finals. Charles Barkley made time for an outdoor workout while on his work trip to San Antonio for the 2026 NBA Finals. During &ldquo;NBA Tip-Off&rdquo; on ESPN, Barkley explained that the now-viral video of him doing chairlifts on the San Antonio River Walk was all part of his workout before Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 1 win for the Knicks over the Spurs.&ldquo;I took my walk today, everybody was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkley-seen-doing-impromptu-chair-lifts-in-san-antonio-before-knicks-spurs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkley-seen-doing-impromptu-chair-lifts-in-san-antonio-before-knicks-spurs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs rookie Dylan Harper makes NBA Finals history despite Game 1 loss to Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing in his first NBA Finals on Wednesday night, it didn't take long for San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper to make an impact.Although the Spurs lost Game 1 to the New York Knicks, 105-95, Harper delivered an impressive 16-point performance off the bench and set a pair of records in the process.Harper, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft who turned 20 in March, became the youngest player in Finals history to score at least 10 points in a game. Harper has now scored 251 points during the 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-rookie-dylan-harper-makes-nba-finals-history-despite-game-1-loss-to-knicks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-rookie-dylan-harper-makes-nba-finals-history-despite-game-1-loss-to-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio vs New York, Final Score: Brunson and KAT fuel Knicks to a 105-95 win over the Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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/NB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-vs-new-york-final-score-brunson-and-kat-fuel-knicks-to-a-105-95-win-over-the-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-vs-new-york-final-score-brunson-and-kat-fuel-knicks-to-a-105-95-win-over-the-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA finals: brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson fends off Dylan Harper as he leads his team to victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals.Photograph: Eric Gay/APThe New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year&rsquo;s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way. On Wednesday night in San Antonio many believed that streak would end as they faced the Spurs, who had knocked out the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the previous rou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-brilliant-brunson-leads-surging-knicks-to-victory-over-spurs-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-brilliant-brunson-leads-surging-knicks-to-victory-over-spurs-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Knicks open Finals with stunning Game 1 comeback win over Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half but came back to stun the Spurs in Game 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-open-finals-with-stunning-game-1-comeback-win-over-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-open-finals-with-stunning-game-1-comeback-win-over-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson comes alive late, Knicks open NBA Finals with gutsy Game 1 win over Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their first NBA Finals game in 27 years, the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday night.&nbsp;New York has won 12 straight games, as they open a 1-0 series lead.&nbsp;Here are some takeaways...- Both teams were ready to go from the opening tip, as expected. The stars were letting it fly early, as Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama scored the first two buckets of the game, and New York's hot shooting continued to open a seven-point advantage just over five minutes into the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-comes-alive-late-knicks-open-nba-finals-with-gutsy-game-1-win-over-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-comes-alive-late-knicks-open-nba-finals-with-gutsy-game-1-win-over-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson’s heroics carry Knicks to thrilling Game 1 win over Spurs in NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Bad leg? Bad shooting night?&nbsp;It doesn&rsquo;t matter. Jalen Brunson is a bad, bad man.&nbsp;You knew it was coming.&nbsp;Anyone who has watched the Knicks this postseason should have known it was coming.&nbsp;Brunson carried the Knicks as they erased a 14-point third-quarter deficit to steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 105-95 win over the Spurs on Wednesday night. It marked their 12th straight win and an important first punch in the series.&nbsp;Knicks guard Jalen Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunsons-heroics-carry-knicks-to-thrilling-game-1-win-over-spurs-in-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunsons-heroics-carry-knicks-to-thrilling-game-1-win-over-spurs-in-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan runs onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fan celebrated what will likely be his final NBA game with a selfie alongside Victor Wembanyama.Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals saw play interrupted in the fourth quarter when a fan ran onto the court and appeared to try taking a selfie with the San Antonio Spurs superstar. He was quickly apprehended by a pair of security workers and rushed off the court.Wembanyama appeared amused by the interruption, unlike New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson. Other camera angles show the fan being roughl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fan-runs-onto-court-to-take-selfie-with-victor-wembanyama-during-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fan-runs-onto-court-to-take-selfie-with-victor-wembanyama-during-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selfie-taking fan storms court in surreal NBA Finals Game 1 scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[fan selfieA fan ran onto the court in the fourth quarter of the Knicks&rsquo; Game 1 win in the NBA Finals, seemingly attempting to get a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and New York&rsquo;s Mitchell Robinson.Security at Frost Bank Center quickly descended on the interloper and ushered him off the court.Wembanyama seemed to enjoy the bizarre scene, while Robinson was visibly befuddled. The fan ran onto the court with 6:32 left. It was a pivotal moment as the Knicks just took the lead 92]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/selfie-taking-fan-storms-court-in-surreal-nba-finals-game-1-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/selfie-taking-fan-storms-court-in-surreal-nba-finals-game-1-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan runs on floor, tries to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fan is on the court!In the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, a young man ran onto the court and pulled his phone out to take a selfie. Security quickly swooped in and escorted the fan off the court in San Antonio.Victor Wembanyama, who the fan was seemingly trying to get in the selfie, was standing next to Mitchell Robinson. The Spurs center laughed while the Knicks big man looked confused.A fan runs on the floor during a live game to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fan-runs-on-floor-tries-to-take-selfie-with-victor-wembanyama-during-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fan-runs-on-floor-tries-to-take-selfie-with-victor-wembanyama-during-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama shares NBA Finals moment with Spurs nuns in viral moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wembanyama nunThe Spurs nuns have been a presence during San Antonio&rsquo;s run to the NBA Finals, and ahead of Game 1, they shared a viral moment with one of the team&rsquo;s biggest stars.&nbsp;The NBA&rsquo;s social media account posted a video of the group of nuns appearing to pray with Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama bowed his head and bent over to get close to the nuns as they prayed.&nbsp;Wemby shares a moment with the Spurs Nu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-shares-nba-finals-moment-with-spurs-nuns-in-viral-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-shares-nba-finals-moment-with-spurs-nuns-in-viral-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan runs onto court, briefly stopping Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; A fan ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, appearing to try to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.The fan came from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio's offensive end. The person was quickly pulled from the court by two security guards and it did not appear the person made any contact with Wembanyama or any New York players.Play was stopped f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fan-runs-onto-court-briefly-stopping-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fan-runs-onto-court-briefly-stopping-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Dylan Harper’s father? Ron Harper connection fuels Spurs rookie’s NBA Finals run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like father, like son!Dylan Harper is making his NBA Finals debut during his rookie season, as the San Antonio Spurs guard took on the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 Finals. Game 1 was on Wednesday, June 3 in San Antonio.The former Rutgers standout has been a key element of the Spurs' playoff run. He made a statement in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Harper had a standout night with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-dylan-harpers-father-ron-harper-connection-fuels-spurs-rookies-nba-finals-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-dylan-harpers-father-ron-harper-connection-fuels-spurs-rookies-nba-finals-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gregg Popovich makes appearance at NBA Finals to support Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popovich Game 1This time, Gregg Popovich didn&rsquo;t have to worry about the x&rsquo;s and o&rsquo;s needed to beat the Knicks.The legendary Spurs coach attended Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Wednesday night in San Antonio in a rematch of the championship series from 1999 that earned him his first Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy and ignited the Spurs&rsquo; dynastic era.The ABC broadcast captured the 77-year-old Popovich, who serves as San Antonio&rsquo;s president of bask]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gregg-popovich-makes-appearance-at-nba-finals-to-support-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gregg-popovich-makes-appearance-at-nba-finals-to-support-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Silver: &amp;#39;A shame&amp;#39; James Dolan, Charles Oakley feud goes on as Knicks play in Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Silver tried. Michael Jordan tried. Still, the James Dolan and Charles Oakley feud is alive and well.With the Knicks playing in their first NBA Finals in 27 years, the commissioner was asked about the one Knicks legend missing from the alumni that have been filling Madison Square Garden this spring. Oakley, the bruising forward who spent a decade as a fan favorite in New York, has been at war with the controversial Knicks owner since his 2017 ejection from the Garden and the lawsuit that fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-amp39a-shameamp39-james-dolan-charles-oakley-feud-goes-on-as-knicks-play-in-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-amp39a-shameamp39-james-dolan-charles-oakley-feud-goes-on-as-knicks-play-in-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley’s biggest Knicks concern after start of NBA Finals: ‘Terrible’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julain Champagnie has been wide open in Game 1. Charles Barkley was frustrated with the Knicks&rsquo; first-half defensive performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals &mdash; but had kudos for one bright spot on the other side of the ball.During the &ldquo;Inside the NBA&rdquo; halftime show on Wednesday night, the Suns great laid into the Knicks for allowing wide open 3-pointers through the first half of Game 1 where the Knicks ended down 55-48.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s really been terrible defense on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkleys-biggest-knicks-concern-after-start-of-nba-finals-terrible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkleys-biggest-knicks-concern-after-start-of-nba-finals-terrible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Silver stands by 65-game rule, gives update on Kawhi Leonard Aspiration investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Silver is not budging on the 65-game rule. Stars and agents have pushed back since it took effect in the 2023-24 season, tying eligibility for the league&rsquo;s biggest individual awards to playing in roughly 80% of the regular season. Speaking before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the NBA commissioner said the rule is doing exactly what the league wanted.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m frankly not ready to support a change,&rdquo; Silver said. &ldquo;I just take a step back to the situation we were dealing w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-stands-by-65-game-rule-gives-update-on-kawhi-leonard-aspiration-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-stands-by-65-game-rule-gives-update-on-kawhi-leonard-aspiration-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry O’Connell is going through it as celebrity Knicks — and ‘Summer House’ — fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[From drama of the heart to drama on the hardcourt.Actor and diehard Knicks fan Jerry O&rsquo;Connell opened up to Page Six about the roller coaster of emotions leading to him attending Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve had such a week,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Connell, the former &ldquo;Jerry Maguire&rdquo; actor, told Page Six while on the court at Frost Bank Arena. &ldquo;First of all, that &lsquo;Summer House&rsquo; reunion and the bombshells that people who h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jerry-oconnell-is-going-through-it-as-celebrity-knicks-and-summer-house-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jerry-oconnell-is-going-through-it-as-celebrity-knicks-and-summer-house-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson explodes at ref Scott Foster after Spurs player steps on ankle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson&rsquo;s anger toward referee Scott Foster may have been equivalent to the size of Texas.&nbsp;The Knicks star was irate with the official with just under six minutes to play in the first half during the Knicks&rsquo; 105-95 Game 1 win in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after no call was made when Spurs big man Luke Kornet landed on the ankle of Brunson after the guard fell to the ground driving to the hoop.&nbsp;Brunson, who finished with 30 points, went right up to Foster and ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-explodes-at-ref-scott-foster-after-spurs-player-steps-on-ankle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-explodes-at-ref-scott-foster-after-spurs-player-steps-on-ankle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ celebrities led by Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet invade San Antonio for Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks' Celebrity Row staples traveled to San Antonio for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs Wednesday night, of course. The Knicks&rsquo; Celebrity Row staples traveled to San Antonio for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs on Wednesday night.Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet and Henrik Lundqvist wereall spotted at Frost Bank Center for the rematch of the 1999 finals, a 4-1 series win by the Spurs.Those diehards were decked out in blue a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-celebrities-led-by-ben-stiller-timothe-chalamet-invade-san-antonio-for-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-celebrities-led-by-ben-stiller-timothe-chalamet-invade-san-antonio-for-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden | Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump plans attend Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to reporting from The Athletic and the New York Post.The Athletic, a subsidiary of the New York Times, reported that Trump will attend the game on June 3 barring any changes to the president's schedule &ndash; citing anonymous league sources. The Post, citing anonymous sources, reported that security walkthroughs were held by MSG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/trump-to-attend-game-3-of-nba-finals-at-madison-square-garden-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/trump-to-attend-game-3-of-nba-finals-at-madison-square-garden-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Silver seems content with direction of NBA on a number of fronts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, league commissioner Adam Silver delivered a semi-annual State of the Game address, and, man, does it seem strong.After all, the New York Knicks, playing in the hemisphere's biggest media market, will face the San Antonio Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama, the new face of the NBA.In addition to touting his new "3-2-1" draft lottery reform, Silver touched on the NBA's likely expansion into Seattle and Las Vegas and its expected expansion into Europe.Play 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-seems-content-with-direction-of-nba-on-a-number-of-fronts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-seems-content-with-direction-of-nba-on-a-number-of-fronts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game 1 fit check: Victor Wembanyama, Jordan Clarkson impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals is not only the biggest series of the season on the court, but in the tunnel, too.This year, the New York Knicks return to the championship for the first time since 1999. Lucky for them, '90s fashion is back. After breezing through the playoffs winning 12 of their 14 games, including two sweeps, Josh Hart and Jordan Clarkson showed up ready for Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3 in San Antonio.Their opponent will be a rematch of that 1999 series, the San Antonio Spurs in Victor Wembanyam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-fit-check-victor-wembanyama-jordan-clarkson-impress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-fit-check-victor-wembanyama-jordan-clarkson-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks star Jalen Brunson playing despite sustaining apparent knee and ankle injuries in NBA Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Jalen Brunson injury, even apparently minor, was bad news for the New York Knicks. Two are worse.The Knicks star appeared to sustain two minor but painful injuries in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The first came when he exited Wednesday's game with an apparent knee injury during the first quarter, limping off the court to the locker room. The injury occurred when San Antonio Spurs wing Harrison Barnes fell into Brunson's knee at an awkward angle after jostling for a rebound.Brunson could la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-star-jalen-brunson-playing-despite-sustaining-apparent-knee-and-ankle-injuries-in-nba-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-star-jalen-brunson-playing-despite-sustaining-apparent-knee-and-ankle-injuries-in-nba-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks star Jalen Brunson drops 30 points despite sustaining apparent knee and ankle injuries in NBA Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Jalen Brunson injury, even apparently minor, was bad news for the New York Knicks. Two are worse. However, that was nothing compared to the problems Brunson gave the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.The Knicks star appeared to sustain two minor but painful injuries Wednesday before taking over in the second half, finishing with 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting. Despite dealing with some apparent pain early, the Knicks rode him as much as they could down the stretch to take Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-star-jalen-brunson-drops-30-points-despite-sustaining-apparent-knee-and-ankle-injuries-in-nba-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-star-jalen-brunson-drops-30-points-despite-sustaining-apparent-knee-and-ankle-injuries-in-nba-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malika Andrews loses audio during Mitchell Robinson update at NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN&rsquo;s NBA Finals pregame show hit a rough patch before Game 1.During &ldquo;Inside the NBA&rdquo; before the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 in San Antonio, the Worldwide Leader&rsquo;s Malika Andrews was derailed by audio issues while explaining Mitchell Robinson&rsquo;s mysterious hand injury.The broadcast cut to footage of Robinson going through pregame work, showing the Knicks big man putting up a shot with his right hand taped, as Andrews began breaking down what a fracture of the fifth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/malika-andrews-loses-audio-during-mitchell-robinson-update-at-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/malika-andrews-loses-audio-during-mitchell-robinson-update-at-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game 1 live takeaways: Knicks&amp;#39; Brunson, Towns turn it up vs. Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Finals, finally, are here.Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tipped off Wednesday, June 3, launching what figures to be an enthralling series.New York is trying to win its first title in 53 seasons, while the Spurs are 12 years removed from their last Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy.And all eyes are on the elite stars in the matchup: Spurs phenom and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama and Knicks captain and closer Jalen Brunson. Yet, it&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-live-takeaways-knicksamp39-brunson-towns-turn-it-up-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-live-takeaways-knicksamp39-brunson-towns-turn-it-up-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks win Game 1 of NBA Finals as Brunson, Towns stifle Wembanyama, Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Game 1 was any indication of what this series will eventually become, the 2026 NBA Finals are going to be absolutely enthralling.The New York Knicks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, June 3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth 105-95 win to take an early lead in the best-of-7 series.With 1:50 left to play, Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson hit a massive 3-pointer that gave New York the lead it would never relinquish and sparked a 11-0 run to close out the game.Brunson scored 13 of his 30 point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-win-game-1-of-nba-finals-as-brunson-towns-stifle-wembanyama-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-win-game-1-of-nba-finals-as-brunson-towns-stifle-wembanyama-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 live takeaways: Brunson hobbled early; Wembanyama sets tone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Finals, finally, are here.Game 1 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tipped off Wednesday, June 3, launching what figures to be an enthralling series.New York is trying to win its first title in 53 seasons, while the Spurs are 12 years removed from their last Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy.And all eyes are on the elite stars in the matchup: Spurs phenom and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama and Knicks captain and closer Jalen Brunson. Yet, it&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-live-takeaways-brunson-hobbled-early-wembanyama-sets-tone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-live-takeaways-brunson-hobbled-early-wembanyama-sets-tone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson fuels Knicks over Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1: Live takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Game 1 was any indication of what this series will eventually become, the 2026 NBA Finals are going to be absolutely enthralling.The New York Knicks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, June 3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth 105-95 win to take an early lead in the best-of-7 series.With 1:50 left to play, Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson hit a massive 3-pointer that gave New York the lead it would never relinquish and sparked a 11-0 run to close out the game;Brunson scored 13 of his 30 point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-fuels-knicks-over-spurs-in-nba-finals-game-1-live-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-fuels-knicks-over-spurs-in-nba-finals-game-1-live-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York's Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump's intentions Wednesday when he said sports remain something that unifies even in divided times.Silver, without saying Trump's name, responded to a question about &ldquo;unique people&rdquo; coming to finals games in New York and how the league prepares for such events. The New York Pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amid-talk-of-trump-attending-nba-finals-game-in-new-york-silver-says-sports-can-be-unifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amid-talk-of-trump-attending-nba-finals-game-in-new-york-silver-says-sports-can-be-unifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson has huge injury scare in Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson went to the locker room at the end of the first quarter of NBA Finals Game 1.The Knicks had quite a scare on Wednesday night.Jalen Brunson subbed out of NBA Finals Game 1 and headed to the locker room after grabbing his right leg following a collision with Harrison Barnes late in the first quarter. He returned to the bench early in the second quarter and then re-entered the game shortly after with around 8:00 left.Barnes, while rushing toward the net to look for a rebound, crashed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-has-huge-injury-scare-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-has-huge-injury-scare-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson injury: Knicks star returns to NBA Finals after hurting knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson limped off the floor in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs after an opposing player fell on his knee. Brunson headed to the locker room in what amounts to the worst case scenario for the Knicks. Update: Brunson returned to the game with under eight minutes left in the second quarter. He quickly hurt his ankle after returning. He stayed in the game even after the ankle injury and scored on the next Knicks&rsquo; possession. Oh, man. Jalen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-injury-knicks-star-returns-to-nba-finals-after-hurting-knee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-injury-knicks-star-returns-to-nba-finals-after-hurting-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Silver anticipates 2027 launch for NBA Europe, with a 16-team league and limited promotion system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new basketball league is coming to Europe. NBA commissioner Adam Silver provided a little more clarity on Wednesday.Speaking with reporters ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals, Silver confirmed the NBA is on track for its European subsidiary to launch next year and will soon stop accepting bids from interested teams:&ldquo;We are very much on schedule. It is our hope and anticipation that that league will launch in the 2027-28 season in Europe. We are on track. Final bids from franchises are due at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-anticipates-2027-launch-for-nba-europe-with-a-16-team-league-and-limited-promotion-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adam-silver-anticipates-2027-launch-for-nba-europe-with-a-16-team-league-and-limited-promotion-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“New York City?” Finals matchup brings up old salsa feud]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Latrell Sprewell #8 of the New York Knicks shoots against Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the 1999 NBA Finals played on June 23, 1999 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1999 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Gett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-city-finals-matchup-brings-up-old-salsa-feud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-city-finals-matchup-brings-up-old-salsa-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA commissioner Adam Silver defends league’s 65-game rule for awards eligibility: ‘The rule is working’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Silver isn&rsquo;t ready to adjust the NBA&rsquo;s 65-game rule just yet.&nbsp;The commissioner, speaking ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks on Wednesday night, defended the rule requiring players to compete in at least 65 games in order to be eligible for end-of-season awards.&nbsp;&ldquo;I think the rule is working,&rdquo; he said.The NBA introduced a new rule ahead of the 2023-24 campaign that requires players compete in at least 65 games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-defends-leagues-65-game-rule-for-awards-eligibility-the-rule-is-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-defends-leagues-65-game-rule-for-awards-eligibility-the-rule-is-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA commissioner Adam Silver defends league&amp;#39;s 65-game rule for awards eligibility: &amp;#39;The rule is working&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Silver isn't ready to adjust the NBA's 65-game rule just yet.&nbsp; The commissioner, speaking ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks on Wednesday night, defended the rule requiring players to compete in at least 65 games in order to be eligible for end-of-season awards.&nbsp;"I think the rule is working," he said.The NBA introduced the rule ahead of the 2023-24 campaign that requires players compete in at least 65 games in a season in order to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-defends-leagueamp39s-65-game-rule-for-awards-eligibility-amp39the-rule-is-workingamp39/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-defends-leagueamp39s-65-game-rule-for-awards-eligibility-amp39the-rule-is-workingamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry Rozier&amp;#39;s attorney asks judge to lift ban on contact with Hornets as free agency nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Terry Rozier's efforts to continue his NBA career are hindered by a court order barring him from any contact with the Charlotte Hornets, his attorney argued in a motion Wednesday.Rozier is accused of conspiring with friends to help them win bets on his performance during a March 2023 game when he played for the Hornets. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Last week, he was charged in a new indictment with brib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/terry-rozieramp39s-attorney-asks-judge-to-lift-ban-on-contact-with-hornets-as-free-agency-nears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/terry-rozieramp39s-attorney-asks-judge-to-lift-ban-on-contact-with-hornets-as-free-agency-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jazz need to take a glance at these five first-round prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 25: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Washington Wizards at Delta Center on March 25, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images	I&rsquo;m sure all of us are still intoxicated after the Jazz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-jazz-need-to-take-a-glance-at-these-five-first-round-prospects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-jazz-need-to-take-a-glance-at-these-five-first-round-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Nova Knicks” NBA Finals Game 1: Open Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates in the locker room with the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP Trophy after winning Game Four of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nova-knicks-nba-finals-game-1-open-thread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nova-knicks-nba-finals-game-1-open-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet WAGS of 2026 NBA Finals: Jordyn Woods (Knicks), Reece Fox (Spurs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on the sidelines of the 2026 NBA Finals, where courtside seats feature a who's who of Hollywood. But we can't forget about the wives and girlfriends who supported the professional athletes along the way.Jordyn Woods, Reece Fox and Ali Brunson will be front and center during&nbsp;Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, redefining modern-day WAGs, a term that's evolved to represent a wide array of women and partners who are successf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/meet-wags-of-2026-nba-finals-jordyn-woods-knicks-reece-fox-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/meet-wags-of-2026-nba-finals-jordyn-woods-knicks-reece-fox-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025-26 NBA Finals: Discussion Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals are here and it is looking to be an excellent series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. The two sides have a history together, having faced off in the lockout-shortened 1999 season.HistoryLet&rsquo;s dive into some history between the two Finals teams.The 1998-99 season was 50 games because of the strike, which resulted in the salary cap system we have today. The Knicks came into the playoffs as the No. 8 seed and the Spurs were the No. 1 seed. Neither team faced e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2025-26-nba-finals-discussion-thread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2025-26-nba-finals-discussion-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game Thread: Knicks at Spurs, Game 1, June 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the game during the NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada 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 David L. Nemec/NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-thread-knicks-at-spurs-game-1-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-thread-knicks-at-spurs-game-1-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Mitchell Robinson available to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is officially available to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.&nbsp;Robinson fractured his fifth metacarpal (the bone located just below the pinky finger) in his right hand at some point following the sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and had surgery shortly thereafter.&nbsp;SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reported on Tuesday that Robinson, who was listed as questionable, was pushing to play and the team was hopeful he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-available-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-available-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commissioner Adam Silver, at finals, says NBA continues to move toward league in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; The NBA's hopes of starting a new independent league in Europe by the end of 2027 are on schedule, Commissioner Adam Silver said before the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.That plan &mdash; a joint effort involving the NBA and FIBA, the sport's global governing body &mdash; has been in the works for years, but is nearing a launch at a particularly exciting time for the game in Europe with the burgeoning superstardom of San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.The un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/commissioner-adam-silver-at-finals-says-nba-continues-to-move-toward-league-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/commissioner-adam-silver-at-finals-says-nba-continues-to-move-toward-league-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time for Finals Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks, Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Threa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/its-time-for-finals-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-vs-new-york-knicks-game-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/its-time-for-finals-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-vs-new-york-knicks-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Discussion: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3: An overall photo of the NBA Finals logo before the game between the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 3, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Michael Gonzal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-discussion-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-discussion-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry Rozier asks for judge to amend terms of release in NBA gambling scheme case]]></title><description><![CDATA[terry rozierTerry Rozier&rsquo;s legal team is asking a federal judge to amend the conditions of his release because it is impacting his NBA career.&nbsp;The Wednesday filing asked U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall of the Eastern District of New York to lift a restriction that banned Rozier from having any contact with the Hornets, which was put in place as part of his pretrial release conditions.&nbsp;Rozier, 32, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/terry-rozier-asks-for-judge-to-amend-terms-of-release-in-nba-gambling-scheme-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/terry-rozier-asks-for-judge-to-amend-terms-of-release-in-nba-gambling-scheme-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals, Game 1 Thread: Knicks vs. Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX -JUNE 2: Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs addresses the media at the 2026 NBA Finals - Media Day at Frost Bank Center on June 2, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	It&rsquo;s the battle we&rsquo;ve all been waiting for: Julian Champagnie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-thread-knicks-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-thread-knicks-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game 1 discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 2: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks talks to the media during 2026 NBA Finals Practice and Media Availability on June 2, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-discussion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-discussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA mock draft roundup: Can the Lakers find a ready-now player?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Zuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John's Red Storm reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 22, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images	If there&rsquo;s one thing every team would want to replicate from the NBA Finals-bound San Antonio Spurs, it&rsquo;s that they are a very deep and young]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-roundup-can-the-lakers-find-a-ready-now-player/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-roundup-can-the-lakers-find-a-ready-now-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house &mdash; right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee &mdash; to the highest bidder.The Knicks are auctioning two celebrity row seats for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999.Ticket prices are skyrocketing with the league's biggest market finally back in the series, with tickets inside the Garden so hard to acq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/looking-for-nba-finals-seats-the-knicks-are-making-2-in-celebrity-row-available-in-an-auction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/looking-for-nba-finals-seats-the-knicks-are-making-2-in-celebrity-row-available-in-an-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Finals prop bets for Spurs vs. Knicks, Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for Game 1 of the NBA Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-finals-prop-bets-for-spurs-vs-knicks-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-finals-prop-bets-for-spurs-vs-knicks-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Predictions, Picks &amp; Best Bets for NBA Finals Game 1 Tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Jalen Brunson&rsquo;s popularity among New Yorkers is soaring into Billy Joel and Spider-Man territory as he leads the New York Knicks into battle against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals tonight.The hopes of Big Apple basketball fans rest with the explosive guard, and my Knicks vs. Spurs predictions for Game 1 call for Brunson to do damage from deep.My NBA picks like him to knock down at least three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-picks-amp-best-bets-for-nba-finals-game-1-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-picks-amp-best-bets-for-nba-finals-game-1-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Terry Rozier make an NBA comeback? Former Heat guard requests bond modification ahead of free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator also ruled that Rozier must forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary from the 2025-26 season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/could-terry-rozier-make-an-nba-comeback-former-heat-guard-requests-bond-modification-ahead-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/could-terry-rozier-make-an-nba-comeback-former-heat-guard-requests-bond-modification-ahead-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York mayor Zohran Mamdani playfully invites Victor Wembanyama to hearing right before Game 4 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to help out the New York Knicks. It seems unlikely to work.Mamdani extended an invitation to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday to attend his Commission on Government Efficiency Hearing from 5 to 8 p.m. ET on June 10. That happens to be the night of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and New York Knicks.Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournamentWhile the meeting techn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-playfully-invites-victor-wembanyama-to-hearing-right-before-game-4-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-playfully-invites-victor-wembanyama-to-hearing-right-before-game-4-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Props &amp; NBA Finals Game 1 Best Bets Tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Entering the last two NBA Finals, there was an accepted feeling of fait accompli. Neither the Mavericks nor the Pacers really felt like they had a chance, though Indiana clearly proved that wrong last year.These Finals feel different, as you'll see in my Knicks vs. Spursprops&nbsp;for Game 1.While the New York Knicks are distinct underdogs, their 11-game run of absolute dominance in the Eastern Conference s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-finals-game-1-best-bets-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-finals-game-1-best-bets-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks and Spurs look to recapture old glory in rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals that changed their histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many reasons, it's hard to think of many better NBA Finals pairings than the Knicks versus Spurs one we're about to be treated to. The Spurs feature a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama, who might already be the best all-around player in the NBA. He's paired with a roster chock full of exciting, young players like Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox. But then you have a Knicks team that's riding an 11-game postseason winning streak, which only two other teams have ever done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-and-spurs-look-to-recapture-old-glory-in-rematch-of-the-1999-nba-finals-that-changed-their-histories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-and-spurs-look-to-recapture-old-glory-in-rematch-of-the-1999-nba-finals-that-changed-their-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Same-Game Parlay for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Basketball bettors can party like it&rsquo;s 1999 when the New York Knicks collide with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.Game 1 finally gets going Wednesday night in Texas, and if everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, then I&rsquo;m going big with my Knicks vs. Spurs same-game parlay.I like New York to keep it closer than oddsmakers expect, leaning on their two biggest stars to make a stand in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Mitch Johnson? What to know about Spurs&amp;#39; coach for NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals. It may not seem like it, but it's been over a decade since their last Finals appearance in 2014.Back then, the team looked a lot different. Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili were the names to know. Now, it's young guns like Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, and, of course, Victor Wembanyama.However, the players aren't the only thing that's changed in San Antonio. The coaching staff has also shifted. While legenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-mitch-johnson-what-to-know-about-spursamp39-coach-for-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-mitch-johnson-what-to-know-about-spursamp39-coach-for-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett eviscerates Victor Wembanyama for being ‘too emotional’ after clinching NBA Finals spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[wemby garnettKevin Garnett didn&rsquo;t take it easy on Victor Wembanyama for his emotional outburst after taking down the Thunder in the Western Conference finals.Wembanyama was in tears and hugging teammates after punching his ticket to the NBA Finals on Saturday, and Garnett ripped into the 22-year-old Spurs star and called him out for celebrating prematurely.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s crying in the motherf&ndash;ing Western Conference finals. That was too emotional for me. He got four more games to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kevin-garnett-eviscerates-victor-wembanyama-for-being-too-emotional-after-clinching-nba-finals-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kevin-garnett-eviscerates-victor-wembanyama-for-being-too-emotional-after-clinching-nba-finals-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY Liberty vs. Toronto Tempo preview: Homecomings]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 15: Nyara Sabally #8 high fives Head Coach Sandy Brondello of the Toronto Tempo during game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 15, 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 v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ny-liberty-vs-toronto-tempo-preview-homecomings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ny-liberty-vs-toronto-tempo-preview-homecomings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $200 in bonus bets by targeting Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals, Paul Skenes Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for MLB, Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals betting on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-200-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-spurs-knicks-nba-finals-paul-skenes-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-200-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-spurs-knicks-nba-finals-paul-skenes-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game 1 Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game during the 2025 NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-thread/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-1-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals, MLB on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals betting on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-spurs-vs-knicks-nba-finals-mlb-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-spurs-vs-knicks-nba-finals-mlb-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in 2026 NBA Finals Game 1 live for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 &mdash; and they&rsquo;ll face the same opponent this year, too. A direct rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs begins tonight, June 3. As you may recall, these two teams faced off just six months ago in the 2025 NBA Cup championship g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-knicks-vs-spurs-in-2026-nba-finals-game-1-live-for-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-knicks-vs-spurs-in-2026-nba-finals-game-1-live-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Plays That Explain How The Knicks Reached The Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Brian B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-plays-that-explain-how-the-knicks-reached-the-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-plays-that-explain-how-the-knicks-reached-the-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Dylan Harper could be the X factor in the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Spurs depth in the regular season was on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-dylan-harper-could-be-the-x-factor-in-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-dylan-harper-could-be-the-x-factor-in-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1, Padres vs. Phillies and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-padres-vs-phillies-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-padres-vs-phillies-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals extends streak that traces back to the Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Andre Iguodala #9, Klay Thompson #11, Stephen Curry #30, Draymond Green #23 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-knicks-nba-finals-extends-streak-that-traces-back-to-the-warriors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-knicks-nba-finals-extends-streak-that-traces-back-to-the-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/3/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoes in warm ups against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 20, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. (Photo by Matthew A. Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images	GlobeWhat an intriguing NBA Finals, with two pretty evenly matched teams seeking a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-6326/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-6326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrator rules Terry Rozier to forfeit $26.6 million salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator ruled last month that NBA free agent Terry Rozier violated his player's contract and will forfeit his 2025-26 season salary of $26.6 million after being indicted for his role in a sports gambling scandal.According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY Sports, an arbitrator said Rozier should not be paid. The guard did not play for the Miami Heat during the 2025-26 season, and as a condition of his bond after his October arrest, he was not allowed to travel with the team or conta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/arbitrator-rules-terry-rozier-to-forfeit-266-million-salary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/arbitrator-rules-terry-rozier-to-forfeit-266-million-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Finals Game 1 Best Bets, Predictions, Props, Odds, Futures: New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals is here and for the next one to two weeks, we're going to party like it's 1999, which was the last time the Knicks made the Finals. Make sure to follow on X for more picks @VmoneySports. All odds are courtesy of DraftKings. Best of luck!Knicks vs Spurs (-4.5): O/U 217.5Game 1's are usually for the underdogs in the first three rounds of the playoffs, but in the NBA Finals, the favorites have gone 10-2 on the ML and 9-3 ATS in the last 12 Game 1's. Yet, I am going to ride with a wel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-game-1-best-bets-predictions-props-odds-futures-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-game-1-best-bets-predictions-props-odds-futures-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get a sneak peek of ESPN&amp;#39;s NBA Finals Game 1 hype video for Spurs vs. Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans who tune in to watch the 2026 NBA Finals on ESPN might notice something a little different before tipoff.ESPN created seven unique opening segments to precede each game of the San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks series, starting with Game 1 on June 3 (you can watch that video above). The 80-second videos depict different defining moments from NBA Finals history inside the Larry O'Brien Trophy.This is the ESPN's 24th year broadcasting the NBA Finals, but the first year of the network's new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/get-a-sneak-peek-of-espnamp39s-nba-finals-game-1-hype-video-for-spurs-vs-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/get-a-sneak-peek-of-espnamp39s-nba-finals-game-1-hype-video-for-spurs-vs-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Mock Draft 7.0: The latest on every pick of the draft ahead of the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals are here between the Knicks and Spurs, which means 28 other teams across the league are solely focused on their offseasons. Workouts are happening every day across the country right now, as teams are figuring out what their priorities will be come draft night. Based on all the latest intel around the league, here&rsquo;s my latest two-round mock draft:1. Washington WizardsAJ Dybantsa, 6-9, BYU freshman forwardBYU forward AJ Dybantsa and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson are the favorit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-70-the-latest-on-every-pick-of-the-draft-ahead-of-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-70-the-latest-on-every-pick-of-the-draft-ahead-of-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 burning questions ahead of Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks in action during the fourth quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals, ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-burning-questions-ahead-of-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-burning-questions-ahead-of-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraternizing with the Enemy: A Game 1 Conversation with Pounding the Rock’s J.R. Wilco]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during the game during the NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada 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 Nathaniel S. Butle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fraternizing-with-the-enemy-a-game-1-conversation-with-pounding-the-rocks-jr-wilco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fraternizing-with-the-enemy-a-game-1-conversation-with-pounding-the-rocks-jr-wilco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks guard Josh Hart’s wife ‘pissed off’ over karaoke-singing driver in bizarre scene ahead of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks guard Josh Hart's wife, Shannon wasn't sure what was happening during a ride share while in San Antonio for the 2026 NBA Finals.Knicks guard Josh Hart&rsquo;s wife, Shannon, wasn&rsquo;t sure what was happening during a ride share while in San Antonio for the 2026 NBA Finals.Taking to her Instagram Story Tuesday night, Shannon shared a video of a driver singing karaoke and said he wouldn&rsquo;t operate the vehicle until he was done with the song.&ldquo;San Antonio is really about to piss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-guard-josh-harts-wife-pissed-off-over-karaoke-singing-driver-in-bizarre-scene-ahead-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-guard-josh-harts-wife-pissed-off-over-karaoke-singing-driver-in-bizarre-scene-ahead-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen A. Smith: Why I deserve credit for Knicks championship run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephan A. Smith says he deserves credit for the Knicks&rsquo; 11-game playoff win streak.On ESPN&rsquo;s &ldquo;First Take&rdquo; on Wednesday, Smith said he should get recognition for fueling the Knicks&rsquo; first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999 by calling the team out during the playoffs.&ldquo;I deserve some credit, so I&rsquo;m going to take it,&rdquo; Smith said. &ldquo;You know, when I called the Knicks out, I almost had a stroke on national television. They didn&rsquo;t lose si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephen-a-smith-why-i-deserve-credit-for-knicks-championship-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephen-a-smith-why-i-deserve-credit-for-knicks-championship-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Player Is Under The Most Pressure In The Finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX -JUNE 2: Jalen Brunsons #11 of the New York Knicks speaks with the media during 2026 NBA Finals - Media Day at Frost Bank Center on June 2, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	We live in an era of sports fandom where championships are among the most imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/which-player-is-under-the-most-pressure-in-the-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/which-player-is-under-the-most-pressure-in-the-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals MVP predictions: Experts favor Victor Wembanyama, with one notable exception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson are the two heavy favorites to win Finals MVP as Knicks-Spurs tips off Wednesday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-predictions-experts-favor-victor-wembanyama-with-one-notable-exception/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-predictions-experts-favor-victor-wembanyama-with-one-notable-exception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Draymond Green picks to win 2026 NBA Finals between Spurs and Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who Draymond Green picks to win 2026 NBA Finals between Spurs and Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks begin their highly anticipated 2026 NBA Finals matchup with Game 1 on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center, and Warriors star Draymond Green has made his pick.The four-time NBA champion predicted who will take home the Larry O&rsquo;Brien Trophy on the latest episode of &ldquo;The Draymond Green Show,&rdquo; and his answer might surprise some &mda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-draymond-green-picks-to-win-2026-nba-finals-between-spurs-and-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-draymond-green-picks-to-win-2026-nba-finals-between-spurs-and-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These New York Knicks went to the same high school – in San Antonio]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a couple of New York Knicks, Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio isn&rsquo;t just a work trip &ndash; it&rsquo;s a homecoming.&nbsp;Jordan Clarkson and Kevin McCullar Jr. both attended Wagner High School in San Antonio, just a ten-minute drive from where they&rsquo;ll be tipping off against their hometown team tonight.&nbsp;It comes with a lot of memories &ndash; and Clarkson, who attended Wagner from 2006-2010 and grew up during a dominant, four-title era for the Spurs, remembers it wel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/these-new-york-knicks-went-to-the-same-high-school-in-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/these-new-york-knicks-went-to-the-same-high-school-in-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Best Bets for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Jalen Brunson&rsquo;s popularity among New Yorkers is reaching that of Billy Joel and Spider-Man as he leads the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.The hopes of Big Apple basketball fans rest with the explosive guard, and tonight's Knicks vs. Spurs predictions call for Brunson to do damage from deep in Game 1.My NBA picks like him to knock down at least three triples on Wednesda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-best-bets-for-tonightamp39s-nba-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-best-bets-for-tonightamp39s-nba-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s a Monster in the Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder to win Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/theres-a-monster-in-the-woods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/theres-a-monster-in-the-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CelticsBlog roundtable: our staff goes on the record with their Finals predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 1: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game on March 1, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-roundtable-our-staff-goes-on-the-record-with-their-finals-predictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-roundtable-our-staff-goes-on-the-record-with-their-finals-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Predictions: Who The Experts Think Will Win The Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past few days, Knicks and Spurs fans have had to dream up hypotheticals and play out the most important series of the season in their heads. But tonight, we finally get to see the teams take the court and throw all of that out the window. But before they do, with the NBA Finals just hours away, let&rsquo;s take a final look at who the experts are picking to win the title.On ESPN.com, 10 of the 13 writers picked the Spurs to win. Bobby Marks picked them to win in five games, and everybody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-predictions-who-the-experts-think-will-win-the-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-predictions-who-the-experts-think-will-win-the-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AJ Dybantsa wants to wear No. 3 if he’s on the Wizards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, AJ Dybantsa was on the &ldquo;Gilbert Arenas Show,&rdquo; a podcast with the former Wizards star. Contrary to previous rumblings that he preferred to stay in Utah because he went to Brigham Young, Dybantsa answered questions about him as a potential Wizards player, including which number he would want to wear.If they draft me, I do need 3, Trae [Young]. If they draft me. We&rsquo;re going to see in like five weeks.AJ Dybantsa says Trae Young will have to give up No. 3 if he&rsquo;s dra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/aj-dybantsa-wants-to-wear-no-3-if-hes-on-the-wizards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/aj-dybantsa-wants-to-wear-no-3-if-hes-on-the-wizards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, there’s still time to get Knicks merch — These picks arrive in 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
New Yorkers, we&rsquo;ve been waiting a long time for this &mdash; we have to show up in style.Our New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The finals start today, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s too late to get all of your watch party gear set, whether you&rsquo;re watching from a bar, your couch or with 18,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/yes-theres-still-time-to-get-knicks-merch-these-picks-arrive-in-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/yes-theres-still-time-to-get-knicks-merch-these-picks-arrive-in-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spurs built an NBA Finals roster that won’t happen again under new draft lottery rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 28: Victor Wembanyama #1 and Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs on the court during game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-built-an-nba-finals-roster-that-wont-happen-again-under-new-draft-lottery-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-built-an-nba-finals-roster-that-wont-happen-again-under-new-draft-lottery-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Steph Curry&amp;#39;s Li-Ning sneaker deal is &lsquo;absolutely insane&amp;#39; to Draymond Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Steph Curry's Li-Ning sneaker deal is &lsquo;absolutely insane' to Draymond Green originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAfter four NBA titles, two MVP awards, the all-time 3-pointers made record and 12 All-Star appearances, it might seem like Steph Curry doesn&rsquo;t have many more accolades to attain.However, with his new reported 10-year, $400 million partnership with Li-Ning, Curry is proving he isn&rsquo;t ready to slow down a bit.Draymond Green is plenty excited for his long-time W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-steph-curryamp39s-li-ning-sneaker-deal-is-lsquoabsolutely-insaneamp39-to-draymond-green/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-steph-curryamp39s-li-ning-sneaker-deal-is-lsquoabsolutely-insaneamp39-to-draymond-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat look like current frontrunner, but plenty of questions remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bucks ownership previously said they want the matter settled by the NBA Draft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-heat-look-like-current-frontrunner-but-plenty-of-questions-remain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-heat-look-like-current-frontrunner-but-plenty-of-questions-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Mitchell Robinson reportedly will be available to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; When news broke that Knicks reserve center Mitchell Robinson fractured a finger &mdash; it turned out to be his hand &mdash; and had surgery to repair it, there were understandable doubts he would be able to get healthy enough for Game 1. This is the kind of injury that usually takes more than a month to heal.Robinson is expected to be available to play in Game 1, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.This is not a surprise. Robinson had been pushing to return to play but remains of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-reportedly-will-be-available-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-reportedly-will-be-available-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $200 in bonus bets by targeting Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals, Paul Skenes Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for MLB, Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals betting on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-200-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-spurs-nba-finals-paul-skenes-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-200-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-spurs-nba-finals-paul-skenes-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson set to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Knicks after breaking hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell RobinsonKnicks center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available for Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs after having hand surgery for a broken right hand, according to ESPN.The 7-foot Robinson &mdash; who sustained a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, as first reported by The Post&rsquo;s Stefan Bondy &mdash; was a full participant in practice Tuesday.New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson prepares to shoot during practice at media day during the 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-set-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-for-knicks-after-breaking-hand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-set-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-for-knicks-after-breaking-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 1 Best Bets Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Entering the last two NBA Finals, there was an accepted feeling of fait accompli. Neither the Mavericks nor the Pacers really felt like they had a chance, though Indiana clearly proved that wrong last year.These Finals feel different. While the New York Knicks are distinct underdogs, their 11-game run of absolute dominance in the Eastern Conference should stoke some fear in the San Antonio Spurs.These Knick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-1-best-bets-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-1-best-bets-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump plans to attend Game 3 at MSG as Knicks host first NBA Finals in 27 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump MSGThe first NBA Finals game in New York in 27 years is set to have a presidential guest.President Trump is planning to attend Game 3 of the Knicks-Spurs series on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, sources told The Post, although there&rsquo;s always the chance plans change.MSG performed security walkthroughs in preparation for his potential visit, according to the sources.US President Donald Trump speaks during a &ldquo;Rose Garden Club&rdquo; dinner in honor of Police Week at the White Ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/president-trump-plans-to-attend-game-3-at-msg-as-knicks-host-first-nba-finals-in-27-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/president-trump-plans-to-attend-game-3-at-msg-as-knicks-host-first-nba-finals-in-27-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Don't lock in your Knicks vs. Spurs predictions until you've read our NBA player prop projections!&nbsp;Our computer's NBA picks for Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3 are calling for a trio of San Antonio players to top their point totals tonight, led by Julian Champagnie.&nbsp;Knicks vs Spurs computer picks for Game 1 Knicks SpursHart u1.5 threes<br />
+140Champagnie o9.5 points<br />
-125Towns u4.5 assists<br />
-155Fox o15.5 po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Mitchell Robinson reportedly expected to be available for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks will reportedly have center Mitchell Robinson available for Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN&rsquo;s Shams Charania.Robinson underwent surgery last week to repair a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand. Despite the procedure, he was clear about being ready to play Game 1.Neither Robinson nor the Knicks have revealed exactly how the digit was broken. Head coach Mike Brown would only say Robinson did not injure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-reportedly-expected-to-be-available-for-game-1-of-nba-finals-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-reportedly-expected-to-be-available-for-game-1-of-nba-finals-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Mitchell Robinson available for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks will have center Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.The Knicks announced in the hour before tipoff that Robinson is available, confirming earlier reports that he was expected to play.Robinson underwent surgery last week to repair a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand. Despite the procedure, he was clear about being ready to play Game 1.Neither Robinson nor the Knicks have revealed exactly how the digit was broken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-available-for-game-1-of-nba-finals-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mitchell-robinson-available-for-game-1-of-nba-finals-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson is reportedly expected to be available for Finals Game 1: Why that matters for the Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robinson, recovering from hand surgery, could be the key to taking down the Spurs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-is-reportedly-expected-to-be-available-for-finals-game-1-why-that-matters-for-the-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-is-reportedly-expected-to-be-available-for-finals-game-1-why-that-matters-for-the-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do The Surging Knicks Do For The Rangers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Richard-Imagn ImagesThe New York Knickerbockers are the hottest thing in pro sports and will have even more sizzle if they go all the way and win the NBA title.No matter what happens, the Knicks are delivering pots of gold to the MSG coffers while making Garden owner Jim Dolan happier than a convention of larks warbling "Who's Sorry Now?"Believe it or not Dolan's sometimes sunny disposition matters to the fair citizens of Rangerville who crave an ice winner like their MSG cousins on the ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-do-the-surging-knicks-do-for-the-rangers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-do-the-surging-knicks-do-for-the-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Expert Picks &amp; Game 1 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The wait is over. The 2026 NBA Finals tip off tonight as the San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks in Game 1.With tip-off set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center and the Spurs listed as 5.5-point favorites, our Covers experts break down their favorite NBA picks and predictions for Wednesday, June 3.Knicks vs Spurs Expert Picks TonightPickOddsJason Logan: Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 rebounds-155 Jason Loga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-expert-picks-amp-game-1-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-expert-picks-amp-game-1-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Jarred Vanderbilt’s time with the Lakers run its course?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 12:Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers game on April 12, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images	Welcome to our annual&nbsp;Lakers&nbsp;season in review series, where we&rsquo;ll look back at each player on the team&rsquo;s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/has-jarred-vanderbilts-time-with-the-lakers-run-its-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/has-jarred-vanderbilts-time-with-the-lakers-run-its-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precious Achiuwa gets married in stunning ceremony after two-year run with Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precious Achiuwa and new wife SerenaFree agent NBA forward Precious Achiuwa and his fianc&eacute;e Sarina tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony, as seen in photos the pair shared in a joint Instagram post Tuesday.&ldquo;The Achiuwa&rsquo;s,&rdquo; they wrote. The 6-foot-8 Nigerian shared a post that read, &ldquo;Mr. &amp; Mrs&rdquo; on Saturday, including photos of the couple wearing white and posing together. View this post on InstagramSarina wrote &ldquo;Officially us&rdquo; in a Frida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/precious-achiuwa-gets-married-in-stunning-ceremony-after-two-year-run-with-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/precious-achiuwa-gets-married-in-stunning-ceremony-after-two-year-run-with-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat frontrunners, Warriors out, what about Celtics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[About the only thing that seems certain on the Giannis Antetokounmpo is the timeline of a decision: The Bucks &ldquo;open for business&rdquo; and are seriously considering trade offers, and their co-owner, Jimmy Haslem, wants things wrapped up before the June 23 NBA Draft (a pick or picks in this year's draft likely would be in play).Aside from that, there are more questions than answers at this point. Here are the latest rumors on four teams.Miami HeatThey remain the strong frontrunners in this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-heat-frontrunners-warriors-out-what-about-celtics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-heat-frontrunners-warriors-out-what-about-celtics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Knicks is a tough match-up that requires some creativity]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks looks to pass the ball as Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense during the game during the 2025 NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-is-a-tough-match-up-that-requires-some-creativity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-is-a-tough-match-up-that-requires-some-creativity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals Game Preview: Knicks at Spurs, Game 1, June 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 4: Tracy Morgan and Jimmy Fallon hug after the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks during Round Two Game One on May 4, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-preview-knicks-at-spurs-game-1-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-game-preview-knicks-at-spurs-game-1-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Knicks prediction: Game 1 odds, pick as NBA Finals tip off with Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals get rolling Wednesday night in San Antonio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-prediction-game-1-odds-pick-as-nba-finals-tip-off-with-victor-wembanyama-jalen-brunson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-prediction-game-1-odds-pick-as-nba-finals-tip-off-with-victor-wembanyama-jalen-brunson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Finals picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 of NBA Finals picks for Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-odds-prediction-2026-nba-finals-picks-game-1-best-bets-from-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-odds-prediction-2026-nba-finals-picks-game-1-best-bets-from-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals: Knicks fans can again watch games outside MSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madison Square Garden will again host a watch party for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.Tip-off is at 8:30 E.T., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. The $10 tickets were snapped up quickly and sold out within an hour of the posting on Ticketmaster. Fans will be able to watch the game on Garden Vision and other screens inside the Garden.It's a stark turnaround from what city officials were saying just a week ago as the Knicks were eliminating the Cleveland Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-knicks-fans-can-again-watch-games-outside-msg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-knicks-fans-can-again-watch-games-outside-msg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After NYPD ban, Knicks fans can watch NBA Finals outside MSG again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madison Square Garden will again host a watch party for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.Tip-off is at 8:30 E.T., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. The $10 tickets were snapped up quickly and sold out within an hour of the posting on Ticketmaster. Fans will be able to watch the game on Garden Vision and other screens inside the Garden.It's a stark turnaround from what city officials were saying just a week ago as the Knicks were eliminating the Cleveland Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/after-nypd-ban-knicks-fans-can-watch-nba-finals-outside-msg-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/after-nypd-ban-knicks-fans-can-watch-nba-finals-outside-msg-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft Scouting: Comparing Cameron Boozer's athletic translation vs. Caleb Wilson's untapped potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Memphis Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3: bank on Boozer's elite processing and strength, but limited athleticism, or bet on Wilson's high ceiling with clear lingering concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-scouting-comparing-cameron-boozers-athletic-translation-vs-caleb-wilsons-untapped-potential/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-scouting-comparing-cameron-boozers-athletic-translation-vs-caleb-wilsons-untapped-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which free agents should the Lakers retain this offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Marcus Smart #36 high fives Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on NOVEMBER 5, 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 Getty Images)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/which-free-agents-should-the-lakers-retain-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/which-free-agents-should-the-lakers-retain-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSG’s Knicks watch party returns for NBA Finals games, weeks after NYC yanked permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s game on for New York Knicks fans.Madison Square Garden&rsquo;s Knicks watch party is back on for the start of the NBA Finals &mdash; weeks after the city pulled permits over concerns of unruly fan behavior.Hordes of blue and orange fanatics are allowed to root for the hometown team outside the Garden Wednesday night as the Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs on the road, according to Garden officials.The MSG watch party is back on, to the delight of fans. James Keivom for NY PostThe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/msgs-knicks-watch-party-returns-for-nba-finals-games-weeks-after-nyc-yanked-permits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/msgs-knicks-watch-party-returns-for-nba-finals-games-weeks-after-nyc-yanked-permits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSG’s Knicks watch party returns for NBA Finals — but fans may want to be on their best behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s game on for New York Knicks fans &ndash; but they better be on their best behavior.Madison Square Garden brought back its outdoor watch party for the start of the NBA Finals Wednesday &ndash; weeks after the city pulled permits over concerns of unruly fan antics.But while the hordes of blue and orange fanatics are allowed to root for the hometown team outside the Garden as the Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs on the road, the city will only be issuing permits on a game-by-game bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/msgs-knicks-watch-party-returns-for-nba-finals-but-fans-may-want-to-be-on-their-best-behavior/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/msgs-knicks-watch-party-returns-for-nba-finals-but-fans-may-want-to-be-on-their-best-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks aiming to become biggest underdogs to win NBA Finals, but there's more working for them than odds see]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York began the playoffs as a +2200 underdog to win it all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-aiming-to-become-biggest-underdogs-to-win-nba-finals-but-theres-more-working-for-them-than-odds-see/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-aiming-to-become-biggest-underdogs-to-win-nba-finals-but-theres-more-working-for-them-than-odds-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelicans reportedly interested in Jaylen Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 29: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics high-fives Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans after a game at the TD Garden on January 29, 2024 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. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Jaylen Brown trade rumors keep comin&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pelicans-reportedly-interested-in-jaylen-brown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pelicans-reportedly-interested-in-jaylen-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do we care so much that Victor Wembanyama cares so much?]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with Devin Vassell #24 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 111 to 103 to win Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-do-we-care-so-much-that-victor-wembanyama-cares-so-much/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-do-we-care-so-much-that-victor-wembanyama-cares-so-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama’s height is even taller than what he’s listed at]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to the media after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-height-is-even-taller-than-what-hes-listed-at/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-height-is-even-taller-than-what-hes-listed-at/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen San Antonio Spurs fan dies after tragic fall during NBA Finals celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young San Antonio Spurs fan who suffered catastrophic head injuries falling from a moving vehicle during a playoff win celebration has died, his family revealed in a heartbreaking update.Jose Luis Rodriguez III, 17, had been &ldquo;fighting for his life&rdquo; at a Texas hospital since being declared brain dead following last Thursday&rsquo;s tragic accident.&ldquo;He was ready to go out there into the world and make something of himself,&rdquo; his aunt, Victoria Lopez, told KSAT on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/teen-san-antonio-spurs-fan-dies-after-tragic-fall-during-nba-finals-celebration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/teen-san-antonio-spurs-fan-dies-after-tragic-fall-during-nba-finals-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson Picks, Predictions &amp; Best Bets for Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 on June 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson has had one hell of a run in the playoffs.He&rsquo;s scoring almost 27 points a night and has propelled New York to the NBA Finals, including back-to-back series sweeps to set up this showdown with the San Antonio Spurs.Despite that success, Brunson isn&rsquo;t buying into his own brand.&ldquo;We can&rsquo;t be satisfied just because we&rsquo;re here,&rdquo; he told]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-on-june-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-on-june-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Knicks expert expects against the Spurs in the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mar 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images	After so many years off, I can&rsquo;t believe we are getting round four of my all-time favorite series: Fraternizing with the Enemy, where I discuss happenings with a writer from the enemy other team. We&rsquo;ve had three great]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-a-knicks-expert-expects-against-the-spurs-in-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-a-knicks-expert-expects-against-the-spurs-in-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unsung heroes who helped fuel the Knicks improbable NBA Finals run]]></title><description><![CDATA[knicks unsung 0603For the Knicks stars, their season-defining moments blend together. Some stand out more than the rest, but they&rsquo;re not anomalies. A run to the NBA Finals wouldn&rsquo;t be possible without Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart stringing moments together &mdash; game after game after game &mdash; and anchoring the Knicks.But throughout the regular season, a 53-29 campaign that featured an NBA Cup title, each member of the Knicks support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-unsung-heroes-who-helped-fuel-the-knicks-improbable-nba-finals-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-unsung-heroes-who-helped-fuel-the-knicks-improbable-nba-finals-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Finals prop bets for Knicks vs. Spurs, Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for Game 1 of the NBA Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-finals-prop-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-finals-prop-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Mitchell Robinson playing today in Game 1 of NBA Finals? Knicks center&amp;#39;s status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals is just hours away and the status of a key player is still up in the air.New York Knicks backup center Mitchell Robinson, who suffered a broken right pinky finger early last week, is the lone player to appear on the injury report for both the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.The Knicks said Robinson did not suffer the injury during a game or practice but did not provide any additional information about the origin of the injury.Robinson, who has had several injury issues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-mitchell-robinson-playing-today-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-knicks-centeramp39s-status/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-mitchell-robinson-playing-today-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-knicks-centeramp39s-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals player rankings: Knicks have more players than Spurs in top 10, and real debate starts at No. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Finals have arrived, and ranking the 10 best players on these teams is no easy task]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-player-rankings-knicks-have-more-players-than-spurs-in-top-10-and-real-debate-starts-at-no-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-player-rankings-knicks-have-more-players-than-spurs-in-top-10-and-real-debate-starts-at-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals 2026 Game 1 odds, prediction, time: Picks by expert on 141-101 run]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Mike Barner reveals his New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 NBA playoff picks for Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-2026-game-1-odds-prediction-time-picks-by-expert-on-141-101-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-2026-game-1-odds-prediction-time-picks-by-expert-on-141-101-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Mitchell Robinson's NBA Finals status holds such outsized importance for the Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robinson, recovering from hand surgery, could be the key to taking down the Spurs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-mitchell-robinsons-nba-finals-status-holds-such-outsized-importance-for-the-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-mitchell-robinsons-nba-finals-status-holds-such-outsized-importance-for-the-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If the Spurs want to win the NBA Finals, they&amp;#39;ll have to buck this historical trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Spurs want to win the NBA Finals, they'll have to buck this historical trend originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaIn addition to having a 7-foot-4 alien who can shoot, pass, dribble and single-handedly stop elite offenses from getting to the rim, what makes the San Antonio Spurs&rsquo; run to the NBA Finals unique is they possess what most champions typically lack: youth.When the NBA&rsquo;s championship round tips off Wednesday night, the Spurs will be looking to become the youn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/if-the-spurs-want-to-win-the-nba-finals-theyamp39ll-have-to-buck-this-historical-trend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/if-the-spurs-want-to-win-the-nba-finals-theyamp39ll-have-to-buck-this-historical-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Loucks reveals transfer portal pitch for Florida State: ‘We’re going to train you like an NBA player’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida State head coach Luke Loucks wants to approach recruiting and the transfer portal a little differently than other big schools. The Seminoles aren&rsquo;t a blue blood, but they can certainly outpace and outperform those schools under his watch.Coming from the NBA coaching circles, Loucks has seen the best of the best. He did help coach Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green with the Golden State Warriors after all.&nbsp;$19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverageS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/luke-loucks-reveals-transfer-portal-pitch-for-florida-state-were-going-to-train-you-like-an-nba-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/luke-loucks-reveals-transfer-portal-pitch-for-florida-state-were-going-to-train-you-like-an-nba-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals, MLB on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB, Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals betting on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-mlb-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-mlb-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs trends: Sportsbooks rooting for anyone but favored Brunson, Wembanyama to win NBA Finals MVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama are clear favorites for 2026 NBA Finals MVP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-trends-sportsbooks-rooting-for-anyone-but-favored-brunson-wembanyama-to-win-nba-finals-mvp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-trends-sportsbooks-rooting-for-anyone-but-favored-brunson-wembanyama-to-win-nba-finals-mvp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest NBA Finals storylines; Vegas wins Game 1 thriller in Stanley Cup Final; big deals for young NFL stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus the biggest winners and losers from college baseball regionals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/biggest-nba-finals-storylines-vegas-wins-game-1-thriller-in-stanley-cup-final-big-deals-for-young-nfl-stars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/biggest-nba-finals-storylines-vegas-wins-game-1-thriller-in-stanley-cup-final-big-deals-for-young-nfl-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the NBA Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks &amp; Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talk after the game on December 23, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/welcome-to-the-nba-finals-karl-anthony-towns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/welcome-to-the-nba-finals-karl-anthony-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P&amp;T Round(ball) Table: Predictions for the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in the game at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2023 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images	T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pampt-roundball-table-predictions-for-the-knicks-spurs-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pampt-roundball-table-predictions-for-the-knicks-spurs-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch 2026 NBA Finals, Game 1 of New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: TV, tipoff time, preview, odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals will begin tonight with a matchup 27 years in the making amid a new generation of superstars.Behind point guard Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals and have been idle since May 25.The San Antonio Spurs and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama arrive on the opposite end of the spectrum, having won the Western Conference Finals over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a bruising seven-game series tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-2026-nba-finals-game-1-of-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs-tv-tipoff-time-preview-odds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-2026-nba-finals-game-1-of-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs-tv-tipoff-time-preview-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch 2026 NBA Finals, Game 1 of New York Knicks vs. San Antino Spurs: TV, tipoff time, preview, odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals will begin tonight with a matchup 27 years in the making amid a new generation of superstars.Behind point guard Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals and have been idle since May 25.The San Antonio Spurs and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama arrive on the opposite end of the spectrum, having won the Western Conference Finals over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a bruising seven-game series tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-2026-nba-finals-game-1-of-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antino-spurs-tv-tipoff-time-preview-odds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-2026-nba-finals-game-1-of-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antino-spurs-tv-tipoff-time-preview-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah Evans Update!]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Isaiah Evans shoots the ball during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 12, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	Cameron Boozer&rsquo;s NBA track is pretty set: unle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/isaiah-evans-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/isaiah-evans-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals MVP Odds 2026: Wembanyama Favored as Finals Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.With the NBA Finals set to begin tonight, Victor Wembanyama has emerged as the clear favorite in the NBA Finals MVP odds. The Spurs superstar is listed at -185, with Knicks star Jalen Brunson next in line at +190.Let's take a look at the latest&nbsp;NBA Championship odds&nbsp;to win the 2026 Finals MVP.&#127942; NBA Finals MVP odds 2026These are the latest NBA odds for the NBA Finals MVP race, with Victor W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-wembanyama-favored-as-finals-begin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-wembanyama-favored-as-finals-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Johni Broome still be a part of the Sixers’ future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 25: Goga Bitadze #35 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Johni Broome #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers plays defense during the 2025-26 NBA Emirates Cup on November 25, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/can-johni-broome-still-be-a-part-of-the-sixers-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/can-johni-broome-still-be-a-part-of-the-sixers-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Championship Odds 2026: Spurs Favored Over Knicks in Finals Ahead of Tonight&amp;#39;s Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The San Antonio Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals after knocking off the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a seven-game Western Conference Finals.San Antonio currently sits at -190 in the NBA championship odds against the New York Knicks, though that price has dipped slightly from the -210 opener.Game 1 tips off tonight in San Antonio, where the Spurs will look to justify their status as ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-spurs-favored-over-knicks-in-finals-ahead-of-tonightamp39s-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-spurs-favored-over-knicks-in-finals-ahead-of-tonightamp39s-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spurs’ regular season struggles vs. the Knicks are irrelevant in the Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game during the 2025 NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-regular-season-struggles-vs-the-knicks-are-irrelevant-in-the-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-regular-season-struggles-vs-the-knicks-are-irrelevant-in-the-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Jalen Brunson&rsquo;s popularity among New Yorkers is reaching that of Billy Joel and Spider-Man as he leads the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.The hopes of Big Apple basketball fans rest with the explosive guard, and tonight's Knicks vs. Spurs predictions call for Brunson to do damage from deep in Game 1.My NBA picks like him to knock down at least three triples on Wednesda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: What stands out from 1999 matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1998-99 season was a year of change in the NBA.Michael Jordan had retired for a second time, and the league's owners, fed up with the league's financial structure and players' rising salaries, locked the players out after failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement.Once a deal was reached, the season began on Feb. 5, and the schedule was reduced to 50 games. The San Antonio Spurs tied for the league's best record and beat the Minnesota&nbsp;Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/last-knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-what-stands-out-from-1999-matchup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/last-knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-what-stands-out-from-1999-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Knicks vs. Spurs 1999 NBA Finals 27 years later as rematch arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks player Latrell Sprewell (R) looks to the hoop in front of San Antonio Spurs plaayer Tim Duncan during game four of the NBA Finals 25 June, 1999 at New York's Madison Square Garden. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo by JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images	The 1999 NBA Finals are set.Excuse me, I mean that the 2026 NBA Finals are set.But you can forgive me for having a momentary flashback. After all, the last time the N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/remembering-knicks-vs-spurs-1999-nba-finals-27-years-later-as-rematch-arrives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/remembering-knicks-vs-spurs-1999-nba-finals-27-years-later-as-rematch-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams’ Myles Garrett made recruiting pitch for LeBron James to return with Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Rams introduced their newest superstar on Tuesday in a city that is already overflowing with them.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s why it didn&rsquo;t take long for Garrett to mention his friendship with another LA-based sports superstar.&nbsp;LeBron James.&nbsp;Garrett and James have spent years building a relationship rooted in their common ties to Cleveland. One brought the city their first championship in 52 years, the other became the face of the Browns.&nbsp;Rams defensive end Myles Garr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rams-myles-garrett-made-recruiting-pitch-for-lebron-james-to-return-with-lakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rams-myles-garrett-made-recruiting-pitch-for-lebron-james-to-return-with-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I’d navigate the Suns offseason from start to finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s one article I love writing every year, and this is it. It takes time, research, holistic thinking, and a few energy drinks to get me there. I&rsquo;ve juggled countless thought exercises, spoken with numerous people about their thoughts on the Phoenix Suns&rsquo; direction, and considered it all. Who doesn&rsquo;t love a good puzzle? That&rsquo;s exactly what this piece is. It&rsquo;s my chance to take a full look at the landscape of who the Phoenix Suns are right now, what options]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-id-navigate-the-suns-offseason-from-start-to-finish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-id-navigate-the-suns-offseason-from-start-to-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul opens up on ‘emotional rollercoaster’ of vetoed Lakers trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul; Kobe Bryant; David SternFew moments in NBA history have generated more debate than the league&rsquo;s decision to block Chris Paul from joining the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011.More than a decade later, Paul is still reflecting on the emotional roller coaster that surrounded one of basketball&rsquo;s biggest &ldquo;what if&rdquo; scenarios.Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets (L) passes the ball as Derek Fisher of Los Angeles Lakers defends. EPAAppearing on &ldquo;The Pat McAfee Show,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chris-paul-opens-up-on-emotional-rollercoaster-of-vetoed-lakers-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chris-paul-opens-up-on-emotional-rollercoaster-of-vetoed-lakers-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two NBA Greats Debate Flagg vs. Knueppel]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket as Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense during the game on January 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/two-nba-greats-debate-flagg-vs-knueppel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/two-nba-greats-debate-flagg-vs-knueppel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Path, Part III: Maxing out on the Jays era? Exploring major C&amp;#39;s changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Path, Part III: Maxing out on the Jays era? Exploring major C's changes originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEditor&rsquo;s Note:&nbsp;As the Celtics begin an uncertain offseason, Insider Chris Forsberg is rolling out a three-part series called &ldquo;The Path,&rdquo; in which he breaks down three potential avenues for president of basketball operations Brad Stevens to take this summer.&nbsp;You can read Part I (minor tweaks)and Part II (the middle road) here.Today: the series finale.Call]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-path-part-iii-maxing-out-on-the-jays-era-exploring-major-camp39s-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-path-part-iii-maxing-out-on-the-jays-era-exploring-major-camp39s-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the 7 most impactful players for Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two teams in the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, are both looking to break their championship droughts.The Spurs haven't hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy since 2014, and New York has waited even longer, last celebrating a title when the nation was enthralled by the Watergate scandal. The Spurs dispatched the defending championOklahoma City Thunder by winning Game 7 on the road, and the Knicks have blitzed all challengers in the Eastern Conference and are currently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ranking-the-7-most-impactful-players-for-knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ranking-the-7-most-impactful-players-for-knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama Picks, Predictions &amp; Best Bets for Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 on June 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.As Victor Wembanyama goes, so go the San Antonio Spurs.It is not a knock on either of them that they may still be tired from the Western Conference Finals. That seven-game series clearly took everything Wembanyama and San Antonio had.These Victor Wembanyama picks expect a sluggish showing in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, though that does not mean Wembanyama will struggle in all regards on Wednesday, June 3.Vict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-on-june-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-knicks-vs-spurs-game-1-on-june-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Appreciating how the 2026 Spurs emulate the dynasty that won five titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio TX, - May 5, 2025: Manu Ginobili, Greg Popovich, Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs attends press conference on May 5 2025 at Victory Capital Center in San Antonio Texas. 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) |]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-appreciating-how-the-2026-spurs-emulate-the-dynasty-that-won-five-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-appreciating-how-the-2026-spurs-emulate-the-dynasty-that-won-five-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Spurs were built to be an  NBA Finals contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs hoist the The Oscar Robertson Trophy with his teammates after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.The Spurs took a different team-building route than the Knicks. While Leon Rose and the Knicks focused on trades and free agency to construct their core, San Antonio mostly became a contender again by maximizing its draft capital.Ahead of the NB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-the-spurs-were-built-to-be-an-nba-finals-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-the-spurs-were-built-to-be-an-nba-finals-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Cats in the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on December 31, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Good morning, BBN! The NBA Finals tip off toni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcats-news-former-cats-in-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcats-news-former-cats-in-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only a New Yorker could love the Knicks. The San Antonio Spurs are America&amp;#39;s Team | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Finals haven&rsquo;t even begun and already the fixation with the New York Knicks is exhausting.Did you know this is their first trip to the Finals since 1999? Did you know they haven&rsquo;t lost in more than a month? Did you know they have the most famous fans in the world? Did you know tickets to games at Madison Square Garden cost more than a car?Stahhhhhp.Fortunately for folks who aren&rsquo;t Knicks fans, which is pretty much the rest of the country, New York&rsquo;s opponents in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/only-a-new-yorker-could-love-the-knicks-the-san-antonio-spurs-are-americaamp39s-team-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/only-a-new-yorker-could-love-the-knicks-the-san-antonio-spurs-are-americaamp39s-team-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks superfan goes viral turning playoffs wins into Billy Joel parody songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s a big shot thanks to their big shots.A Long Island rooted diehard Knicks fan living in the heart of Celtics territory is going viral for turning New York playoff wins into clever Billy Joel lyrics &mdash; and it might just be a good luck charm for the NBA Finals vs. the Spurs.&ldquo;When I decided to do it, they had won maybe five straight by that point,&rdquo; 21-year-old Luke Wenner of Attleboro, Massachusetts, told The Post after the streak reached 11 straight.Diehard Knicks fan Lu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-superfan-goes-viral-turning-playoffs-wins-into-billy-joel-parody-songs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-superfan-goes-viral-turning-playoffs-wins-into-billy-joel-parody-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside look at how Knicks put together NBA Finals-worthy squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon Rose and the Knicks focused on trades and free agency to construct their core, San Antonio mostly became a contender again by maximizing its draft capital, leading to a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, won by the Spurs.The Post dissects how the Knicks took shape.Jalen BrunsonWhen he arrived: 2022How he was acquired: Inked a four-year, $104 million deal in free agency that seemed like a reach but has since become a bargain.Jalen Brunson gives directions during the Knicks&rsquo; practice at Fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/inside-look-at-how-knicks-put-together-nba-finals-worthy-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/inside-look-at-how-knicks-put-together-nba-finals-worthy-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SB Nation Reacts results: Who would you most like the Rockets to trade for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 1: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game on November 1, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sb-nation-reacts-results-who-would-you-most-like-the-rockets-to-trade-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sb-nation-reacts-results-who-would-you-most-like-the-rockets-to-trade-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama vs. Anunoby and 4 other matchups that will decide NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across an NBA Finals, it&rsquo;s often the matchups within the matchups that determine the victor.And, interestingly, both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs feature players they can leverage in specific matchups to gain minor advantages in a game-by-game basis.Of course, all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and Jalen Brunson of the Knicks, the two best players in the series, but a Finals presents the chance for secondary stars and role players to step up and fill a specific]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-vs-anunoby-and-4-other-matchups-that-will-decide-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-vs-anunoby-and-4-other-matchups-that-will-decide-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ long wait is over —the NBA Finals are finally here]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; It&rsquo;s real now.The time for talk is over. The flashbacks to the Knicks&rsquo; last NBA Finals appearance in 1999 and their last championship in 1973 don&rsquo;t mean much anymore. The praise of their overpowering 11-game winning streak will soon become moot.Tuesday&rsquo;s Media Day at the Frost Bank Center felt like the official start of the Finals. Once it started, all of that other stuff moved to the periphery. All focus turned to Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 1. &ldquo;For]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-long-wait-is-over-the-nba-finals-are-finally-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-long-wait-is-over-the-nba-finals-are-finally-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA mock draft roundup: The latest projections for Sixers with draft month here]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA mock draft roundup: The latest projections for Sixers with draft month here originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNBA draft month is here and the Sixers now have a president of basketball operations in Mike Gansey.Here&rsquo;s a look at recent projections for the what the team will do with the 22nd pick on June 23:Yahoo Sports&rsquo; Kevin O&rsquo;ConnorLuigi Suigo, KK Mega Basket&nbsp;O&rsquo;Connor: &ldquo;Suigo has said he wants to be the Italian Wemby and, at 7-foot-3 with passin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-roundup-the-latest-projections-for-sixers-with-draft-month-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-roundup-the-latest-projections-for-sixers-with-draft-month-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox will play significant roles in this year&rsquo;s NBA finals. Composite: Guardian Pictures (via Getty)I&rsquo;m most looking forward to ...Where to even begin? Victor Wembanyama, the brightest young star in the NBA, appears on the biggest stage imaginable (in this galaxy, at least ... I&rsquo;m not sure how big the stages are where he comes from), while one of the most storied franchises in American sports has its return to rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-predictions-will-wembanyama-and-the-spurs-halt-the-red-hot-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-predictions-will-wembanyama-and-the-spurs-halt-the-red-hot-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson practices, listed as questionable for Game 1 of  NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Tuesday brought optimism and a bit more clarity surrounding Mitchell Robinson and his broken right pinky.Though it is still unclear how exactly Robinson suffered the injury, which The Post&rsquo;s Stefan Bondy first reported is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, ESPN reported on Tuesday that it occurred at his home. The Knicks had only previously said that he had surgery and that the injury did not occur in a game or practice.He is officially listed as questionable for Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-practices-listed-as-questionable-for-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-practices-listed-as-questionable-for-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m always ready. Always stay ready’]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX -JUNE 2: Head coach of the New York Knicks Mike Brown addresses the media at the 2026 NBA Finals - Media Day at Frost Bank Center on June 2, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The time has come for the Knicks to play an NBA Finals game.The day is today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-im-always-ready-always-stay-ready/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-im-always-ready-always-stay-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle of the bands: could the Celtics go the good vibes route and put together their own version of the Nova Knicks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston - May 11: The Celtics Marcus Smart erupts in celebration after his teammate Jayson Tatum (0, back-round right) slammed home two second quarter points to put Boston ahead 51-38. Tatum is celebrating himself with teammate Jaylen Brown (7) in the background. The Boston Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals between the Celtics and Bucks on May 11, 2022 at TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/battle-of-the-bands-could-the-celtics-go-the-good-vibes-route-and-put-together-their-own-version-of-the-nova-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/battle-of-the-bands-could-the-celtics-go-the-good-vibes-route-and-put-together-their-own-version-of-the-nova-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game One Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 1: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on March 1, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-one-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-new-york-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-one-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-new-york-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs’ Luke Kornet: It’s ‘full-circle moment’ facing the Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Luke Kornet wasn&rsquo;t thinking about making multiple trips to the NBA Finals or making a play that would live in franchise lore.He was a Westchester Knick, playing to thousands of empty seats in a 5,000-seat arena in White Plains.&ldquo;Talking about being on [the NBA Finals] stage, it&rsquo;s a little different than the [literal] stage at the Westchester County Center that is on one end of the court,&rdquo; the Spurs center said Tuesday at Frost Bank Arena. &ldquo;I was j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-luke-kornet-its-full-circle-moment-facing-the-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-luke-kornet-its-full-circle-moment-facing-the-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs still putting emotion of reaching NBA Finals behind them when ‘job isn’t done at all’]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; When the clock to Game 7 of the Western Conference finals hit triple zeroes, Victor Wembanyama was overcome with emotions. He even shed tears of joy when he shared an embrace with his father, Felix.&nbsp;On the eve of the NBA Finals, the Spurs&rsquo; superstar center indicated his team was still in the process of refocusing for the next &mdash; and final &mdash; round against the Knicks.&nbsp;&ldquo;The emotion was really something I haven&rsquo;t felt in a while. I don&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-still-putting-emotion-of-reaching-nba-finals-behind-them-when-job-isnt-done-at-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-still-putting-emotion-of-reaching-nba-finals-behind-them-when-job-isnt-done-at-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Jose Alvarado is living every New York City kid’s dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; When Jose Alvarado found out he was coming home, he was so happy that tears ran down his cheeks.His parents had the same reaction.&nbsp;Little did they know at the time that the point guard from Brooklyn and Christ the King High School would be part of the Knicks&rsquo; first trip to the NBA Finals in 27 years.&nbsp;Jose Alvarado (left) and Jalen Brunson work out during Knicks&rsquo; practice on June 2, 2026 in San Antonio. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post&ldquo;It&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-jose-alvarado-is-living-every-new-york-city-kids-dreams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-jose-alvarado-is-living-every-new-york-city-kids-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season's NBA Finals.The league debuted a new spot &mdash; &ldquo;History is Calling&rdquo; &mdash; promoting the finals early Wednesday, hours before the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks begin this year's title series.Britell &mdash; the composer known for &ldquo;Succession,&rdquo; &ldquo;Moonlight&rdquo; and &ldquo;Andor&rdquo; &mdash; en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nas-and-nicholas-britell-help-tell-the-story-of-the-nba-finals-with-spot-debuting-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nas-and-nicholas-britell-help-tell-the-story-of-the-nba-finals-with-spot-debuting-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britell, Nas help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rap icon Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season's NBA Finals.The league debuted a new spot &mdash; &ldquo;History is Calling&rdquo; &mdash; promoting the Finals early Wednesday, hours before the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks were set to begin this year's title series.Britell &mdash; the composer known for &ldquo;Succession,&rdquo; &ldquo;Moonlight&rdquo; and &ldquo;Andor&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/britell-nas-help-tell-the-story-of-the-nba-finals-with-spot-debuting-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/britell-nas-help-tell-the-story-of-the-nba-finals-with-spot-debuting-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The basketball-crazed Philippines will have a champion when these NBA Finals are over]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; No matter what, the basketball-crazed Philippines will have a champion to celebrate when these NBA Finals are over.New York's Jordan Clarkson and San Antonio's Dylan Harper &mdash; who'll face off in the Finals that start Wednesday &mdash; were both born in the U.S., but both have links to the Philippines through their mothers. And Clarkson raved about Harper, whose rookie year has been nothing but impressive.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s been really good throughout the whole year,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-basketball-crazed-philippines-will-have-a-champion-when-these-nba-finals-are-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-basketball-crazed-philippines-will-have-a-champion-when-these-nba-finals-are-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now arriving at HSS Training Center … an update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has any of the 2026 NBA Draft&rsquo;s top four been in for workouts &mdash; and interviews at HSS Training Center? Not that we know of, although there were reports that A.J. Dybansta might drop by. Nothing new on the quintet of lead guards &mdash; Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, Keaton Wagler nor Brayden Burries &mdash; nor big men Aday Mara, Karim Lopez and Nate Ament, the newest poster boy for Nets Twitter angst.They may have been in but Sean Marks &amp; co. don&rsquo;t relea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/now-arriving-at-hss-training-center-an-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/now-arriving-at-hss-training-center-an-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Nets Fan Guide to 2026 NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 13: Head Coach Mike Brown, Associate Head Coach Jordi Fernandez, and DeAaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talk during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 13, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/brooklyn-nets-fan-guide-to-2026-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/brooklyn-nets-fan-guide-to-2026-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Victor Wembanyama the bringer of death for the rising Utah Jazz?]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with Stephon Castle #5 and De'aaron Fox #4 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 111 to 103 to win Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-victor-wembanyama-the-bringer-of-death-for-the-rising-utah-jazz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-victor-wembanyama-the-bringer-of-death-for-the-rising-utah-jazz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals series preview with Tim Legler &amp; Jared Weiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O&rsquo;Connor previews the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs &amp; the New York Knicks from the NBA&rsquo;s Podcast Row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.First, Tim Legler joins for a Knicks deep-dive. How can New York stop Wembanyama and this young Spurs team? Then, Jared Weiss talks all things San Antonio and makes predictions for the series.(0:30) Tim Legler talks New York Knicks(14:42) Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-nba-finals-series-preview-with-tim-legler-amp-jared-weiss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-nba-finals-series-preview-with-tim-legler-amp-jared-weiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals 2026 Knicks vs. Spurs predictions: Who wins? Here are our championship picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs. 2026 NBA Finals. It&rsquo;s finally here, and it could be epic.New York, led by 6-foot-2 star guard Jalen Brunson, is hoping to hang its first championship banner since 1973, while San Antonio, led by 7-4 generational superstar Victor Wembanyama, is seeking to start the NBA&rsquo;s next dynasty.Who has the most at stake in the Finals? Who are the biggest X-factors? And who will ultimately win it all? Our writers weigh in on the must-see matchup.Knicks or Spurs: More impressive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-who-wins-here-are-our-championship-picks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-who-wins-here-are-our-championship-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs predictions: Who wins the 2026 NBA Finals? Here are our championship picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs. 2026 NBA Finals. It&rsquo;s finally here, and it could be epic.New York, led by 6-foot-2 star guard Jalen Brunson, is hoping to hang its first championship banner since 1973, while San Antonio, led by 7-4 generational superstar Victor Wembanyama, is seeking to start the NBA&rsquo;s next dynasty.Who has the most at stake in the Finals? Who are the biggest X-factors? And who will ultimately win it all? Our writers weigh in on the must-see matchup.Knicks or Spurs: More impressive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-who-wins-the-2026-nba-finals-here-are-our-championship-picks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-who-wins-the-2026-nba-finals-here-are-our-championship-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Knicks: The definitive 2026 NBA Finals preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs defends Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the game during the NBA Emirates Cup Final on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada 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 Nathaniel S. Butle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-the-definitive-2026-nba-finals-preview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-the-definitive-2026-nba-finals-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals: Knicks vs Spurs Series Props]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.While the San Antonio Spurs are heavy favorites in the NBA championship odds, some particular New York Knicks players are the favorites in the NBA Finals prop categories.If pondering a bet on the Knicks to spring the upset in the series, such a prop bet may be the safer route to profit, as my&nbsp;Knicks vs. Spurs series props and NBA picks explain.Knicks vs. Spurs series propsPlayerPickJalen BrunsonMost po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-knicks-vs-spurs-series-props/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-knicks-vs-spurs-series-props/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals 2026: &amp;#39;A culmination of what a life&amp;#39;s work in basketball comes to&amp;#39; &mdash; How Karl-Anthony Towns&amp;#39; emergence powered the Knicks to the grandest stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; In the midst of the most successful stretch of his 11-year professional career, Karl-Anthony Towns shared his secret. &ldquo;In my career, if I&rsquo;ve learned anything, it&rsquo;s just, &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t get too excited,&rsquo;&rdquo; Towns said with a laugh before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. &ldquo;Don't be excited; just continue to do the job. I wake up every morning and just have the same mentality: I want to go out here and play the best basketball I can a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-amp39a-culmination-of-what-a-lifeamp39s-work-in-basketball-comes-toamp39-mdash-how-karl-anthony-townsamp39-emergence-powered-the-knicks-to-the-grandest-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-amp39a-culmination-of-what-a-lifeamp39s-work-in-basketball-comes-toamp39-mdash-how-karl-anthony-townsamp39-emergence-powered-the-knicks-to-the-grandest-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Brown came in with mandate to develop Knicks bench, it has paid off in run to NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; A season ago, Mikal Bridges led the league in total minutes played. Josh Hart was second. OG Anunoby was in the top 10. The three of them, as well as Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, all averaged at least 35 minutes a game.When the Knicks lost to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, part of the reason was that then-coach Tom Thibodeau had worn out their legs getting to that point, and he was slow to trust Landry Shamet and other players off the bench with serious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-brown-came-in-with-mandate-to-develop-knicks-bench-it-has-paid-off-in-run-to-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-brown-came-in-with-mandate-to-develop-knicks-bench-it-has-paid-off-in-run-to-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for NBA Finals Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Jalen Brunson&rsquo;s popularity among New Yorkers is reaching that of Billy Joel and Spider-Man as he leads the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.The hopes of Big Apple basketball fans rest with the explosive guard, and our Knicks vs. Spurs predictions call for Brunson to do damage from deep in Game 1.My NBA picks like him to knock down at least three triples on June 3.Knicks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-finals-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-finals-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dillon Brooks is reaching new heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 27: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns dunks during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on December 27, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Dillon Brooks continues to draw attenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dillon-brooks-is-reaching-new-heights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dillon-brooks-is-reaching-new-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs players said at media day before start of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; The day before a highly anticipated NBA Finals, both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs met with the media. Here are a few highlights of what was said.Spurs' Dylan Harper on family members requesting tickets when the series moves close to his home in New York:<br />
"As much as they say those tickets are going to be there, there ain't going to be a lot of tickets going out."Spurs' Victor Wembanyama on hangover from Western Conference Finals Game 7:<br />
"Coming back down from thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-players-said-at-media-day-before-start-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-players-said-at-media-day-before-start-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks-Spurs Connection: 40 players who wore both the Orange and Blue and the Silver and Black]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: David Lee #10 of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for a lay up against the New York Knicks on February 12, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-spurs-connection-40-players-who-wore-both-the-orange-and-blue-and-the-silver-and-black/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-spurs-connection-40-players-who-wore-both-the-orange-and-blue-and-the-silver-and-black/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The key moments on the ride that brought the Knicks to NBA Finals heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[KnicksThe Knicks are giving their fans one of the greatest rides of their lives.But even in an unforgettable season, it is difficult to remember everything that&rsquo;s happened over more than seven months of play.These are some of the top moments from the Knicks&rsquo; best season this century:Knicks hire Mike BrownThe decision to fire Tom Thibodeau &mdash; fresh off the Knicks&rsquo; first conference finals appearance in 25 years &mdash; was controversial. More questions arose when the Knicks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-key-moments-on-the-ride-that-brought-the-knicks-to-nba-finals-heights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-key-moments-on-the-ride-that-brought-the-knicks-to-nba-finals-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bettors split as Knicks open NBA Finals versus Spurs as slight underdogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; The New York Knicks, outside of the five boroughs and surrounding suburbs, weren't considered legitimate favorites to win the NBA Finals for most of the season and even into the playoffs.And now they're here, one of the two teams remaining.New York remains an underdog, but only slightly, and the idea of ending a 53-year drought without a championship no longer seems so far-fetched as the finals against San Antonio begin Wednesday.&ldquo;I really like the Knicks to win the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bettors-split-as-knicks-open-nba-finals-versus-spurs-as-slight-underdogs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bettors-split-as-knicks-open-nba-finals-versus-spurs-as-slight-underdogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson officially questionable for Game 1 following hand surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Knicks center Mitchell Robinson went through at least part of the Knicks practice with the team on the eve of the NBA Finals, but he is officially listed as questionable heading into Game 1."He did individual stuff yesterday," Knicks coach Mike Brown said before brushing off questions about his availability, saying he had not spoken to the team doctors.Robinson wants to play and is pushing to get back. He was out on the court with a wrap on his right hand Tuesday, going throu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-officially-questionable-for-game-1-following-hand-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-officially-questionable-for-game-1-following-hand-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL&amp;#39;s Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA&amp;#39;s Mavs also leaving downtown then]]></title><description><![CDATA[PLANO, Texas (AP) &mdash; The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years after the lease is up at the NHL team's current home arena.Stars officials announced Tuesday the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new hockey-specific arena and entertainment district about 20 miles north of the downtown American Airlines Center, which they have shared with the NBA&rsquo;s Dallas Mavericks since it opened in 2001. The leases at the AAC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nhlamp39s-dallas-stars-plan-move-to-suburbs-in-5-years-with-nbaamp39s-mavs-also-leaving-downtown-then/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nhlamp39s-dallas-stars-plan-move-to-suburbs-in-5-years-with-nbaamp39s-mavs-also-leaving-downtown-then/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 things that didn&amp;#39;t exist in 1999, the last time the Knicks made the Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was June 1999. Jennifer Lopez sat at No. 1 on the Billboard chart with her debut single. StarWars: EpisodeI had been in theaters for a month and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me was topping the box office.The first season of TheSopranos had wrapped that spring and a New Jersey mobster with panic attacks was suddenly the most talked-about character on television.Jalen Brunson was 3 years old and Madison Square Garden was buzzing. The New York Knicks were in the NBA Finals.The San Antonio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/10-things-that-didnamp39t-exist-in-1999-the-last-time-the-knicks-made-the-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/10-things-that-didnamp39t-exist-in-1999-the-last-time-the-knicks-made-the-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Finals odds, spread, time: Knicks vs. Spurs prediction, Game 1 picks from expert on 100-69 run]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs picks and NBA Finals prediction for Game 1 on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-odds-spread-time-knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-game-1-picks-from-expert-on-100-69-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-odds-spread-time-knicks-vs-spurs-prediction-game-1-picks-from-expert-on-100-69-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 seasons. He is already third on its career list in playoff points. The Knicks have advanced in the postseason every year since Brunson arrived in 2022, af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-is-playing-for-an-nba-championship-and-maybe-for-the-title-of-best-knick-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-is-playing-for-an-nba-championship-and-maybe-for-the-title-of-best-knick-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry’s Li-Ning shoe deal reportedly worth over $400 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 15: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors smiles after the game against the LA Clippers during the SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 15, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/steph-currys-li-ning-shoe-deal-reportedly-worth-over-400-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/steph-currys-li-ning-shoe-deal-reportedly-worth-over-400-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Finals: Can Victor Wembanyama continue his ascension against &amp;#39;super hungry&amp;#39; Knicks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, the transcendent superstar who routinely pauses before each question to genuinely reflect for an earnest response, didn&rsquo;t need any extra seconds when asked about the Knicks.&nbsp;&ldquo;It's a great team, you know,&rdquo; Wembanyama told reporters Tuesday on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. &ldquo;It's a great team of experienced guys who are not here by chance, but by relentless effort over the years. Very different career paths for all of them. They're right where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-can-victor-wembanyama-continue-his-ascension-against-amp39super-hungryamp39-knicks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-can-victor-wembanyama-continue-his-ascension-against-amp39super-hungryamp39-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Curry’s Li-Ning deal worth $400 million — and he turned down a bigger offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry's shoe deal with Li-Ning is worth $400 million.Stephen Curry&rsquo;s &ldquo;landmark&rdquo; sneaker deal finally has a dollar figure.According to ESPN&rsquo;s Shams Charania, Curry has agreed to a 10-year endorsement contract with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning worth more than $400 million. The landmark agreement will serve as the foundation for the next phase of Curry Brand, expanding the venture far beyond basketball shoes.But according to the same report, it wasn&rsquo;t Curry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephen-currys-li-ning-deal-worth-400-million-and-he-turned-down-a-bigger-offer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephen-currys-li-ning-deal-worth-400-million-and-he-turned-down-a-bigger-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals 2026: Knicks list Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1, all signs point to him trying to play vs. Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; The New York Knicks have officially listed center Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday with a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand.Robinson had surgery to repair the fracture last week, and has reportedly remained adamant since suffering the injury &mdash; under circumstances that have remained unclear, with neither player nor team providing any details on how it occurred, save that it did not happen on the court during a ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-knicks-list-mitchell-robinson-as-questionable-for-game-1-all-signs-point-to-him-trying-to-play-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-2026-knicks-list-mitchell-robinson-as-questionable-for-game-1-all-signs-point-to-him-trying-to-play-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Injury Updates Emerge Amid NBA Finals Game 1 Practice in San Antonio]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 7: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks grabs a rebound over Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2022 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Before Tuesday afternoon&rsquo;s med]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mitchell-robinson-injury-updates-emerge-amid-nba-finals-game-1-practice-in-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mitchell-robinson-injury-updates-emerge-amid-nba-finals-game-1-practice-in-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/2/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - MARCH 16: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics before the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 16, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	Globe What]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-6226/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-6226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Knicks NBA Finals history: When did the Knicks last win a championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 27-year drought, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals and against a familiar opponent &mdash; the San Antonio Spurs.In their last trip to the championship series, the Knicks lost in five games to the Spurs, who began their run of five titles in 15 years.Postseason success has been a more agonizing story for the Knicks, who made the playoffs only seven times in the 22 seasons following their 1999 Finals defeat.They have since made the postseason in four consecutive years. They m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-nba-finals-history-when-did-the-knicks-last-win-a-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-nba-finals-history-when-did-the-knicks-last-win-a-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson with Knicks for practice Tuesday, a day before Game 1 of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; New York center Mitchell Robinson had a wrap on his right hand during the open portion of the Knicks' practice on Tuesday, as the team began wrapping up preparations for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, something that happened outside of a game or practice. He was dribbling and shooting in the portion of the workout that was open to reporters.He was listed as questionable to play on the injury report that w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/robinson-with-knicks-for-practice-tuesday-a-day-before-game-1-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/robinson-with-knicks-for-practice-tuesday-a-day-before-game-1-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Dolan opens up to The Post about the making of this Knicks NBA Finals run — and what it means to NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[SerbyQnAdolanThe Post&rsquo;s Steve Serby spoke with Knicks owner James Dolan on Friday. They discussed myriad topics, including how much the Knicks mean to the city, how this team was built and if he&rsquo;s allowed himself yet to dream of the Canyon of Heroes.Q: Do you feel that this team represents New York &hellip; New York City?A: It represents the people of New York City, yes. Absolutely. That&rsquo;s New Yorkers, right? They&rsquo;re tough, they&rsquo;re gritty, they&rsquo;re full of pers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/james-dolan-opens-up-to-the-post-about-the-making-of-this-knicks-nba-finals-run-and-what-it-means-to-nyc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/james-dolan-opens-up-to-the-post-about-the-making-of-this-knicks-nba-finals-run-and-what-it-means-to-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock draft 3.0: The first post-lottery mock]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Allen Graves #22 of the Santa Clara Broncos shoots the ball against Brandon Garrison #10 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images	With the NBA draft just 3 weeks away, it was finally time to do our first mock draft with the draft order fully set.We sat down on Monday night and drafted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mock-draft-30-the-first-post-lottery-mock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mock-draft-30-the-first-post-lottery-mock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks preview challenge of facing Spurs&amp;#39; &amp;#39;special talent&amp;#39; Victor Wembanyama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks are four wins away from their first NBA title since 1973, but Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs stand in their way.Wembanyama is one of the most physically gifted athletes to ever play in the NBA. At 7-foot-4, 235 pounds, Wembanyama is a two-way force, winning this season&rsquo;s Defensive Player of the Year award while also averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.0 steal, and 3.1 blocks per game.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Wembanyama praised the Knicks and said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-preview-challenge-of-facing-spursamp39-amp39special-talentamp39-victor-wembanyama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-preview-challenge-of-facing-spursamp39-amp39special-talentamp39-victor-wembanyama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks in the NBA Finals won&amp;#39;t change Mike Breen&amp;#39;s approach to his call on ABC]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there were any doubts that Mike Breen can be a neutral announcer during the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs, Joe Davis can put those at ease.The Fox Sports baseball announcer &mdash; who also calls Los Angeles Dodgers games locally &mdash; received a thoughtful critique from Breen when the Dodgers faced the New York Mets in the 2024 National League Championship Series.&ldquo;He reached out. It was the first time I met him, and he said, &lsquo;I just want to le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-in-the-nba-finals-wonamp39t-change-mike-breenamp39s-approach-to-his-call-on-abc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-in-the-nba-finals-wonamp39t-change-mike-breenamp39s-approach-to-his-call-on-abc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From lighting candles to unwashed hats — celeb superfans reveal their Knicks superstitions and favorite moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some celebs were too superstitious to talk to The Post about the Knicks &mdash;&nbsp;but these famous superfans let nothing stop them from showing love for New York City&rsquo;s blue and orange.Tracy MorganTracy Morgan greets Jose Alvarado on the court at Madison Square Garden. NBAE via Getty Images&ldquo;30 Rock&rdquo; alum Tracy Morgan says his favorite moment as a Knicks fan was the playoffs&rsquo; now-legendary Game 1 against the Cavs &mdash; but that could change &ldquo;because we might win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/from-lighting-candles-to-unwashed-hats-celeb-superfans-reveal-their-knicks-superstitions-and-favorite-moments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/from-lighting-candles-to-unwashed-hats-celeb-superfans-reveal-their-knicks-superstitions-and-favorite-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama downplays NBA Finals spotlight, acknowledges Spurs need to &amp;#39;re-center&amp;#39; emotionally from high of WCF win over OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By most projections, the San Antonio Spurs are ahead of schedule.They drafted Victor Wembanyama with expectations that he would lead them to title contention. But the NBA is a league in which even stars of Wembanyama&rsquo;s stature are expected to face playoff hardship and pay their dues before reaching that goal. Michael Jordan did. Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal did. Kobe Bryant did. Wembanyama&rsquo;s Spurs predecessors David Robinson and Tim Duncan did. None of those multi-time champions and first-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-downplays-nba-finals-spotlight-acknowledges-spurs-need-to-amp39re-centeramp39-emotionally-from-high-of-wcf-win-over-okc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-downplays-nba-finals-spotlight-acknowledges-spurs-need-to-amp39re-centeramp39-emotionally-from-high-of-wcf-win-over-okc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Game 1, MLB, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-golden-knights-vs-hurricanes-stanley-cup-final-game-1-mlb-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-golden-knights-vs-hurricanes-stanley-cup-final-game-1-mlb-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You’re never forgotten’: New York wants the Knicks to know just how much a title would mean]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked fans around New York: What would a Knicks championship mean for them and the city? In a word: Everything.Dear Knicks . . .&ldquo;It&rsquo;d be incredible. This team&rsquo;s been getting close the past couple years. They&rsquo;ve got a great young core. When the Knicks are doing well and they&rsquo;re winning championships, it also helps us at the Stadium, man. The fans are pumped up here at every game. We&rsquo;re rooting for &rsquo;em. We&rsquo;ve got their back.&rdquo;&mdash; Aaron Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youre-never-forgotten-new-york-wants-the-knicks-to-know-just-how-much-a-title-would-mean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youre-never-forgotten-new-york-wants-the-knicks-to-know-just-how-much-a-title-would-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Curry ends sneaker free agency by signing with China&amp;#39;s Li-Ning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures after scoring during a game against the Clippers on April 15 at Intuit Dome.&nbsp;(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)Stephen Curry is a free agent no more.A sneaker free agent, that is. The four-time NBA champion has spent his entire playing career with the Golden State Warriors and is under contract through the end of next season.He has been playing without a shoe deal, however, since parting ways with Under Armour in November.That won&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephen-curry-ends-sneaker-free-agency-by-signing-with-chinaamp39s-li-ning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephen-curry-ends-sneaker-free-agency-by-signing-with-chinaamp39s-li-ning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals history: When did the Spurs last win a championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs have a rather extraordinary championship pedigree despite being a relatively young NBA franchise.Since their inaugural season in 1967-68 (then as the Dallas Chaparrals before moving to San Antonio in 1973-74), the Spurs have won five championships &mdash; all in a 15-year window between 1999-2014. The run was overseen by head coach Gregg Popovich, who remains the team&rsquo;s president of basketball operations.The first title, which came during the lockout-shortened season,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-nba-finals-history-when-did-the-spurs-last-win-a-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-nba-finals-history-when-did-the-spurs-last-win-a-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs – NBA Finals – Game 1 – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for June 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals arrives Wednesday night with rare historical weight, as the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet in a rematch 27 years after their 1999 showdown.A team that missed the playoffs last season, the Spurs are powered by youth and a generational superstar in Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio is without question ahead of schedule as further evidenced by their preseason odds (+6600). Should they go on and win the NBA title, the Spurs will be the largest preseason underdo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-game-1-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-june-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-game-1-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-june-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals triumph would place &amp;#39;Nova Knicks&amp;#39; on an esteemed list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Finals get going on Wednesday night, and three members of the New York Knicks will look to make some history beyond leading the franchise to its first NBA title since 1973. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges were also teammates at the college level, sharing the court for two seasons at Villanova University. All three were members of the 2016 squad that won the school's second national title in men's basketball, and Brunson and Bridges were teammates on the 2018 championship-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-triumph-would-place-amp39nova-knicksamp39-on-an-esteemed-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-triumph-would-place-amp39nova-knicksamp39-on-an-esteemed-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch 2026 NBA Finals: TV/stream info, schedule, for New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Playoffs have been nothing short of exciting, delivering upsets, overtime thrillers, and Game 7s that have left fans on the edge of their seats. Now only two teams remain. Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs this Wednesday, June 3, in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Tip-off is at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. See below for more information on how to watch the 2026 NBA Finals.Click here to sign up for Peacock!New York Knicks vs. San Antonio S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-2026-nba-finals-tvstream-info-schedule-for-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-2026-nba-finals-tvstream-info-schedule-for-new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Yao Williams II? Lakers make another front office hire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers have made another addition to the business operations side of their front office.Yao Williams II has been named vice president and head of global partnerships, the team announced in a statement on Tuesday, June 2. He will lead the Lakers' global partnerships team in his role, which includes partnership sales, business solutions and partnership activation. The Lakers also pointed to Williams' "proven track record of securing both domestic and international large-scale deals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-yao-williams-ii-lakers-make-another-front-office-hire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-yao-williams-ii-lakers-make-another-front-office-hire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors emerge as ‘live’ landing spot for LeBron James with Lakers future uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James; Stephen Curry; Steve KerrThe idea of LeBron James wearing a Golden State Warriors jersey has lingered around the NBA for years. Now, one prominent Bay Area insider believes the possibility is more realistic than ever.Speaking about James&rsquo; uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers, The San Francisco Standard&rsquo;s Tim Kawakami recently suggested the Warriors should be viewed as a legitimate contender if the four-time NBA champion reaches free agency.Insider shares latest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/warriors-emerge-as-live-landing-spot-for-lebron-james-with-lakers-future-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/warriors-emerge-as-live-landing-spot-for-lebron-james-with-lakers-future-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest on Mitchell Robinson, who did more on-court work Tuesday ahead of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks center Mitchell Robinson's status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs is still a bit of a mystery.SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reported last week that Robinson, who had surgery last week, will "push to play" when the Finals start.Robinson arrived at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Tuesday without a brace or splint on his finger/hand ahead of practice.Speaking shortly after, head coach Mike Brown said that Robinson did individual work at practice on Monday and that he would sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/latest-on-mitchell-robinson-who-did-more-on-court-work-tuesday-ahead-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/latest-on-mitchell-robinson-who-did-more-on-court-work-tuesday-ahead-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Finals betting: Expert's three best bets for the series between the Knicks and Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine NBA expert Larry Hartstein has identified three plays, including two that would pay plus-money, for New York vs. San Antonio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-betting-experts-three-best-bets-for-the-series-between-the-knicks-and-spurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-betting-experts-three-best-bets-for-the-series-between-the-knicks-and-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How these surprisingly likable Knicks have mastered the art of the buddy comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks usually have plenty of people root against them ... but that might not be the case in their first NBA Finals since 1999]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-these-surprisingly-likable-knicks-have-mastered-the-art-of-the-buddy-comedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-these-surprisingly-likable-knicks-have-mastered-the-art-of-the-buddy-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo next team odds: Thunder emerge as landing spot after loss to Spurs in WCF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a look at the latest odds for Giannis Antetokounmpo's next team as the Bucks star decides his future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-next-team-odds-thunder-emerge-as-landing-spot-after-loss-to-spurs-in-wcf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-next-team-odds-thunder-emerge-as-landing-spot-after-loss-to-spurs-in-wcf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Mock Draft: Jazz take Caleb Wilson with No. 2 pick; Darryn Peterson slips to Grizzlies at No. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Utah passes on Peterson to bet on the potential and fit of North Carolina's Wilson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-jazz-take-caleb-wilson-with-no-2-pick-darryn-peterson-slips-to-grizzlies-at-no-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-jazz-take-caleb-wilson-with-no-2-pick-darryn-peterson-slips-to-grizzlies-at-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting the 1999 Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals ahead of historic 2026 rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan led San Antonio to the trophy last time; now Victor Wembanyama will try to do the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/revisiting-the-1999-spurs-vs-knicks-nba-finals-ahead-of-historic-2026-rematch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/revisiting-the-1999-spurs-vs-knicks-nba-finals-ahead-of-historic-2026-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Knicks and Spurs were built: Why unique rosters of NBA Finalists might now be impossible to replicate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks are built around Jalen Brunson and close relationships, while the Spurs' run of lottery luck is no longer possible in the NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-knicks-and-spurs-were-built-why-unique-rosters-of-nba-finalists-might-now-be-impossible-to-replicate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-knicks-and-spurs-were-built-why-unique-rosters-of-nba-finalists-might-now-be-impossible-to-replicate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 most important NBA Finals storylines: Do Knicks have a Wemby stopper? Will Josh Hart knock down good looks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs is primed to be a great NBA Finals matchup, and these are the on-court storylines to keep an eye on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/10-most-important-nba-finals-storylines-do-knicks-have-a-wemby-stopper-will-josh-hart-knock-down-good-looks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/10-most-important-nba-finals-storylines-do-knicks-have-a-wemby-stopper-will-josh-hart-knock-down-good-looks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown blockbuster NFL trades; Stanley Cup Final preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Serena Williams returns and Odell Beckham Jr. is back with Giants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/grading-the-myles-garrett-aj-brown-blockbuster-nfl-trades-stanley-cup-final-preview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/grading-the-myles-garrett-aj-brown-blockbuster-nfl-trades-stanley-cup-final-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman dies at 79: 'A brilliant strategist']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelman racked up 1,042 regular-season wins, the 10th most in NBA history, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/hall-of-fame-basketball-coach-rick-adelman-dies-at-79-a-brilliant-strategist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/hall-of-fame-basketball-coach-rick-adelman-dies-at-79-a-brilliant-strategist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rick-adelman-hall-of-fame-nba-coach-dies-at-79/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rick-adelman-hall-of-fame-nba-coach-dies-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Finals betting: Model says Knicks still offer significant value in futures best bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SportsLine Projection Model has been right about New York the entire postseason and is riding with Jalen Brunson &amp; Co. again in the NBA Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-betting-model-says-knicks-still-offer-significant-value-in-futures-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-betting-model-says-knicks-still-offer-significant-value-in-futures-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals: Why Mikal Bridges and Dylan Harper could be the ultimate Knicks vs. Spurs X-factors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson who? Let's talk about two players who could shift the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-why-mikal-bridges-and-dylan-harper-could-be-the-ultimate-knicks-vs-spurs-x-factors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-why-mikal-bridges-and-dylan-harper-could-be-the-ultimate-knicks-vs-spurs-x-factors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Spurs predictions: NBA Finals expert picks as Victor Wembanyama leads the favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spurs enter the 2026 NBA Finals as the favorites, but the Knicks have won 11 in a row]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-nba-finals-expert-picks-as-victor-wembanyama-leads-the-favorites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-spurs-predictions-nba-finals-expert-picks-as-victor-wembanyama-leads-the-favorites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Thunder? Weighing the pros, cons and likelihood of a blockbuster trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Giannis the Thunder's solution to getting past Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-to-the-thunder-weighing-the-pros-cons-and-likelihood-of-a-blockbuster-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-to-the-thunder-weighing-the-pros-cons-and-likelihood-of-a-blockbuster-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic hire Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as next head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magic were linked to Billy Donovan during their search, but they've ultimately landed on one of the league's top assistants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/magic-hire-spurs-assistant-sean-sweeney-as-next-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/magic-hire-spurs-assistant-sean-sweeney-as-next-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs' Victor Wembanyama on fast track to GOAT status; MLB mock draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus we've got our Stanley Cup Final preview for Golden Knights-Hurricanes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-victor-wembanyama-on-fast-track-to-goat-status-mlb-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-victor-wembanyama-on-fast-track-to-goat-status-mlb-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Knicks: The three biggest questions that will decide the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Victor Wembanyama cap off his historic season with a Spurs title, or will the red-hot Knicks break their 53-year drought?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-the-three-biggest-questions-that-will-decide-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-knicks-the-three-biggest-questions-that-will-decide-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet Holmgren goes full Ben Simmons in Game 7 disappearing act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder big man wanted nothing to do with Victor Wembanyama or the pressure of a Game 7 as OKC's season ended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-goes-full-ben-simmons-in-game-7-disappearing-act/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-goes-full-ben-simmons-in-game-7-disappearing-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Conference Finals winners and losers: De'Aaron Fox steps up for Spurs, two Thunder starters disappear]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best series of these playoffs so far is in the books, and the WCF ramifications will be felt for a long time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/western-conference-finals-winners-and-losers-deaaron-fox-steps-up-for-spurs-two-thunder-starters-disappear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/western-conference-finals-winners-and-losers-deaaron-fox-steps-up-for-spurs-two-thunder-starters-disappear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for Thunder? OKC faces a stark financial reality, and only SGA is truly indispensable]]></title><description><![CDATA[After losing to the Spurs, the Thunder are staring down tough roster decisions with the second apron looming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/whats-next-for-thunder-okc-faces-a-stark-financial-reality-and-only-sga-is-truly-indispensable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/whats-next-for-thunder-okc-faces-a-stark-financial-reality-and-only-sga-is-truly-indispensable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama's 'greatest of all time' trajectory is officially ahead of schedule after Spurs' Game 7 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wembanyama and the Spurs are moving on to the NBA Finals in just his third season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-greatest-of-all-time-trajectory-is-officially-ahead-of-schedule-after-spurs-game-7-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-greatest-of-all-time-trajectory-is-officially-ahead-of-schedule-after-spurs-game-7-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Finals schedule: Knicks vs. Spurs odds, dates, game times]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Knicks vs. Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, a rematch of the 1999 title round]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-schedule-knicks-vs-spurs-odds-dates-game-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-finals-schedule-knicks-vs-spurs-odds-dates-game-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, 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Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-spurs-vs-thunder-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-spurs-vs-thunder-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Western Conference Finals odds, predictions: Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 picks by expert who's 140-97]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Mike Barner reveals his San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 7 NBA playoff picks for Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-spurs-vs-thunder-game-7-picks-by-expert-whos-140-97/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:33:00 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Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-thunder-spurs-psg-arsenal-mlb-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-thunder-spurs-psg-arsenal-mlb-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underhand free throws? Mitchell Robinson has a broken pinky and a big problem -- Rick Barry has the solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks center and dismal free-throw shooter will try to play through injury in the NBA Finals; Barry is urging him to change to his signature style]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/underhand-free-throws-mitchell-robinson-has-a-broken-pinky-and-a-big-problem-rick-barry-has-the-solution/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/underhand-free-throws-mitchell-robinson-has-a-broken-pinky-and-a-big-problem-rick-barry-has-the-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Western Conference Finals have gone the distance but lacked the drama -- will that change in Game 7?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a double-OT thriller between the Spurs and Thunder in Game 1, the next five WCF games have been decided by an average of 17 points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-western-conference-finals-have-gone-the-distance-but-lacked-the-drama-will-that-change-in-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-western-conference-finals-have-gone-the-distance-but-lacked-the-drama-will-that-change-in-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks decline to say how Mitchell Robinson injured his pinky ahead of NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks big man needed surgery, and his status for the team's first Finals appearance in 27 years is unclear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-decline-to-say-how-mitchell-robinson-injured-his-pinky-ahead-of-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-decline-to-say-how-mitchell-robinson-injured-his-pinky-ahead-of-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Game 5 of Canadiens vs. Hurricanes, MLB and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-game-5-of-canadiens-vs-hurricanes-mlb-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-game-5-of-canadiens-vs-hurricanes-mlb-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodbye NBA Draft Lottery? Explaining 'draft credit' system that the league could start using as soon as 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Draft Lottery could be replaced by the start of the next decade as the league mulls a complete overhaul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/goodbye-nba-draft-lottery-explaining-draft-credit-system-that-the-league-could-start-using-as-soon-as-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/goodbye-nba-draft-lottery-explaining-draft-credit-system-that-the-league-could-start-using-as-soon-as-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks' Mitchell Robinson hopes to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals after undergoing pinky surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robinson has been a key part of New York's rotation during the run to the Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mitchell-robinson-hopes-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-after-undergoing-pinky-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mitchell-robinson-hopes-to-play-in-game-1-of-nba-finals-after-undergoing-pinky-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama and Spurs force Game 7 vs. Thunder; NBA Draft Lottery reform winners, losers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus our National League report card and early Cy Young picks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-and-spurs-force-game-7-vs-thunder-nba-draft-lottery-reform-winners-losers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-and-spurs-force-game-7-vs-thunder-nba-draft-lottery-reform-winners-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's final NBA game court entrance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade's final NBA game court entrance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dwyane-wades-final-nba-game-court-entrance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dwyane-wades-final-nba-game-court-entrance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks take complete control of Eastern Conference Finals with wire-to-wire Game 3 win over Cavs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup on Saturday night.&nbsp;New York has won 10 playoff games in a row, holding a commanding 3-0 series advantage.&nbsp;Here are some takeaways...- Taking the series on the road for the first time the Knicks got off to about as good a start they could've hoped for, opening up a quick 9-1 advantage and forcing the Cavs to call a timeout less than two minutes in. The home team was able to find their footing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-take-complete-control-of-eastern-conference-finals-with-wire-to-wire-game-3-win-over-cavs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-take-complete-control-of-eastern-conference-finals-with-wire-to-wire-game-3-win-over-cavs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder injury updates: Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams Game 4 status revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.Mitchell started seven of the Thunder&rsquo;s 11 playoff games as a replacement for Jalen Williams in the starting lineup. Mitchell finished fifth in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.He had his lowest scoring performance of the postseason on Friday, producing just two points and one assist in 17 minutes of play. He's been ruled out with a right soleus strain. Williams could be closing in on a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-injury-updates-ajay-mitchell-jalen-williams-game-4-status-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-injury-updates-ajay-mitchell-jalen-williams-game-4-status-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift attends Cavs vs. Knicks playoff game]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 23: (L-R) Singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Image]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/taylor-swift-attends-cavs-vs-knicks-playoff-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/taylor-swift-attends-cavs-vs-knicks-playoff-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell injury update: Cavaliers star goes to locker room, returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell's health is something to watch as Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals unfolds.ESPN's cameras showed Mitchell walking back toward the locker room midway through the second quarter, though ESPN later reported he was not accompanied by a trainer. He returned to the bench area in short order and got back into the game before the quarter was through. Donovan Mitchell went to the locker room halfway through the second quarter of Game 3 vs. the Knicks.Mitchell then returned to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/donovan-mitchell-injury-update-cavaliers-star-goes-to-locker-room-returns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/donovan-mitchell-injury-update-cavaliers-star-goes-to-locker-room-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life of A Basketball Fan: Taylor Swift attends Cavs-Knicks in Cleveland with fiance Travis Kelce]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND (AP) &mdash; Turns out, Taylor Swift likes basketball, too.The global music superstar sat courtside at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night along with fiance and Cleveland native Travis Kelce as the Cavaliers hosted the New York Knicks desperately needing a win in the series.Swift and Kelce, who recently signed a 3-year, $54 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, took their seats in Rocket Arena shortly before the opening tip. Their appearance caused a stir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/life-of-a-basketball-fan-taylor-swift-attends-cavs-knicks-in-cleveland-with-fiance-travis-kelce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/life-of-a-basketball-fan-taylor-swift-attends-cavs-knicks-in-cleveland-with-fiance-travis-kelce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift sit courtside for Knicks-Cavaliers game]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York's Madison Square Garden is famous for its celebrity row, but Cleveland's Rocket Arena saw arguably the most famous woman in the world pull up courtside Saturday night. Pop icon Taylor Swift and fianc&eacute; Travis Kelce sat on the sidelines for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers. Kelce, the longtime Kansas City Chiefs star, grew up in nearby Cleveland Heights, Ohio.Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift locked in for Knicks-Cavs Game 3&#128064; pic.twitter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-sit-courtside-for-knicks-cavaliers-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-sit-courtside-for-knicks-cavaliers-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Kelce chugs beer as he sits courtside with Taylor Swift at Knicks-Cavs game]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York's Madison Square Garden is famous for its celebrity row, but Cleveland's Rocket Arena saw arguably the most famous woman in the world pull up courtside Saturday night. Pop icon Taylor Swift and fianc&eacute; Travis Kelce sat on the sidelines for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers. Kelce, the longtime Kansas City Chiefs star, grew up in nearby Cleveland Heights, Ohio.Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift locked in for Knicks-Cavs Game 3&#128064; pic.twitter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/travis-kelce-chugs-beer-as-he-sits-courtside-with-taylor-swift-at-knicks-cavs-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/travis-kelce-chugs-beer-as-he-sits-courtside-with-taylor-swift-at-knicks-cavs-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 4 preview: Gilgeous-Alexander is controlling this series]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a sentence I never thought I'd write (and may never write again), but it's true about this Western Conference Finals:<br />
The team with Victor Wembanyama is not the one forcing the most adjustments.At least not heading into a critical Game 4 at home for San Antonio. Mathematically, Game 4 is not "must win" for the Spurs, already in these playoffs we have seen two teams come from 3-1 down to win a series. Realistically, that is not going to happen against Oklahoma City. Victor Wembanyama unde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-game-4-preview-gilgeous-alexander-is-controlling-this-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-game-4-preview-gilgeous-alexander-is-controlling-this-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs vs. Knicks Game 3 open gamethread]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Clevel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-vs-knicks-game-3-open-gamethread/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-vs-knicks-game-3-open-gamethread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECF Game Thread: Knicks at Cavaliers, Game 3, May 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reacts during the fourth quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images	The Knicks head to Cleveland tonight after taking the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. Game One featured a historic comeback fueled by C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-thread-knicks-at-cavaliers-game-3-may-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-thread-knicks-at-cavaliers-game-3-may-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City&amp;#39;s Ajay Mitchell out for Game 4 with calf strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout this postseason, when Jalen Williams has been out with a hamstring strain &mdash; seven games and counting &mdash; coach Mark Daigneault has turned to Ajay Mitchell, and the Thunder have not missed a beat.Now, someone is going to have to step up for Mitchell on Sunday, as he is officially out for Game 4 with a hamstring strain, the team announced Saturday. Mitchell was forced to leave Game 3 in the third quarter after he appeared to be injured on a play where he picked up a flagrant f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-cityamp39s-ajay-mitchell-out-for-game-4-with-calf-strain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-cityamp39s-ajay-mitchell-out-for-game-4-with-calf-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder G Ajay Mitchell ruled out for Game 4 vs. Spurs with calf strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder were missing Jalen Williams in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. They will now be missing a different starter in Game 4.OKC guard Ajay Mitchell has been ruled out for Sunday&rsquo;s game with a right calf strain, per the NBA injury report, after exiting Friday&rsquo;s game early. Williams, who sat due to a hamstring injury, is listed as questionable.Ajay Mitchell came up huge for the Thunder when Jalen Williams had to miss time earlier in the playoffs.ASSOCIATED]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-g-ajay-mitchell-ruled-out-for-game-4-vs-spurs-with-calf-strain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-g-ajay-mitchell-ruled-out-for-game-4-vs-spurs-with-calf-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James raves about Knicks’ offensive revival — and the ‘sprinkle’ that’s made all the difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks' offensive revival in the playoffs has even impressed LeBron James.CLEVELAND &mdash; Making the Knicks offense more dynamic was one of the most important improvements Mike Brown was supposed to bring.One of basketball&rsquo;s best minds is raving about his job doing just that.&ldquo;The defense can&rsquo;t just key on a couple of actions anymore,&rdquo; LeBron James said on his &ldquo;Mind the Game&rdquo; podcast, which he co-hosts with Steve Nash. &ldquo;I thought over the last coupl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-raves-about-knicks-offensive-revival-and-the-sprinkle-thats-made-all-the-difference/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-raves-about-knicks-offensive-revival-and-the-sprinkle-thats-made-all-the-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A far-to-early look at who Nets might covet this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: Tari Eason of Rockets warms up before the NBA playoffs game 5 between Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets at the Crypto.com Arena on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images	The NBA Draft is still a month away and the Brooklyn Nets participating in two &mdash; count &rsquo;em &mdash; two summer leagues a week after that, it&rsquo;s easy to forget that NBA free agency is sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/a-far-to-early-look-at-who-nets-might-covet-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/a-far-to-early-look-at-who-nets-might-covet-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs seeking answers to Thunder&amp;#39;s dominance when Wembanyama rests as series heads to Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; It's tempting, but the San Antonio Spurs will not play Victor Wembanyama every minute of regulation against Oklahoma City even as they trail the Thunder 2-1 in the Western Conference finals.Instead, San Antonio has to find a way to play better when Wembanyama rests because Oklahoma City is dominating when the 7-foot-4 star from France is on the bench.The Thunder are two wins away from returning to the NBA Finals with Game 4 on Sunday in San Antonio.Oklahoma City has won]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-seeking-answers-to-thunderamp39s-dominance-when-wembanyama-rests-as-series-heads-to-game-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-seeking-answers-to-thunderamp39s-dominance-when-wembanyama-rests-as-series-heads-to-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Knicks-Cavaliers, Hurricanes-Canadiens tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA and NHL betting on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-hurricanes-canadiens-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-hurricanes-canadiens-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 bonus bets by targeting Cavaliers-Knicks, Canadiens-Hurricanes on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA and NHL on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-by-targeting-cavaliers-knicks-canadiens-hurricanes-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-by-targeting-cavaliers-knicks-canadiens-hurricanes-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Where to watch Game 3 tonight, tipoff time, conference finals schedule and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks currently lead the Eastern Conference final series 2-0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game 3 will tip off tonight at 8 p.m. ET and the game will air nationally on ESPN. Want to tune in to the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the OKC Thunder? Those games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock throughout the week. Stay up-to-date with the latest playoff news in our playoffs hub for scores, stats, and more, and check out the schedule below for all of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-where-to-watch-game-3-tonight-tipoff-time-conference-finals-schedule-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-where-to-watch-game-3-tonight-tipoff-time-conference-finals-schedule-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Reaves wants to ‘run it back’ with Lakers, LeBron James]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA &ndash; MAY 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Four...The Lakers have made it clear they want Austin Reaves&rsquo; NBA career to continue in purple and gold.And Reaves&rsquo; latest comments make it appear he wants the same.&nbsp;During a recent interview with TMZ Sports at LAX, Reaves was asked a variety of questions, including whether he wanted to &ldquo;run it back&rdquo; wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/austin-reaves-wants-to-run-it-back-with-lakers-lebron-james/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/austin-reaves-wants-to-run-it-back-with-lakers-lebron-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/23/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: The sneakers worn by Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52326/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Same-Game Parlay for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The New York Knicks are a runaway subway car in the Eastern Conference finals. The next stop is Rocket Arena for Game 3 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.New York tries to put Cleveland in a 3-0 chokehold on Saturday, and my Knicks vs. Cavaliers predictions aren't standing on the tracks, taking the road team to win with an energetic performance from OG Anunoby.Here are my latest&nbsp;NBA picks for Saturday, May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Expert Picks &amp; Game 3 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The New York Knicks are just two wins away from wiping out the Cleveland Cavaliers and reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.With Game 3 set for this evening at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, our experts have you primed with some NBA picks for Saturday, May 23.Knicks vs Cavaliers Expert Picks TonightPickOdds Jon Metler:Anunoby o14.5 points-130 Jason Logan: Towns o1.5 threes+125 Joe Osborne:Knick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-expert-picks-amp-game-3-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-expert-picks-amp-game-3-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Knicks-Cavs NBA Playoffs Game 3 for free: Time, livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
The New York Knicks extended their Eastern Conference Finals lead to two games in front of a rapturous home crowd (and an equally invested star-studded celebrity row). Now, the series moves to Cleveland for two games in the Cavaliers&rsquo; home court beginning with tonight&rsquo;s Game 3. Unlike the dramatic fourth-quarter comeback in the series o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-knicks-cavs-nba-playoffs-game-3-for-free-time-livestream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-knicks-cavs-nba-playoffs-game-3-for-free-time-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Suns now have a realistic Mark Williams contract projection]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 27: Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns guards Nicolas Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 27, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	One of the biggest pressure points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-suns-now-have-a-realistic-mark-williams-contract-projection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-suns-now-have-a-realistic-mark-williams-contract-projection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s Your All-Time Starting 5 from the Utah Jazz “Hall of Pretty Good?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you root for a team that isn&rsquo;t in the playoffs anymore it&rsquo;s very natural to reminisce on what you used to have. When you root for a team that didn&rsquo;t make the playoffs at all that kind of thought only comes more quickly. For about three months now I&rsquo;ve been coasting through this season thinking about the NBA Draft Lottery, and now that we&rsquo;ve secured the #2 pick in this year&rsquo;s draft, there&rsquo;s nothing more we can do except wait. Or at least that&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/whos-your-all-time-starting-5-from-the-utah-jazz-hall-of-pretty-good/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/whos-your-all-time-starting-5-from-the-utah-jazz-hall-of-pretty-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Cleveland sports fans are getting severe deja vu with the Cavs down 0-2. But with the series shifting back to their home floor, it's time for Cleveland to dig deep ... again.Ahead of tonight's Game 3 clash with the New York Knicks, our&nbsp;NBA player prop projections have locked onto the highest-value betting angles on the market.By analyzing the data against current market lines, we&rsquo;ve identified wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Rockets interested in Kyrie Irving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have a major offseason ahead. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason are both up for contract extensions, and reports have come out that Fred VanVleet may get his contract restructured, and this is not counting them having Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back next year. Fred and Adams will obviously both be returning from injuries, so it is safe to say there will be some regression. Vanvleet is coming off an ACL tear, but since he is not exactly known for his high flying play, so thankf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/report-rockets-interested-in-kyrie-irving/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/report-rockets-interested-in-kyrie-irving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Barnes snubbed for accolade, named to All-Defensive Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 1: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors looks on after winning the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/scottie-barnes-snubbed-for-accolade-named-to-all-defensive-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/scottie-barnes-snubbed-for-accolade-named-to-all-defensive-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, May 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks can move to the brink of the NBA Finals with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks won the first two games in New York. Games 3 and 4 will be in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are favored at home by 2.5 points. The over/under is 214.5. How to watch New York Knicks vs. Cleveland CavaliersDate: Saturday, May 23Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTWhere: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OhioTV Channels: ABCLive Stream:NBA League Pass | Follow on Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-3-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-saturday-may-23/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-3-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-saturday-may-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.After winning a dramatic, double-OT thriller in Game 1, the San Antonio Spurs have dropped two straight games and face a 2-1 series deficit heading into Game 4 at home.Depth and fatigue will be key factors in Game 4, and my Thunder vs. Spurs predictions expect the visiting team to earn a third straight victory.Here are my best free NBA picks for Sunday, May 24.Thunder vs Spurs Game 4 predictionThunder vs Sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-playoffs-game-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-playoffs-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Shammgod, creator of &amp;#39;The Shammgod,&amp;#39; reportedly following Jamahl Mosley to Pelicans in assistant role]]></title><description><![CDATA[God Shammgod, who famously helped 10th-seeded Providence reach the Elite Eight during the 1997 NCAA tournament and introduced &ldquo;The Shammgod&rdquo; &mdash; a streetball-esque crossover move &mdash; to the basketball world, will reportedly continue his NBA coaching career in New Orleans.Shammgod spent the 2025-26 season as an assistant under Jamahl Mosley with the Orlando Magic, and he&rsquo;s now joining Mosley&rsquo;s Pelicans staff, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.Orl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/god-shammgod-creator-of-amp39the-shammgodamp39-reportedly-following-jamahl-mosley-to-pelicans-in-assistant-role/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/god-shammgod-creator-of-amp39the-shammgodamp39-reportedly-following-jamahl-mosley-to-pelicans-in-assistant-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Thunder player grades: San Antonio’s bench struggles in Game Three loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 22: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs gestures in front of Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 22, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-player-grades-san-antonios-bench-struggles-in-game-three-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-player-grades-san-antonios-bench-struggles-in-game-three-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Edwards responds to backlash over congratulatory handshake with Spurs during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 8:01 left in Game 6 and the Timberwolves trailing the Spurs by 33, Minnesota coach Chris Finch threw in the towel and pulled his starters. When that happened, Anthony Edwards did something in-game usually reserved for postgame: he walked over and dapped up the Spurs players, congratulating them on their win.Classy move from Ant during Game 6<br />
He dapped up the whole Spurs team with 8 minutes leftpic.twitter.com/jjOA7m7c38&mdash; NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) May 16, 2026That drew an instant back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/anthony-edwards-responds-to-backlash-over-congratulatory-handshake-with-spurs-during-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/anthony-edwards-responds-to-backlash-over-congratulatory-handshake-with-spurs-during-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;It&amp;#39;s who he is:&amp;#39; How Mikal Bridges&amp;#39; reappearing act has the Knicks surging toward the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND &mdash; Mikal Bridges nodded.He&rsquo;d just watched longtime teammate and friend Josh Hart break out of a shooting slump in a major way, knocking down five 3-pointers to fuel the New York Knicks&rsquo; sprint to a 2-0 lead in the 2026 Eastern Conference finals. And in his postgame press conference, Bridges fielded a question about what he&rsquo;d seen in Hart&rsquo;s ability to persist through the frustration of failing against a scheme designed to exploit his weakness until he found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39itamp39s-who-he-isamp39-how-mikal-bridgesamp39-reappearing-act-has-the-knicks-surging-toward-the-nba-finals-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39itamp39s-who-he-isamp39-how-mikal-bridgesamp39-reappearing-act-has-the-knicks-surging-toward-the-nba-finals-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;It&amp;#39;s who he is&amp;#39;: How Mikal Bridges&amp;#39; reappearing act has the Knicks surging toward the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND &mdash; Mikal Bridges nodded.He&rsquo;d just watched longtime teammate and friend Josh Hart break out of a shooting slump in a major way, knocking down five 3-pointers to fuel the New York Knicks&rsquo; sprint to a 2-0 lead in the 2026 Eastern Conference finals. And in his postgame press conference, Bridges fielded a question about what he&rsquo;d seen in Hart&rsquo;s ability to persist through the frustration of failing against a scheme designed to exploit his weakness until he found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39itamp39s-who-he-isamp39-how-mikal-bridgesamp39-reappearing-act-has-the-knicks-surging-toward-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39itamp39s-who-he-isamp39-how-mikal-bridgesamp39-reappearing-act-has-the-knicks-surging-toward-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 3 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Cleveland Cavaliers went down 0-2 to the Detroit Pistons on the road in the conference semifinals before winning Games 3 and 4 at home and ultimately stealing the series in seven.Cleveland will look to repeat that pattern in the Eastern Conference Finals, and my Knicks vs. Cavaliers props dig into the best value plays for this pivotal contest, giving you my best NBA picks for Saturday, May 23.It's all p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-3-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-3-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges on Knicks needing to continue &amp;#39;playing desperate&amp;#39; ahead of ECF Game 3 vs. Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Saturday's pivotal Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 between the Knicks&nbsp;and Cleveland Cavaliers, stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges said team's mindset is to continue "playing desperate" despite their 2-0 lead in the series."We got to execute at a high level, have that desperation that we had in Philly and Atlanta," Towns said. "We just got to, obviously, shoot the ball well.""We just got to keep playing desperate," Bridges added. "I know it's easier for the team that's down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-mikal-bridges-on-knicks-needing-to-continue-amp39playing-desperateamp39-ahead-of-ecf-game-3-vs-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-mikal-bridges-on-knicks-needing-to-continue-amp39playing-desperateamp39-ahead-of-ecf-game-3-vs-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After WCF gem, Thunder&amp;#39;s Jared McCain says he&amp;#39;ll &amp;#39;always have love&amp;#39; for Daryl Morey despite 76ers trading him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryl Morey&rsquo;s final season as Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations was marred by a head-scratching trade deadline, before which he sent second-year guard Jared McCain to the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder for four picks, a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks.After the deadline passed, and the Sixers seemingly ducked the luxury tax, Morey admitted they made the McCain trade in hopes of striking an additional deal at the deadline,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/after-wcf-gem-thunderamp39s-jared-mccain-says-heamp39ll-amp39always-have-loveamp39-for-daryl-morey-despite-76ers-trading-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/after-wcf-gem-thunderamp39s-jared-mccain-says-heamp39ll-amp39always-have-loveamp39-for-daryl-morey-despite-76ers-trading-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Learned from the Spurs Game 3 loss to the Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 22: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals on May 22, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Micha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-we-learned-from-the-spurs-game-3-loss-to-the-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-we-learned-from-the-spurs-game-3-loss-to-the-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks — Game 3 ECF — predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets on May 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks took Game 2 in commanding fashion, 109-93. New York is up 2-0 as the series heads to Cleveland. The Cavaliers are 6-1 in their seven home playoff games, but lost the last one in Detroit (Game 6).New York has won nine straight games in the playoffs and eight of those have come by double digits. The Knicks are 4-1 on the road and won four straight. Josh Hart scored a game-high 26 points in Game 2, while all five Knicks scored in double figures. Both teams had a combined 14 turnovers, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-3-ecf-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-best-bets-on-may-23/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-3-ecf-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-best-bets-on-may-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Bulletin: ‘We gotta keep playing desperate. Keep doing what we doing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) |]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-we-gotta-keep-playing-desperate-keep-doing-what-we-doing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-we-gotta-keep-playing-desperate-keep-doing-what-we-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addi Drury: The Future of Stock Contracting]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most important parts of the bull riding industry is the stock contractors who raise, maintain, and supply the bucking bulls to the arena. The PBR works with many different contractors, each one supplying its own unique bulls. Recently, there has been a new stock contractor to enter the business who has simply left the rodeo community in awe. Her name is Addi Drury.This 16-year-old has taken over her dad&rsquo;s ranch, Nothin But try Ranch, and taken the world by storm. Not only is she]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/addi-drury-the-future-of-stock-contracting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/addi-drury-the-future-of-stock-contracting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.UPDATE: Added a +900 SGP!Anyone who&rsquo;s ever played pick-up basketball knows the frustration of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley.Have you ever started a game red-hot only to have one of your random teammates ice you out and start jacking threes?It happens at the YMCA, and it also happens in the pros, as Cleveland cooled a sizzling start from Mobley with a barrage of 3-point misses in Wednesday&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 bonus bets by targeting Knicks-Cavaliers, Canadiens-Hurricanes on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA and NHL on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Knicks-Cavaliers, Canadiens-Hurricanes tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA and NHL betting on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Championship Odds 2026: Thunder Shorten to -200 After Taking 2-1 Series Lead Over Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Oklahoma City Thunder are one again large and in charge in the&nbsp;NBA championship odds.Momentum shifted slightly in the San Antonio Spurs' favor after winning Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, but they've given it right back with the Thunder taking Games 2 and 3.Out East, the New York Knicks have made the gap back to the Cleveland Cavaliers even bigger with an authoritative Game 2 triumph.Here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-thunder-shorten-to-200-after-taking-2-1-series-lead-over-spurs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-thunder-shorten-to-200-after-taking-2-1-series-lead-over-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals odds, predictions: Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3 picks by expert who's 135-95]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Mike Barner reveals his New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 NBA playoff picks for Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-odds-predictions-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-3-picks-by-expert-whos-135-95/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-odds-predictions-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-3-picks-by-expert-whos-135-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Devin Vassell dazzles in Spurs loss to Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) react at each other in the second half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images	The good guys hoped to open their home game in the Western Conference Finals with a win, but alas victory eluded them. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 26 p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/highlights-devin-vassell-dazzles-in-spurs-loss-to-thunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/highlights-devin-vassell-dazzles-in-spurs-loss-to-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jared McCain trade is the deal that keeps on stinging]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 18: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-jared-mccain-trade-is-the-deal-that-keeps-on-stinging/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-jared-mccain-trade-is-the-deal-that-keeps-on-stinging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CelticsBlog exit interview: Baylor Scheierman and the art of being useful]]></title><description><![CDATA[The very first article I wrote for CelticsBlog was titled, &ldquo;Is Baylor Scheierman a viable starter for the Celtics?&rdquo; I started that article with a confession: I wasn&rsquo;t a Baylor believer at the beginning of the season.That was probably too simple of a take. Looking back, I don&rsquo;t think I disbelieved in him as much as I had absolutely no clue what drawer to put him in.With most players, even the imperfect ones, your brain is able to find a quick label. Jordan Walsh is the lan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-baylor-scheierman-and-the-art-of-being-useful/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-baylor-scheierman-and-the-art-of-being-useful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECF Game Preview: Knicks at Cavaliers, Game 3, May 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-preview-knicks-at-cavaliers-game-3-may-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-preview-knicks-at-cavaliers-game-3-may-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman who went viral for getting stood up by Knicks fan with playoff tickets reveals what happened next]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&nbsp;didn&rsquo;t score any points with her &mdash; but who can blame him!A Brooklyn woman went viral after she was stood up by her blind date, who blew her off at the last minute after snagging Knicks playoff tickets.Sarah Stone arrived at Caf&eacute; Carmellini in NoMad an hour early for her 6 p.m. date earlier this month, settling in and ordering a glass of wine while she waited for the man.Sara Stone went viral for filming a video after she got stood up because her date scored Knicks play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/woman-who-went-viral-for-getting-stood-up-by-knicks-fan-with-playoff-tickets-reveals-what-happened-next/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/woman-who-went-viral-for-getting-stood-up-by-knicks-fan-with-playoff-tickets-reveals-what-happened-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals picks, Game 3 bets by proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 3 picks for Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-prediction-2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-picks-game-3-bets-by-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-prediction-2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-picks-game-3-bets-by-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season in Review: The 2025-26 Phoenix Suns Anthology]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 27: The Phoenix Suns pose for a team photo on March 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	This is it, the final bow on the gift that was the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns. Ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/season-in-review-the-2025-26-phoenix-suns-anthology/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/season-in-review-the-2025-26-phoenix-suns-anthology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Today&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Anyone who&rsquo;s ever played pick-up basketball knows the frustration of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley.Have you ever started a game red-hot only to have one of your random teammates ice you out and start jacking threes?It happens at the YMCA, and it also happens in the pros, as Cleveland cooled a sizzling start from Mobley with a barrage of 3-point misses in Wednesday&rsquo;s loss to the New Yor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 2025-26 season in review: Amen Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have been stress-testing the concept of the point guard for a long time.Astute Dream Shakers will know that I&rsquo;ve taken this angle before. Let&rsquo;s speed run it. Mike D&rsquo;Antoni moved James Harden from the two to the one. Harden left, and Kevin Porter Jr. larked as a point guard for a while. When it was time to be serious, the Rockets brought in Fred VanVleet, who is as undeniably a point guard as epistemologically possible.VanVleet gets hurt for the year. Back t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-2025-26-season-in-review-amen-thompson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-2025-26-season-in-review-amen-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Amen Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have been stress-testing the concept of the point guard for a long time.Astute Dream Shakers will know that I&rsquo;ve taken this angle before. Let&rsquo;s speed run it. Mike D&rsquo;Antoni moved James Harden from the two to the one. Harden left, and Kevin Porter Jr. larked as a point guard for a while. When it was time to be serious, the Rockets brought in Fred VanVleet, who is as undeniably a point guard as epistemologically possible.VanVleet gets hurt for the year. Back t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-amen-thompson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-amen-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: The Spurs bench struggled in Game 3 loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images	Friday was the first time in nine years that the San Antonio Spurs hosted a Western Conference Final on their home court. After kicking off the series with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-the-spurs-bench-struggled-in-game-3-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-the-spurs-bench-struggled-in-game-3-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Wildcats News: Tom Leach makes his Malachi Moreno prediction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) passes the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images	Good morning, BBN!Things are about to pick back up in terms of recruiting for college basketball as the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline is quickly approaching. For Kentucky Wildcats fans, the most important decision comes from center Malac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcats-news-tom-leach-makes-his-malachi-moreno-prediction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcats-news-tom-leach-makes-his-malachi-moreno-prediction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSR Weekend Warriors: 5/22-5/24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it&rsquo;s allowed by the site&rsquo;s ToS, it&rsquo;s fair game here.You know the drill.This is now an open thread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/csr-weekend-warriors-522-524/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/csr-weekend-warriors-522-524/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA mock draft: AI predicts every first-round pick after combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Draft is starting to come into focus. The draft lottery and scouting combine are over and workouts at team facilities around the country are underway before the Washington Wizards officially go on the clock with the No. 1 pick. The top-four prospects have seemingly been decided but there's no defining consensus yet on what order they might be selected. The real intrigue starts after that, with a bevy of talented guards and a few intriguing wings and bigs for NBA teams to sort throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-ai-predicts-every-first-round-pick-after-combine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-ai-predicts-every-first-round-pick-after-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs vs. Knicks Game 3: How to watch, odds, and injury report]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Max Strus #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-vs-knicks-game-3-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-vs-knicks-game-3-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama vs. Gilgeous-Alexander isn&amp;#39;t deciding this series, depth around them has Thunder up 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City spent 82 games preparing for the uncomfortable and unexpected. Like the start of Game 3.Uncomfortable like a physical Spurs defense forcing stops and steals, which became transition opportunities the other way. Unexpected, like the best stretch of ball movement the Spurs have had in the series. Then there was the expected, like a hyped Victor Wembanyama putting on a show.Your daily reminder that Wemby can do THIS at 7' 4".pic.twitter.com/Vm2ggFDl34&mdash; NBA on NBC and Peacock (@N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-vs-gilgeous-alexander-isnamp39t-deciding-this-series-depth-around-them-has-thunder-up-2-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-vs-gilgeous-alexander-isnamp39t-deciding-this-series-depth-around-them-has-thunder-up-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City&amp;#39;s depth is overwhelming San Antonio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City spent 82 games preparing for the uncomfortable and unexpected. Like the start of Game 3.Uncomfortable like a physical Spurs defense forcing stops and steals, which became transition opportunities the other way. Unexpected, like the best stretch of ball movement the Spurs have had in the series. Then there was the expected, like a hyped Victor Wembanyama putting on a show.Your daily reminder that Wemby can do THIS at 7' 4".pic.twitter.com/Vm2ggFDl34&mdash; NBA on NBC and Peacock (@N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-cityamp39s-depth-is-overwhelming-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-cityamp39s-depth-is-overwhelming-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I need to be better team player - Wembanyama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama was named defensive player of the year this season [Getty Images]Victor Wembanyama said he must be "more of a team player" after the San Antonio Spurs lost 123-108 at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder in game three of the NBA Western Conference finals.The Thunder recovered from falling 15-0 behind in the first three minutes to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.Wembanyama, who top-scored for the Spurs with 24 points, said: "I feel like I have trouble making my team-mat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/i-need-to-be-better-team-player-wembanyama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/i-need-to-be-better-team-player-wembanyama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC is starting to neutralize Victor Wembanyama, and the Spurs are letting it happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a dominant Game 1 in this series, Wemby has seen more of Isaiah Hartenstein and less of the ball in the paint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okc-is-starting-to-neutralize-victor-wembanyama-and-the-spurs-are-letting-it-happen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okc-is-starting-to-neutralize-victor-wembanyama-and-the-spurs-are-letting-it-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Why Cleveland believes its 'process' can get team back in the East Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland, down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, projected confidence after shooting 25.7% from deep in Game 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-why-cleveland-believes-its-process-can-get-team-back-in-the-east-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-why-cleveland-believes-its-process-can-get-team-back-in-the-east-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City visits San Antonio with 2-1 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDTLINE: Spurs -1.5; over/under is 219.5WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 123-108 on Saturday, led by 26 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Victor Wembanyama led th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-city-visits-san-antonio-with-2-1-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-city-visits-san-antonio-with-2-1-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder climb out of early hole to beat Spurs thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s big night, bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO &mdash; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.Jared McCain had 24 points and Jaylin Williams added 18 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder were without Jalen Williams, who sat out with left hamstring soreness.Oklahoma City&rsquo;s&nbsp;bench outscored San Antonio&rsquo;s 76-23, including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-climb-out-of-early-hole-to-beat-spurs-thanks-to-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-big-night-bench/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-climb-out-of-early-hole-to-beat-spurs-thanks-to-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-big-night-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs’ hot start fades as Thunder rally for Game 3 win, series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 22: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 22, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 (Pho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-hot-start-fades-as-thunder-rally-for-game-3-win-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-hot-start-fades-as-thunder-rally-for-game-3-win-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Spurs takeaways: How OKC overcame slow start to take series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder managed to get the best of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, securing a 123-108 victory at the Frost Bank Center on Friday, May 22.As a result of the road win, the Thunder will take a 2-1 lead into Game 4 of the series.The Thunder managed to overcome a fast start by the Spurs, who took a 15-0 lead in the first quarter. It was San Antonio&rsquo;s largest lead of the game.&ldquo;I thought we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-spurs-takeaways-how-okc-overcame-slow-start-to-take-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-spurs-takeaways-how-okc-overcame-slow-start-to-take-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs&amp;#39; Wembanyama says in Game 4 of West finals vs. Thunder, &amp;#39;we&amp;#39;re going to see what we&amp;#39;re made of&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama knows this is just part of his NBA education. For the first time since coming to San Antonio, he and the Spurs are trailing in a playoff series.He hopes they'll be quick studies.The Spurs trail the Western Conference finals 2-1, after falling 123-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. It was San Antonio's second consecutive loss after winning Game 1 in a double-overtime classic.And when Game 3 was done, Wembanyama &mdash; as he tends to do, even as a 22-year-old in h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-wembanyama-says-in-game-4-of-west-finals-vs-thunder-amp39weamp39re-going-to-see-what-weamp39re-made-ofamp39/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-wembanyama-says-in-game-4-of-west-finals-vs-thunder-amp39weamp39re-going-to-see-what-weamp39re-made-ofamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ OG Anunoby named to NBA’s all-defensive second team: ‘Versatility is off the charts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[OG Anunoby goes up for the rebound during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliersduring Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finalson May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. CLEVELAND &mdash; For the second straight year, and the third time in his career, OG Anunoby was recognized as one of the premier defensive players in the NBA.&nbsp;The stalwart two-way wing was selected to the NBA&rsquo;s all-defensive second team by a panel of 100 voters, it was announced Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-og-anunoby-named-to-nbas-all-defensive-second-team-versatility-is-off-the-charts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-og-anunoby-named-to-nbas-all-defensive-second-team-versatility-is-off-the-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambo: Suns ramping up pre-draft workouts with prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Robert McCray V #18 drives to the basket during the game during the 2026 G League Combine on May 10, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	With about a month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gambo-suns-ramping-up-pre-draft-workouts-with-prospects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gambo-suns-ramping-up-pre-draft-workouts-with-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder get 76 points off the bench, the key to a Game 3 win over Spurs in West finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Down 15-0 not even three minutes into Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Friday night, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault went to his bench for the first time.And everything changed in an instant, a harbinger of what was to come.The Oklahoma City bench keeps getting better in these Western Conference finals &mdash; and, with all respect to MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the backups are the reason the Thunder are two wins away from a return the NBA Finals.The Thunder got 50 points from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-get-76-points-off-the-bench-the-key-to-a-game-3-win-over-spurs-in-west-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-get-76-points-off-the-bench-the-key-to-a-game-3-win-over-spurs-in-west-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs offense disappears in Game 3 loss, 108-123]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the second half during game three of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images	Things felt great coming into the game: the Spurs had their full roster available, they did what they needed to do in OKC by stealing a win, and they h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-vs-oklahoma-city-final-score-spurs-offense-disappears-in-game-3-loss-108-123/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-vs-oklahoma-city-final-score-spurs-offense-disappears-in-game-3-loss-108-123/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Thunder go up 2-1 vs. Spurs in Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thunder and the Knicks are both two wins away from the 2026 NBA Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-thunder-go-up-2-1-vs-spurs-in-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-thunder-go-up-2-1-vs-spurs-in-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De&amp;#39;Aaron Fox injury update: Spurs star hobbles to bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[This isn't a sight you wanted to see if you're a Spurs fan: De'Aaron Fox hobbled to the bench in clear pain during the third quarter of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.The San Antonio All-Star was back in the lineup after missing the first two games of the Western Conference finals as he dealt with right ankle soreness. But he got his right leg rolled on by Lu Dort as the two battled for a loose ball, and Fox was forced to his hands and knees.He remained in the backcourt with his team o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deamp39aaron-fox-injury-update-spurs-star-hobbles-to-bench/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deamp39aaron-fox-injury-update-spurs-star-hobbles-to-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks acknowledge Game 3 tall task given Cavaliers’ proven comeback success]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND &mdash; The message came from the top and trickled down.The Cavaliers have been here before. They&rsquo;ve already overcome an 0-2 series deficit this postseason. They&rsquo;re steadfast that they can do it again.&ldquo;OK Cavs fans, feel familiar? Clearly it&rsquo;s not ideal, but we have done this twice already,&rdquo; owner Dan Gilbert posted on X after the Knicks&rsquo; Game 2 win at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. &ldquo;We go home, win 2 and then it&rsquo;s a 3-game series and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-acknowledge-game-3-tall-task-given-cavaliers-proven-comeback-success/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-acknowledge-game-3-tall-task-given-cavaliers-proven-comeback-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama unanimous pick for NBA’s All-Defensive team - AccessWDUN]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio&rsquo;s Victor Wembanyama unanimous pick for NBA&rsquo;s All-Defensive team&nbsp;&nbsp;AccessWDUN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonios-victor-wembanyama-unanimous-pick-for-nbas-all-defensive-team-accesswdun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonios-victor-wembanyama-unanimous-pick-for-nbas-all-defensive-team-accesswdun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In no surprise, Victor Wembanyama named to NBA All-Defensive First Team - kens5.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[In no surprise, Victor Wembanyama named to NBA All-Defensive First Team&nbsp;&nbsp;kens5.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/in-no-surprise-victor-wembanyama-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team-kens5com/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/in-no-surprise-victor-wembanyama-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team-kens5com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet Holmgren Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team - The Slipper Still Fits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chet Holmgren Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team&nbsp;&nbsp;The Slipper Still Fits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team-the-slipper-still-fits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team-the-slipper-still-fits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet Holmgren Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense on Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaShai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in their series.Jared McCain had 24 points and Jaylin Williams added 18 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder were without Jalen Williams, who sat out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gilgeous-alexander-bench-propel-thunder-past-spurs-123-108-after-historic-slow-start-for-2-1-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gilgeous-alexander-bench-propel-thunder-past-spurs-123-108-after-historic-slow-start-for-2-1-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We took the LeBron James ‘bait’ with retirement decision already made: Kendrick Perkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James; Kendrick PerkinsKendrick Perkins thinks this is all a LeBron James charade.As rumors swirl about what the future holds for James, Perkins said on ESPN&rsquo;s &ldquo;sports talk show &ldquo;First Take,&rdquo; that the 41-year-old Lakers star already knows what his next move will be. &ldquo;Look I&rsquo;ve been knowing LeBron all my life. He moves like the president,&rdquo; said Perkins, who teamed briefly with James on the Cavaliers in 2015. Kendrick Perkins shared his thoughts on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/we-took-the-lebron-james-bait-with-retirement-decision-already-made-kendrick-perkins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/we-took-the-lebron-james-bait-with-retirement-decision-already-made-kendrick-perkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics guard Derrick White earns All-Defensive first-team honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derrick White reaches in to try to steal the ball from Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham during a game at TD Garden. | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images	Derrick White is officially a member of the All-Defensive first team for the first time in his career.The Celtics guard, who made the second team in 2022-23 and 2023-24, joined Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson and Rudy Gobert on this year&rsquo;s top squad.The 2025-26 @Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team!Rudy Gobert<br />
Chet Holmgren<br />
Aus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celtics-guard-derrick-white-earns-all-defensive-first-team-honors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celtics-guard-derrick-white-earns-all-defensive-first-team-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talk Conference Finals Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Hello]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/talk-conference-finals-here/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/talk-conference-finals-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luka Dončić says he feels ‘very comfortable’ with Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against Jamal Cain #8 of the Orlando Magic during a game at Kia Center on March 21, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images	While Luka Don&#269;i&#263; ended the season sidelined wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/luka-doni-says-he-feels-very-comfortable-with-lakers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/luka-doni-says-he-feels-very-comfortable-with-lakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team - Bleacher Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team&nbsp;&nbsp;Bleacher Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-team-bleacher-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-team-bleacher-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs guard Fox, Harper cleared to play in Game 3 but Thunder&amp;#39;s Williams ruled out as series tied]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO (AP) &mdash; San Antonio Spurs guards De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Friday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams was ruled out.All three were listed as questionable but their status was updated 45 minutes before the scheduled start of Game 3 with the series tied.Williams played in Game 1 after missing the previous six postseason contests with a hamstring injury. The 6-foot-6 wing exited Game 2 with tightness in his lef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-guard-fox-harper-cleared-to-play-in-game-3-but-thunderamp39s-williams-ruled-out-as-series-tied/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-guard-fox-harper-cleared-to-play-in-game-3-but-thunderamp39s-williams-ruled-out-as-series-tied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Blazers Make 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Teams - Blazer's Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Blazers Make 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Teams&nbsp;&nbsp;Blazer's Edge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/no-blazers-make-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-teams-blazers-edge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/no-blazers-make-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-teams-blazers-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AUSAR THOMPSON NAMED 2025-26 KIA NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSAR THOMPSON NAMED 2025-26 KIA NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ausar-thompson-named-2025-26-kia-nba-all-defensive-first-team-nba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ausar-thompson-named-2025-26-kia-nba-all-defensive-first-team-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 NBA Playoffs WCF - The Oklahoman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 NBA Playoffs WCF&nbsp;&nbsp;The Oklahoman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-okc-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-in-game-3-nba-playoffs-wcf-the-oklahoman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-okc-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-in-game-3-nba-playoffs-wcf-the-oklahoman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama unanimous pick for NBA's All-Defensive team - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama unanimous pick for NBA's All-Defensive team&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonios-victor-wembanyama-unanimous-pick-for-nbas-all-defensive-team-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonios-victor-wembanyama-unanimous-pick-for-nbas-all-defensive-team-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio&amp;#39;s Victor Wembanyama unanimous pick for NBA&amp;#39;s All-Defensive team]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Victor Wembanyama was the unanimous pick as Defensive Player of the Year this season, and the only unanimous All-Defensive team selection as well.The San Antonio star &mdash; as expected, given how the DPOY voting went &mdash; appeared on all 100 first-team ballots and made first-team All-Defense for the second time in his three NBA seasons. The team was announced Friday night.Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren, Detroit's Ausar Thompson, Minnesota's Rudy Gobert and Boston's Derr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonioamp39s-victor-wembanyama-unanimous-pick-for-nbaamp39s-all-defensive-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonioamp39s-victor-wembanyama-unanimous-pick-for-nbaamp39s-all-defensive-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; OG Anunoby named to NBA All-Defensive Second Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2025-26 season, and Knicks&nbsp;forward OG Anunoby made the cut.Anunoby was named to the Second Team All-Defense after finishing ninth in total voting. His 67 total points (11 first-place votes, 45 second-place votes) beat out Atlanta's Dyson Daniels (50 points), while Scottie Barnes of the Raptors (130), Cason Wallace of the Thunder (94) and Bam Adebayo of the Heat (71) joined Anunoby on the second team.The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (200) -- who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-og-anunoby-named-to-nba-all-defensive-second-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-og-anunoby-named-to-nba-all-defensive-second-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks' OG Anunoby named to NBA All-Defensive Second Team - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks' OG Anunoby named to NBA All-Defensive Second Team&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-og-anunoby-named-to-nba-all-defensive-second-team-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-og-anunoby-named-to-nba-all-defensive-second-team-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace Named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace Named to 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-and-cason-wallace-named-to-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-team-nba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chet-holmgren-and-cason-wallace-named-to-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-team-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline NBA All-Defensive Teams - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline NBA All-Defensive Teams&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-nba-all-defensive-teams-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-nba-all-defensive-teams-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline NBA All-Defensive Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just an hour before they take the court for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren received another honor.Both were named to the First Team NBA All-Defense.Wembanyama was the only player to be unanimously named to the first team, which is not exactly a shock, he was the first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. Holmgren was the runner-up for the award (and it's the same group of 100 media voters), and he had 93 First Team votes.Here is how the NBA's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-nba-all-defensive-teams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-nba-all-defensive-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Made the Cut for the NBA’s 2025-2026 All-Defensive Teams? - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who Made the Cut for the NBA&rsquo;s 2025-2026 All-Defensive Teams?&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-made-the-cut-for-the-nbas-2025-2026-all-defensive-teams-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-made-the-cut-for-the-nbas-2025-2026-all-defensive-teams-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks Guard Dyson Daniels Named to Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawks Guard Dyson Daniels Named to Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/hawks-guard-dyson-daniels-named-to-kia-nba-all-defensive-second-team-nba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/hawks-guard-dyson-daniels-named-to-kia-nba-all-defensive-second-team-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama unanimously named to Kia All-Defensive First Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks a shot from Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 20, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Image]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-unanimously-named-to-kia-all-defensive-first-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-unanimously-named-to-kia-all-defensive-first-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/its-time-for-playoff-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-thunder-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/its-time-for-playoff-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-thunder-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo named 2025-26 NBA Social Justice Champion - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo named 2025-26 NBA Social Justice Champion&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/miami-heats-bam-adebayo-named-2025-26-nba-social-justice-champion-nba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/miami-heats-bam-adebayo-named-2025-26-nba-social-justice-champion-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat’s Adebayo earns two significant honors on an eventful Friday night - Miami Herald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat&rsquo;s Adebayo earns two significant honors on an eventful Friday night&nbsp;&nbsp;Miami Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heats-adebayo-earns-two-significant-honors-on-an-eventful-friday-night-miami-herald/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heats-adebayo-earns-two-significant-honors-on-an-eventful-friday-night-miami-herald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace earn NBA All-Defensive team selections - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace earn NBA All-Defensive team selections&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okc-thunders-chet-holmgren-cason-wallace-earn-nba-all-defensive-team-selections-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okc-thunders-chet-holmgren-cason-wallace-earn-nba-all-defensive-team-selections-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami's Bam Adebayo wins NBA's Social Justice Champion award - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami's Bam Adebayo wins NBA's Social Justice Champion award&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/miamis-bam-adebayo-wins-nbas-social-justice-champion-award-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/miamis-bam-adebayo-wins-nbas-social-justice-champion-award-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami&amp;#39;s Bam Adebayo wins NBA&amp;#39;s Social Justice Champion award]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Bam Adebayo knows what it's like to grow up with very little. He's determined to help kids who are facing similar predicaments.And the NBA has noticed his work.The Miami Heat star &mdash; who had an 83-point game this season, the second highest-scoring game in NBA history &mdash; was honored Friday night with the league&rsquo;s Social Justice Champion award. Adebayo will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, and the NBA will make a $100,000 charitable donation on his behalf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/miamiamp39s-bam-adebayo-wins-nbaamp39s-social-justice-champion-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/miamiamp39s-bam-adebayo-wins-nbaamp39s-social-justice-champion-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wemby, Chet Holmgren Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team - Bleacher Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wemby, Chet Holmgren Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive Team&nbsp;&nbsp;Bleacher Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wemby-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-team-bleacher-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wemby-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-team-bleacher-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-first-team-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-first-team-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team: - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team:&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-2025-26-kia-nba-all-defensive-second-team-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-2025-26-kia-nba-all-defensive-second-team-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Announces 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams - Hoops Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Announces 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams&nbsp;&nbsp;Hoops Rumors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-announces-202526-all-defensive-teams-hoops-rumors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-announces-202526-all-defensive-teams-hoops-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA All-Defensive Teams Revealed: Victor Wembanyama headlines selection - BasketNews.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA All-Defensive Teams Revealed: Victor Wembanyama headlines selection&nbsp;&nbsp;BasketNews.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-all-defensive-teams-revealed-victor-wembanyama-headlines-selection-basketnewscom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-all-defensive-teams-revealed-victor-wembanyama-headlines-selection-basketnewscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Terry recounts Mavericks' NBA Finals win vs. Heat: 'They called them the Heatles' - Dallas News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Terry recounts Mavericks' NBA Finals win vs. Heat: 'They called them the Heatles'&nbsp;&nbsp;Dallas News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-terry-recounts-mavericks-nba-finals-win-vs-heat-they-called-them-the-heatles-dallas-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-terry-recounts-mavericks-nba-finals-win-vs-heat-they-called-them-the-heatles-dallas-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs&amp;#39; Victor Wembanyama, Thunder&amp;#39;s Chet Holmgren headline 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, this season&rsquo;s NBA Defensive Player of the Year, fittingly spearheads the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team, which the league announced Friday night. That group also features another Western Conference finals standout, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren.Before facing off in this year&rsquo;s playoffs, Wembanyama and Holmgren clocked out first and third, respectively, in blocks league-wide. Receiving all 100 first-place votes, the othe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-victor-wembanyama-thunderamp39s-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-first-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-victor-wembanyama-thunderamp39s-chet-holmgren-headline-2025-26-nba-all-defensive-first-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA All-Defense Teams for 2025–26 Season: Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert Headline Defensive Honors - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA All-Defense Teams for 2025&ndash;26 Season: Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert Headline Defensive Honors&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-all-defense-teams-for-202526-season-victor-wembanyama-rudy-gobert-headline-defensive-honors-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-all-defense-teams-for-202526-season-victor-wembanyama-rudy-gobert-headline-defensive-honors-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rudy Gobert Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudy Gobert Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rudy-gobert-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team-nba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rudy-gobert-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assessing the Lakers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assessing the Lakers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/assessing-the-lakers-biggest-needs-at-the-2026-nba-draft-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/assessing-the-lakers-biggest-needs-at-the-2026-nba-draft-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA players say Spurs fans are among the most passionate, most obnoxious - MySA]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA players say Spurs fans are among the most passionate, most obnoxious&nbsp;&nbsp;MySA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-players-say-spurs-fans-are-among-the-most-passionate-most-obnoxious-mysa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-players-say-spurs-fans-are-among-the-most-passionate-most-obnoxious-mysa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SGA, Thunder vs. Wemby, Spurs WCF Game 2 Sets NBA Viewership Record - Bleacher Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[SGA, Thunder vs. Wemby, Spurs WCF Game 2 Sets NBA Viewership Record&nbsp;&nbsp;Bleacher Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sga-thunder-vs-wemby-spurs-wcf-game-2-sets-nba-viewership-record-bleacher-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sga-thunder-vs-wemby-spurs-wcf-game-2-sets-nba-viewership-record-bleacher-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Western Conference finals odds, predictions: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 picks by expert on 134-94 run - CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 NBA Western Conference finals odds, predictions: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 picks by expert on 134-94 run&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-picks-by-expert-on-134-94-run-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-picks-by-expert-on-134-94-run-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs, Game 3 FREE LIVE STREAM (5/22) | Time, channel for NBA Western Conference Finals - NJ.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs, Game 3 FREE LIVE STREAM (5/22) | Time, channel for NBA Western Conference Finals&nbsp;&nbsp;NJ.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-free-live-stream-522-time-channel-for-nba-western-conference-finals-njcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-free-live-stream-522-time-channel-for-nba-western-conference-finals-njcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Case for trading Grayson Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this upcoming offseason, including multiple restricted free agents, unrestricted free agents, and players with trade value. The following series will examine those decisions as our writing team presents both a point and a counterpoint for each.It&rsquo;s a tough decision for the Suns to consider: trading Grayson Allen. He has truly proved to be a winning player throughout his tenure in the Valley. He came to the Suns as part of the deal that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-case-for-trading-grayson-allen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-case-for-trading-grayson-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs odds, picks: Thunder vs. Spurs best bets for Game 3 matchup Friday, May 22 - CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs odds, picks: Thunder vs. Spurs best bets for Game 3 matchup Friday, May 22&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-odds-picks-thunder-vs-spurs-best-bets-for-game-3-matchup-friday-may-22-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-odds-picks-thunder-vs-spurs-best-bets-for-game-3-matchup-friday-may-22-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Houston Rockets Can Acquire Kyrie Irving This NBA Offseason - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the Houston Rockets Can Acquire Kyrie Irving This NBA Offseason&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-the-houston-rockets-can-acquire-kyrie-irving-this-nba-offseason-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-the-houston-rockets-can-acquire-kyrie-irving-this-nba-offseason-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoff TV schedule tonight, where to watch Thunder vs Spurs game - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA playoff TV schedule tonight, where to watch Thunder vs Spurs game&nbsp;&nbsp;Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-tv-schedule-tonight-where-to-watch-thunder-vs-spurs-game-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-tv-schedule-tonight-where-to-watch-thunder-vs-spurs-game-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Jalen Williams playing tonight? Injury update for Thunder-Spurs NBA Playoffs Game 3 - The Oklahoman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Jalen Williams playing tonight? Injury update for Thunder-Spurs NBA Playoffs Game 3&nbsp;&nbsp;The Oklahoman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-jalen-williams-playing-tonight-injury-update-for-thunder-spurs-nba-playoffs-game-3-the-oklahoman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-jalen-williams-playing-tonight-injury-update-for-thunder-spurs-nba-playoffs-game-3-the-oklahoman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is Thunder vs Spurs on TV tonight? Game 3 time, NBA schedule, injury report - The Oklahoman]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is Thunder vs Spurs on TV tonight? Game 3 time, NBA schedule, injury report&nbsp;&nbsp;The Oklahoman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-channel-is-thunder-vs-spurs-on-tv-tonight-game-3-time-nba-schedule-injury-report-the-oklahoman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-channel-is-thunder-vs-spurs-on-tv-tonight-game-3-time-nba-schedule-injury-report-the-oklahoman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Giannis’ the only answer for Victor Wembanyama? Some NBA execs think so - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Giannis&rsquo; the only answer for Victor Wembanyama? 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CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Thunder vs. Spurs, Game 3&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA mock draft roundup: New first-round predictions for Celtics - NBC Sports Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 NBA mock draft roundup: New first-round predictions for Celtics&nbsp;&nbsp;NBC Sports Boston]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-roundup-new-first-round-predictions-for-celtics-nbc-sports-boston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-roundup-new-first-round-predictions-for-celtics-nbc-sports-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Executives Reportedly Aligned on Andrej Stojakovic's Draft Future - 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Underdog and Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks collaborated to unveil a new board game called "Unethical Hoops".It's essentially a basketball-themed version of Operation, a children's and family board game produced by Hasbro and Milton Bradley where players act as "doctors and surgeons" using tweezers to carefully remove ailments and add correct organs to the patient on the board without triggering the buzzer.However, Brooks' version wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dillon-brooks-underdog-market-amp39unethical-hoopsamp39-based-on-childrenamp39s-board-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dillon-brooks-underdog-market-amp39unethical-hoopsamp39-based-on-childrenamp39s-board-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs&amp;#39; Julian Champagnie on Carter Bryant&amp;#39;s viral mid-game restroom break: &amp;#39;We should stop recording people in the bathroom&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[After making an impact in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, particularly as a defender with a plus-minus of +10, San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant was notably put on skates by two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a Game 2, series-tying defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.Then the 20-year-old Bryant went viral &hellip; for a mid-game restroom break a fan documented on their phone.While players typically use locker-room restrooms on gameday, the one Bryant was filme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-julian-champagnie-on-carter-bryantamp39s-viral-mid-game-restroom-break-amp39we-should-stop-recording-people-in-the-bathroomamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-julian-champagnie-on-carter-bryantamp39s-viral-mid-game-restroom-break-amp39we-should-stop-recording-people-in-the-bathroomamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA executives say Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic should return to school - A Sea Of Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA executives say Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic should return to school&nbsp;&nbsp;A Sea Of Blue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-executives-say-malachi-moreno-and-milan-momcilovic-should-return-to-school-a-sea-of-blue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-executives-say-malachi-moreno-and-milan-momcilovic-should-return-to-school-a-sea-of-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA executives say Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic should return to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 22: Milan Momcilovic #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones shoots against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Enterprise Center on March 22, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. 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Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Western Conference Finals continue this evening as the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs battle for the series lead in Game 3.Our NBA experts have you primed for tip-off at the Frost Bank Center, delivering our best NBA picks for Friday, May 22.Thunder vs Spurs Expert Picks TonightPickOdds Jon Metler:<br />
Wembanyama o25.5 points-112 Jason Logan:<br />
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Spurs -1.5-112]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-expert-picks-amp-game-3-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-expert-picks-amp-game-3-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has seen before - MS NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion | Victor Wembanyama is unlike anything the NBA has seen before&nbsp;&nbsp;MS NOW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/opinion-victor-wembanyama-is-unlike-anything-the-nba-has-seen-before-ms-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/opinion-victor-wembanyama-is-unlike-anything-the-nba-has-seen-before-ms-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Blackwell Pulls Out Of The NBA Draft - Duke Basketball Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Blackwell Pulls Out Of The NBA Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;Duke Basketball Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/john-blackwell-pulls-out-of-the-nba-draft-duke-basketball-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/john-blackwell-pulls-out-of-the-nba-draft-duke-basketball-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Dylan Harper playing tonight? Injury update for Spurs-Thunder NBA Playoffs Game 3 - The Oklahoman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Dylan Harper playing tonight? Injury update for Spurs-Thunder NBA Playoffs Game 3&nbsp;&nbsp;The Oklahoman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-dylan-harper-playing-tonight-injury-update-for-spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-game-3-the-oklahoman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-dylan-harper-playing-tonight-injury-update-for-spurs-thunder-nba-playoffs-game-3-the-oklahoman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wisconsin guard John Blackwell withdraws from NBA draft, heads to Duke - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Wisconsin guard John Blackwell withdraws from NBA draft, heads to Duke&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ex-wisconsin-guard-john-blackwell-withdraws-from-nba-draft-heads-to-duke-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ex-wisconsin-guard-john-blackwell-withdraws-from-nba-draft-heads-to-duke-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Playoffs Game 3 for free: Start time, livestream - New York Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to watch Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Playoffs Game 3 for free: Start time, livestream&nbsp;&nbsp;New York Post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-thunder-vs-spurs-nba-playoffs-game-3-for-free-start-time-livestream-new-york-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-thunder-vs-spurs-nba-playoffs-game-3-for-free-start-time-livestream-new-york-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Playoffs Game 3 for free: Start time, livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
Things are all tied up in San Antonio going into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122&ndash;113 in Game 2 even the series up 1-all. Newly crowned league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shook off a quiet Game 1 to contribute 30 points and 9 assists, while veteran Alex Caruso provided a huge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-thunder-vs-spurs-nba-playoffs-game-3-for-free-start-time-livestream/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-thunder-vs-spurs-nba-playoffs-game-3-for-free-start-time-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard participates in Reddit AMA - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard participates in Reddit AMA&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pacers-guard-andrew-nembhard-participates-in-reddit-ama-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pacers-guard-andrew-nembhard-participates-in-reddit-ama-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder game 3 free livestream: Where to watch NBA Playoffs today, TV, schedule - AL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder game 3 free livestream: Where to watch NBA Playoffs today, TV, schedule&nbsp;&nbsp;AL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-game-3-free-livestream-where-to-watch-nba-playoffs-today-tv-schedule-alcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-game-3-free-livestream-where-to-watch-nba-playoffs-today-tv-schedule-alcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Prop Bets: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 Best Bets for Friday 5/22/26 - DraftKings Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Prop Bets: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 Best Bets for Friday 5/22/26&nbsp;&nbsp;DraftKings Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-prop-bets-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-best-bets-for-friday-52226-draftkings-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-prop-bets-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-best-bets-for-friday-52226-draftkings-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A blessing' | Moeller graduate Miles McBride helps Knicks draw closer to NBA Finals - WCPO 9 Cincinnati]]></title><description><![CDATA['A blessing' | Moeller graduate Miles McBride helps Knicks draw closer to NBA Finals&nbsp;&nbsp;WCPO 9 Cincinnati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/a-blessing-moeller-graduate-miles-mcbride-helps-knicks-draw-closer-to-nba-finals-wcpo-9-cincinnati/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/a-blessing-moeller-graduate-miles-mcbride-helps-knicks-draw-closer-to-nba-finals-wcpo-9-cincinnati/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Does Wembanyama&amp;#39;s rise increase Antetokounmpo&amp;#39;s value?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks are &ldquo;open for business&rdquo; and more seriously considering trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo than they have at any point in the past. The general league consensus is that the two-time MVP's future plans will be decided by the June 23 NBA Draft, because a pick or picks in this year's draft could be in play.So where do things stand now? Here are some of the latest reports and news around Antetokounmpo and a possible trade.Wembanyama&rsquo;s rise increases Antetokou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-does-wembanyamaamp39s-rise-increase-antetokounmpoamp39s-value/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-does-wembanyamaamp39s-rise-increase-antetokounmpoamp39s-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics&amp;#39; Derrick White earns NBA All-Defensive First Team nod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtics' Derrick White earns NBA All-Defensive First Team nod originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonDerrick White nearly made history this season, falling two blocks shy of becoming the first NBA player ever with at least 200 3-pointers and 100 blocks in a season.He&rsquo;ll have to settle for yet another All-Defense nod.The Boston Celtics guard was named to the NBA&rsquo;s All-Defensive First Team for the 2025-26 season Friday. White has made an All-Defensive Team in three of the last four se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsamp39-derrick-white-earns-nba-all-defensive-first-team-nod/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsamp39-derrick-white-earns-nba-all-defensive-first-team-nod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSU's Cedric Coward named to NBA All-Rookie team - 247Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[WSU's Cedric Coward named to NBA All-Rookie team&nbsp;&nbsp;247Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wsus-cedric-coward-named-to-nba-all-rookie-team-247sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wsus-cedric-coward-named-to-nba-all-rookie-team-247sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/22/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: The sneakers worn by Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52226/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 3 Best Bets - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 3 Best Bets&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-3-best-bets-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-3-best-bets-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Game 3 of Thunder vs. Spurs, Golden Knights vs. Avalanche, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-game-3-of-thunder-vs-spurs-golden-knights-vs-avalanche-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-game-3-of-thunder-vs-spurs-golden-knights-vs-avalanche-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.UPDATE: Added a +775 SGP!The San Antonio Spurs may not have won the battle, but they&rsquo;ve got the inside track on the war with the Western Conference finals locked at 1-1 heading to Texas tonight.After winning the series opener, San Antonio struggled through a disjointed road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Injuries, turnovers, and OKC&rsquo;s physical approach to slowing down Victor Wem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Josh Hart cites Jay Wright after giving now-viral quote about analytics: &amp;#39;They&amp;#39;re a lamppost to a drunk person&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers baited Josh Hart into taking 3s, and the New York Knicks&rsquo; Swiss Army knife made them pay on Thursday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. He finished with five triples and a playoff career-high 26 points that fueled a 109-93 victory, which has his Knicks leading the Cavs 2-0 in the series. Hart struggled with Cleveland&rsquo;s defensive cross-matching in the series opener, but he wasn&rsquo;t gun-shy the second time around.He wound up with seven assists, four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-josh-hart-cites-jay-wright-after-giving-now-viral-quote-about-analytics-amp39theyamp39re-a-lamppost-to-a-drunk-personamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-josh-hart-cites-jay-wright-after-giving-now-viral-quote-about-analytics-amp39theyamp39re-a-lamppost-to-a-drunk-personamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wisconsin star, Duke commit John Blackwell withdraws from NBA draft - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Wisconsin star, Duke commit John Blackwell withdraws from NBA draft&nbsp;&nbsp;Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ex-wisconsin-star-duke-commit-john-blackwell-withdraws-from-nba-draft-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ex-wisconsin-star-duke-commit-john-blackwell-withdraws-from-nba-draft-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Same-Game Parlay for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Western Conference finals have not disappointed, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs giving NBA bettors thrilling finishes as the series swings to Texas for Game 3.Let&rsquo;s keep the blood pumping, and the best way to do so is with some Thunder vs. Spurs predictions.<br />
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Despite injury concerns, I like San Antonio to show up at home on the slender shoulders of Victor Wembanyama. Bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Report Details How Often SGA Falls on NBA Playoff Shot Attempts Compared to Wemby, Harden, More - Bleacher Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Report Details How Often SGA Falls on NBA Playoff Shot Attempts Compared to Wemby, Harden, More&nbsp;&nbsp;Bleacher Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-report-details-how-often-sga-falls-on-nba-playoff-shot-attempts-compared-to-wemby-harden-more-bleacher-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-report-details-how-often-sga-falls-on-nba-playoff-shot-attempts-compared-to-wemby-harden-more-bleacher-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors’ injury concerns could impact Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors slaps hands with teammate Al Horford #20 as Porzingis walks off the court against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Chase Center on February 19, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/warriors-injury-concerns-could-impact-kristaps-porzingis-al-horford-decisions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/warriors-injury-concerns-could-impact-kristaps-porzingis-al-horford-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers ready to go all in to land Giannis Antetokounmpo: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lakers are ready to empty the tank. So long as they can land Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks.ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed on &ldquo;The Rich Eisen Show&rdquo; on Thursday what the Lakers would need to give up to land Antetokounmpo.The Lakers reportedly are ready to go all in to acquire Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. &ldquo;The Lakers expressed interest in Giannis at the deadline,&rdquo; Charania said. &ldquo;Right now what they&rsquo;ll be able to offer is three first-ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-ready-to-go-all-in-to-land-giannis-antetokounmpo-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-ready-to-go-all-in-to-land-giannis-antetokounmpo-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Blackwell makes long-awaited Duke vs. NBA Draft decision - Badgers Wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Blackwell makes long-awaited Duke vs. NBA Draft decision&nbsp;&nbsp;Badgers Wire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/john-blackwell-makes-long-awaited-duke-vs-nba-draft-decision-badgers-wire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/john-blackwell-makes-long-awaited-duke-vs-nba-draft-decision-badgers-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The One Question That May Determine Keaton Wagler's NBA Success - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The One Question That May Determine Keaton Wagler's NBA Success&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-one-question-that-may-determine-keaton-waglers-nba-success-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-one-question-that-may-determine-keaton-waglers-nba-success-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Anyone who&rsquo;s ever played pick-up basketball knows the frustration of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley.Have you ever started a game red-hot only to have one of your random teammates ice you out and start jacking threes?It happens at the YMCA, and it also happens in the pros, as Cleveland cooled a sizzling start from Mobley with a barrage of 3-point misses in Wednesday&rsquo;s loss to the New Yor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-playoffs-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-playoffs-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NBA teams try to keep opposing fans out of their arenas during the playoffs - The Athletic - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[How NBA teams try to keep opposing fans out of their arenas during the playoffs - The Athletic&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-nba-teams-try-to-keep-opposing-fans-out-of-their-arenas-during-the-playoffs-the-athletic-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-nba-teams-try-to-keep-opposing-fans-out-of-their-arenas-during-the-playoffs-the-athletic-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These NBA teams are hosting Alabama basketball's Amari Allen for workouts - The Tuscaloosa News]]></title><description><![CDATA[These NBA teams are hosting Alabama basketball's Amari Allen for workouts&nbsp;&nbsp;The Tuscaloosa News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/these-nba-teams-are-hosting-alabama-basketballs-amari-allen-for-workouts-the-tuscaloosa-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/these-nba-teams-are-hosting-alabama-basketballs-amari-allen-for-workouts-the-tuscaloosa-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley calls out ESPN colleague Shams Charania for ‘unfair’ MVP  leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barkley on ShamsCharles Barkley must&rsquo;ve forgotten he&rsquo;s an ESPN guy now.The &ldquo;Inside the NBA&rdquo; co-star, who used to be seen on TNT broadcasts before the show moved over to the Worldwide Leader this season, criticized ESPN&rsquo;s lead NBA insider Shams Charania after he broke news on social media about the NBA MVP award before the official league announcement.&ldquo;I like him a lot, but I didn&rsquo;t like that leaking,&rdquo; Barkley told Sports Illustrated&rsquo;s Jimmy T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkley-calls-out-espn-colleague-shams-charania-for-unfair-mvp-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkley-calls-out-espn-colleague-shams-charania-for-unfair-mvp-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Cavs in trouble? Thunder bounce back + WNBA check-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! We have two games in the chamber between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss the Knicks' 2-0 series lead: how they got there, the questions the Cavs will have to answer, and potential tweaks we may see moving forward.<br />
From there, the guys shift to the West to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's series-tying Game 2 victo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/are-the-cavs-in-trouble-thunder-bounce-back-wnba-check-ins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/are-the-cavs-in-trouble-thunder-bounce-back-wnba-check-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janie’s Angels restores hope for incarcerated mothers and families - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janie&rsquo;s Angels restores hope for incarcerated mothers and families&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/janies-angels-restores-hope-for-incarcerated-mothers-and-families-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/janies-angels-restores-hope-for-incarcerated-mothers-and-families-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Western Conference Finals have a very particular set of skilled players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Western Conference Finals feature three very particular players: (1) a tall, lanky unicorn of a player who can move like a guard and shoot lights out from long range; (2) an explosive point guard (drafted fourth overall in his class) who is a triple-double threat on any given night; and (3) a left-handed, six foot five guard (drafted in the top 3 of his class) who comes off the bench but immediately makes an impact when he steps foot on the floor. Did we just describe the 2012 Oklahoma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-western-conference-finals-have-a-very-particular-set-of-skilled-players/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-western-conference-finals-have-a-very-particular-set-of-skilled-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa State Basketball Star Receives Brutal Feedback From NBA Execs - Sports Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa State Basketball Star Receives Brutal Feedback From NBA Execs&nbsp;&nbsp;Sports Illustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/iowa-state-basketball-star-receives-brutal-feedback-from-nba-execs-sports-illustrated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/iowa-state-basketball-star-receives-brutal-feedback-from-nba-execs-sports-illustrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Suns options entering the 2026 NBA Draft - Bright Side Of The Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking down the Suns options entering the 2026 NBA Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;Bright Side Of The Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/breaking-down-the-suns-options-entering-the-2026-nba-draft-bright-side-of-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/breaking-down-the-suns-options-entering-the-2026-nba-draft-bright-side-of-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Suns options entering the 2026 NBA Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 15, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum hands Phoenix Suns player Josh Jackson the number one pick card during the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery at the Palmer House Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images	The offseason continues to roll along. Days keep falling off the calendar, and somehow we&rsquo;re already nearly a month away from the 2026 NBA Draft. Yes, technically it&rsquo;s still over a month away, which is the funny part about the NBA calendar. The seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/breaking-down-the-suns-options-entering-the-2026-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/breaking-down-the-suns-options-entering-the-2026-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoff MVP rankings: Whose been the king of the postseason (so far)? - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Playoff MVP rankings: Whose been the king of the postseason (so far)?&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-mvp-rankings-whose-been-the-king-of-the-postseason-so-far-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-mvp-rankings-whose-been-the-king-of-the-postseason-so-far-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoff MVP rankings: Whose been the king of the postseason (so far)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There should be an NBA Playoff MVP, shouldn&rsquo;t there be?People have been clamoring for this idea for what seems like forever, and we finally gave you, dear readers, a snapshot of what that may have looked like at this point &mdash; through two rounds &mdash;&nbsp;last season. So, why not reveal our Playoff MVPs (so far) again?In fact, the NBA should take it a step further and feature an All-NBA Playoff Team, so consider this,&nbsp;a top-five list of Playoff MVP candidates,&nbsp;our ballot (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-mvp-rankings-whose-been-the-king-of-the-postseason-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-mvp-rankings-whose-been-the-king-of-the-postseason-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoff MVP rankings: Who&amp;#39;s been the king of the postseason (so far)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There should be an NBA Playoff MVP, shouldn&rsquo;t there be?People have been clamoring for this idea for what seems like forever, and we finally gave you, dear readers, a snapshot of what that may have looked like at this point &mdash; through two rounds &mdash;&nbsp;last season. So, why not reveal our Playoff MVPs (so far) again?In fact, the NBA should take it a step further and feature an All-NBA Playoff Team, so consider this,&nbsp;a top-five list of Playoff MVP candidates,&nbsp;our ballot (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-mvp-rankings-whoamp39s-been-the-king-of-the-postseason-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoff-mvp-rankings-whoamp39s-been-the-king-of-the-postseason-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA mock draft roundup: New first-round predictions for Celtics]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 NBA mock draft roundup: New first-round predictions for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonCan the Boston Celtics find a meaningful role player late in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft?It&rsquo;s a difficult but doable task. There were many reasons why the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, and one of them was a lack of scoring production from the role players/bench. Outside of Payton Pritchard&rsquo;s 32 points in G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-roundup-new-first-round-predictions-for-celtics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-roundup-new-first-round-predictions-for-celtics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Nuts: Will Bruce Thornton get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft? - Land-Grant Holy Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;re Nuts: Will Bruce Thornton get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft?&nbsp;&nbsp;Land-Grant Holy Land]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youre-nuts-will-bruce-thornton-get-selected-in-the-2026-nba-draft-land-grant-holy-land/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youre-nuts-will-bruce-thornton-get-selected-in-the-2026-nba-draft-land-grant-holy-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Nuts: Will Bruce Thornton get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Bruce Thornton drives to the basket during the game during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 14, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	The NBA Combine has officiall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youre-nuts-will-bruce-thornton-get-selected-in-the-2026-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youre-nuts-will-bruce-thornton-get-selected-in-the-2026-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Bulletin: ‘They’re a lamp post to a drunk person’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Ima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-theyre-a-lamp-post-to-a-drunk-person/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-theyre-a-lamp-post-to-a-drunk-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace Bailey Named to All-Rookie Second Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 27: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on March 27, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The NBA All-Rookie teams were announced today, and Ace Bailey landed a spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ace-bailey-named-to-all-rookie-second-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ace-bailey-named-to-all-rookie-second-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA’s Draft Lottery reform proposal includes looking to 2025 as start of draft streaks - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA&rsquo;s Draft Lottery reform proposal includes looking to 2025 as start of draft streaks&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nbas-draft-lottery-reform-proposal-includes-looking-to-2025-as-start-of-draft-streaks-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nbas-draft-lottery-reform-proposal-includes-looking-to-2025-as-start-of-draft-streaks-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA’s Draft Lottery reform proposal includes looking to 2025 as start of draft streaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest version of the NBA&rsquo;s Draft Lottery reform proposal has been sent to owners ahead of their May 28 vote, according to multiple league sources. The &ldquo;3-2-1&rdquo; proposal is largely the same as originally reported, and details have emerged on a rule that had previously lacked clarity. First, here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s the same:There will be 37 lottery balls allocated to 16 teams. The bottom three teams receive two (5.4% odds), teams four to 10 receive three (8.1%), the ninth a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nbas-draft-lottery-reform-proposal-includes-looking-to-2025-as-start-of-draft-streaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nbas-draft-lottery-reform-proposal-includes-looking-to-2025-as-start-of-draft-streaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Game 3 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. The teams split the first two games in Oklahoma City. Games 3 and 4 will be in San Antonio. San Antonio is favored by 1.5 points in Game 3. Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Spurs guards De&rsquo;Aaron Fox (sprained ankle) and Dylan Harper (adductor) are questionable to play.How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio SpursDate: Friday, May 22Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PTWhere:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-game-3-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-friday-may-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-game-3-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-friday-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 names to watch for the Mavericks head coaching job]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 4: Assistant Coach Sean Sweeney and Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs talks during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-names-to-watch-for-the-mavericks-head-coaching-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-names-to-watch-for-the-mavericks-head-coaching-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder injury updates: Dylan Harper, De&amp;#39;Aaron Fox cleared to play, Jalen Williams ruled out for Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through two games, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have lived up to expectations in the Western Conference finals. Both contests have been decided by fewer than double-digit points, with Game 1 going into double overtime to determine a winner. Given the high number of minutes in the series already and the intense level of play, both teams head into Game 3 on Friday dealing with potentially significant injuries. For the Spurs, those injuries include star rookie Dylan Harper, who w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-injury-updates-dylan-harper-deamp39aaron-fox-cleared-to-play-jalen-williams-ruled-out-for-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-injury-updates-dylan-harper-deamp39aaron-fox-cleared-to-play-jalen-williams-ruled-out-for-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers: 3 keys for New York in Game 3 of Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 109-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, the Knicks are in control of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 2-0 series lead. Game 2 was a balanced offensive attack as all five New York starters scored in double figures. Josh Hart also came alive with 26 points.Now, the Knicks will look to extend their franchise record of consecutive postseason wins to 10 games. With the series scene shifting to Cleveland, let&rsquo;s dive into some keys to Game 3.Hart beatGame 2 was a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-3-keys-for-new-york-in-game-3-of-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-3-keys-for-new-york-in-game-3-of-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James says decision on his future could stretch into July, &amp;#39;maybe into August&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James says he is just chilling after the end of his 23rd NBA season, and he isn't spending time thinking about his future."I'm still in the moment of just taking my time," LeBron said on the latest episode of his "Mind the Game" podcast with Steve Nash (hat tip Dave McMenamin of ESPN). "I haven't even really thought about it too much. Obviously, I understand that I'm a free agent and I can control my own destiny... but like, I haven't even really got to that point. I haven't even taken my]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-says-decision-on-his-future-could-stretch-into-july-amp39maybe-into-augustamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-says-decision-on-his-future-could-stretch-into-july-amp39maybe-into-augustamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson, Knicks superfan Mariska Hargitay share tender moment to celebrate Game 2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson law and Order starAfter a fourth-quarter takeover, Jalen Brunson showed love to his favorite actress.The Knicks&rsquo; star, who hit double-figures in points again in the final quarter of the Knicks&rsquo; 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cavaliers, celebrated by running over to Mariska Hargitay, the star of &ldquo;Law &amp; Order: SVU.&rdquo;The actress, who plays Captain Olivia Benson, gave Brunson a big hug for his latest heroics, as seen in a video posted by award-winning director an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-knicks-superfan-mariska-hargitay-share-tender-moment-to-celebrate-game-2-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-knicks-superfan-mariska-hargitay-share-tender-moment-to-celebrate-game-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hart was frustrated by a postseason shooting slump. The Knicks knew his work would pay off]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Josh Hart is the closest thing to a comedian on a New York Knicks team that's been all business in these NBA playoffs.There was nothing to laugh about Thursday night early in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, when Hart missed three 3-pointers to continue a postseason shooting slump. His frustration was evident as he slammed the ball down a few times, and he wondered why what he was doing in practice wasn't showing up in the games.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m just like, bro, it&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-was-frustrated-by-a-postseason-shooting-slump-the-knicks-knew-his-work-would-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-was-frustrated-by-a-postseason-shooting-slump-the-knicks-knew-his-work-would-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday's NBA betting tips, DFS picks: Take Hartenstein and Wembanyama to dominate boards? - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday's NBA betting tips, DFS picks: Take Hartenstein and Wembanyama to dominate boards?&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fridays-nba-betting-tips-dfs-picks-take-hartenstein-and-wembanyama-to-dominate-boards-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fridays-nba-betting-tips-dfs-picks-take-hartenstein-and-wembanyama-to-dominate-boards-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jarred Vanderbilt says relationship with JJ Redick ‘ended up good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 21: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets on April 21, 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jarred-vanderbilt-says-relationship-with-jj-redick-ended-up-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jarred-vanderbilt-says-relationship-with-jj-redick-ended-up-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consensus Mock Draft: Where things stand exiting the AWS NBA Draft Combine 2026 - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consensus Mock Draft: Where things stand exiting the AWS NBA Draft Combine 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/consensus-mock-draft-where-things-stand-exiting-the-aws-nba-draft-combine-2026-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/consensus-mock-draft-where-things-stand-exiting-the-aws-nba-draft-combine-2026-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Free-Agent Rankings: The 25 players fantasy basketball managers need to know about this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s NBA free agent pool isn&rsquo;t the deepest we&rsquo;ve seen, but there are still marquee names and difference-makers whose decisions could swing fantasy basketball leagues. Here&rsquo;s a ranking of the top 25 players you need to know before July 1.1. LeBron James - LAL | Forward | Age 41 | UFA The biggest wildcard on this list &mdash; retirement, a return to L.A., Cleveland?!?! or one last contender run are all realistic options. Bron&rsquo;s fantasy value is entirely destina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-free-agent-rankings-the-25-players-fantasy-basketball-managers-need-to-know-about-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-free-agent-rankings-the-25-players-fantasy-basketball-managers-need-to-know-about-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Sam Mailbag: Possible NBA Draft targets + other offseason moves - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask Sam Mailbag: Possible NBA Draft targets + other offseason moves&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ask-sam-mailbag-possible-nba-draft-targets-other-offseason-moves-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ask-sam-mailbag-possible-nba-draft-targets-other-offseason-moves-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James establishes free agency timeline and priorities as he ponders next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[James said this week that his free agency could drag out fairly deep into the summer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-establishes-free-agency-timeline-and-priorities-as-he-ponders-next-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-establishes-free-agency-timeline-and-priorities-as-he-ponders-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 3 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.After splitting a pair of games at Paycom Center, the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs shifts to Frost Bank Center for Game 3.Our Thunder vs. Spurs props dive into the best NBA player prop values for Friday, May 22, headlined by Victor Wembanyama.It's all part of our full Thunder vs. Spurs predictions and NBA picks for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-3-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-3-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ongoing chess match between the Spurs and Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-ongoing-chess-match-between-the-spurs-and-thunder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-ongoing-chess-match-between-the-spurs-and-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.With the Western Conference Finals tied at 1-1 apiece, the series shifts to the Alamo City as the San Antonio Spurs look to regain the upper hand on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Our Thunder vs. Spurs predictions for Game 3 include no shortage of NBA player prop projections, and we have you covered for the best&nbsp;NBA picks on Friday, May 22.Thunder vs Spurs computer picks for Game 3 Thunde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 109, Cavaliers 93: “Finish strong”]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Josh Hart #3 reacts after scoring a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of the New York Knicks in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-109-cavaliers-93-finish-strong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-109-cavaliers-93-finish-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025-26 NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: Discussion Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York, N.Y.: New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in 2nd quarter during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images) | Newsday via Getty Images	Welcome to the conference finals and the last step to see who goes to the NBA Finals.If you&rsquo;re wondering who to root for in the Conference Fina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2025-26-nba-playoffs-conference-finals-discussion-thread/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2025-26-nba-playoffs-conference-finals-discussion-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade rumors: Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance could help Giannis Antetokounmpo's market - CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA trade rumors: Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance could help Giannis Antetokounmpo's market&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-trade-rumors-victor-wembanyamas-playoff-dominance-could-help-giannis-antetokounmpos-market-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-trade-rumors-victor-wembanyamas-playoff-dominance-could-help-giannis-antetokounmpos-market-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade rumors: Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance could help Giannis Antetokounmpo's market]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA teams know they need answers for Wemby going forward -- and to beat an Alien, you might need a Freak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-trade-rumors-victor-wembanyamas-playoff-dominance-could-help-giannis-antetokounmpos-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-trade-rumors-victor-wembanyamas-playoff-dominance-could-help-giannis-antetokounmpos-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Thunder vs. Spurs, Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder: Where to watch Game 3 tonight, time, channel, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Western Conference Finals will move to Texas tonight as the San Antonio Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 3 of their series. The Spurs took an early lead by winning Game 1, but the Thunder tied things up with Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 2 122-113 win.Tonight&rsquo;s game at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. If you want to catch the Eastern Conference final series, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the New Yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-okc-thunder-where-to-watch-game-3-tonight-time-channel-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-okc-thunder-where-to-watch-game-3-tonight-time-channel-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls championship banner that hung in old Chicago Stadium up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bulls capped off their first of two three-peats during the 1992-93 NBA season. To celebrate the achievement, the team created a championship banner to hang in the rafters at Chicago Stadium, where the Bulls played in the early &lsquo;90s. That particular banner is now up for auction. It went live on Grey Flannel Auctions on Thursday, and will remain up for auction until June 14. The banner&rsquo;s opening price was $1,000, but has already jumped to over $1,400 after multiple bids cam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bulls-championship-banner-that-hung-in-old-chicago-stadium-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bulls-championship-banner-that-hung-in-old-chicago-stadium-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Thunder odds, prediction: Game 3 pick as West Finals shift to San Antonio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Western Conference Finals have been incredible so far, and the series lead is on the line Friday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-odds-prediction-game-3-pick-as-west-finals-shift-to-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-odds-prediction-game-3-pick-as-west-finals-shift-to-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking A Closer Look At The Guard Prospects In The 2026 NBA Draft - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking A Closer Look At The Guard Prospects In The 2026 NBA Draft&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/taking-a-closer-look-at-the-guard-prospects-in-the-2026-nba-draft-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/taking-a-closer-look-at-the-guard-prospects-in-the-2026-nba-draft-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Western Conference finals odds, predictions: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 picks by expert on 134-94 run]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Mike Barner reveals his San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder Game 3 NBA playoff picks for Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-picks-by-expert-on-134-94-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-thunder-vs-spurs-game-3-picks-by-expert-on-134-94-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Alex Caruso and Thunder's bench shooters are making Spurs pay for their SGA obsession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caruso is an astounding 11 for 18 from beyond the arc in this series, and the Thunder bench is knocking down open looks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-alex-caruso-and-thunders-bench-shooters-are-making-spurs-pay-for-their-sga-obsession/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-alex-caruso-and-thunders-bench-shooters-are-making-spurs-pay-for-their-sga-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday Discussion: Did Morez Johnson Jr. make the right decision to stay in the NBA Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, IL - MAY 11: Morez Johnson Jr. participates in the shuttle run drill during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 11, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	On Tuesday, Morez Johnson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/friday-discussion-did-morez-johnson-jr-make-the-right-decision-to-stay-in-the-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/friday-discussion-did-morez-johnson-jr-make-the-right-decision-to-stay-in-the-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals MVP Odds 2026: SGA at Even Money To Take Home Coveted Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA Finals MVP odds go through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Oklahoma City Thunder attempt to become back-to-back champions.SGA is at +100 heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, followed by the Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks.With theNBA Championship oddstightening up, let's take&nbsp;a look at the latest odds to win the 2026 Finals MV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-sga-at-even-money-to-take-home-coveted-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-sga-at-even-money-to-take-home-coveted-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrese Maxey enters offseason looking to adjust to life as a No. 1 option]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrese Maxey has done nothing but get better year in and year out. In his rookie season, Maxey was every bit the part of a small guard drafted outside of the lottery. He had a few brilliant flashes, but only started eight games in 2020-21 and averaged just over 15 minutes a night.While he became a starter in his second season in Philadelphia, the 17.5 points per game that he averaged in 2021-22 were still a far cry from the 28.3 points per game he just averaged this past season. His scoring aver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tyrese-maxey-enters-offseason-looking-to-adjust-to-life-as-a-no-1-option/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tyrese-maxey-enters-offseason-looking-to-adjust-to-life-as-a-no-1-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Licensable picture: NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks - Reuters Connect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Licensable picture: NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters Connect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/licensable-picture-nba-playoffs-cleveland-cavaliers-at-new-york-knicks-reuters-connect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/licensable-picture-nba-playoffs-cleveland-cavaliers-at-new-york-knicks-reuters-connect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Thunder-Spurs, Avalanche-Golden Knights Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NHL and MLB betting on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Championship Odds 2026: Knicks Price Knocked Down Again After Taking 2-0 Series Lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA championship odds shifted slightly in the San Antonio Spurs' favor after winning Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, but status quo prevailed after the Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 2.Out East, the New York Knicks have made the gap back to the Cleveland Cavaliers even bigger with an authoritative Game 2 triumph.Here are the latest NBA odds to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&#127942; Latest 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-knicks-price-knocked-down-again-after-taking-2-0-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-knicks-price-knocked-down-again-after-taking-2-0-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 bonus bets by targeting Thunder-Spurs, Avalanche-Golden Knights on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, NHL and MLB on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-by-targeting-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-by-targeting-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering NASCAR legend Kyle Busch; Knicks continue all-time playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus we've got offseason NFC grades ... and we're under 100 days to college football]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/remembering-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-knicks-continue-all-time-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/remembering-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-knicks-continue-all-time-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs – NBA WCF – Game 3 – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Conference Final has shifted to San Antonio with the series now tied at one game apiece following the Thunder&rsquo;s 122-113 win Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 30 points and Isaiah Hartenstein&rsquo;s physicalitysomewhat slowed Victor Wembanyama, but the storyline coming out of Game 2 of this clash of the titans was injuries.For the Spurs, De&rsquo;Aaron Fox (ankle) has yet to play in this series and Dylan Harper (abductor) left Game 2 early. For the T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-nba-wcf-game-3-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-may-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-nba-wcf-game-3-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 Analysis: Adjustments, matchups, and what to expect moving forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-game-2-analysis-adjustments-matchups-and-what-to-expect-moving-forward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-game-2-analysis-adjustments-matchups-and-what-to-expect-moving-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs, Game 3: TV, stream info for tonight&amp;#39;s NBA playoff game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Conference Finals continue Friday night with the series tied 1-1 as the San Antonio Spurs play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder on NBC and Peacock.When the first two games are split in a best-of-seven series, the third game often can be pivotal. The Game 3 winner has won 78.4% of the series. In the 2026 playoffs, teams up 2-1 are 4-4.In best-of-seven conference finals tied 1-1, the Game 3 winner has won 38 of 54 times (70.4%). The Spurs have won their past two playoff series this se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-oklahoma-city-thunder-san-antonio-spurs-game-3-tv-stream-info-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoff-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-oklahoma-city-thunder-san-antonio-spurs-game-3-tv-stream-info-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoff-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James reveals why Lakers lost to defending champs: ‘Failed in talent’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakers superstar LeBron James had over a week to reflect on his team&rsquo;s 2025-26 season ending with a four-game sweep to the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.&nbsp;It was just the fourth time in James&rsquo; career &ndash; and the earliest in the playoffs &ndash; a team that had him on the roster was swept in James&rsquo; 19 appearances in the postseason.&nbsp;How James saw it, the Lakers didn&rsquo;t lose the series to the defending NBA champions because they didn&rsquo;t match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-reveals-why-lakers-lost-to-defending-champs-failed-in-talent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-reveals-why-lakers-lost-to-defending-champs-failed-in-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets have a (nearly) unsolvable problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some problems have multiple solutions. Other problems have no solution, and that&rsquo;s why competing hypothetical solutions seem viable to different people.It&rsquo;s hard to say which of those two types of problems the Houston Rockets have right now.The two 2025-26 NBA Western Conference Finalists are lightyears ahead of Houston. Some fans are waving the white flag. Others are annoyed by the white flag that&rsquo;s blocking their view. Everybody thinks they know what the team ought to do.It a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-have-a-nearly-unsolvable-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-have-a-nearly-unsolvable-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a Robert Williams reunion help Celtics address their biggest need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could a Robert Williams reunion help Celtics address their biggest need? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonCeltics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens made Boston&rsquo;s offseason priority very clear in his end-of-season press conference earlier this month.&ldquo;One of the things that we&rsquo;ve got to figure out is how to have more of an impact at the rim, and I think we do need to add to our team to do that,&rdquo; Stevens said.Translation: The Celtics will be in the marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/could-a-robert-williams-reunion-help-celtics-address-their-biggest-need/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/could-a-robert-williams-reunion-help-celtics-address-their-biggest-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Today&amp;#39;s NBA Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The San Antonio Spurs may not have won the battle, but they&rsquo;ve got the inside track on the war with the Western Conference finals locked at 1-1 heading to Texas tonight.After winning the series opener, San Antonio struggled through a disjointed road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Injuries, turnovers and OKC&rsquo;s physical approach to slowing down Victor Wembanyama all took their tol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves Biggest Offseason Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 10: Ayo Dosunmu #13, Anthony Edwards #5, and Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves react during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 10, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Agre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-minnesota-timberwolves-biggest-offseason-questions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-minnesota-timberwolves-biggest-offseason-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day weekend sports guide: NBA and NHL playoffs, Indy 500, Premier League, WNBA - The Athletic - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial Day weekend sports guide: NBA and NHL playoffs, Indy 500, Premier League, WNBA - The Athletic&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/memorial-day-weekend-sports-guide-nba-and-nhl-playoffs-indy-500-premier-league-wnba-the-athletic-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/memorial-day-weekend-sports-guide-nba-and-nhl-playoffs-indy-500-premier-league-wnba-the-athletic-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Suns: Trading Devin Booker, draft pick value, who makes “the leap” in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable &mdash; a round table of Bright Siders &mdash; gives their takes on the Suns&rsquo; latest issues and news.Fantable Questions of the WeekQ1: There&rsquo;s a lot of fan talk about trading Devin Booker. What&rsquo;s your opinion on what the Suns could likely expect to get back for Book if traded?GuarGuar:&nbsp;I am very, very against trading Book. Let me start with that. However, if]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/inside-the-suns-trading-devin-booker-draft-pick-value-who-makes-the-leap-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/inside-the-suns-trading-devin-booker-draft-pick-value-who-makes-the-leap-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darius Acuff’s scoring punch would transform the Mavericks’ guard room]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks drives to the basket against the Arizona Wildcats during the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at SAP Center on March 26, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images	Darius Acuff Jr. of the Arkansas Razorbacks is perhaps the favorite small-ish point guard on the 2026 NBA Draftboard. Acuff&rsquo;s offensive ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/darius-acuffs-scoring-punch-would-transform-the-mavericks-guard-room/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/darius-acuffs-scoring-punch-would-transform-the-mavericks-guard-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we learned from the Spurs Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-we-learned-from-the-spurs-game-2-loss-to-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-we-learned-from-the-spurs-game-2-loss-to-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft stay-or-go decisions: Ebuka Okorie, Henri Veesaar among prospects who should turn pro - CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft stay-or-go decisions: Ebuka Okorie, Henri Veesaar among prospects who should turn pro&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-stay-or-go-decisions-ebuka-okorie-henri-veesaar-among-prospects-who-should-turn-pro-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-stay-or-go-decisions-ebuka-okorie-henri-veesaar-among-prospects-who-should-turn-pro-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 3 best bets by proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model reveals its San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 NBA playoff picks for Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-odds-prediction-2026-nba-western-conference-finals-picks-game-3-best-bets-by-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-odds-prediction-2026-nba-western-conference-finals-picks-game-3-best-bets-by-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Golden State Warriors trade targets: Best moves for Golden State]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors are moving in the right direction this offseason.They swiftly addressed questions looming about the future of head coach Steve Kerr and whether he'd call it quits. Kerr re-signed with the Warriors on a multi-year deal that will keep him as the highest paid coach. That was step one. Check.Step two was finding their place in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24. Golden State received the No. 11 pick. Check.Their next order of business includes scouting talent for upc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/six-golden-state-warriors-trade-targets-best-moves-for-golden-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/six-golden-state-warriors-trade-targets-best-moves-for-golden-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama is shattering the NBA's age curve - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama is shattering the NBA's age curve&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-is-shattering-the-nbas-age-curve-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-is-shattering-the-nbas-age-curve-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Road trippin’ to OKC with Spurs journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 19: Head Coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs talks to the media on May 19, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	For me, writing can be a solitary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-road-trippin-to-okc-with-spurs-journalists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-road-trippin-to-okc-with-spurs-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' top 20 players for 2026 - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA free agent rankings: Bobby Marks' top 20 players for 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-free-agent-rankings-bobby-marks-top-20-players-for-2026-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-free-agent-rankings-bobby-marks-top-20-players-for-2026-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Flagg gets All-Rookie First Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, TX - APRIL 29: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks to the media during the 2026-26 Rookie of the Year Presentation on April 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-gets-all-rookie-first-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-gets-all-rookie-first-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft scouting report: Amari Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama forward Amari Allen (5) dunks against Michigan during the first half of NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 27, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images	Alabama had one of the most NBA-centric offenses in college basketball, and it&rsquo;s all thanks to Nate Oats and how he schemes up his players for success. One of the players that benefited from that is Amari Allen, who could be considered a Swiss army knife for what he brings on th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-scouting-report-amari-allen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-scouting-report-amari-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Gold: Larry Bird’s Legendary 1987 Steal Against Detroit C]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON - MAY 26: Boston Celtics players Dennis Johnson and Larry Bird raise their hands in victory after Bird stole the ball, passing to Johnson, who scored the winning basket against the Detroit Pistons at Boston Garden on May 26, 1987. (Photo by Joanne Rathe/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images	In 1987, Detroit was building what would soon become a championship team. With a backcourt of Isaiah Thomas and Joe Dumars, Rick Mahorn, second-year player Dennis Rodman, B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youtube-gold-larry-birds-legendary-1987-steal-against-detroit-c/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youtube-gold-larry-birds-legendary-1987-steal-against-detroit-c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Takeaways from Cavs 109-93 Game 2 loss to Knicks: Offense once again lets Cavaliers down]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Brian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/10-takeaways-from-cavs-109-93-game-2-loss-to-knicks-offense-once-again-lets-cavaliers-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/10-takeaways-from-cavs-109-93-game-2-loss-to-knicks-offense-once-again-lets-cavaliers-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hart bounces back to help put Knicks two wins away from NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few notes on Josh Hart after the Knicks&rsquo; win over Cleveland:Mike Brown had high praise for Hart after Hart poured on a team-high 26 points in the Knicks&rsquo; Game 2 win on Thursday.The coach compared Hart to a future Hall of Famer whom he&rsquo;d coached in San Francisco.&ldquo;They're different players, but they're similar players because Andre (Iguodala) is edgy too. And Andre's a hell of a player. I mean, he's a great player, and he does so many little things that if you're not care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-bounces-back-to-help-put-knicks-two-wins-away-from-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-bounces-back-to-help-put-knicks-two-wins-away-from-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CelticsBlog exit interview: Sam Hauser has maxed out his role]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 26: Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three-pointer during the first half of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. (Photo by Emilee Chin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-sam-hauser-has-maxed-out-his-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-sam-hauser-has-maxed-out-his-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers 2026: SGA, Wembanyama, Giannis and more stand above the rest in Tier 1 - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA Player Tiers 2026: SGA, Wembanyama, Giannis and more stand above the rest in Tier 1&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-tiers-2026-sga-wembanyama-giannis-and-more-stand-above-the-rest-in-tier-1-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-tiers-2026-sga-wembanyama-giannis-and-more-stand-above-the-rest-in-tier-1-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalton and Tristi&amp;#39;s NBA mock draft 2.0: Who Warriors, Kings pick in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalton and Tristi's NBA mock draft 2.0: Who Warriors, Kings pick in first round originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWhile the conference finals are underway in the NBA playoffs, draft season has begun with the combine done and teams beginning to bring prospects in for workouts.Can the Kings find a franchise savior with the No. 7 pick? Will the Warriors add a rookie who can help Steph Curry right away with the 11th pick?The Washington Wizards aren&rsquo;t technically on the clock quite yet,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dalton-and-tristiamp39s-nba-mock-draft-20-who-warriors-kings-pick-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dalton-and-tristiamp39s-nba-mock-draft-20-who-warriors-kings-pick-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks a shot from Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 20, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks produce 18-point surge in win over Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks guard Josh Hart scored five of 11 three-pointers in game two against the Cavaliers [Getty Images]The New York Knicks scored 18 unanswered points on the way to a 109-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference final.The score was tied at 53-53 when the Knicks pulled away at their Madison Square Garden home to take a 71-53 lead on the way to a ninth straight victory.Josh Hart scored 26 points, including five three-pointers, for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-produce-18-point-surge-in-win-over-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-produce-18-point-surge-in-win-over-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ resurgent defense shuts down Cavaliers stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden remains the face of postseason failure, shooting under 36 percent from the field (under 27 percent on 3-pointers) with more turnovers (six) than assists (five) through the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals.Donovan Mitchell remains the face of a franchise that repeatedly fails to reach its potential, responding to Cleveland&rsquo;s Game 1 collapse &mdash; in which he made one shot over the final 17 minutes &mdash; by scoring seven first-half points in Game 2. He didn&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-resurgent-defense-shuts-down-cavaliers-stars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-resurgent-defense-shuts-down-cavaliers-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani quietly attends Knicks game — sitting in section where tickets cost around $700 or more]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani quietly attended the Knicks&rsquo; Game 2 win over the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night &mdash; paying face value for tickets near a section that boasted $700 seats.Mamdani, who did not list his attendance on his public schedule, posted a smiling photo alongside Public Advocate Jumaane Williams inside the Garden with the caption &ldquo;Knicks forever&rdquo; &mdash; only after the team&rsquo;s astonishing 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cleveland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mamdani-quietly-attends-knicks-game-sitting-in-section-where-tickets-cost-around-700-or-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mamdani-quietly-attends-knicks-game-sitting-in-section-where-tickets-cost-around-700-or-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDTLINE: Cavaliers -2.5; over/under is 213.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Knicks lead series 2-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 109-93 on Friday, led by 26 points from Josh Hart. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-take-2-0-lead-into-game-3-against-the-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-take-2-0-lead-into-game-3-against-the-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Josh Hart&amp;#39;s resilience jump-started the Knicks and pushed them two games from the NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash; Josh Hart called his shot. And then, he made it. And then, he made another. And another. And another. And another.After struggling with the Cleveland Cavaliers&rsquo; defensive cross-matching in Game 1 &mdash; a game plan predicated on putting a center on him, sagging off him, and all but daring him to knock down shots in favor of gumming the interior works of the Knicks offense &mdash; Hart found himself a spectator down the stretch, watching from the sideline as coach Mike Bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-josh-hartamp39s-resilience-jump-started-the-knicks-and-pushed-them-two-games-from-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-josh-hartamp39s-resilience-jump-started-the-knicks-and-pushed-them-two-games-from-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavs Game 2 takeaways: Jalen Brunson, Knicks finding ways to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash;&nbsp;The New York Knicks are now two victories away from reaching their first NBA Finals in 27 years.The Knicks handled the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, May 21 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, 109-93, and they unlocked a different way to win: it was role players who carried the day.All five New York starters hit double-figures in scoring, with Josh Hart, who had struggled earlier this postseason, scoring a team-high 26 points. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges each]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavs-game-2-takeaways-jalen-brunson-knicks-finding-ways-to-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavs-game-2-takeaways-jalen-brunson-knicks-finding-ways-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson brutal Knicks free-throw shooting making him unplayable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson talks to Donovan Mitchell during the Knicks' May 21 game.At the moment, one must search for areas of concern for the Knicks. But there is one glaring issue.Mitchell Robinson, who went 0-for-4 from the free-throw line, was again neutered by Hack-a-Mitch during the Knicks&rsquo; 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.Across the first two games of the series, Robinson is a combined 2-for-12 from the free-throw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-brutal-knicks-free-throw-shooting-making-him-unplayable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-brutal-knicks-free-throw-shooting-making-him-unplayable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks might be on the best nine-game run in NBA history as they handle business in the weak East]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York has looked incredible since Game 4 of the first round... but this kind of run wouldn't be happening in the West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-might-be-on-the-best-nine-game-run-in-nba-history-as-they-handle-business-in-the-weak-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-might-be-on-the-best-nine-game-run-in-nba-history-as-they-handle-business-in-the-weak-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson adjusts to play a different — and important — Knicks role in Game 2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell gives chase in the second quarter on May 21, 2026.Jalen Brunson refused to let the Knicks lose Tuesday, almost single-handedly delivering a franchise playoff-record 22-point fourth-quarter comeback.&nbsp;Two days later, the Cavaliers forced the ball out of his hands, so he adjusted. Instead of pouring in another 30-point performance, he distributed a playoff career-high 14 assists, as the Knick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-adjusts-to-play-a-different-and-important-knicks-role-in-game-2-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-adjusts-to-play-a-different-and-important-knicks-role-in-game-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks might be on the best nine-game run in NBA history as they handle business in the weak East - CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks might be on the best nine-game run in NBA history as they handle business in the weak East&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-might-be-on-the-best-nine-game-run-in-nba-history-as-they-handle-business-in-the-weak-east-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-might-be-on-the-best-nine-game-run-in-nba-history-as-they-handle-business-in-the-weak-east-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 3 preview: Three things to look for, including who is heathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[For two games, this series has been everything.Two high-level, high-skill, deep, elite teams, both brilliantly coached, playing with urgency on every possession because they understand if they don't, it will be the end of their season.While the scene shifts to San Antonio for Game 3, nothing else is going to change &mdash; these two teams recognize in each other an equal, a genuine contender, and someone they don't really like. The intensity with which this series has been played is fantastic.Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-game-3-preview-three-things-to-look-for-including-who-is-heathy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-san-antonio-spurs-game-3-preview-three-things-to-look-for-including-who-is-heathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Mike Brown effusive of Josh Hart, compares him to Andre Iguodala: &amp;#39;Those dudes are winners&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking at the box score of the Knicks&rsquo; Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, it would appear Josh Hart had a bad game.&nbsp;Not only did he shoot below 50 percent from the field and 20 percent from downtown, Hart had two turnovers, played just 31 minutes of a game that went to OT and had a plus/minus rating of -23, meaning when he was on the court, New York was outscored by 23 points.In Thursday&rsquo;s Game 2, Hart, on the surface, played much better. He scored 26 points, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mike-brown-effusive-of-josh-hart-compares-him-to-andre-iguodala-amp39those-dudes-are-winnersamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-mike-brown-effusive-of-josh-hart-compares-him-to-andre-iguodala-amp39those-dudes-are-winnersamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz Mock Draft Roundup]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAWRENCE, KANSAS - JANUARY 31: Forward AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars controls the ball as he is defended by guard Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The NBA Draft is getting closer, and the mixed signals are flying right and left, and it&rsquo;s hard to know for sure what the Utah Jazz might do at #2. Everything obviously depends on what the Washington Wizard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/utah-jazz-mock-draft-roundup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/utah-jazz-mock-draft-roundup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson makes life easier for Knicks with playoff career-high 14 assists in Game 2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the monster game Jalen Brunson had in the Knicks' improbable comeback win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers knew they had to change their game plan.&nbsp;Instead of letting Brunson do his thing and shutting down the other scorers, Cleveland focused their energy and defense on stopping the Knicks captain. That, however, also didn't work as Brunson dished a playoff career-high 14 assists in the Knicks' 109-93 Game 2 victory on Thursday night.&nbsp;"That&rsquo;s what g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-makes-life-easier-for-knicks-with-playoff-career-high-14-assists-in-game-2-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-makes-life-easier-for-knicks-with-playoff-career-high-14-assists-in-game-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Knicks in 4&amp;#39; a real possibility of Cavaliers can&amp;#39;t flip the script]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash; The Cleveland Cavaliers have a Jalen Brunson problem. As well as a James Harden problem. Plus a shooting problem. And a bench problem.Problems like those, no matter how much coaches can sugarcoat it, can&rsquo;t exactly be solved overnight, and Cleveland heads home to the shores of Lake Erie down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, and they are two more dreadful performances from enjoying the early vacation spot south of the border reserved for teams that don&rsquo;t meet thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39knicks-in-4amp39-a-real-possibility-of-cavaliers-canamp39t-flip-the-script/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39knicks-in-4amp39-a-real-possibility-of-cavaliers-canamp39t-flip-the-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers are in trouble in the East finals, especially if Donovan Mitchell is not fully healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Donovan Mitchell insists he is feeling good. Actually even better than that. He had better be, or the Cleveland Cavaliers are in trouble.Questions about Mitchell's health persisted after he and his teammates lost Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals to the New York Knicks on Thursday night. They're down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, and Mitchell twice this week has been asked if he's playing through any sort of injury.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m great,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Gre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-are-in-trouble-in-the-east-finals-especially-if-donovan-mitchell-is-not-fully-healthy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-are-in-trouble-in-the-east-finals-especially-if-donovan-mitchell-is-not-fully-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kylie Jenner enjoyed Knicks’ Game 2 win apart from Timothée Chalamet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylie Jenner decided to take in the Knicks&rsquo; Game 2 109-93 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night in a bit of a different way than her superfan beau, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet.&nbsp;While the &ldquo;Marty Supreme&rdquo; star was courtside at Madison Square Garden, Jenner watched from the comfort of home with some chips, a bottle of wine and caviar.&nbsp;&ldquo;GAME NIGHT!&rdquo; Jenner wrote in an Instagram Story showing off the way she was watching Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-kylie-jenner-enjoyed-knicks-game-2-win-apart-from-timothe-chalamet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-kylie-jenner-enjoyed-knicks-game-2-win-apart-from-timothe-chalamet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, Governor, Nets aren’t coming back to New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill speaks during the The Center for American Progress (CAP) IDEAS Conference in Washington, DC on May 19, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images	Three weeks ago, at the end of a discussion of her first 100 days as governor of New Jersey at Newark&rsquo;s Performing Arts Center, Mikie Sherill faced a series of rapid-fire questions from NJ.com political editor Brent Johnson. The subjects ranged from personal issues to state policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/no-governor-nets-arent-coming-back-to-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/no-governor-nets-arent-coming-back-to-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks Game 2 – Backcourt hasn’t been good enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 NB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/player-grades-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-backcourt-hasnt-been-good-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/player-grades-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-backcourt-hasnt-been-good-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks pull away in third, get 26 points from Josh Hart, comfortably win 109-93, take 2-0 series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York didn't save its heroics for the final minutes of the game on Thursday &mdash; it got its work out of the way in the third.The Knicks took charge of the game &mdash; and the Eastern Conference Finals &mdash; with an 18-0 run in the third quarter, where Cleveland went scoreless for 5:30 of game time. Meanwhile, Josh Hart turned around his struggles in Game 1 to knock down five 3-pointers and score a playoff career-high 26 on Thursday night.Josh Hart's up to 26 PTS in Game 2<br />
A new postseas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-pull-away-in-third-get-26-points-from-josh-hart-comfortably-win-109-93-take-2-0-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-pull-away-in-third-get-26-points-from-josh-hart-comfortably-win-109-93-take-2-0-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 win over Cavaliers: Evan Mobley disappears after fast start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Mobley, who struggled after a quick start, drives on Mitchell Robinson during the Knicks' 109-93 Game 2 blowout win over the Cavaliers on May 21, 2026 at the Garden.Heroes and zeros from the Knicks&rsquo; 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden: &nbsp;HeroThe Cavaliers dared Josh Hart to beat them, and he obliged. After getting benched at the end of Game 1, and starting cold in Game 2, the gritty Hart found his shot. He made five 3-pointers and scored]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-2-win-over-cavaliers-evan-mobley-disappears-after-fast-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-2-win-over-cavaliers-evan-mobley-disappears-after-fast-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 109, Cavs 93: Scenes from Josh Hart’s turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images	We knew it before the series started, and tonight we saw the proof again: the Cavaliers just can&rsquo;t match the offensive depth of New York. While Clevelan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-109-cavs-93-scenes-from-josh-harts-turn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-109-cavs-93-scenes-from-josh-harts-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns dominated in a different kind of way in Knicks’ Game 2 rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl-Anthony Towns had an impressive Game 2 in the Knicks' win over the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals at MSG. On Tuesday, Karl-Anthony Towns dismissed his quiet offensive night. All that mattered, he said then, was the Knicks prevailed.&nbsp;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not about the individual performances, it&rsquo;s about this team finding a way to put up a win on the board,&rdquo; Towns said. &ldquo;I think that&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s special.&rdquo;&nbsp;Two nights later, he regained his fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-dominated-in-a-different-kind-of-way-in-knicks-game-2-rout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/karl-anthony-towns-dominated-in-a-different-kind-of-way-in-knicks-game-2-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With things breaking so perfectly for the Knicks ... is it title time in New York?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember that moment nearly a month ago when the New York Knicks were down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs? When Mikal Bridges couldn&rsquo;t make a shot, when Jalen Brunson was going to tank the draft stock of every small guard from here to eternity, when Mike Brown&rsquo;s rotations were taking years off Ben Stiller&rsquo;s life?It&rsquo;s safe to say those questions have been replaced by a new one: Are the Knicks ever going to lose again?As both sets of confere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/with-things-breaking-so-perfectly-for-the-knicks-is-it-title-time-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/with-things-breaking-so-perfectly-for-the-knicks-is-it-title-time-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoffs: Conference finals takeaways - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoffs: Conference finals takeaways&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoffs-conference-finals-takeaways-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoffs-conference-finals-takeaways-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks beat Cavaliers, 109-93, in Game 2 to win ninth consecutive playoff game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks didn't need an epic fourth-quarter comeback in this one, this time handling the Cleveland Cavaliers easily in a 109-93 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Here are the takeaways...-- In a game where Jalen Brunson finished with 19 points but had just two points in the first half, New York leaned on its supporting cast heavily early on who got the job done.&nbsp;First it was Karl-Anthony Towns who had seven points in the first quarter by bullying his way to the rim and findin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-beat-cavaliers-109-93-in-game-2-to-win-ninth-consecutive-playoff-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-beat-cavaliers-109-93-in-game-2-to-win-ninth-consecutive-playoff-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 things to watch in Thunder-Spurs Game 3 - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 things to watch in Thunder-Spurs Game 3&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/3-things-to-watch-in-thunder-spurs-game-3-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/3-things-to-watch-in-thunder-spurs-game-3-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor shooting dooms Cavs in 109-93 Game 2 loss to Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/poor-shooting-dooms-cavs-in-109-93-game-2-loss-to-knicks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/poor-shooting-dooms-cavs-in-109-93-game-2-loss-to-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Knicks Game 2 – Don’t gamble with Josh Hart]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Ima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-and-losers-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-dont-gamble-with-josh-hart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-and-losers-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-dont-gamble-with-josh-hart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Knicks Game 2 – Don’t gamble with Hart]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Ima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-and-losers-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-dont-gamble-with-hart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-and-losers-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-dont-gamble-with-hart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks cruise to Game 2 victory over Cavaliers for commanding Eastern Conference finals lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks Game 2You could feel it happening in real time. Beforehand, you could see it coming from a mile away.&nbsp;The Cavaliers unraveled, like they did in Game 1. The Knicks clicked into gear, as they have repeatedly during this nine-game tour de force.&nbsp;At this point, it all felt inevitable, this 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. There is a predictable nature &mdash; in all the best ways &mdash; about these Knicks at the moment.&nbsp;New York Knicks gua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cruise-to-game-2-victory-over-cavaliers-for-commanding-eastern-conference-finals-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cruise-to-game-2-victory-over-cavaliers-for-commanding-eastern-conference-finals-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Knicks take 2-0 lead vs. Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks have won nine consecutive playoff games and are now just two wins away from the 2026 NBA Finals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-take-2-0-lead-vs-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-take-2-0-lead-vs-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mikie Sherrill wants Nets back in New Jersey, but team ‘perfectly happy in Brooklyn’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Jersey&rsquo;s new governor said she wants to bring the Nets back to the Garden State.But don&rsquo;t hold your breath. It&rsquo;s not happening anytime soon.In a live chat in Newark marking her 100 Days In Office, Governor Mikie Sherrill said there was work being done to bring the team back from Brooklyn. But a league source that spoke with the Post said there were no plans for the Nets to leave Barclays Center.New Jersey governorMikie Sherrill gives remarks at the Center for American Progr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mikie-sherrill-wants-nets-back-in-new-jersey-but-team-perfectly-happy-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mikie-sherrill-wants-nets-back-in-new-jersey-but-team-perfectly-happy-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hart delivers huge Game 2 bounce-back effort after Knicks benching]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) argues for a call with an official during the first half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in New York.Josh Hart redeemed himself for his Game 1 blunders by being the main offensive factor for the Knicks in their Game 2 victory over the Cavaliers.Hart put up 26 points (a playoff career high), seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in 10-of-21 shooting from the fiel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-delivers-huge-game-2-bounce-back-effort-after-knicks-benching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-delivers-huge-game-2-bounce-back-effort-after-knicks-benching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy reportedly finalist for Trail Blazers&amp;#39; head coach opening with Tiago Splitter, Micah Nori]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime NBA head coach and current Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy is one of three finalists for the Portland Trail Blazers&rsquo; opening, according to reports. Van Gundy, 64, has been on Tyronn Lue&rsquo;s staff with the Clippers for the past two seasons after a brief turn with the Boston Celtics as a consultant in basketball operations and 16-year broadcasting stint with ESPN as the network&rsquo;s top color analyst. The Trail Blazers formally requested permission from the Clip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-reportedly-finalist-for-trail-blazersamp39-head-coach-opening-with-tiago-splitter-micah-nori-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-reportedly-finalist-for-trail-blazersamp39-head-coach-opening-with-tiago-splitter-micah-nori-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy reportedly finalist for Trail Blazers&amp;#39; head-coach opening with Tiago Splitter, Micah Nori]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime NBA head coach and current Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy is one of two finalists for the Portland Trail Blazers&rsquo; opening, according to reports. Van Gundy, 64, has been on Tyronn Lue&rsquo;s staff with the Clippers for the past two seasons after a brief turn with the Boston Celtics as a consultant in basketball operations and 16-year broadcasting stint with ESPN as the network&rsquo;s top color analyst. The Trail Blazers formally requested permission from the Clippe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-reportedly-finalist-for-trail-blazersamp39-head-coach-opening-with-tiago-splitter-micah-nori/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-reportedly-finalist-for-trail-blazersamp39-head-coach-opening-with-tiago-splitter-micah-nori/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Chris Rock lead Knicks cadre on celebrity row for Game 2 vs. Cavs]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; American actors Jason Bateman (left) and Jason Sudeikis in attendance during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals...A magical Game 1 win brought the Knicks&rsquo; most famous fans out for more.Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden was packed as always, with regulars and Knicks superfans Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet and Ben Stiller leading the charge alongside Tracy Morgan and Spike Lee for Game 2 against the Cavaliers.Stiller&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-sudeikis-jason-bateman-chris-rock-lead-knicks-cadre-on-celebrity-row-for-game-2-vs-cavs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-sudeikis-jason-bateman-chris-rock-lead-knicks-cadre-on-celebrity-row-for-game-2-vs-cavs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs&amp;#39; De&amp;#39; Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Thunder&amp;#39;s Jalen Williams all questionable for Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Antonio's De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper, as well as Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams, are all listed as questionable for Game 3 Friday night in San Antonio.Fox, the Spurs' starting point guard, has missed both games this series with a sprained ankle suffered in the previous round against Minnesota. He worked out on the court prior to Game 2, before the decision that he would not play was announced. In his case, expect this to be another game-time decision.Harper stepped into San Antonio's star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-deamp39-aaron-fox-dylan-harper-thunderamp39s-jalen-williams-all-questionable-for-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-deamp39-aaron-fox-dylan-harper-thunderamp39s-jalen-williams-all-questionable-for-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Harden’s ‘legacy is on the line’ with Knicks hunting him: Walt Frazier]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden struggled against Jalen Brunson in Game 1.Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was a disaster for James Harden.&nbsp;He was hunted by the Knicks and Jalen Brunson, a major culprit in the Cavaliers blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead.&nbsp;Walt Frazier believes how Harden performs the rest of the series, however long it lasts, will be remembered for a long time.&nbsp;&ldquo;This is where Harden is now. He&rsquo;s come to the fork in the road. Which way is he going to go? His le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/james-hardens-legacy-is-on-the-line-with-knicks-hunting-him-walt-frazier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/james-hardens-legacy-is-on-the-line-with-knicks-hunting-him-walt-frazier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberty coach Chris DeMarco has plenty of reasons to watch Knicks-Cavs series ‘closely’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberty The Liberty open their seven-game homestand Thursday against the Golden State Valkyries.But as that game tips off at Barclays Center, the Knicks will simultaneously start Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers across the East River at Madison Square Garden.&nbsp;Talk about a good time to be a New York basketball fan.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ve got you covered on the Liberty beatJoin Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/liberty-coach-chris-demarco-has-plenty-of-reasons-to-watch-knicks-cavs-series-closely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/liberty-coach-chris-demarco-has-plenty-of-reasons-to-watch-knicks-cavs-series-closely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The case for keeping Grayson Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 02: Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-case-for-keeping-grayson-allen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-case-for-keeping-grayson-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson deleting Facebook, changing number during Knicks playoff chase to help ‘focus’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson chases after a loose ball during the Knicks' May 19 game.Mitchell Robinson plans to reveal a whole new version of himself.Access the Mets beat like never beforeJoin Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.Try it free&ldquo;Last post before I delete this app,&rdquo; Robinson wrote on Facebook on Thursday afternoon, just a few hours before Game 2. &ldquo;I finally have changed my number for m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-deleting-facebook-changing-number-during-knicks-playoff-chase-to-help-focus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinson-deleting-facebook-changing-number-during-knicks-playoff-chase-to-help-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy reportedly one of the finalists for Portland Trail Blazers coaching job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk to people around the league and the running joke is that new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is shopping for the team's next head coach at the 99&cent; Store, trying to find a bargain. Dundon has denied he is trying to hire a coach on the cheap, and the latest report suggests he's at least looking at a more expensive coach.Current Clippers assistant and former Knicks head coach Jeff Van Gundy is one of the finalists for the Trail Blazers' job, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes.Van Gu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-reportedly-one-of-the-finalists-for-portland-trail-blazers-coaching-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-reportedly-one-of-the-finalists-for-portland-trail-blazers-coaching-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs at Knicks Game 2 open gamethread]]></title><description><![CDATA[DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: James Harden #1 and head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers speak during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. (Photo by Greg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-at-knicks-game-2-open-gamethread/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-at-knicks-game-2-open-gamethread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECF Game Thread: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Game 2, May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with forward Og Anunoby (8) after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime of game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images	The Eastern Conference Finals resume tonight at Madison Square Garden with the Knicks holding a 1-0 series lead after Tuesday&rsquo;s astonishing co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-thread-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-thread-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danhausen x Kentucky launch new merchline as WWE invades Rupp Arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 9: Danhausen and Minihausen celebrate during WWE Backlash at Benchmark International Arena on May 9, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images	If you have children and they watch WWE, you know who Danhausen is. In case you don&rsquo;t, he is a professional wrestler who has gained fame for &ldquo;cursing&rdquo; opponents. He records copious amounts of YouTube videos in character, which you can view here.Danhausen debuted back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/danhausen-x-kentucky-launch-new-merchline-as-wwe-invades-rupp-arena/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/danhausen-x-kentucky-launch-new-merchline-as-wwe-invades-rupp-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia All-NBA Teams to be announced Sunday (7 ET, NBC &amp; Peacock) - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kia All-NBA Teams to be announced Sunday (7 ET, NBC &amp; Peacock)&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kia-all-nba-teams-to-be-announced-sunday-7-et-nbc-amp-peacock-nba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kia-all-nba-teams-to-be-announced-sunday-7-et-nbc-amp-peacock-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Castle shining as Spurs vy for NBA Final berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images	We&rsquo;re deep into the NBA playoffs, and one former Husky hooper is still playing meaningful basketball. Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs are in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/steph-castle-shining-as-spurs-vy-for-nba-final-berth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/steph-castle-shining-as-spurs-vy-for-nba-final-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harper (adductor) and Fox (ankle) questionable for Game 3 of Spurs vs. Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 20: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first quarter of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 20, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Imag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/harper-adductor-and-fox-ankle-questionable-for-game-3-of-spurs-vs-thunder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/harper-adductor-and-fox-ankle-questionable-for-game-3-of-spurs-vs-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks defeat Cavs in Game 2 to take 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks defeat Cavs in Game 2 to take 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNo comeback needed this time. The New York Knicks followed up their dramatic Game 1 rally with a dominant Game 2 rout, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.The Knicks move to within two wins of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, with Game 3 set for Saturday at 8 p.m. in Cleveland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-defeat-cavs-in-game-2-to-take-2-0-lead-in-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-defeat-cavs-in-game-2-to-take-2-0-lead-in-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi not expected to permanently join Lakers front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Andrew Friedman, Dodgers President of Baseball Operations, talks with a Dodgers coach during practice prior to the MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 6-2. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said that with Mark Walter as the majority owner, the Lakers would s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/andrew-friedman-farhanzaidi-not-expected-to-permanently-join-lakers-front-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/andrew-friedman-farhanzaidi-not-expected-to-permanently-join-lakers-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James admits Thunder &amp;#39;out-talented&amp;#39; Lakers in playoffs, says he&amp;#39;s waiting to make call on NBA future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder had the Los Angeles Lakers&rsquo; number this season. The defending NBA champion Thunder have asserted their dominance across the league, but their excellence against the Lakers was particularly eye-catching.Oklahoma City went 8-0 against L.A. during the 2025-26 season, including the Thunder&rsquo;s sweep of the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. While point differential doesn&rsquo;t always tell the whole story, OKC won six of those eight games by at least 18]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-admits-thunder-amp39out-talentedamp39-lakers-in-playoffs-says-heamp39s-waiting-to-make-call-on-nba-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-admits-thunder-amp39out-talentedamp39-lakers-in-playoffs-says-heamp39s-waiting-to-make-call-on-nba-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Thursday, May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to even their Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Knicks. The Knicks won the opener in overtime on Tuesday after rallying from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter &mdash; the second-largest fourth-quarter comeback in NBA playoff history.New York is 6.5-point favorites in Game 2.How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York KnicksDate: Thursday, May 21Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTWhere: Madison Square Garden, New York, New YorkTV Channels: ESP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-game-2-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-thursday-may-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-game-2-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-thursday-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Same-Game Parlay for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Whether you&rsquo;re riding high off the New York Knicks&rsquo; crazy comeback or wallowing in disbelief at the Cleveland Cavaliers&rsquo; collapse, we now know that anything can happen in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.My Cavaliers vs. Knicks same-game parlay isn&rsquo;t discounting Cleveland &ndash; even if everyone else is &ndash; and looks up to big man Jarrett Allen to anchor the Cavs' attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.I&rsquo;ve seen middle school science fair bridges built out of straws and pipe cleaners hold together better than the Cleveland Cavaliers right now.Cleveland delivered one of the most stunning collapses in NBA playoff history in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, letting a 22-point fourth-quarter lead slip away against the New York Knicks.If the Cavs are going to respond, it&rsquo;ll take a full-team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Conference Finals Discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs guards Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunderduring the game during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-conference-finals-discussion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-conference-finals-discussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Cavs-Knicks, Canadiens-Hurricanes on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NHL and MLB betting on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-cavs-knicks-canadiens-hurricanes-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-cavs-knicks-canadiens-hurricanes-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charmin crowns Spurs&amp;#39; Carter Bryant &amp;#39;MVPee&amp;#39; after viral video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real or not, Charmin is jumping in to reward the player they have crowned the "MVPee" of the NBA playoffs. Hours after a viral video showed San Antonio Spurs rookie&nbsp;Carter Bryant using a public restroom at Paycom Center in full uniform, they offered him free toilet paper.&nbsp;&nbsp;The brand announced on Instagram that they would like to send Bryant enough of its Forever Roll to last him through the end of the season. Charmin called it &ldquo;the best FAST BREAK of the night,&rdquo; and an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charmin-crowns-spursamp39-carter-bryant-amp39mvpeeamp39-after-viral-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charmin-crowns-spursamp39-carter-bryant-amp39mvpeeamp39-after-viral-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleacher Report: LeBron shares timeline for NBA Free Agency and retirement decision - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bleacher Report: LeBron shares timeline for NBA Free Agency and retirement decision&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bleacher-report-lebron-shares-timeline-for-nba-free-agency-and-retirement-decision-nba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bleacher-report-lebron-shares-timeline-for-nba-free-agency-and-retirement-decision-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/21/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52126/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd breaks silence after shocking Mavericks firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Jason Kidd has broken his silence after his Mavericks exit.&nbsp;The now-fired head coach thanked the Dallas organization, players and fans after five seasons with the team in a lengthy post to social media on Thursday.&nbsp;&ldquo;The last five years in Dallas have meant more to my family and me than I can fully pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-breaks-silence-after-shocking-mavericks-firing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-breaks-silence-after-shocking-mavericks-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Mock Draft: Adam Finkelstein's first post-combine mock features intel that shakes up late-round picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week in Chicago for the NBA Draft combine provides perspective, scouting and team intel that helps shape this mock draft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-adam-finkelsteins-first-post-combine-mock-features-intel-that-shakes-up-late-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-adam-finkelsteins-first-post-combine-mock-features-intel-that-shakes-up-late-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Sweeney, Steve Nash among betting favorites to be the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MAY 12: Associate head coach Sean Sweeney (L) and head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs look on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on May 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sean-sweeney-steve-nash-among-betting-favorites-to-be-the-next-coach-of-the-dallas-mavericks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sean-sweeney-steve-nash-among-betting-favorites-to-be-the-next-coach-of-the-dallas-mavericks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Dodgers connection paid off with Austin Reaves’ oblique injury rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Reaves did &ldquo;everything&rdquo; he could to give himself a chance to return to the Lakers during the NBA playoffs after suffering a Grade 2 oblique strain one week before the regular season ended.And his mission was successful: Reaves returned in Game 5 of their eventual first-round playoff series victory over the Rockets and played in six postseason games before the Lakers were swept in the second round by the Thunder.&nbsp;The Lakers&rsquo; Austin Reaves underwent treatment for his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-dodgers-connection-paid-off-with-austin-reaves-oblique-injury-rehab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-dodgers-connection-paid-off-with-austin-reaves-oblique-injury-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Cavaliers-Knicks NBA Playoffs Game 2 for free: Time, livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
After pulling off a historic comeback in Game 1, the New York Knicks will look to take a 2-0 series lead in tonight&rsquo;s Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Knicks were down 22 points in the fourth quarter and mounted a stunning comeback, tying the game at 101-all in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime. New York blew the gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-cavaliers-knicks-nba-playoffs-game-2-for-free-time-livestream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-cavaliers-knicks-nba-playoffs-game-2-for-free-time-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson Picks, Predictions &amp; Best Bets for Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 2 on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.It would be hard for Jalen Brunson to have an even more productive Game 2 after his Game 1 heroics, but the New York Knicks would probably be quite glad if he did not take three quarters to find his rhythm.These Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions and Jalen Brunson picks recognize how Brunson finally broke through in Game 1 and expect that playmaking in Game 2 tonight.Jalen Brunson prop pick for Game 2Jalen Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-2-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-2-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cavs vs. Knicks Game 2, Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 1 and MLB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-canadiens-vs-hurricanes-game-1-and-mlb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-cavs-vs-knicks-game-2-canadiens-vs-hurricanes-game-1-and-mlb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amidst organizational chaos, at least the Sixers have VJ-Maxx]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: VJ Edgecombe #77 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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. G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amidst-organizational-chaos-at-least-the-sixers-have-vj-maxx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amidst-organizational-chaos-at-least-the-sixers-have-vj-maxx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James 2026 free agency: &amp;#39;The King&amp;#39; shares NBA decision timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King has spoken. LeBron James has presented a timeline regarding his future and when to expect an update on his decisions. Yes, plural.James, 41, will be an unrestricted free agent coming off his 23rd NBA season where he led the league in fast break points while averaging 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. He could consider retirement. Or, he could opt for his 24th NBA season &ndash; further extending the NBA record for most seasons played.And if year 24 is the answer, there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-2026-free-agency-amp39the-kingamp39-shares-nba-decision-timeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-2026-free-agency-amp39the-kingamp39-shares-nba-decision-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What The Athletic’s NBA player tiers say about the Phoenix Suns - Bright Side Of The Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[What The Athletic&rsquo;s NBA player tiers say about the Phoenix Suns&nbsp;&nbsp;Bright Side Of The Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-the-athletics-nba-player-tiers-say-about-the-phoenix-suns-bright-side-of-the-sun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-the-athletics-nba-player-tiers-say-about-the-phoenix-suns-bright-side-of-the-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What The Athletic’s NBA player tiers say about the Phoenix Suns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) against the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images	Tiers. It&rsquo;s a subject we spent plenty of time discussing here at Bright Side of the Sun as we worked through our postseason SunsRank rankings.Having tiers created a much more structured approach to ranking every member of the Phoenix S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-the-athletics-nba-player-tiers-say-about-the-phoenix-suns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-the-athletics-nba-player-tiers-say-about-the-phoenix-suns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Knicks-Cavaliers, Canadiens-Hurricanes Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, NHL and MLB on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Jabari Smith Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) warms up prior to game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images	In sports, there are three types of players. Those who are great regular season players, who take their greatness to a whole other level in the playoffs. Then there are great regular season players who flame out in the postsea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-jabari-smith-jr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-2025-2026-season-in-review-jabari-smith-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rueben Chinyelu returns to Florida after pulling out of NBA draft - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rueben Chinyelu returns to Florida after pulling out of NBA draft&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rueben-chinyelu-returns-to-florida-after-pulling-out-of-nba-draft-espn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rueben-chinyelu-returns-to-florida-after-pulling-out-of-nba-draft-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs Spurs Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Friday&amp;#39;s NBA Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The San Antonio Spurs may not have won the battle, but they&rsquo;ve got the inside track on the war with the Western Conference finals locked at 1-1 heading to Texas.After winning the series opener, San Antonio struggled through a disjointed road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Injuries, turnovers and OKC&rsquo;s physical approach to slowing down Victor Wembanyama all took their toll.Our Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-fridayamp39s-nba-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-fridayamp39s-nba-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How every former Michigan Basketball player did in the NBA this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[DETROIT, MI - APRIL 22: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball while defended by Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons during the game during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-every-former-michigan-basketball-player-did-in-the-nba-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-every-former-michigan-basketball-player-did-in-the-nba-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.A historic rally set the tone for the Eastern Conference Finals, and now all eyes turn to Game 2 as our&nbsp;NBA player prop projections zeroes in on the Cavaliers vs. Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden &mdash; highlighting several high-value betting opportunities as Cleveland looks to regroup.By analyzing the data against current market lines, we&rsquo;ve identified where the strongest edges exist.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC&amp;#39;s tactics, Cleveland&rsquo;s collapse &amp; big changes coming in Dallas, Minnesota &amp; Milwaukee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O&rsquo;Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Are OKC&rsquo;s adjustments enough to deter Victor Wembanyama? Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really flopping on every shot?Then, KOC and Tom go to the epic collapse from the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.Plus, the pair discus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okcamp39s-tactics-clevelandrsquos-collapse-amp-big-changes-coming-in-dallas-minnesota-amp-milwaukee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okcamp39s-tactics-clevelandrsquos-collapse-amp-big-changes-coming-in-dallas-minnesota-amp-milwaukee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Reaves rehabbed oblique injury with Dodgers medical staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Four on May 11, 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 Ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/austin-reaves-rehabbed-oblique-injury-with-dodgers-medical-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/austin-reaves-rehabbed-oblique-injury-with-dodgers-medical-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Cavaliers Game 2 ticket prices at MSG higher than all 3 series games in Cleveland combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks playoff tickets at Madison Square Garden are a hot item, as you can imagine, and the get-in prices for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals are soaring after their series-opening win on Tuesday night.According to Gametime, the get-in price for Thursday&rsquo;s night Knicks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers will cost you $740.Once the series shifts to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4 beginning on Saturday night, there is a significant drop-off in cost. In fact, if you wanted to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cavaliers-game-2-ticket-prices-at-msg-higher-than-all-3-series-games-in-cleveland-combined/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cavaliers-game-2-ticket-prices-at-msg-higher-than-all-3-series-games-in-cleveland-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masai Ujiri doesn&amp;#39;t sound interested in trading Kyrie Irving but other teams reportedly &amp;#39;monitoring&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masai Ujiri made one thing clear in his press conference on Wednesday: The Dallas Mavericks are focused on building a long-term contender around Cooper Flagg, not trying to shortcut the process and win now.&ldquo;Every decision we are going to make here is going to be future-based,&rdquo; Ujiri said. &ldquo;We have a 19-year-old generational player on our roster, and we have to think that way. We&rsquo;re not going to make decisions based on winning today. I don&rsquo;t think that would make sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/masai-ujiri-doesnamp39t-sound-interested-in-trading-kyrie-irving-but-other-teams-reportedly-amp39monitoringamp39/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/masai-ujiri-doesnamp39t-sound-interested-in-trading-kyrie-irving-but-other-teams-reportedly-amp39monitoringamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collin Murray-Boyles just won the Raptors’ first award of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apr 3, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) dunks during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images	With the Raptors&rsquo; offseason begun in full force, the franchise has seen its rookie receive the team&rsquo;s first major individual award of the 2025-26 season. Collin Murray-Boyles has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team, the first Toronto player to rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/collin-murray-boyles-just-won-the-raptors-first-award-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/collin-murray-boyles-just-won-the-raptors-first-award-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds: Game 2 prediction as New York carries momentum after huge comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks are aiming to take a 2-0 series lead at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-game-2-prediction-as-new-york-carries-momentum-after-huge-comeback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-game-2-prediction-as-new-york-carries-momentum-after-huge-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Castle’s scoring was a bright spot against Thunder in Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends during the second quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images	Coming off a dramatic double overtime win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs looked to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/highlights-castles-scoring-was-a-bright-spot-against-thunder-in-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/highlights-castles-scoring-was-a-bright-spot-against-thunder-in-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 2 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Have you ever lost a bet and in doing so, only become more certain that bet will win in the next game? It is a bold realization, but sometimes it is justified. When realizing just how badly the New York Knicks played in Game 1, only to escape with an overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, some lost Tuesday bets could preview winning Thursday bets.These Cavaliers vs. Knicks props and NBA picks double]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-2-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-2-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons offseason outlook: Offense has to be the focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's quite the achievement winning 60 games, just two seasons after losing 68, and that is something the fanbase will always be able to hang its hat on as it looks back on this season. Because, if we're being honest, this team was never on firm ground as it headed into the 2026 playoffs.It took the Pistons seven games to beat the uninspiring Orlando Magic, who wasted no time firing head coach Jamahl Mosley immediately after the loss. Detroit then lost in seven to the Cleveland Cavaliers, rarely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistons-offseason-outlook-offense-has-to-be-the-focus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistons-offseason-outlook-offense-has-to-be-the-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tre Johnson and Will Riley do not make the NBA All-Rookie Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mar 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) and Wizards guard Will Riley (27) in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images	Yesterday, the NBA released the 2025-26 All-Rookie Teams. As the team with the worst record last season, the Washington Wizards relied heavily on young rosters. However, that didn&rsquo;t translate i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tre-johnson-and-will-riley-do-not-make-the-nba-all-rookie-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tre-johnson-and-will-riley-do-not-make-the-nba-all-rookie-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James reveals timeline for retirement decision ahead of crucial Lakers offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James plans on making his retirement decision after an upcoming family vacation.Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James expressed uncertainty about his NBA future in the immediate aftermath of his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.And he maintained that feeling in a recent discussion about his playing career.During the latest episode of his &ldquo;Mind the Game&rdquo; podcast, which he co-hosts with NBA legend Steve Nash, James reiterated that he needs time to think about what he&rsquo;ll d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-reveals-timeline-for-retirement-decision-ahead-of-crucial-lakers-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-reveals-timeline-for-retirement-decision-ahead-of-crucial-lakers-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League One Volleyball adds a Miami expansion team, growing to 10 clubs for its 3rd season]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; League One Volleyball is bringing an expansion franchise to Miami for its third season, boosting the women's professional volleyball league to 10 teams for its upcoming third season.The league made the announcement on Thursday, adding that it will also introduce an Eastern and Western Conference format for the 2026-27 season.Miami will join the league's Eastern Conference, along with Atlanta, Madison, Minnesota and Nebraska. The Western Conference will include Austin, Houston,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/league-one-volleyball-adds-a-miami-expansion-team-growing-to-10-clubs-for-its-3rd-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/league-one-volleyball-adds-a-miami-expansion-team-growing-to-10-clubs-for-its-3rd-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder&amp;#39;s Jalen Williams, Spurs&amp;#39; Dylan Harper under go MRIs after Game 2 exits; status for Game 3 unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the key contributors for their teams in Game 1 &mdash; Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper and Thunder star Jalen Williams &mdash; both could not finish Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals due to what appears to be hamstring injuries.<br />
Both are set to undergo an MRI, reports Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright of ESPN. The status for both in Game 3 &mdash; and the rest of the series &mdash; remains in question.Williams missed six Thunder playoff games &mdash; two against the Suns and the en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunderamp39s-jalen-williams-spursamp39-dylan-harper-under-go-mris-after-game-2-exits-status-for-game-3-unclear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunderamp39s-jalen-williams-spursamp39-dylan-harper-under-go-mris-after-game-2-exits-status-for-game-3-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CelticsBlog exit interview: Derrick White’s shooting drop off sparks big questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics arrives to the arena before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 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 Brian Babineau/NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-derrick-whites-shooting-drop-off-sparks-big-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-derrick-whites-shooting-drop-off-sparks-big-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Knicks will face an uncomfortable decision if they get off to another slow start against Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash; Kenny Atkinson understood what Mike Brown was thinking.Before Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach fielded a question about a massive decision that his counterpart on the New York Knicks&rsquo; bench had made two rounds earlier &mdash; the choice to dramatically reorient his offense, shifting from a version predicated primarily on Jalen Brunson creating with the ball in his hands to the more motion-heavy approach that Brown had tried t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-the-knicks-will-face-an-uncomfortable-decision-if-they-get-off-to-another-slow-start-against-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-the-knicks-will-face-an-uncomfortable-decision-if-they-get-off-to-another-slow-start-against-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Thunder and Spurs are tied 1-1. How much are tickets for games in San Antonio?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
And it&rsquo;s back to the Alamo City.Following an intense, back-and-forth first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama&rsquo;s San Antonio Spurs and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&rsquo;s Oklahoma City Thunder head to San Antonio&rsquo;s Frost Bank Center for a pair of high-stakes showdowns.They&rsquo;re scheduled to take place on:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-thunder-and-spurs-are-tied-1-1-how-much-are-tickets-for-games-in-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-thunder-and-spurs-are-tied-1-1-how-much-are-tickets-for-games-in-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECF Game Preview: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Game 2, May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Brian B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-preview-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-preview-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs is turning into a war of attrition, which favors OKC ... and the East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Western Conference Finals have exceeded the hype through two games, but injuries have been a big part of the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-is-turning-into-a-war-of-attrition-which-favors-okc-and-the-east-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-is-turning-into-a-war-of-attrition-which-favors-okc-and-the-east-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyrie Irving landing spots: Five possible trade destinations if Mavericks move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Mavs and Masai Ujiri do move on from Irving, there are three teams that make immediate sense and two more wild-card destinations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kyrie-irving-landing-spots-five-possible-trade-destinations-if-mavericks-move-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kyrie-irving-landing-spots-five-possible-trade-destinations-if-mavericks-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Where to watch Game 2 tonight, tipoff time, conference finals schedule and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final series against the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday, making an impressive comeback after falling into a 22-point deficit early on to take the series lead. Game 2 will tip off at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET and the game will air nationally on ESPN. Want to tune in to the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the OKC Thunder? Those games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-where-to-watch-game-2-tonight-tipoff-time-conference-finals-schedule-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-where-to-watch-game-2-tonight-tipoff-time-conference-finals-schedule-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Expert Picks &amp; Game 2 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Fans were treated to an absolute thriller at the Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and we pick back up at the Garden for Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 tonight.Our basketball experts have their favorite NBA picks for this contest, where we're cashing in on how both teams will adjust their defensive schemes.Cavaliers vs Knicks Expert Picks TonightPickOdds Jon Metler: Brunson 7+ assists+102 Jaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-expert-picks-amp-game-2-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-expert-picks-amp-game-2-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Eastern Conference finals odds, predictions: Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 2 picks by expert on 84-51 run]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 NBA playoff picks for Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-odds-predictions-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-picks-by-expert-on-84-51-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-odds-predictions-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2-picks-by-expert-on-84-51-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs is turning into a war of attrition, which favors OKC... and the East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Western Conference Finals have exceeded the hype through two games, but injuries have been a big part of the series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-is-turning-into-a-war-of-attrition-which-favors-okc-and-the-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-is-turning-into-a-war-of-attrition-which-favors-okc-and-the-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Bulletin: ‘God put me here to serve these guys’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts in front of Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-god-put-me-here-to-serve-these-guys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-god-put-me-here-to-serve-these-guys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 2 bets by proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 picks for Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-prediction-2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-picks-game-2-bets-by-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-prediction-2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-picks-game-2-bets-by-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets fo Knicks-Cavaliers, Canadiens-Hurricanes Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NHL and MLB betting on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-fo-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-fo-knicks-cavaliers-canadiens-hurricanes-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Five questions for Game 2 as Cleveland tries to rebound from historic collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York is three wins away from the NBA Finals after a miraculous Game 1 comeback... so what does Game 2 have in store?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-five-questions-for-game-2-as-cleveland-tries-to-rebound-from-historic-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-five-questions-for-game-2-as-cleveland-tries-to-rebound-from-historic-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers MVP response; Ed Orgeron rejoins LSU staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, what's with all the shirtless fans showing up in MLB stands?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-delivers-mvp-response-ed-orgeron-rejoins-lsu-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-delivers-mvp-response-ed-orgeron-rejoins-lsu-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the biggest “freak of nature” you saw play at UNC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Vince Carter #15 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball during the 2000 NBA All Star Slam Dunk Contest at The Arena In Oakland on February 12, 2000 in Oakland, 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 NBAE 2000 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-the-biggest-freak-of-nature-you-saw-play-at-unc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-is-the-biggest-freak-of-nature-you-saw-play-at-unc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mavericks found balance in a new direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, TX - MAY 5: Masai Ujiri talks to the media during an introductory press conference on May 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	Before the Dallas Mavericks announced the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-mavericks-found-balance-in-a-new-direction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-mavericks-found-balance-in-a-new-direction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Mock Draft: No. 3, Cameron Boozer]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a free throw against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a game in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Born from a basketball pedigree, Cameron Boozer is a natural-born winner. Boozer has made a case as possibly the most accomplished high school player of all time, claiming four F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/milwaukee-bucks-2026-mock-draft-no-3-cameron-boozer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/milwaukee-bucks-2026-mock-draft-no-3-cameron-boozer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Box Grades: Thunder even series as Spurs’ backcourt grows thin, turnovers persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images	Honestly, the fact that San Antonio lost ranks fourth or fifth on my list of most troubling facts about last night&rsquo;s game. By far the most serious issue is Dylan Harper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/box-grades-thunder-even-series-as-spurs-backcourt-grows-thin-turnovers-persist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/box-grades-thunder-even-series-as-spurs-backcourt-grows-thin-turnovers-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jameer Nelson, Matt Lloyd among candidates to lead Sixers&amp;#39; front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report: Jameer Nelson, Matt Lloyd among candidates to lead Sixers' front office originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe list of names in the Sixers&rsquo; search for a new front office leader has grown in recent days.&nbsp;In addition to Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey and Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U&rsquo;Ren, The Stein Line&rsquo;s Jake Fischer reported Tuesday that Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd was a candidate &ldquo;likely to meet&rdquo; with Bob Myers.Myers, the president of spor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/report-jameer-nelson-matt-lloyd-among-candidates-to-lead-sixersamp39-front-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/report-jameer-nelson-matt-lloyd-among-candidates-to-lead-sixersamp39-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves Survey: Canis Pulsus Vol. 50 - Memories Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been almost a week since the Minnesota Timberwolves season came to a flaming end. Though the final on the court memory of the Wolves was them getting smacked with eight minutes of garbage time left, there were still plenty of good parts to the journey. Let&rsquo;s not lose sight of all that.So let&rsquo;s walk through Canis Pulsus Vol. 50 &ndash; Memories Edition together!SAN ANTONIO, TX &ndash; MAY 4: The Minnesota Timberwolves huddle before the game against the San Antonio Spurs dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/timberwolves-survey-canis-pulsus-vol-50-memories-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/timberwolves-survey-canis-pulsus-vol-50-memories-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mavericks are cleaning house again. This time, it feels sustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Donnie Nelson was fired in 2021, and Rick Carlisle stepped down shortly after, no one argued whether or not this was the correct decision. Nelson had failed to put together a functional roster, and Carlisle&rsquo;s relationship with Luka Doncic grew sour. The question revolved around who they hired to replace them. And, as history will now tell us, the skepticism was rooted in some amount of truth.&nbsp;Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison were hired as a coach/general manager packaged deal before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-mavericks-are-cleaning-house-again-this-time-it-feels-sustainable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-mavericks-are-cleaning-house-again-this-time-it-feels-sustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 more players the Suns could take in the Second Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 26, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Since my last article on second round prospects, we&rsquo;ve seen the ping-pong ball gods reward the Wizards, and the draft combine gives us a better understanding of the physical t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/4-more-players-the-suns-could-take-in-the-second-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/4-more-players-the-suns-could-take-in-the-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft 2026: Dybantsa is the consensus choice at No. 1, but still not a lock]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: AJ Dybantsa smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine on May 14, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images	The 2026 NBA Draft Combine was held from May 10-17 in Chicago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-draft-2026-dybantsa-is-the-consensus-choice-at-no-1-but-still-not-a-lock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-draft-2026-dybantsa-is-the-consensus-choice-at-no-1-but-still-not-a-lock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton remains biggest Lakers’ X-factor during offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton was the Lakers&rsquo; biggest X-factor during the 2025-26 season that ended during the playoff&rsquo;s second round after a four-game sweep by the Thunder.And Ayton will remain that for the Lakers during the offseason until he makes the decision that&rsquo;ll have a ripple effect on the team&rsquo;s summer plans.Deandre Ayton is the Lakers&rsquo; biggest X-factor in the offseason.NBAE via Getty ImagesAyton is one of three Lakers, along with Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart, who have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deandre-ayton-remains-biggest-lakers-x-factor-during-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deandre-ayton-remains-biggest-lakers-x-factor-during-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Championship Odds 2026: Thunder Claps Back, Returns to Driver&amp;#39;s Seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA championship odds shifted slightly toward the San Antonio Spurs' favor after winning Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, but status quo prevailed after the Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 2.The Thunder will need to be at a significant disadvantage before relinquishing the top odds.Here are the latest NBA odds to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&#127942; Latest 2026 NBA Championship oddsTeam&nbsp;R3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-thunder-claps-back-returns-to-driveramp39s-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-thunder-claps-back-returns-to-driveramp39s-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Today&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.I&rsquo;ve seen Grade 6 science fair bridges made of plastic straws and pipe cleaners with heartier integrity than the Cleveland Cavaliers.Cleveland suffered one of the most ground-shaking collapses in NBA playoff history in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals, blowing a 22-point, fourth-quarter lead to the New York Knicks.If Cleveland is going to pick up the pieces, our Cavaliers vs. Knicks predict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama soars past LeBron James as face of NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[We just watched the torch being passed from LeBron James to Victor Wembanyama in real time.&nbsp;Wembanyama is&nbsp;next.The Spurs&rsquo; Victor Wembanyama (1) led his team to victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder. Getty ImagesHe rubbed it in our faces. He made it impossible to second-guess. He all but etched his name on the metaphorical baton.It happened in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Spurs and Thunder. The evening began with Wembanyama w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-soars-past-lebron-james-as-face-of-nba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-soars-past-lebron-james-as-face-of-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Spurs could be missing two point guards as the Western Conference Finals head to The Alamo City]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 10: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with De'Aaron Fox in the second half of a preseason game against the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center on October 10, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Spurs stole home court advantage in g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-could-be-missing-two-point-guards-as-the-western-conference-finals-head-to-the-alamo-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-could-be-missing-two-point-guards-as-the-western-conference-finals-head-to-the-alamo-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2026: Ranking every possible Finals series - ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2026: Ranking every possible Finals series&nbsp;&nbsp;ESPN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-ranking-every-possible-finals-series-espn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-ranking-every-possible-finals-series-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a quieter summer could slingshot Celtics toward future big moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a quieter summer could slingshot Celtics toward future big moves originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonIn his end-of-the-season news conference, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens noted he has a sign in his office with three questions that guide his roster-building process. It reads: What do you want? What&rsquo;s true? How do you get there?The short answers: 1. The Celtics want more championship banners. 2. There are two teams out West making that goal feel a b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-a-quieter-summer-could-slingshot-celtics-toward-future-big-moves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-a-quieter-summer-could-slingshot-celtics-toward-future-big-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucketheads Podcast: John Mobley returns, and we talk NBA Draft with Jam Hines]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Bucketheads&rdquo;&nbsp;is LGHL&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the&nbsp;Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.Subscribe:&nbsp;RSS&nbsp;|&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;|&nbsp;Spotify&nbsp;|&nbsp;Google Podcasts&nbsp;|&nbsp;iHeart RadioOn episode 205 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor welcome on Jam Hines from No Ceilings NBA to talk about the NBA Draft. Hines is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bucketheads-podcast-john-mobley-returns-and-we-talk-nba-draft-with-jam-hines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bucketheads-podcast-john-mobley-returns-and-we-talk-nba-draft-with-jam-hines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Gold: “He Wanted To Go Guard Him On The Bench”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bulls GM Jerry Krause has never fully gotten the credit he deserved for building the Chicago Bulls into the second-greatest dynasty in basketball, behind only the Boston Celtics of the Bill Russell era, and it&rsquo;s partly his own fault. He was indeed a brilliant GM, but he was also an insecure man who wanted to make sure he got credit for his work. Champions, he insisted, were built by the front office, not the players. There&rsquo;s truth to that, but it offended his players, notably]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youtube-gold-he-wanted-to-go-guard-him-on-the-bench/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/youtube-gold-he-wanted-to-go-guard-him-on-the-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Rafael Stone expecting too much from Reed Sheppard?]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-rafael-stone-expecting-too-much-from-reed-sheppard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-rafael-stone-expecting-too-much-from-reed-sheppard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player tiers 2026: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant slide to Tier 2 - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA player tiers 2026: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant slide to Tier 2&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-tiers-2026-lebron-james-steph-curry-kevin-durant-slide-to-tier-2-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-tiers-2026-lebron-james-steph-curry-kevin-durant-slide-to-tier-2-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 14th NBA player to win back-to-back MVP awards [Getty Images]Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 30 points to inspire his side to a 122-113 victory against the San Antonio Spurs as the reigning NBA champions levelled the Western Conference final at 1-1.Gilgeous-Alexander - who has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for a second year in a row - also provided nine assists in their second home game of the best-of-seven series.Sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gilgeous-alexander-stars-as-thunder-overcome-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/gilgeous-alexander-stars-as-thunder-overcome-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio, Oklahoma City tied 1-1 heading into game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Spurs -1.5; over/under is 215.5WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Series tied 1-1BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the San Antonio Spurs for game three of the Western Conference finals with the series tied 1-1. The Thunder defeated the Spurs 122-113 in the last matchup on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-oklahoma-city-tied-1-1-heading-into-game-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-oklahoma-city-tied-1-1-heading-into-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein bounce-back games key Thunder Game 2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took just two minutes of Game 1 for Isaiah Hartenstein to get subbed out &mdash; having a non-shooting big man on the court allowed Victor Wembanyama to hang out in the paint and help off him, and that was blowing up the Thunder offense. For the rest of Game 1, Hartenstein only played when Wembanyama sat.Then there was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He saw double-teams from the Lakers, however, he didn't see them with defenders as big, physical, and just plain good as the Spurs threw at him in Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-isaiah-hartenstein-bounce-back-games-key-thunder-game-2-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-isaiah-hartenstein-bounce-back-games-key-thunder-game-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder even series vs. Spurs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP response, San Antonio turnovers among Game 2 keys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also, a huge shoutout to Isaiah Hartenstein for a monster effort against Victor Wembanyama in Wednesday's victory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-even-series-vs-spurs-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-mvp-response-san-antonio-turnovers-among-game-2-keys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-even-series-vs-spurs-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-mvp-response-san-antonio-turnovers-among-game-2-keys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Spurs Game 2 takeaways: Defending Wemby, turnovers haunt San Antonio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Western Conference finals are all knotted up.The Oklahoma City Thunder&nbsp;outlasted the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, May 20 in Game 2, 122-113, as the series now heads to San Antonio.Two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back with a 30-point, 9-assist game after he had struggled with double-teams and inefficiency in the series opener.On the other side of that, Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama (21 points, 17 rebounds) appeared to wear down late in the game, as Oklahoma City ram]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-spurs-game-2-takeaways-defending-wemby-turnovers-haunt-san-antonio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-spurs-game-2-takeaways-defending-wemby-turnovers-haunt-san-antonio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft Rumors: Cam Boozer stock rising?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates in the second half against the St. John's Red Storm during the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images	According to Fortyeightminutes, Cam Boozer may be higher on boards than people expect. Here&rsquo;s what they said about AJ Dybantsa and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-draft-rumors-cam-boozer-stock-rising/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-draft-rumors-cam-boozer-stock-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Alex Caruso, OKC’s agent of chaos, dared to conquer Victor Wembanyama and unleash the Thunder’s elite depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY &mdash;In the blink of an eye, Alex Caruso went from pouncing on a loose ball while trying to keep his balance to charging toward the rim, directly in the path of Victor Wembanyama, the oxygen and nitrogen in his 6-5 frame replaced with audacity and gall.&nbsp; The internal configuration of Caruso&rsquo;s insanity &mdash; and the mental complex of taking on the most menacing man in basketball &mdash; portrayed an irrational confidence in a daunting task not seen since the Enron whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-alex-caruso-okcs-agent-of-chaos-dared-to-conquer-victor-wembanyama-and-unleash-the-thunders-elite-depth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-alex-caruso-okcs-agent-of-chaos-dared-to-conquer-victor-wembanyama-and-unleash-the-thunders-elite-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Alex Caruso, OKC&amp;#39;s agent of chaos, dared to conquer Victor Wembanyama and unleash the Thunder&amp;#39;s elite depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY &mdash;In the blink of an eye, Alex Caruso went from pouncing on a loose ball while trying to keep his balance to charging toward the rim, directly in the path of Victor Wembanyama, the oxygen and nitrogen in his 6-foot-5 frame replaced with audacity and gall.&nbsp;Caruso displayed an irrational confidence against the daunting task of taking on the most menacing man in basketball. In the same game, multiple teammates had attempted a similar route but quickly found the nearest exit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-alex-caruso-okcamp39s-agent-of-chaos-dared-to-conquer-victor-wembanyama-and-unleash-the-thunderamp39s-elite-depth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-alex-caruso-okcamp39s-agent-of-chaos-dared-to-conquer-victor-wembanyama-and-unleash-the-thunderamp39s-elite-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama disappointed after Spurs fall to Thunder, despite another brilliant stat line]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; Victor Wembanyama fouled Jalen Williams on a shot attempt in the opening minutes of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night.Except, no, he really didn't.Yes, Wembanyama made contact with Williams. Yes, it looked like a foul. Yes, it was called that way &mdash; at first. Upon review, it was determined that Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein actually shoved Wembanyama into his teammate and caused the foul himself.That's how physical the Thunder were wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-disappointed-after-spurs-fall-to-thunder-despite-another-brilliant-stat-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-disappointed-after-spurs-fall-to-thunder-despite-another-brilliant-stat-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shorthanded Spurs fight until the end but fall to deeper Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shorthanded-spurs-fight-until-the-end-but-fall-to-deeper-thunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shorthanded-spurs-fight-until-the-end-but-fall-to-deeper-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Isaiah Harteinstein’s defense on Victor Wembanyama: ‘Not sure it was good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spurs OKCThe Thunder evened up their Western Conference finals with the Spurs on Wednesday.But it wasn&rsquo;t thanks to Isaiah Hartenstein&rsquo;s defense against Victor Wembanyama, at least in the mind of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.The two-time NBA MVP seemingly joked in a sideline interview with NBC after host Oklahoma City&rsquo;s 122-113win over San Antonio in Game 2 on Wednesday night that the former Knicks big man&rsquo;s defense against the Spurs superstar wasn&rsquo;t up to snuff.Odd momen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-trolls-isaiah-harteinsteins-defense-on-victor-wembanyama-not-sure-it-was-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-trolls-isaiah-harteinsteins-defense-on-victor-wembanyama-not-sure-it-was-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounces back in big way as Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 to even series]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY &mdash; The MVP looked like the MVP again, and the Western Conference finals are knotted up.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2.Chet Holmgren scored 13 points and reserves Jared McCain and Cason Wallace each had 12 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder finished with a 57-25 edge in bench scoring, plus a 27-10 adva]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-bounces-back-in-big-way-as-thunder-top-spurs-in-game-2-to-even-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-bounces-back-in-big-way-as-thunder-top-spurs-in-game-2-to-even-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs’ late comeback falls short, 122-113]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the third quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images	&nbsp;The Western Conference Finals are at a stalemate thanks to chronic turnovers by the San Antonio Spurs. On top of that, Chet Holmgren finally showed u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-at-oklahoma-city-final-score-spurs-late-comeback-falls-short-122-113/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-at-oklahoma-city-final-score-spurs-late-comeback-falls-short-122-113/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Thunder even series vs. Spurs with WCF Game 2 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teams remain in the 2026 NBA Playoffs: Thunder vs. Spurs in the West and Knicks vs. Cavaliers in the East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-thunder-even-series-vs-spurs-with-wcf-game-2-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-thunder-even-series-vs-spurs-with-wcf-game-2-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dylan Harper injury update: Why Spurs rookie left Game 2 vs. Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor's note:&nbsp;Keep up with Game 2 of the Spurs-Thunder series with our live blog, here.Dylan Harper is out of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals after leaving the matchup in the third quarter on Wednesday, May 20.The San Antonio Spurs rookie was shown on the NBC broadcast walking into the locker room after he fell to the court while wrestling a rebound from Chet Holmgren, who was called for a foul on the play, and then went to the locker room. He trotted out of the tunnel, NBC reporte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dylan-harper-injury-update-why-spurs-rookie-left-game-2-vs-thunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dylan-harper-injury-update-why-spurs-rookie-left-game-2-vs-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Atkinson doubles down on his James Harden defense after Cavaliers’ meltdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day later, Kenny Atkinson remained firmly in James Harden&rsquo;s corner.&nbsp;No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson in the Knicks&rsquo; wild comeback from 22 points down to win the opener of the Eastern Conference finals.&nbsp;&ldquo;One thing about James: I&rsquo;ll just defend him,&rdquo; the Cavaliers coach said Wednesday. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s a good isolation defender, always has been. He&rsquo;s super smart. I said it [Tuesday]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kenny-atkinson-doubles-down-on-his-james-harden-defense-after-cavaliers-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kenny-atkinson-doubles-down-on-his-james-harden-defense-after-cavaliers-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers have what it takes to rebound from ‘devastating’ playoff loss: Kenny Atkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Atkinson called it &ldquo;devastating.&rdquo;No, not Tuesday&rsquo;s Eastern Conference finals opener, in which his Cavaliers blew a 22-point fourth quarter lead to the Knicks.He was referring to Game 6 of the opening round, specifically RJ Barrett&rsquo;s game-winning 3-pointer that bounced off the back rim and dropped in, forcing a Game 7.&nbsp;Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson argues with an official at the end of regulation in the Cavaliers&rsquo; Game 1 overtime loss to the Knicks a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-have-what-it-takes-to-rebound-from-devastating-playoff-loss-kenny-atkinson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-have-what-it-takes-to-rebound-from-devastating-playoff-loss-kenny-atkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC guard Jalen Williams&amp;#39; hamstring issues return, he leaves Game 2 of Thunder-Spurs early]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; Thunder guard Jalen Williams, who missed six games earlier in these playoffs with a strained left hamstring, was ruled out for the second half of Game 2 of Oklahoma City's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night.The reason: Another hamstring problem, which the Thunder called tightness.Williams appeared to be getting treatment on the hamstring during the first half, then left the bench area and did not play in the second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okc-guard-jalen-williamsamp39-hamstring-issues-return-he-leaves-game-2-of-thunder-spurs-early/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/okc-guard-jalen-williamsamp39-hamstring-issues-return-he-leaves-game-2-of-thunder-spurs-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Williams ruled out of Thunder-Spurs Game 2 with hamstring injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams left Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs with a hamstring injury and didn&rsquo;t return. Williams left the court after playing seven minutes in the first quarter and did not return before halftime. The third quarter started without Williams on the floor. Cason Wallace replaced him in the starting lineup, and the Thunder ruled him out shortly after the quarter started with hamstring tightness.The NBC broadcast showed Williams with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-ruled-out-of-thunder-spurs-game-2-with-hamstring-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-ruled-out-of-thunder-spurs-game-2-with-hamstring-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Williams (hamstring), Dylan Harper (leg) ruled out of Thunder-Spurs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (leg) both left the Thunder&rsquo;s 122-13 win Wednesday in Game 2 of the Western Conference and didn&rsquo;t return.Williams left the court after playing seven minutes in the first quarter and did not return. Cason Wallace replaced him in the lineup in the third quarter, and the Thunder ruled out Williams with hamstring tightness shortly after the quarter started.Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-hamstring-dylan-harper-leg-ruled-out-of-thunder-spurs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-hamstring-dylan-harper-leg-ruled-out-of-thunder-spurs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Williams (hamstring), Dylan Harper (leg) ruled out during Thunder-Spurs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (leg) both left the Thunder&rsquo;s 122-13 win Wednesday in Game 2 of the Western Conference and didn&rsquo;t return.Neither team provided an update on their respective status moving forward in postgame news conferences. Williams left the court after playing seven minutes in the first quarter and did not return. Cason Wallace replaced him in the lineup in the third quarter, and the Thunder ruled out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-hamstring-dylan-harper-leg-ruled-out-during-thunder-spurs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-hamstring-dylan-harper-leg-ruled-out-during-thunder-spurs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Williams injury update: Why did Thunder star leave Game 2 vs. Spurs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor's note:&nbsp;Keep up with Game 2 of the Spurs-Thunder series with our live blog, here.Jalen Williams left the game in the first quarter of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday, May 20 and will not return due to a hamstring injury. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward was in the starting lineup for the matchup against the San Antonio Spurs but did not play in the second quarter.ESPN NBA reporter Tim MacMahon said on X that Williams was "getting treatment on his left hamstring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-injury-update-why-did-thunder-star-leave-game-2-vs-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-williams-injury-update-why-did-thunder-star-leave-game-2-vs-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet breaks after Stephon Castle posterizes Isaiah Hartenstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[We witnessed one of the greatest postseason slams of all-time as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle rose up and put Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein on a poster during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on May 20.Castle drove the basket with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter and the Spurs trailed 43-39 as they were building momentum to climb back from a deficit.The lane opened up. Castle took off before he posterized Hartenstein.STEPHON CASTLE POSTEROH MY GOODNESS<br />
&#12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/internet-breaks-after-stephon-castle-posterizes-isaiah-hartenstein/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/internet-breaks-after-stephon-castle-posterizes-isaiah-hartenstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel headline 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA has announced the 2025-26 All-Rookie Team and it's headlined by former Duke teammates Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, the league's Rookie of the Year.The accolade is reserved for the 10 best first-year players in the league during the 2025-26 regular season.It's comprised of prospects who, in their first year, made an impact on the floor that was felt around the league. These players are projected to be the future of the league, whether as superstars or vital role players.The All-Rookie F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-headline-2025-26-nba-all-rookie-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-headline-2025-26-nba-all-rookie-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephon Castle’s tomahawk dunk on the Thunder is one of NBA Playoffs’ best ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder&rsquo;s matchup in the 2026 Western Conference Finals is destined to go down as an all-timer. Game 1 was a double-overtime instant classic that saw the Spurs take control with all-time performance from Victor Wembanyama, including a logo three-pointer to tie the game from Steph Curry range. How can Game 2 live up to its predecessor? Well, San Antonio guard Stephon Castle did his best by dropping one of the best dunks you will ever seen in the NBA P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephon-castles-tomahawk-dunk-on-the-thunder-is-one-of-nba-playoffs-best-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephon-castles-tomahawk-dunk-on-the-thunder-is-one-of-nba-playoffs-best-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephon Castle throws down the dunk of the playoffs in Game 2 of Spurs-Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all that&rsquo;s made about Victor Wembanyama, it&rsquo;s worth remembering he isn&rsquo;t the only physical freak on the San Antonio Spurs.Spurs guard Stephon Castle whipped out the dunk of the playoffs in the second quarter of Game 2 against the Thunder, entering an occupied paint and taking flight over multiple defenders.Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein might remember this one for a while. Especially if he checks social media after the game.STEPHON CASTLE RISES UP FOR THE POSTER SLAM &#]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephon-castle-throws-down-the-dunk-of-the-playoffs-in-game-2-of-spurs-thunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/stephon-castle-throws-down-the-dunk-of-the-playoffs-in-game-2-of-spurs-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hart confident shots will fall again in Game 2 for Knicks after late benching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh HartJalen Brunson has brought the best out of Madison Square Garden in the past four years, inspiring its loudest and most frequent pops.Josh Hart isn&rsquo;t far behind, doing it in a different way, doing it in so many ways, born from never-ending hustle and never-questioned passion.&nbsp;But Hart was a spectator to the greatest postseason comeback in Knicks history, watching the 22-point rally in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals with a T-shirt over his jersey and a towel over his s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-confident-shots-will-fall-again-in-game-2-for-knicks-after-late-benching/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/josh-hart-confident-shots-will-fall-again-in-game-2-for-knicks-after-late-benching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VJ Edgecombe named to 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 22: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers soaked with water during celebration after the game against the Boston Celtics on October 22, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/vj-edgecombe-named-to-2025-26-nba-all-rookie-first-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/vj-edgecombe-named-to-2025-26-nba-all-rookie-first-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Brown takes lessons from Warriors as Knicks win eighth straight]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Mik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-brown-takes-lessons-from-warriors-as-knicks-win-eighth-straight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-brown-takes-lessons-from-warriors-as-knicks-win-eighth-straight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dylan Harper named to All-Rookie First Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 18: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dylan-harper-named-to-all-rookie-first-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dylan-harper-named-to-all-rookie-first-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder Game 1 averages record 9.2M viewers, NBA Playoff ratings up 16% through 2 rounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first year of the NBA's media rights deal continues to deliver large amounts of viewers.San Antonio's 122-115 double overtime victory over Oklahoma City on Monday night was the most-watched Western Conference Game 1 final in league history, averaging 9.2 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics.The audience peaked at 12 million for the second overtime and game's conclusion. It was also the most-viewed television program of the night with 6.9 million on NBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-game-1-averages-record-92m-viewers-nba-playoff-ratings-up-16-through-2-rounds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-game-1-averages-record-92m-viewers-nba-playoff-ratings-up-16-through-2-rounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon Clarke&amp;#39;s fianc&eacute;e mourns NBA player&amp;#39;s death in emotional post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Clarke's fianc&eacute;e made her first public statements since the NBA player's passing.Amber Suchomel, who goes by Amber Hana Lorraine on social media, published an Instagram post on Sunday, May 17 expressing her grief at losing Clarke, according to multiple outlets. Suchomel has since made her Instagram profile private."There are no words to describe this feeling,&rdquo; Suchomel said, as People reported. &ldquo;I never thought I&rsquo;d have to live life without you. I&rsquo;m not rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/brandon-clarkeamp39s-fianceacutee-mourns-nba-playeramp39s-death-in-emotional-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/brandon-clarkeamp39s-fianceacutee-mourns-nba-playeramp39s-death-in-emotional-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ winning switch isn’t the end of KAT-centric offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks went back to old reliable.And it sparked their historic Game 1 comeback.There has been so much written and said about the offensive transformation that was behind the Knicks turning a 2-1 first-round deficit into seven straight overpowering wins. They began playing through Karl-Anthony Towns as a facilitator from the elbows, allowing others around him &mdash; notably Jalen Brunson &mdash; to cut and set screens around him. The Hawks and 76ers had no answers. Towns&rsquo; assist number]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-winning-switch-isnt-the-end-of-kat-centric-offense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-winning-switch-isnt-the-end-of-kat-centric-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves’ Steve Senior turned down Lakers offer to be Vice President of Basketball Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view of the Los Angeles Lakers city edition logo on the court and video board at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images	While the Lakers will have plenty of player movement with their roster this summer, there will also likely be a lot of front office movement as well.The arrival of Mark Walter as owner was always going to lead to filling out the front office. President of Basketball Operati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wolves-steve-senior-turned-down-lakers-offer-to-be-vice-president-of-basketball-operations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wolves-steve-senior-turned-down-lakers-offer-to-be-vice-president-of-basketball-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, VJ Edgecombe headline deep NBA All-Rookie teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some years, it's a struggle for voters to find 10 players deserving of making the All-Rookie Teams. Not this year. In fact, it was the opposite problem.Three players were unanimously chosen to make First Team All-Rookie &mdash; Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, as well as Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe &mdash; in what was one of the deepest rookie classes in recent memory. Because of that, some quality players who played key minutes for playoff teams, didn't even make the second team.<br />
The All-Rook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-vj-edgecombe-headline-deep-nba-all-rookie-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-vj-edgecombe-headline-deep-nba-all-rookie-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks forced to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of Philadelphia&rsquo;s Pat&rsquo;s King of Steaks wore a &ldquo;Philly Sucks&rdquo; T-shirt and worked at a Long Island eatery Wednesday after betting against the red-hot New York Knicks.Pat&rsquo;s owner Frank Olivieri worked at cheesesteak joint Dario&rsquo;s in West Hempstead to make good on a wager he made as the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers faced off in the Eastern Conference Semifinals &mdash; with New York eventually bludgeoning its way to a sweep.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m over here, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/owner-of-philadelphias-iconic-pats-cheesesteaks-forced-to-work-in-ny-wearing-philly-sucks-shirt-after-losing-knicks-bet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/owner-of-philadelphias-iconic-pats-cheesesteaks-forced-to-work-in-ny-wearing-philly-sucks-shirt-after-losing-knicks-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs&amp;#39; Fox out of Game 2 against Thunder with ankle issue, then Harper leaves with leg injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; Once again, San Antonio All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox tried to go through a pregame workout. And once again, his right ankle remained a problem.Fox was ruled out of Game 2 of the Spurs' Western Conference finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the second consecutive game he has missed because of the ankle issue. The Spurs kept Dylan Harper in the starting lineup in his place.But the injury situation for the Spurs got worse when Harper left in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-fox-out-of-game-2-against-thunder-with-ankle-issue-then-harper-leaves-with-leg-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-fox-out-of-game-2-against-thunder-with-ankle-issue-then-harper-leaves-with-leg-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs&amp;#39; De&amp;#39;Aaron Fox out of Game 2 of West finals against Thunder with ankle issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; Once again, San Antonio All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox tried to go through a pregame workout. And once again, his right ankle remained a problem.Fox was ruled out of Game 2 of the Spurs' Western Conference finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the second consecutive game he has missed because of the ankle issue. The Spurs were expected to keep Dylan Harper in the starting lineup in his place.The Spurs held out hope until about an hour before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-deamp39aaron-fox-out-of-game-2-of-west-finals-against-thunder-with-ankle-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spursamp39-deamp39aaron-fox-out-of-game-2-of-west-finals-against-thunder-with-ankle-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Victor Wembanyama hates Chet Holmgren so much]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Alex Slit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-victor-wembanyama-hates-chet-holmgren-so-much/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/why-victor-wembanyama-hates-chet-holmgren-so-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs at Knicks Game 2: How to watch, odds, and injury report]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-at-knicks-game-2-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-at-knicks-game-2-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measuring the Hobby Impact of Major NBA Playoff Moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I put &ldquo;LeBron James&rdquo; in quotes, at least half of you can hear the meme I&rsquo;m referencing. The King is The King for a reason, after all.But with the NBA&rsquo;s Conference Finals featuring a new generation of stars, and superstars, we&rsquo;re getting an idea of how the Hobby is reacting to the passing of the torch. If the eBay search bar is any indication of who&rsquo;s heating up, who&rsquo;s hot, and who just helped someone retire, there are few players more valuable than th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/measuring-the-hobby-impact-of-major-nba-playoff-moments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/measuring-the-hobby-impact-of-major-nba-playoff-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for the rebound during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/its-time-for-playoff-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-thunder-game-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/its-time-for-playoff-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-at-oklahoma-thunder-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De&amp;#39;Aaron Fox injury update: Why Spurs guard is out for Game 2 vs. Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs stole Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder in clutch fashion, without perhaps their most clutch player.De'Aaron Fox didn't suit up in Game 1, missing the contest with right ankle soreness. That didn't slow the Spurs down, as they leaned on superstar Victor Wembanyama, who put on a playoff performance for the ages with 41 points, 24 rebounds, and 3 blocks as he led San Antonio to a 122-115 double-overtime victory.The Spurs will need Wemba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deamp39aaron-fox-injury-update-why-spurs-guard-is-out-for-game-2-vs-thunder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deamp39aaron-fox-injury-update-why-spurs-guard-is-out-for-game-2-vs-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and Coward]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Dallas' Cooper Flagg, Charlotte's Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia's VJ Edgecombe were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA's All-Rookie team, which was unveiled Wednesday night.Also making first-team All-Rookie: San Antonio's Dylan Harper and Memphis' Cedric Coward. Harper also appeared on all 100 ballots, with 93 first-team nods and seven second-team votes.Those five players were also the only ones to get votes in the Rookie of the Year balloting, where Flagg edged Kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-all-rookie-1st-team-flagg-knueppel-edgecombe-harper-and-coward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-all-rookie-1st-team-flagg-knueppel-edgecombe-harper-and-coward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Lakers rumors: Is LA eyeing Peyton Watson?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the offseason for most NBA teams, where everything means something &mdash; but a lot of the time, nothing at all. However, that's not going to stop conversation and cease speculation about player movement and team transactions.The latest conjecture features a usual culprit: the Los Angeles Lakers.It's a running joke that every player is rumored to be on the Lakers' radar, but after the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade in February 2025, it's almost seems as if nothing is off the table and any]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/los-angeles-lakers-rumors-is-la-eyeing-peyton-watson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/los-angeles-lakers-rumors-is-la-eyeing-peyton-watson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel lead 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is award season in the NBA, and the announcements continued Wednesday.Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg won the Rookie of the Year Award at the end of April, but on Wednesday night, the league revealed the 2025-26 All-Rookie Team, honoring the best of the best in their first NBA season.Flagg was obviously going to be one of the five players making up the All-Rookie First Team. He was joined by Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Kneuppel, Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe, San Antonio Spurs gu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-lead-2025-26-nba-all-rookie-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cooper-flagg-kon-knueppel-lead-2025-26-nba-all-rookie-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA contenders ‘monitoring’ Kyrie Irving as Mavericks blow it all up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during a 2024 game.NBA teams appear to smell blood in the water and are circling the Mavericks.ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported during an appearance on &ldquo;The Pat McAfee Show&rdquo; on Wednesday that &ldquo;multiple contenders&rdquo; are &ldquo;monitoring&rdquo; Kyrie Irving&rsquo;s status with the Mavs after Jason Kidd was ousted as head coach Tuesday.&nbsp;Charania suggested the Mavericks seemed to be moving on from those brought in under former]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-contenders-monitoring-kyrie-irving-as-mavericks-blow-it-all-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-contenders-monitoring-kyrie-irving-as-mavericks-blow-it-all-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Potential landing spots for Clippers star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kawhi Leonard is entering the final year of a three-year, $149.51 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, potentially making him an unrestricted free agent next summer. For the 2026-27 season, Leonard is owed $50.3 million.Leonard, 34, is coming off a season where he appeared in 65 games and averaged 27.9 points on 50.5% field goal shooting, 38.7% 3-point shooting and 89.2% on free throws. The Clippers finished the season 42-40, good enough for a No. 9 seed, but were eliminated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-potential-landing-spots-for-clippers-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-potential-landing-spots-for-clippers-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James is reportedly unlikely to accept a minimum salary, which affects some suitors more than others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even a 41-year-old James is going to draw a significant salary, but that may take more than a few teams out of the running]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-is-reportedly-unlikely-to-accept-a-minimum-salary-which-affects-some-suitors-more-than-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-is-reportedly-unlikely-to-accept-a-minimum-salary-which-affects-some-suitors-more-than-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masai Ujiri says Mavs &amp;#39;needed a clean slate to go forward,&amp;#39; have &amp;#39;huge curiosity&amp;#39; to see Kyrie Irving with Cooper Flagg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks became the latest NBA franchise to move on from a head coach this season Tuesday when they announced they mutually agreed to part ways with Jason Kidd. While meeting with reporters a day later, new Mavericks president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri respectfully characterized that personnel change differently.&ldquo;I think it's very fair to say this decision is on me,&rdquo; Ujiri said of Kidd&rsquo;s dismissal in a Wednesday news conference. &ldquo;I don't want to put t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/masai-ujiri-says-mavs-amp39needed-a-clean-slate-to-go-forwardamp39-have-amp39huge-curiosityamp39-to-see-kyrie-irving-with-cooper-flagg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/masai-ujiri-says-mavs-amp39needed-a-clean-slate-to-go-forwardamp39-have-amp39huge-curiosityamp39-to-see-kyrie-irving-with-cooper-flagg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James likes post about possible Cavaliers reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2026 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. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Cleveland Cavaliers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-likes-post-about-possible-cavaliers-reunion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-likes-post-about-possible-cavaliers-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an LA bar became the loudest Knicks playoff party outside Madison Square Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[On most nights in Silverlake, the scene inside 33 Taps is what you would expect from a quintessential Los Angeles sports bar. Beers are chugged out of pint glasses. Lakers highlights flicker across the televisions. Half the crowd is wearing Dodger hats as they chat and share boneless wings.&nbsp;But on Tuesday night, during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the place transformed into something completely different.&nbsp;This was no l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-an-la-bar-became-the-loudest-knicks-playoff-party-outside-madison-square-garden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-an-la-bar-became-the-loudest-knicks-playoff-party-outside-madison-square-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Spurs-Thunder, Avalanche-Golden Knights today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NHL and MLB betting on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-spurs-thunder-avalanche-golden-knights-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-spurs-thunder-avalanche-golden-knights-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topps capitalizes on Victor Wembanyama mania with game-used ball and net cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wemby-mania is here!And Topps is capitalizing on it.The trading card company announced on Wednesday, May 20 that it got possession of a game-used ball from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Yes, the double-overtime matchup where Victor Wembanyama recorded a historic 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Topps will feature a portion of the ball in trading cards of the Spurs center and his teammate, guard Dylan Harper,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/topps-capitalizes-on-victor-wembanyama-mania-with-game-used-ball-and-net-cards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/topps-capitalizes-on-victor-wembanyama-mania-with-game-used-ball-and-net-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA admits that Cavs were on the wrong end of two missed calls late in Game 1 loss to Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers argues with referee Zach Zarba #15 against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Gregory Sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-admits-that-cavs-were-on-the-wrong-end-of-two-missed-calls-late-in-game-1-loss-to-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-admits-that-cavs-were-on-the-wrong-end-of-two-missed-calls-late-in-game-1-loss-to-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake LaRavia plans to work on 3-point shot during offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 4: Jake Laravia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jake-laravia-plans-to-work-on-3-point-shot-during-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jake-laravia-plans-to-work-on-3-point-shot-during-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Spurs-Thunder, Avalanche-Golden Knights tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, NHL and MLB on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-spurs-thunder-avalanche-golden-knights-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-spurs-thunder-avalanche-golden-knights-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers shrug off concerns about Harden as they try to even the East finals against the Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) &mdash; Jalen Brunson against Donovan Mitchell was the matchup splashed across the screens to hype the Eastern Conference finals. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it turned into Brunson versus James Harden in the fourth quarter of Game 1.Brunson continuously attacked the matchup to spark one of the largest postseason comebacks on record, as the New York Knicks rallied from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 115-104 victory. A day later, the Cavaliers s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-shrug-off-concerns-about-harden-as-they-try-to-even-the-east-finals-against-the-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-shrug-off-concerns-about-harden-as-they-try-to-even-the-east-finals-against-the-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 2 Best Bets Tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered an instant classic in Game 1. A competitive Game 2 tonight should be more than enough for an encore.These Spurs vs. Thunder props and NBA picks recognize the lineup adjustments that already came to pass in Game 1, and that's why Dylan Harper's assist prop stands out as incredible value on Wednesday, May 20.For more, read Jason Logan's Spurs vs. Thund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-2-best-bets-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-2-best-bets-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Prediction, Picks &amp; Best Bets for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.We knew the Western Conference Finals was going to be good, but hot damn.With Oklahoma City on high alert for Game 2 after losing home court via a double-overtime thriller in the series opener, my&nbsp;Spurs vs. Thunder predictions call on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to bounce back from an off-night to top his scoring prop on Wednesday, May 20.For more free NBA picks, read Douglas Farmer's Spurs vs. Thunder pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-prediction-picks-amp-best-bets-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-prediction-picks-amp-best-bets-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Bulletin: ‘Habits translate’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks walks off the court after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-habits-translate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-habits-translate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Mike Brown taps into Warriors’ blueprint to torture James Harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks coach Mike Brown is leaning on lessons from his Warriors&rsquo; days to methodically take advantage of James Harden. After the Knicks pulled off a stunning 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, erasing a historic 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, Brown revealed the blueprint behind New York&rsquo;s approach &mdash; one he first developed while working alongside Steve Kerr during Golden State&rsquo;s dominant run.Knicks coach Mike Bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mike-brown-taps-into-warriors-blueprint-to-torture-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-mike-brown-taps-into-warriors-blueprint-to-torture-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Russo missed Knicks’ comeback after taking two Valiums over MRI scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many watched the improbable Knicks comeback Tuesday night, one person was unable to stay awake.Chris Russo missed the game due to a crazy series of events that transpired on Tuesday. Russo was scheduled to have an MRI exam of his shoulder that morning, but couldn&rsquo;t complete it.&nbsp;&ldquo;They put me on the little bed, and they give me the headset, and they say, &lsquo;Listen, you can&rsquo;t move'&rdquo; Russo said during ESPN&rsquo;s &ldquo;First Take&rdquo; on Wednesday. &ldquo;S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chris-russo-missed-knicks-comeback-after-taking-two-valiums-over-mri-scare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/chris-russo-missed-knicks-comeback-after-taking-two-valiums-over-mri-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.I&rsquo;ve seen Grade 6 science fair bridges made of plastic straws and pipe cleaners with hardier integrity than the Cleveland Cavaliers.Cleveland suffered one of the most ground-shaking collapses in NBA playoff history in the opener of the Eastern Conference Finals, blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter on Tuesday.If Cleveland is going to pick up the pieces, our Cavaliers vs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Atkinson defends James Harden and fourth-quarter defense during Cavs Game 1 collapse to Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during overtime against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Cleveland Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kenny-atkinson-defends-james-harden-and-fourth-quarter-defense-during-cavs-game-1-collapse-to-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kenny-atkinson-defends-james-harden-and-fourth-quarter-defense-during-cavs-game-1-collapse-to-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Brown’s calf a casualty of Knicks’ Game 1 fourth-quarter frenzy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks&rsquo; injury report wasn&rsquo;t quite complete. They might need to create a new one for non-players.&nbsp;Coach Mike Brown tweaked his calf while trying to call timeout in the final seconds of regulation during the Knicks&rsquo; 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.&nbsp;Knicks coach Mike Brown speaking to the ref as the end of the fourth quarter of Game 1. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostAs Sam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-browns-calf-a-casualty-of-knicks-game-1-fourth-quarter-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-browns-calf-a-casualty-of-knicks-game-1-fourth-quarter-frenzy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Notes: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart on needing to start stronger; making adjustments for Game 2 vs. Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by Jalen Brunson, the Knicks&nbsp;fought back from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's contest to steal Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals from the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime.While Brunson's 17 points in the fourth quarter and OT were incredibly impressive, the team acknowledged they can't allow themselves to go down by that much at this stage of the playoffs.Looking ahead, Brunson, Josh Hart, and head coach Mike Brown discussed with reporters on Wednesday what th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-notes-jalen-brunson-josh-hart-on-needing-to-start-stronger-making-adjustments-for-game-2-vs-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-notes-jalen-brunson-josh-hart-on-needing-to-start-stronger-making-adjustments-for-game-2-vs-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Same-Game Parlay for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.If Game 2 of the Western Conference finals is anything like the series opener, NBA bettors should probably go ahead and book tomorrow off.&nbsp;The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder put in a double OT classic on Monday, and run it back in OKC tonight. My same-game parlay for Game 2 calls for OKC to even the series on the back of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but also respects Victor Wembanyama&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 for free: Livestream, start time]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
The Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to bounce back from a shocking loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs took Game 1, 122-115, in a double overtime victory where star Victor Wembanyama put up a staggering 41 points over 49 minutes of action &mdash; a career-high for the center. The Thunder, whose n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-spurs-vs-thunder-game-2-for-free-livestream-start-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-spurs-vs-thunder-game-2-for-free-livestream-start-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers have laid off employees as part of a restructuring effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) &mdash; The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off employees as new owner Tom Dundon cuts costs. The exact number of employees who were let go was not made public, but they included staff in both the business and basketball operations. "These changes impacted talented people who have helped shape the Trail Blazers over many years,&rdquo; Dewayne Hankins, the Blazers' president of business operations said in a statement. "We are deeply grateful for their contributions, their lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-trail-blazers-have-laid-off-employees-as-part-of-a-restructuring-effort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-trail-blazers-have-laid-off-employees-as-part-of-a-restructuring-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/20/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 24: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-52026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs bottled up Shai Gilegous-Alexander -- and how they can do it again]]></title><description><![CDATA[SGA is facing a monumental task against a San Antonio defense selling out to stop him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-victor-wembanyama-and-the-spurs-bottled-up-shai-gilegous-alexander-and-how-they-can-do-it-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-victor-wembanyama-and-the-spurs-bottled-up-shai-gilegous-alexander-and-how-they-can-do-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama’s agent called Rob Pelinka to learn more about Kobe Bryant]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-agent-called-rob-pelinka-to-learn-more-about-kobe-bryant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-agent-called-rob-pelinka-to-learn-more-about-kobe-bryant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firing Jason Kidd removes the last reminder of the Luka Doncic trade from Dallas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd and Lakers superstar Luka Doncic during the third quarter of a game at American Airlines Center on April 9, in Dallas.&nbsp;(Sam Hodde / Getty Images)Jason Kidd signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension after the 2024 season, seemingly cementing him as the Dallas Mavericks head coach for the foreseeable future. Instead, he was abruptly fired Tuesday, prompting Charles Barkley to exclaim live on the ESPN set, &ldquo;Oh my goodness! Jason Kidd was just fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/firing-jason-kidd-removes-the-last-reminder-of-the-luka-doncic-trade-from-dallas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/firing-jason-kidd-removes-the-last-reminder-of-the-luka-doncic-trade-from-dallas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Wednesday, May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to even the Western Conference finals in Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs won the opener 122-115 in double overtime on Monday. The loss was the defending champion Thunder&rsquo;s first of the 2026 NBA playoffs.How to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City ThunderDate: Wednesday, May 20Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PTWhere: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OklahomaTV Channels: NBC, PeacockLive Stream:NBA League Pass | Follow on Yahoo SportsOddsSpr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-2-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-wednesday-may-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-2-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-wednesday-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who do Knicks fans want on Celebrity Row — the Hollywood stars who help or curse the team during playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Kylie Jenner the good luck charm the Knicks need to reach the NBA Finals?Good and bad omens are subjective to some, but when the beauty mogul is on Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks average&nbsp;8.2 more points per game, according to data by Casino.org.The Knicks are 5-1 when Kylie has attended &mdash; an 83.3 percent courtside win rate, with a +13.5 average margin &mdash; over the past two seasons with boyfriend and die-hard Knicks fan Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet.Actor Timoth&e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-do-knicks-fans-want-on-celebrity-row-the-hollywood-stars-who-help-or-curse-the-team-during-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-do-knicks-fans-want-on-celebrity-row-the-hollywood-stars-who-help-or-curse-the-team-during-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some impressive stats from an incredible ECF Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Mikal Bridges #25, Miles McBride #2 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks look on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/some-impressive-stats-from-an-incredible-ecf-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/some-impressive-stats-from-an-incredible-ecf-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collectors&amp;#39; guide to the NBA Conference Finals: Top players who aren&amp;#39;t Victor Wembanyama or SGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the names in the Conference Finals are familiar to NBA fans and collectors alike.Some of the biggest and best from the last four teams, like Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are already popular with collectors and sellers scooping up their cards.Although they&rsquo;re the clear-cut chases in the world of collecting, Wembanyama and SGA are not the only hardcourt stars who have potential to break out this postseason when it comes to the value of their cards.&nbsp;Here are fiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/collectorsamp39-guide-to-the-nba-conference-finals-top-players-who-arenamp39t-victor-wembanyama-or-sga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/collectorsamp39-guide-to-the-nba-conference-finals-top-players-who-arenamp39t-victor-wembanyama-or-sga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Spurs vs. Thunder, Golden Knights vs. Avalanche and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-spurs-vs-thunder-golden-knights-vs-avalanche-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-spurs-vs-thunder-golden-knights-vs-avalanche-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA coaching carousel: Power ranking the job openings, from worst to best]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks&rsquo; firing of head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, with a reported four years and $40 million remaining on his contract, came as somewhat of a shock.It opened up a sixth head coaching job in the NBA this summer &mdash; and an attractive one at that, considering Cooper Flagg carries the franchise on his broad shoulders.While the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans have already hired Taylor Jenkins and Jamahl Mosley as their new head coaches, respectively, that doesn&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-coaching-carousel-power-ranking-the-job-openings-from-worst-to-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-coaching-carousel-power-ranking-the-job-openings-from-worst-to-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers collapse, Wemby dominates in WCF + Jason Kidd out in Dallas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Cavaliers epic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. From there the guys take a look at how Victor Wembanyama has effected every aspect of the Western Conference Finals.&nbsp;To round out the show Tom and Dan react to the news that Jason Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. All that and more on this episode of The Big Num]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-collapse-wemby-dominates-in-wcf-jason-kidd-out-in-dallas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-collapse-wemby-dominates-in-wcf-jason-kidd-out-in-dallas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who could replace Jason Kidd? Mavericks coaching candidates as Masai Ujiri launches 'open search']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ujiri said he will consider 'whatever is best for this organization going forward']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-could-replace-jason-kidd-mavericks-coaching-candidates-as-masai-ujiri-launches-open-search/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-could-replace-jason-kidd-mavericks-coaching-candidates-as-masai-ujiri-launches-open-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James to tape live podcast with Tyrese Haliburton in NYC at Fanatics Fest on July 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; LeBron James will likely have a few things to say about free agency, the state of the NBA and his own future on July 16.James &mdash; the NBA's all-time leading scorer &mdash; will be appearing at Fanatics Fest NYC that day at the Javits Center in New York and recording a live version of the &ldquo;Mind the Game&rdquo; video podcast with Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton, the sports apparel giant announced Wednesday.The taping will come roughly 2 1/2 weeks after the start of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-to-tape-live-podcast-with-tyrese-haliburton-in-nyc-at-fanatics-fest-on-july-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lebron-james-to-tape-live-podcast-with-tyrese-haliburton-in-nyc-at-fanatics-fest-on-july-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hand Vince Rozman the keys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, the Sixers held NBA Draft workouts which were open to the media.Back when Sam Hinkie was running things, those workouts took place at PCOM in a tiny gym not befitting of an NBA franchise. Plenty of talented players came through that building. It&rsquo;s where Ben Simmons had his pre-draft workout. There was even a year when Villanova&rsquo;s Josh Hart and St. Joe&rsquo;s DeAndre&rsquo; Bembry squared off.Vince Rozman was a big part of Hinkie&rsquo;s front office, largely helpin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/hand-vince-rozman-the-keys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/hand-vince-rozman-the-keys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How WWE star Danhausen may be behind Knicks playoff run, comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks are on a wild run in the 2026 NBA playoffs, and a WWE star may be behind it all.It was a wild Game 1&nbsp;of the Eastern Conference finals, with the Knicks erasing a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;with a&nbsp;115-104 overtime win, the second-largest comeback in the fourth quarter of a postseason game since 1997. While New York is certainly praising the late-game heroics of Jalen Brunson and company, people are pointing out that the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-wwe-star-danhausen-may-be-behind-knicks-playoff-run-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-wwe-star-danhausen-may-be-behind-knicks-playoff-run-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Breen explains the ‘Bang’ that never was after Cavaliers’ potential game-winner rimmed out in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breen "Bang"ESPN announcer Mike Breen was ready to drop another legendary call, but the ball had other plans.With just 5.3 seconds left in regulation in a tie game Tuesday night, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill took an open 3-point shot at the top of the key.Many inside Madison Square Garden, including Breen, believed Merrill was about to break Knick fans&rsquo; hearts as the ball looked destined for nothing but nylon.&nbsp;SAM MERRILL ALMOST HIT THE GAME WINNERMike Breen almost said &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-breen-explains-the-bang-that-never-was-after-cavaliers-potential-game-winner-rimmed-out-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mike-breen-explains-the-bang-that-never-was-after-cavaliers-potential-game-winner-rimmed-out-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spurs and Pelicans will face off in France and England in January 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 24: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to drive the ball around Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 24, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Hey, look! A news drop t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-and-pelicans-will-face-off-in-france-and-england-in-january-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-and-pelicans-will-face-off-in-france-and-england-in-january-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs, Victor Wembanyama will play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris, Manchester in January 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Victor Wembanyama&rsquo;s world &mdash; we&rsquo;re just living in it. Two days removed from his latest otherworldly performance &mdash; a 41-point, 24-rebound gem to kick off the Western Conference finals &mdash; his San Antonio Spurs announced they&rsquo;re headed back to his home country next season to play in Paris again. The Spurs played the Indiana Pacers in the capital city twice last season, with the teams splitting a pair of blowouts. Midway through the 2026-27 campaign, San]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-victor-wembanyama-will-play-regular-season-games-vs-pelicans-in-paris-manchester-in-january-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-victor-wembanyama-will-play-regular-season-games-vs-pelicans-in-paris-manchester-in-january-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks — Game 2 ECF — predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks erased a 22-point deficit in Game 1 and won in OT, 115-104. Jalen Brunson put the Knicks on his back and scored 38 points in the game and 17 of them coming in the fourth quarter and OT.Cleveland only had one day off and was at a major rest disadvantage entering Game 1, so the 11-point loss was a tough for the Cavaliers. Cleveland shot 40% from the field, 32% from three, was out rebounded 47-38, and turned the ball over 21 times. Donovan Mitchell was the only Cavalier to score]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-2-ecf-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-best-bets-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-2-ecf-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-best-bets-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves will be as aggressive as possible this summer in trying to improve, Tim Connelly says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; The message to the Minnesota Timberwolves from the championship tier of the NBA has been delivered clearly and forcefully with their elimination from the playoffs three straight times: You're not there yet.Nobody was listening more carefully than Tim Connelly.&ldquo;We have a lot of confidence in our guys, but it would be disingenuous to sit in front of this group and say we&rsquo;re happy with the sixth seed, we&rsquo;re happy with not being a home-court playoff team, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/timberwolves-will-be-as-aggressive-as-possible-this-summer-in-trying-to-improve-tim-connelly-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/timberwolves-will-be-as-aggressive-as-possible-this-summer-in-trying-to-improve-tim-connelly-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka don’t seem to be on the same page]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, TX - JULY 2: Head Coach Ime Udoka, Reed Sheppard #15 and General Manager Rafael Stone of the Houston Rockets pose for a photo during a press conference on July 2, 2024 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-gm-rafael-stone-and-head-coach-ime-udoka-dont-seem-to-be-on-the-same-page/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rockets-gm-rafael-stone-and-head-coach-ime-udoka-dont-seem-to-be-on-the-same-page/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 1’s collapse isn’t on James Harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference finals during the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images	That was a soul-sucking loss for the Cleveland Cavaliers. To go from a 22-point lead with roughly seven minutes left in the fourth quarter to an overtime l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-1s-collapse-isnt-on-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-1s-collapse-isnt-on-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks next coach predictions: Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney the top contender to replace Jason Kidd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who replaces fired head coach Jason Kidd with the Dallas Mavericks?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-next-coach-predictions-spurs-assistant-sean-sweeney-the-top-contender-to-replace-jason-kidd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-next-coach-predictions-spurs-assistant-sean-sweeney-the-top-contender-to-replace-jason-kidd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Picks, Predictions &amp; Best Bets for Thunder vs Spurs Game 2 on May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.How the Oklahoma City Thunder adjust to their Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs should be the most intriguing part of Game 2. That conversation can start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose impact is altered by overlapping so many minutes with Victor Wembanyama.These Spurs vs. Thunder predictions dive into the&nbsp;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander odds&nbsp;and will not bet on the two-time MVP staggering his minu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-thunder-vs-spurs-game-2-on-may-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shai-gilgeous-alexander-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-thunder-vs-spurs-game-2-on-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.After a thrilling Game 1, our Spurs vs. Thunder computer picks are back for more ahead of tonight's Game 2 at Paycom Center.Our NBA player prop projections&nbsp;will help you make the best data-driven&nbsp;Spurs vs. Thunder predictions&nbsp;and NBA picks possible for Wednesday, May 20.Spurs vs Thunder computer picks for Game 2 Spurs ThunderWembanyama o1.5 threes<br />
+150Hartenstein o4.5 rebounds<br />
+105Vassell o11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.We knew the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs was going to be good, but hot damn.A double-overtime thriller in the series opener set the tone, and now Oklahoma City is on high alert for Game 2 tonight after losing home court.My Spurs vs. Thunder predictions call on the MVP to lift OKC, with my NBA picks taking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to bounce back from an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Lakers fan’s guide to who root for in the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: A generic photo of the Larry O'Brien championship trophy during the NBC Sports and Rockefeller Center 30 Rocks Activation in Celebration of the NBA's Return to NBC and Peacock on October 16, 2025 at Rockefeller Center in New York , New York. 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 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/one-lakers-fans-guide-to-who-root-for-in-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/one-lakers-fans-guide-to-who-root-for-in-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Lakers’ fan guide to who root for in the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: A generic photo of the Larry O'Brien championship trophy during the NBC Sports and Rockefeller Center 30 Rocks Activation in Celebration of the NBA's Return to NBC and Peacock on October 16, 2025 at Rockefeller Center in New York , New York. 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 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/one-lakers-fan-guide-to-who-root-for-in-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/one-lakers-fan-guide-to-who-root-for-in-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Jalen Brunson told Knicks teammates during impassioned timeout speech in Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson&rsquo;s passionate message to his Knicks teammates during a timeout in the third quarter of Game 1 spread quickly on social media Tuesday.&nbsp;pic.twitter.com/8J3ccUvHep&mdash; Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) May 20, 2026Brunson was seen taking the lead with his teammates during a timeout in the third quarter with Knicks down 63-54.According to Mike Brown, Brunson was telling his teammates to play faster, in general, and with more focus on defense.Another part of the Knick captai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-jalen-brunson-told-knicks-teammates-during-impassioned-timeout-speech-in-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-jalen-brunson-told-knicks-teammates-during-impassioned-timeout-speech-in-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Brennan working out for Detroit Pistons as interest heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Villanova center Duke Brennan is beginning to gain plenty of heat from teams ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.Brennan&rsquo;s agency shared that the big man will work out for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The 6-foot-10 center spent last season at Villanova. He averaged 12.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game while shooting 65.8% from the floor. Brennan tied a program record with 14 double-doubles as he was a driving force at the Wildcats returning to the NCAA Tournament.Brennan showed an in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/duke-brennan-working-out-for-detroit-pistons-as-interest-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/duke-brennan-working-out-for-detroit-pistons-as-interest-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks&amp;#39; Historic Comeback Cashes Massive Spread Ladder Bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.A BetMGM user won nearly half a million dollars Tuesday thanks to the New York Knicks&rsquo; improbable overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1.The user laddered $775,000 in wagers on five different Knicks spread lines, resulting in $466,718 in winnings.Key TakeawaysThe bets ranged from $75,000 on Knicks -2.5 to $70,000 on Knicks -6.5.This same bettor won several spread ladders for five- and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-historic-comeback-cashes-massive-spread-ladder-bet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicksamp39-historic-comeback-cashes-massive-spread-ladder-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley’s stunned on-air reaction as Mavericks fired Jason Kidd: ‘Oh my goodness’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley couldn&rsquo;t believe what he was reading.Jason Kidd was fired by the Mavericks on Tuesday, and Barkley was in shock while learning of the news during the &ldquo;NBA Tip-Off&rdquo; pregame show on ESPN before the Knicks&rsquo; shocking 22-point comeback win against the Cavaliers.&ldquo;Oh my goodness,&rdquo; Barkley said. &ldquo;Jason Kidd just got fired. Wow. Man, that&rsquo;s a shocker there. Breaking news, that just came up on my phone.&rdquo;The mom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkleys-stunned-on-air-reaction-as-mavericks-fired-jason-kidd-oh-my-goodness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkleys-stunned-on-air-reaction-as-mavericks-fired-jason-kidd-oh-my-goodness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That time a bunch of hoopers brought elation to Knicks nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks prays prior to the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images	I&rsquo;ve never done time in San Quentin,<br />
but MSG must have felt like the legendary penitentiary.<br />
James might be able to tell you<br />
after spending Tuesday at the venue.Torture chambers weren&rsquo;t meant<br />
for multipurpose arenas,<br />
but there they were.<br />
I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/that-time-a-bunch-of-hoopers-brought-elation-to-knicks-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/that-time-a-bunch-of-hoopers-brought-elation-to-knicks-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS (AP) &mdash; Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was a difficult decision, and his alone, to remove Jason Kidd as the team's coach after five seasons.A day after the Mavericks announced Kidd's departure, Ujiri said Wednesday he felt like the organization needed a clean slate.&ldquo;What he&rsquo;s done for this organization we truly respect, so this was a very, very tough decision,&rdquo; Ujiri said.&ldquo;I have to be accountable with a decision like this,&rdquo; he said. &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-president-masai-ujiri-says-it-was-his-decision-to-remove-jason-kidd-as-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-president-masai-ujiri-says-it-was-his-decision-to-remove-jason-kidd-as-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will be Dallas Mavericks&amp;#39; next head coach? Three names to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an unexpected move &mdash; considering the fact he just got extended by ownership last summer and was still owed $40 million &mdash; Jason Kidd is out as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.Who takes his place? Who is the next head coach in Dallas?Kidd's exit &mdash; as well as that of other members of the scouting, analytics and front office staff in a house-cleaning &mdash; was orchestrated by new team president Masai Ujiri. He has established that this is going to be his franchise, run his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-will-be-dallas-mavericksamp39-next-head-coach-three-names-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-will-be-dallas-mavericksamp39-next-head-coach-three-names-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 2 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Do not compare Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to Game 1. You would only set yourself up for disappointment. The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a memorable classic on Monday night. A competitive game tonight should be more than enough as an encore.These Spurs vs. Thunder props and NBA picks recognize the lineup adjustments that already showed up in Game 1, as well as which sup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-2-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-2-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reporter goes off on Will Wade after ex-St. John’s star RJ Luis commits to LSU: ‘You suck for college basketball’]]></title><description><![CDATA[LSU head coach Will Wade has found himself in controversy once again.&nbsp;This time, it stems from the Tigers coach&rsquo;s latest commitment in former St. John&rsquo;s All-American RJ Luis &mdash; who was previously traded in the NBA.The signing has caused a stir in the college basketball community since legal precedent would keep Luis from returning to college, yet LSU still is attempting to have him cleared.One of the biggest pushbacks came in a strong message from longtime college basketbal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/reporter-goes-off-on-will-wade-after-ex-st-johns-star-rj-luis-commits-to-lsu-you-suck-for-college-basketball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/reporter-goes-off-on-will-wade-after-ex-st-johns-star-rj-luis-commits-to-lsu-you-suck-for-college-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comeback or collapse? Knicks&amp;#39; Game 1 rally against the Cavaliers was a little bit of both]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Call it a comeback. Or chalk it up as a choke.Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was both. The Knicks wouldn't have been able to charge all the way back without Cleveland collapsing.The Cavaliers led 93-71 with under eight minutes to play before the Knicks outscored them 44-11 the rest of the way to win 115-104 in overtime. The only bigger fourth-quarter playoff comeback in the last 30 years was when the Clippers rallied from 24 down to beat Memphis in Game 1 in 2012.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/comeback-or-collapse-knicksamp39-game-1-rally-against-the-cavaliers-was-a-little-bit-of-both/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/comeback-or-collapse-knicksamp39-game-1-rally-against-the-cavaliers-was-a-little-bit-of-both/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA mock draft roundup: Looking at some of Sixers&amp;#39; options with 22nd pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA mock draft roundup: Looking at some of Sixers' options with 22nd pick&nbsp; originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWhile the composition of the Sixers&rsquo; front office is up in the air, the team knows it&rsquo;s slated to pick 22nd in Round 1 of the NBA draft on June 23.That&rsquo;s a major item on the agenda for Bob Myers, who&rsquo;s running the Sixers&rsquo; front office in the interim while searching for Daryl Morey&rsquo;s replacement.&ldquo;I think there are some positives an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-roundup-looking-at-some-of-sixersamp39-options-with-22nd-pick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-roundup-looking-at-some-of-sixersamp39-options-with-22nd-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Expert Picks &amp; Game 2 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The San Antonio Spurs drew first blood with a double-overtime thriller in Game 1, but our expert NBA picks expect the Oklahoma City Thunder stars to do their part in trying to even the series up tonight.See what our basketball experts are keying in on as their best bets for Game 2, which tips off at 8:30 p.m. in OKC.Spurs vs Thunder Expert Picks TonightPickOdds Jon Metler: Gilgeous-Alexander 29+ points-105]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-expert-picks-amp-game-2-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-expert-picks-amp-game-2-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Schroder roasted for immediate Instagram post after Cavaliers’ Game 1 collapse vs. Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some fans thought Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder should've read the room before sharing an Instagram carousel post soon after Cleveland's collapse to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. Some fans thought Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder should&rsquo;ve read the room before sharing an Instagram carousel post soon after Cleveland&rsquo;s collapse to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night.Right after the Cavs blew a 22-point lead, Sch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dennis-schroder-roasted-for-immediate-instagram-post-after-cavaliers-game-1-collapse-vs-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dennis-schroder-roasted-for-immediate-instagram-post-after-cavaliers-game-1-collapse-vs-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder: Where to watch Game 2 tonight, time, channel, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs asserted their dominance over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with a 122-115 win. Wembanyama scored 41 of the team&rsquo;s points that night and snagged 24 rebounds, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the league, and he and the Spurs will try for a repeat win on Wednesday when the teams play Game 2. The game will be in Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET, broa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-okc-thunder-where-to-watch-game-2-tonight-time-channel-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-okc-thunder-where-to-watch-game-2-tonight-time-channel-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs prediction: Game 2 odds, pick as Victor Wembanyama looks to keep magic rolling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wemby came out guns blazing in Game 1, but it's hard to expect that from him again (though maybe not that hard)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-game-2-odds-pick-as-victor-wembanyama-looks-to-keep-magic-rolling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-prediction-game-2-odds-pick-as-victor-wembanyama-looks-to-keep-magic-rolling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Game 2: Three things to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no way Game 2 can live up to Game 1&hellip;. Can it? Could our hearts and minds even take it?Game 1 will be remembered for Victor Wembanyama's dominance &mdash; and his ridiculous 3-pointer from Stephen Curry range to force double-overtime.<br />
However, Game 1 was really a master class in defense from both teams. The Spurs won but had an offensive rating of 108, which would have been the league's worst this season, and was 12.3 per 100 possessions worse than their regular-season average. OKC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-game-2-three-things-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-game-2-three-things-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Kidd’s exit, Mavericks show how tenuous an NBA coach’s job is]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 18: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the first quarter in Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 18, 2022 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/with-kidds-exit-mavericks-show-how-tenuous-an-nba-coachs-job-is/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/with-kidds-exit-mavericks-show-how-tenuous-an-nba-coachs-job-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks are up 1-0 against the Cavs. How much are Game 2 MSG tickets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
The Garden is in full bloom.Following their nine-day (!) hiatus from playoff basketball, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks miraculously triumphed over Donovan Mitchell&rsquo;s Cleveland Cavaliers in a comeback victory for the agesat Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.&ldquo;Find a way,&rdquo; Brunson said after sco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-are-up-1-0-against-the-cavs-how-much-are-game-2-msg-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-are-up-1-0-against-the-cavs-how-much-are-game-2-msg-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Basketball: Risers and fallers from 2026 NBA Draft Combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Draft Combine is a wrap, and now the scouts and front offices are modifying their boards based on the measureables, drills and conversations in Chicago. Between cartoonish measurements, a 30-point scrimmage explosion and a few of the guys who left more questions than answers, expect movement before the May 27 withdrawal deadline.Here's who helped themselves and who hurt their stock &mdash; and what it means for your dynasty teams.RisersCameron Carr, SG, BaylorCarr showed out across the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fantasy-basketball-risers-and-fallers-from-2026-nba-draft-combine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fantasy-basketball-risers-and-fallers-from-2026-nba-draft-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft Combine: Fantasy basketball risers and fallers in potential rookie class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA Draft Combine is a wrap, and now the scouts and front offices are modifying their boards based on the measureables, drills and conversations in Chicago. Between cartoonish measurements, a 30-point scrimmage explosion and a few of the guys who left more questions than answers, expect movement before the May 27 withdrawal deadline.Here's who helped themselves and who hurt their stock &mdash; and what it means for your dynasty teams.RisersCameron Carr, SG, BaylorCarr showed out across the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-combine-fantasy-basketball-risers-and-fallers-in-potential-rookie-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-combine-fantasy-basketball-risers-and-fallers-in-potential-rookie-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We Have to Take the Next Step”: Tim Connelly Prepares for an Offseason of Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 29, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly speaks to the media during media day at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images	When the Minnesota Timberwolves were blown out in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs to end their season, one thing was abundantly clear: the team needs to get better.It was the third straight season in which the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/we-have-to-take-the-next-step-tim-connelly-prepares-for-an-offseason-of-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/we-have-to-take-the-next-step-tim-connelly-prepares-for-an-offseason-of-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The adjustments that saved the Knicks’ bacon in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Jeremy Sochan #20 of the New York Knicks smiles after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Brian Babine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-adjustments-that-saved-the-knicks-bacon-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-adjustments-that-saved-the-knicks-bacon-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA will showcase Spurs, Victor Wembanyama in 2027 NBA Europe games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA is bringing Victor Wembanyama back to where he grew up for a European showcase next year.The league announced on Wednesday, May 20, that Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will play two games against the New Orleans Pelicans next season in France and England as part of the NBA's multi-year slate of regular-season action planned for Europe.The two NBA teams will first face one another on Jan. 14, 2027 at Accor Arena in Paris and then play again on Jan. 17 at Co-op Live in Manchester, En]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-will-showcase-spurs-victor-wembanyama-in-2027-nba-europe-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-will-showcase-spurs-victor-wembanyama-in-2027-nba-europe-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the latest ESPN NBA Mock Draft says about Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Matt Able]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jan 21, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) with the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Carson Towt (33) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images	The NBA Draft Combine is now over, and there are three Tar Heels that could have their name called on draft night should nobody withdraw their name. Two of those Tar Heels have already fully committed, but Matt Able]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-the-latest-espn-nba-mock-draft-says-about-caleb-wilson-henri-veesaar-and-matt-able/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-the-latest-espn-nba-mock-draft-says-about-caleb-wilson-henri-veesaar-and-matt-able/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Western Conference finals odds, predictions: Thunder vs. Spurs Game 2 picks by expert on 132-92 run]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's Mike Barner reveals his San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder Game 2 picks for Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-thunder-vs-spurs-game-2-picks-by-expert-on-132-92-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-western-conference-finals-odds-predictions-thunder-vs-spurs-game-2-picks-by-expert-on-132-92-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draymond Green believes Victor Wembanyama Game 1 performance is one of best ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draymond Green believes Victor Wembanyama Game 1 performance is one of best ever originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Victor Wembanyama era officially has arrived in the NBA.In the San Antonio Spurs&rsquo; 122-115 double-overtime Game 1 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Wembanyama finished the night with 41 points, 24 rebounds and three blocks in 49 minutes on the court.Especially with his clutch shots late in the game, the Spurs superstar impressed many people, includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/draymond-green-believes-victor-wembanyama-game-1-performance-is-one-of-best-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/draymond-green-believes-victor-wembanyama-game-1-performance-is-one-of-best-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This NBA team offers potential intrigue as Jason Kidd landing spot after sudden Mavericks firing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd MagicJason Kidd was shown the door in Dallas. Will he be out of work for long?The 53-year-old was fired by new Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri on Tuesday in a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA. The Magic, Bulls and Trail Blazers are the teams still looking for head coaches, and NBA reporter Marc Stein noted that Orlando had interest in Kidd in 2021 and is looking for an experienced head coach, though whether the Magic will pursue him is still to be det]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/this-nba-team-offers-potential-intrigue-as-jason-kidd-landing-spot-after-sudden-mavericks-firing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/this-nba-team-offers-potential-intrigue-as-jason-kidd-landing-spot-after-sudden-mavericks-firing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the No. 6 pick a ‘wild card’ in Draft? ESPN thinks so, but …]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images	First things first: The Nets are not talking about Draft strategy. They are notorious in that regard. Unlike other teams, they don&rsquo;t announce who they have in for workouts and interviews. They even frown upon agents who reveal which clients have traveled to HSS Training Center.(Last year&rsquo;s SCOUT series on the Draft was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-the-no-6-pick-a-wild-card-in-draft-espn-thinks-so-but-/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-the-no-6-pick-a-wild-card-in-draft-espn-thinks-so-but-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which NBA teams are playing in Manchester and Paris?]]></title><description><![CDATA[[BBC]France's Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs side will face the New Orleans Pelicans in a double-header in Paris and Manchester next season.The two sides will face twice in Europe in the space of 72 hours in January 2027.They will play first at the Accor Arena in Paris on Thursday, 14 January. Then they will take each other on again at Co-op Live in Manchester on Sunday, 17 January.It is the first time that Manchester has played host to a regular-season NBA match.French centre Wemba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/which-nba-teams-are-playing-in-manchester-and-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/which-nba-teams-are-playing-in-manchester-and-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons as Masai Ujiri looks to start fresh: Who could be next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidd took Dallas to the 2024 Finals but has missed the playoffs in the last two seasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-out-as-mavericks-coach-after-five-seasons-as-masai-ujiri-looks-to-start-fresh-who-could-be-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-out-as-mavericks-coach-after-five-seasons-as-masai-ujiri-looks-to-start-fresh-who-could-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder: Don&amp;#39;t ignore what Dylan Harper is doing as a 20-year-old rookie in the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve been watching the San Antonio Spurs, you know exactly what Dylan Harper has brought to the table all year long. If you haven&rsquo;t, his performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder certainly clued you in on what has been building. It&rsquo;s one thing for a rookie to provide consistent and steady impact for a playoff team. It&rsquo;s another to do it for a 62-win team. To then step into the starting lineup with De&rsquo;Aaron Fox side]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-donamp39t-ignore-what-dylan-harper-is-doing-as-a-20-year-old-rookie-in-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-donamp39t-ignore-what-dylan-harper-is-doing-as-a-20-year-old-rookie-in-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama and Spurs to play regular-season games vs. Pelicans in Paris and Manchester next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama is going home to France next season.The San Antonio Spurs &mdash; and this season's unanimous Defensive Player of the Year pick in Wembanyama &mdash; are headed to Europe next season for a pair of regular-season games. They'll play the New Orleans Pelicans, first in Paris on Jan. 14 and then in Manchester, England, on Jan. 17.Wembanyama and the Spurs played a pair of games in Paris in January 2025, with tickets for those matchups against the Indiana Pacers getting snapped up qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-and-spurs-to-play-regular-season-games-vs-pelicans-in-paris-and-manchester-next-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wembanyama-and-spurs-to-play-regular-season-games-vs-pelicans-in-paris-and-manchester-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelicans and Spurs to play regular-season games in Paris and Manchester next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON (AP) &mdash; The New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs will play in Paris and Manchester next year as part of the NBA&rsquo;s multiyear slate of regular-season games in Europe.The league announced on Wednesday that the teams will meet in Paris on Jan. 14 and in Manchester three days later.The NBA revealed last year that it planned to play at least six regular-season games in Europe over three seasons.That started with a pair of games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pelicans-and-spurs-to-play-regular-season-games-in-paris-and-manchester-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pelicans-and-spurs-to-play-regular-season-games-in-paris-and-manchester-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Thunder-Spurs, Avalanche-Golden Knights today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA, NHL and MLB betting on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Thunder-Spurs, Avalanche-Golden Knights tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, NHL and MLB on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-thunder-spurs-avalanche-golden-knights-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs. Thunder odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 2 best bets by proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model reveals its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 2 picks for Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-odds-prediction-2026-nba-western-conference-finals-picks-game-2-best-bets-by-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-odds-prediction-2026-nba-western-conference-finals-picks-game-2-best-bets-by-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Spurs vs. Thunder, Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-spurs-vs-thunder-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-spurs-vs-thunder-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren were once billed as rivals, now the Thunder star can't even keep up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Game 1 against the Spurs, Holmgren took just seven shots all night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-and-chet-holmgren-were-once-billed-as-rivals-now-the-thunder-star-cant-even-keep-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-and-chet-holmgren-were-once-billed-as-rivals-now-the-thunder-star-cant-even-keep-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder vs. Spurs – WCF – Game 2 – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MVP was awarded to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama seemed to take it personally. He proceeded to have one of the all-time playoff performances pouring in 41 points (including a 28-foot bomb to tie the game when it appeared to be slipping away from the Spurs) and pulling down 24 rebounds in San Antonio&rsquo;s Game 1 122-115 win in double overtime to take home court advantage away from the defending champs.OKC struggled to convert op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-wcf-game-2-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-may-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/thunder-vs-spurs-wcf-game-2-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-and-best-bets-for-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder: TV, live stream info for Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA playoffs continue tonight on NBC and Peacock as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, in game two of the Western Conference Finals. Live coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET with NBA Showtime. See below for additional information on how to watch the 2026 NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock.Click here to sign up for Peacock!RELATED:Wemby leads Spurs to epic Game 1 win in double OTSan Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder:The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-tv-live-stream-info-for-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-tv-live-stream-info-for-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for all 30 first-round picks after buzz and intel from draft combine week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a full week in Chicago, here's what we're hearing about how the 2026 NBA Draft could shake out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-predictions-for-all-30-first-round-picks-after-buzz-and-intel-from-draft-combine-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-mock-draft-predictions-for-all-30-first-round-picks-after-buzz-and-intel-from-draft-combine-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks steal Game 1 with an epic comeback; Mavericks fire Jason Kidd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus Pete Prisco regrades the 2023 NFL Draft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-steal-game-1-with-an-epic-comeback-mavericks-fire-jason-kidd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-steal-game-1-with-an-epic-comeback-mavericks-fire-jason-kidd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers: 3 keys for New York in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks seemed dead in the water. After a cold shooting night and an out-of-sorts defensive performance through three-and-a-half quarters, the Knicks were down 93-71 to the Cleveland Cavaliers with just 7 minutes and 52 seconds remaining in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.&nbsp;It would&rsquo;ve made sense to take the loss and fight another day. But Jalen Brunson had other plans. The All-Star guard led&nbsp;New York to an epic comeback win in the series opener, 115-104. New York went]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-3-keys-for-new-york-in-game-2-of-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-3-keys-for-new-york-in-game-2-of-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson defends keeping timeouts during epic collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The logic in sports, when it comes to timeouts, is that they are for you to take them, and they don't carry over to the next game.Some coaches adhere to that simple logic, especially when their team is scuffling or when they need to stop a significant run by their opponents.But not Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny AtkinsonAtkinson attempted to defend why he didn't call a timeout when his team was blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead Tuesday, May 19, to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-coach-kenny-atkinson-defends-keeping-timeouts-during-epic-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-coach-kenny-atkinson-defends-keeping-timeouts-during-epic-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The epic series opener of Spurs vs. Thunder and what to expect in Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Alex Slit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-epic-series-opener-of-spurs-vs-thunder-and-what-to-expect-in-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-epic-series-opener-of-spurs-vs-thunder-and-what-to-expect-in-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dylan Harper may be putting De'Aaron Fox on Wally Pipp watch, but WCF Game 1 reminded us of Fox's importance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harper seems like a superstar in the making, but for now, the Spurs have been succeeding with Fox, so why change now?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dylan-harper-may-be-putting-deaaron-fox-on-wally-pipp-watch-but-wcf-game-1-reminded-us-of-foxs-importance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dylan-harper-may-be-putting-deaaron-fox-on-wally-pipp-watch-but-wcf-game-1-reminded-us-of-foxs-importance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEE IT: NYC back pages react to Knicks&amp;#39; miraculous comeback over Cavaliers in Game 1 of Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks staged one of the biggest fourth-quarter comebacks in NBA playoff history on Tuesday night, storming back from 22 points down to beat the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden.Here's how the NYC back pages reacted...The front page: KNICKER BONKERS!The back page: JALE HOUSE ROCK!Captain refuses to let Knicks lose as they steal Game 1 with historic comebackRead more: https://t.co/QL2TBED9k3pic.twitter.com/r0JMDs6afr&mdash; New York Post Sports (@n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/see-it-nyc-back-pages-react-to-knicksamp39-miraculous-comeback-over-cavaliers-in-game-1-of-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/see-it-nyc-back-pages-react-to-knicksamp39-miraculous-comeback-over-cavaliers-in-game-1-of-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan Mitchell’s blunt assessment of Cavaliers’ Game 1 choke: ‘We f–king blew it’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell didn't sugarcoat his response to Cleveland's collapse in Tuesday's 115-104 overtime loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell didn&rsquo;t sugarcoat his response to Cleveland&rsquo;s collapse in Tuesday&rsquo;s 115-104 overtime loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.&ldquo;I said it in the locker room, just that we lost, we f&ndash;king blew it,&rdquo; Mitchell said after his tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/donovan-mitchells-blunt-assessment-of-cavaliers-game-1-choke-we-fking-blew-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/donovan-mitchells-blunt-assessment-of-cavaliers-game-1-choke-we-fking-blew-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Celtics have scheduled 3 more pre-draft workouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics have wasted no time ramping up their pre-draft process, scheduling three&nbsp;additional&nbsp;workouts with potential draft candidates.&nbsp;According to Hoopshype&rsquo;s draft workout tracker, Boston has either already hosted or is set to host the following prospects for workouts in the coming days.&nbsp;After providing a detailed breakdown of Boston&rsquo;s first three scheduled pre-draft workouts, this article will take a closer look at the Celtics&rsquo; next wave of pros]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-celtics-have-scheduled-3-more-pre-draft-workouts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-celtics-have-scheduled-3-more-pre-draft-workouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says they got a ‘little unlucky’ during historic Knicks collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavs coach 'unlucky'Apparently, getting outscored by 33 points in nearly 13 minutes in one of the biggest choke jobs in NBA history can partially be chalked up to luck.Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson surprisingly cited luck toward the beginning of his postgame press conference after his team&rsquo;s shocking collapse in the 115-104 Game 1 loss to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.Cleveland led by 22 points with 7:52 remaining and somehow managed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-coach-kenny-atkinson-says-they-got-a-little-unlucky-during-historic-knicks-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-coach-kenny-atkinson-says-they-got-a-little-unlucky-during-historic-knicks-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking stats reveal just how bad Knicks torched James Harden in legendary comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Harden Jalen brunsonThe Knicks made it no secret during their Game 1 comeback &ndash; they were looking to embarrass James Harden.After trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter, the Knicks rallied on the back of their captain clutch, Jalen Brunson, who exposed Harden in the 115-104 overtime victory.In the fourth quarter, the Knicks were doing everything possible to get Harden as the primary on-ball defender, getting the veteran guard to switch on in nine isolations in the stanza and ave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shocking-stats-reveal-just-how-bad-knicks-torched-james-harden-in-legendary-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/shocking-stats-reveal-just-how-bad-knicks-torched-james-harden-in-legendary-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodbye, Jason Kidd. Now Mavs fans can finally really move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s morning in Dallas. The kind of morning where everything is possible, where the sun shines in that special way and life seems a little bit less serious. Is that a small bubble of pure joy I feel deep inside?Jason Kidd is not the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks anymore. The joy I feel is not because he is gone, but because the wind of change is finally here.&nbsp;Jason Kidd was a divisive coach. Some didn&rsquo;t like him and wanted him gone, especially after the Luka Trade. Others d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/goodbye-jason-kidd-now-mavs-fans-can-finally-really-move-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/goodbye-jason-kidd-now-mavs-fans-can-finally-really-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season in Review: Devin Booker did exactly what the Suns needed, even if it looked different]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Hornets 111-99. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/season-in-review-devin-booker-did-exactly-what-the-suns-needed-even-if-it-looked-different/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/season-in-review-devin-booker-did-exactly-what-the-suns-needed-even-if-it-looked-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT): “Unbelievable comeback”]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Yester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-115-cavs-104-ot-unbelievable-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-115-cavs-104-ot-unbelievable-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals MVP Odds 2026: Brunson Burning Through the East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.TheNBA Championship odds&nbsp;have tightened at the top, but while one of the West teams seems the logical choice to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy, the New York Knicks are reminding people that they're still alive.The Knicks toppled the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, and Brunson has chipped away at his NBA Finals MVP odds.Here's a look at the latest odds to win the 2026 Fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-brunson-burning-through-the-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-brunson-burning-through-the-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Warriors assistant Jerry Stackhouse reportedly a Bulls coaching candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Warriors assistant Jerry Stackhouse reportedly a Bulls coaching candidate originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAnother former Warriors assistant soon might join the head-coaching ranks. Jerry Stackhouse, who left the organization this offseason after two years on coach Steve Kerr&rsquo;s staff, is a candidate for the Chicago Bulls head-coaching vacancy, The Stein Line&rsquo;s Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported Wednesday, citing sources. Another name for the Bulls' coaching search:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/former-warriors-assistant-jerry-stackhouse-reportedly-a-bulls-coaching-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/former-warriors-assistant-jerry-stackhouse-reportedly-a-bulls-coaching-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Championship Odds 2026: Jalen Brunson&amp;#39;s Knicks Aren&amp;#39;t Going Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA championship odds still favor the Western Conference, but the New York Knicks are at least making things interesting.New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 (somehow an overtime final) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals and shortened their odds in the process.Game 2 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder goes tonight, and if Victor Wembanyama &amp; Co. pull off another]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-jalen-brunsonamp39s-knicks-arenamp39t-going-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-jalen-brunsonamp39s-knicks-arenamp39t-going-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Assist in Betting Victor Wembanyama in Game 2 of the NBA&amp;#39;s Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we sit just a handful of hours before Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, our thoughts are dominated by Victor Wembanyama. The 22-year-old controlled every facet of the series opener in San Antonio&rsquo;s 122-115 double overtime win over the two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Just as Mark Daigneault and OKC are working feverishly to figure out a path to victory in Game 2 Wednesday night, we work to find an advantage and subsequently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/an-assist-in-betting-victor-wembanyama-in-game-2-of-the-nbaamp39s-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/an-assist-in-betting-victor-wembanyama-in-game-2-of-the-nbaamp39s-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors mock draft roundup: Golden State eying Mexican prospect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball experts are pinning down their mock selections over a month away from the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24.This draft class anticipates having among the best crop of talent to enter the league with players such as AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Darryn Peterson.The Golden State Warriors have to decide whether to will draft a prospect or trade their No. 11 pick.Despite being heavy buyers in the trade market, the consensus is that Golden State will retain their pick and lean i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/warriors-mock-draft-roundup-golden-state-eying-mexican-prospect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/warriors-mock-draft-roundup-golden-state-eying-mexican-prospect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs vs Thunder Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Today&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.We knew the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs were going to be good. But hot damn.A double-overtime thriller in the series opener sets the tone for Game 2 tonight, with Oklahoma City on high alert after losing home court.Our Spurs vs. Thunder predictions call on the MVP to lift OKC, with my NBA picks taking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to bounce back from an off ni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-vs-thunder-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Spurs prepare for the Thunder’s reply]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) attempts to drive past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in double overtime during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images	After Monday night&rsquo;s double-overtime extravaganza, the Spurs were taking Tuesday to themselves to rest and reset for Wednesd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-prepare-for-the-thunders-reply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-prepare-for-the-thunders-reply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Spurs feel ready for the Thunder’s reply]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) attempts to drive past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in double overtime during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images	After Monday night&rsquo;s double-overtime extravaganza, the Spurs were taking Tuesday to themselves to rest and reset for Wednesd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-feel-ready-for-the-thunders-reply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-feel-ready-for-the-thunders-reply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Caruso is one of the Lakers’ biggest mistakes of the last decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Caruso is one of the Lakers&rsquo; biggest mistakes of the last decade.&nbsp;He&rsquo;s a laser. He&rsquo;s a defensive wizard. He pours his heart into every possession. He&rsquo;s a winner.&nbsp;And the Lakers let him walk.&nbsp;The team&rsquo;s egregious mistake was highlighted&nbsp;in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs.&nbsp;Alex Caruso is one of the Lakers&rsquo; biggest mistakes of the last decade.&nbsp; NBAE via Getty ImagesAnd the Lakers let him wal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/alex-caruso-is-one-of-the-lakers-biggest-mistakes-of-the-last-decade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/alex-caruso-is-one-of-the-lakers-biggest-mistakes-of-the-last-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Wildcat News: Malachi Moreno Watch Heats Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24), guard Jasper Johnson (2) and forward Braydon Hawthorne (right) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images	Good morning, BBN!Mark Pope and his staff are out on the recruiting trail as they look to make some noise in the high school ranks in the class of 2027. Howe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcat-news-malachi-moreno-watch-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kentucky-wildcat-news-malachi-moreno-watch-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CelticsBlog exit interview: Payton Pritchard, Boston’s best bargain, is about to force a big decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apr 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) reacts after making a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images	For most of the last two years, Payton Pritchard&rsquo;s contract has been one of the easiest things on the Celtics&rsquo; books to celebrate.A four-year, $30 million deal signed in October 2023 for a guard who can s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-payton-pritchard-bostons-best-bargain-is-about-to-force-a-big-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-payton-pritchard-bostons-best-bargain-is-about-to-force-a-big-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Takeaways from Cavs forth-quarter meltdown in Game 1 loss to Knicks: ‘It’s one game’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: James Harden #1 and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/15-takeaways-from-cavs-forth-quarter-meltdown-in-game-1-loss-to-knicks-its-one-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/15-takeaways-from-cavs-forth-quarter-meltdown-in-game-1-loss-to-knicks-its-one-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 2 preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-2-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-2-preview-san-antonio-spurs-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three possible paths for Brad Stevens and the Celtics this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston, MA - May 6: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens speaks at the team's end-of-season press conference on May 6, 2026. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images	Math is hard. NBA math can be absolutely mind-dumbing even for &ldquo;smart&rdquo; people who write about the team. So when the cap experts talk, I like to listen.I was watching old friend Keith Smith discuss the Celtics options on the Celtics Beat podcast a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/three-possible-paths-for-brad-stevens-and-the-celtics-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/three-possible-paths-for-brad-stevens-and-the-celtics-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime’s NBA playoff coverage was an alienating, strangely visionary experiment in anti-TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cade Cunningham and Donovan Mitchell compete for the ball during the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Photograph: Sue Ogrocki/APGame 7 in the NBA playoffs: a chance to kick back, enjoy the drama of a winner-takes-all shootout between basketball&rsquo;s big beasts, and &hellip; switch over from your regular TV provider to Amazon Prime? The excitement drains from the occasion at the first touch of the remote. Amazon no doubt imagined it had landed a real coup when the Eastern Conference semi-final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amazon-primes-nba-playoff-coverage-was-an-alienating-strangely-visionary-experiment-in-anti-tv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amazon-primes-nba-playoff-coverage-was-an-alienating-strangely-visionary-experiment-in-anti-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I’ve earned so far from the 2026 NBA Playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston, MA - January 28 - Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) lets the ball get loose as Boston Celtics guards Jordan Walsh (27), Hugo Gonzalez (28) and Baylor Scheierman (55) surround during the second half of a NBA game at the Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images). | MediaNews Group via Getty Images	Don&rsquo;t waste youth with the young.There&rsquo;s a natural reaction in the playoffs to shorten your rotation &mdash; you want to play your best play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-ive-earned-so-far-from-the-2026-nba-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-ive-earned-so-far-from-the-2026-nba-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell Robinson’s free throw woes aren’t going away for Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It got lost in the historic comeback, but it&rsquo;s something that will certainly play a factor going forward.Mitchel Robinson was effective early in the Knicks&rsquo; epic 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. But Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson went to Hack-a-Mitch, and he was played off the floor.Mitchell Robinson went 2-for-8 from the free throw line during the Knicks&rsquo; 115-104 comeback overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 on M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinsons-free-throw-woes-arent-going-away-for-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitchell-robinsons-free-throw-woes-arent-going-away-for-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Anunoby finishes in style after struggling early in Knicks’ Game 1 return]]></title><description><![CDATA[OG Anunoby&rsquo;s injured hamstring prevented him from returning for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals &mdash; until he was needed most.The Knicks&rsquo; best all-around performer through the bulk of the first two rounds was largely out of rhythm in his first game in 13 days, struggling to move with his customary speed and ferocity in Tuesday night&rsquo;s series-opener.But Anunoby &mdash; who reentered the game with the Knicks trailing 93-71 and 7:52 left in the fourth quarter &mdash; gu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-finishes-in-style-after-struggling-early-in-knicks-game-1-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-finishes-in-style-after-struggling-early-in-knicks-game-1-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks stun Cavaliers with 22-point comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks have not won the NBA Championship since 1973 [Getty Images]The New York Knicks mounted their biggest play-off comeback by overcoming a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.The Knicks trailed 93-71 with less than eight minutes remaining at Madison Square Garden, but outscored the Cavaliers 30-8 to tie the game at 101-101 before surging to victory in overtime.It is the second biggest fourth quar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-stun-cavaliers-with-22-point-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-stun-cavaliers-with-22-point-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns point center plan hits Game 1 roadblock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kat KnicksThe first seven games of Karl-Anthony Towns, point center, had worked better than anyone could&rsquo;ve anticipated.&nbsp;The Knicks offense exploded. Towns was a pivotal part of an attack with a 130.5 offensive rating in that span, averaging eight assists.&nbsp;But that was against the Hawks and 76ers, teams who didn&rsquo;t really have an answer for Towns.&nbsp;James Harden and Jarrett Allen double team Karl-Anthony Towns during the second quarter of the Knicks&rsquo; 115-104 comebac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-point-center-plan-hits-game-1-roadblock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-point-center-plan-hits-game-1-roadblock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After furious Game 1 rally, Jalen Brunson and Knicks show this isn&amp;#39;t 2025 &mdash; this New York team hits different]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash; History rarely repeats itself. It can rhyme, though.The New York Knicks were up by 17 points with 6:26 to go in Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals, before Aaron Nesmith became engulfed in flames and the walls of Madison Square Garden began to come tumbling down. They were down by 22 with 7:49 to go in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, before Jalen Brunson saw the bull&rsquo;s-eye painted on James Harden&rsquo;s chest and began rebuilding what the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/after-furious-game-1-rally-jalen-brunson-and-knicks-show-this-isnamp39t-2025-mdash-this-new-york-team-hits-different/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/after-furious-game-1-rally-jalen-brunson-and-knicks-show-this-isnamp39t-2025-mdash-this-new-york-team-hits-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDTLINE: Knicks -6.5; over/under is 214.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Knicks lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 115-104 in overtime on Wednesday, led by 38 points from Jalen Brunson. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavalie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-takes-1-0-lead-into-game-2-against-cleveland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-takes-1-0-lead-into-game-2-against-cleveland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks - Cavaliers Notes: Mike Brown wins Game 1 chess match of Jalen Brunson vs. James Harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few notes from the Knicks&rsquo; remarkable Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday...&nbsp;HARD TO BELIEVEThe Knicks were down by 22 points with 7:50 to go in the fourth quarter. That&rsquo;s when Jalen Brunson went to work on James Harden.&nbsp;Brunson scored 15 points in the final seven minutes, hitting seven of his last eight shots. His primary defender during several of those possessions? James Harden.&nbsp;Brunson abused the entire Cavs defense &ndash; and Harden in particular]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cavaliers-notes-mike-brown-wins-game-1-chess-match-of-jalen-brunson-vs-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cavaliers-notes-mike-brown-wins-game-1-chess-match-of-jalen-brunson-vs-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Knicks Game 1 – James Harden crumbles defensively]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-and-losers-cavs-vs-knicks-game-1-james-harden-crumbles-defensively/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-and-losers-cavs-vs-knicks-game-1-james-harden-crumbles-defensively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Cavs Game 1 takeaways: Keys to New York&amp;#39;s dramatic comeback win]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash; As exultant fans leaked slowly back out into an unseasonably warm night in the city, the New York Knicks&nbsp;players huddled briefly near midcourt and embraced each other.Just minutes earlier, this building had been dazed, silent. That was before Jalen Brunson carried his teammates and this city to an improbable comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.The Knicks frantically erased a 22-point fourth quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 115-104]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cavs-game-1-takeaways-keys-to-new-yorkamp39s-dramatic-comeback-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-cavs-game-1-takeaways-keys-to-new-yorkamp39s-dramatic-comeback-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The goal for road teams in the NBA playoffs is to enjoy the quiet. In some arenas, it&amp;#39;s hard to find]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; If there was an injury report for such things, the San Antonio Spurs would be listing the voice of coach Mitch Johnson as questionable these days. It's a bit scratchy right now, almost as if he's been gargling with gravel.And it won't get better anytime soon. He's going to do a lot of screaming on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, win or lose. It's inevitable, provided that he wants his team to have a chance of hearing anything that he says.It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-goal-for-road-teams-in-the-nba-playoffs-is-to-enjoy-the-quiet-in-some-arenas-itamp39s-hard-to-find/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-goal-for-road-teams-in-the-nba-playoffs-is-to-enjoy-the-quiet-in-some-arenas-itamp39s-hard-to-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voodoo King clears MSG of possible ‘Mamdani curse’ after mayor hints at going to Game 1 – and Knicks pull off stunning win]]></title><description><![CDATA[He worked his magic! A Voodoo King delivered a clutch assist ahead of the Knicks&rsquo; wild Tuesday night comeback win, conducting a spiritual cleanse to quell fears from fans that Mayor Zohran Mamdani would bring his &ldquo;Curse of the Mambino&rdquo; to Madison Square Garden.Michael Washington, 46, who goes by the name Tata Tilk, arrived outside the world&rsquo;s most famous arena just in the nick of time, performing a Palo Mayombe spell about an hour before the Eastern Conference Finals Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/voodoo-king-clears-msg-of-possible-mamdani-curse-after-mayor-hints-at-going-to-game-1-and-knicks-pull-off-stunning-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/voodoo-king-clears-msg-of-possible-mamdani-curse-after-mayor-hints-at-going-to-game-1-and-knicks-pull-off-stunning-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spark plug Josh Hart rides bench during Knicks’ insane comeback win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh hart KnicksMadison Square Garden went electric when the Knicks&rsquo; customary spark went out.As the Knicks mounted a miraculous 22-point comeback to steal a 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Josh Hart was glued to the bench for nearly the entire fourth quarter and the extra session due to his shaky shooting, as Mike Brown turned to Landry Shamet down the stretch.Shamet validated the decision by hitting a game-tying corner 3-pointer in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spark-plug-josh-hart-rides-bench-during-knicks-insane-comeback-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spark-plug-josh-hart-rides-bench-during-knicks-insane-comeback-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Phenomenal&amp;#39; Jalen Brunson once again takes over fourth to power Knicks&amp;#39; Game 1 comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madison Square Garden was deflated. The Knicks, down by 22 in the fourth quarter, appeared headed at rapid speed to take a series-defining loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals for a second straight season on Tuesday night.And then something happened that had never happened before. Per Nate Duncan, teams down 20 in the final seven minutes of the fourth quarter of a playoff game were 0-643 in the play-by-play era.&nbsp;A 44-11 run by New York over the final 12:55 combined minutes of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39phenomenalamp39-jalen-brunson-once-again-takes-over-fourth-to-power-knicksamp39-game-1-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39phenomenalamp39-jalen-brunson-once-again-takes-over-fourth-to-power-knicksamp39-game-1-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry Shamet went from forgotten man to Knicks hero with epic closing stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landry ShametOver the first three quarters, Landry Shamet was on the floor for a grand total of 3 minutes and 13 seconds.He took one shot, which he missed.Then, everything changed &mdash; for Shamet and the Knicks.Landry Shamet hits a clutch 3-pointer in overtime of the Knicks&rsquo; 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 on May 19. 2026 at the Garden. Jason Szenes for the New York PostWith Josh Hart struggling with his shot and unable to stay with Donovan Mitchell, Mike Brown called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/landry-shamet-went-from-forgotten-man-to-knicks-hero-with-epic-closing-stretch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/landry-shamet-went-from-forgotten-man-to-knicks-hero-with-epic-closing-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks pull off epic Game 1 comeback over Cavaliers as Jalen Brunson turns James Harden into a red carpet]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Brunson did to Harden down the stretch should qualify as a crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-pull-off-epic-game-1-comeback-over-cavaliers-as-jalen-brunson-turns-james-harden-into-a-red-carpet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-pull-off-epic-game-1-comeback-over-cavaliers-as-jalen-brunson-turns-james-harden-into-a-red-carpet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks&amp;#39; MVP of their 22-point comeback in Game 1? James Harden]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might be a while before James Harden lives that one down.There were many factors behind the Cleveland Cavaliers&rsquo; 22-point fourth-quarter collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, but one stood out in the immediate aftermath of a 115-104 New York Knicks win.That would be Harden, who is no stranger to playoff clunkers in his lengthy career. Tuesday, however, was the first time he was the protagonist of one of the worst collapses in NBA playoff history.Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicksamp39-mvp-of-their-22-point-comeback-in-game-1-james-harden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicksamp39-mvp-of-their-22-point-comeback-in-game-1-james-harden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Atkinson’s bizarre explanation for puzzling decisions behind Cavaliers collapse against Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Atkinson; James HardenKenny Atkinson attempted to explain the rationale for his curious decision-making in the fourth quarter as his Cavaliers watched a 22-point lead disappear.The Cavaliers coach was ripped by fans and analysts on Tuesday night after the Knicks completed a 115-104 comeback win to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Questions mounted over his decision to call just one timeout while the Knicks went on a 30-8 run in the final quarter, and over why he left James Har]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kenny-atkinsons-bizarre-explanation-for-puzzling-decisions-behind-cavaliers-collapse-against-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/kenny-atkinsons-bizarre-explanation-for-puzzling-decisions-behind-cavaliers-collapse-against-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry Shamet&amp;#39;s fourth-quarter defense inspires Knicks in Game 1 victory: &amp;#39;He was the difference in the ballgame&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a quarter to remember for Landry Shamet and the Knicks.Down 22 points to the Cavaliers with less than eight minutes to go in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Shamet helped New York orchestrate their largest comeback victory in franchise playoff history.While Jalen Brunson exploded for 15 points to lead the comeback, Shamet's defense and clutch shot-making gave the Knicks captain some help in the team's improbable 115-104 victory in overtime on Tuesday night."Landry Shamet was grea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/landry-shametamp39s-fourth-quarter-defense-inspires-knicks-in-game-1-victory-amp39he-was-the-difference-in-the-ballgameamp39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/landry-shametamp39s-fourth-quarter-defense-inspires-knicks-in-game-1-victory-amp39he-was-the-difference-in-the-ballgameamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delirious Knicks fans already have NBA Finals opponent in mind after Game 1 rally: ‘We want Wemby!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks fansThe Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in the most inconceivable of fashions, so it&rsquo;s no surprise their fans were on a high. But in their exultation outside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, the Knicks faithful might&rsquo;ve gotten a little too ahead of themselves. The area outside the Garden is always a party after a Knicks playoff win, and Tuesday night was no different after a 115-104 overtime victory over the Cavaliers. But some Knicks fans were alread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/delirious-knicks-fans-already-have-nba-finals-opponent-in-mind-after-game-1-rally-we-want-wemby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/delirious-knicks-fans-already-have-nba-finals-opponent-in-mind-after-game-1-rally-we-want-wemby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;We were attacking Harden&amp;#39;: Knicks, Brunson go after Cavs veteran to key their improbable comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; James Harden could not stop Jalen Brunson down the stretch and did not have enough offensively to make up for it.The Cleveland Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead to lose Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to the New York Knicks in overtime on Tuesday night, and Harden's struggles at each end of the court played a big part in the collapse.Brunson scored on several possessions in a row off the dribble with Harden guarding him. Brunson had 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39we-were-attacking-hardenamp39-knicks-brunson-go-after-cavs-veteran-to-key-their-improbable-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/amp39we-were-attacking-hardenamp39-knicks-brunson-go-after-cavs-veteran-to-key-their-improbable-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks are looking more and more like a team of destiny with each passing win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York pulled off a historic comeback win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 in the latest version of a miracle run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-are-looking-more-and-more-like-a-team-of-destiny-with-each-passing-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-are-looking-more-and-more-like-a-team-of-destiny-with-each-passing-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 1 – Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT): Scenes from the greatest playoff comeback in franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Josh Hart #3 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks react to a call as Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-1-knicks-115-cavs-104-ot-scenes-from-the-greatest-playoff-comeback-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/game-1-knicks-115-cavs-104-ot-scenes-from-the-greatest-playoff-comeback-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York comes back from 22 down in fourth to take Game 1 in OT behind 38 from Brunson]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be remembered as one of the epic comebacks in the storied history of the New York Knicks.This will also be remembered as one of the epic collapses in a too-long history of collapses by the Cleveland Cavaliers.Cleveland took command of Game 1 in the second and third quarters, stretching their lead out to 22 on a James Harden free throw with 7:52 left in the fourth quarter.From that point on (and including overtime), the Knicks outscored the Cavaliers 44-11, shooting 75% from the floor,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-comes-back-from-22-down-in-fourth-to-take-game-1-in-ot-behind-38-from-brunson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-comes-back-from-22-down-in-fourth-to-take-game-1-in-ot-behind-38-from-brunson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wildest numbers from the Knicks&amp;#39; 22-point fourth-quarter comeback vs. the Cavaliers in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers would probably like that one back.With fewer than eight minutes left in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night, Cleveland led the New York Knicks by the score of 93-71. Victory is supposed to be assured in that case, especially when you are the underdog in hostile territory.And yet &hellip; here we are. A furious comeback in the fourth quarter led to an emphatic beatdown in overtime, with the Knicks notching a 115-104 win to take a 1-0 lead. Game 2 is sched]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-wildest-numbers-from-the-knicksamp39-22-point-fourth-quarter-comeback-vs-the-cavaliers-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-wildest-numbers-from-the-knicksamp39-22-point-fourth-quarter-comeback-vs-the-cavaliers-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy puts jinx on Cavaliers during epic Knicks comeback: ‘I’ll own it’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Portnoy; Jalen Brunson; Knicks fansDo Cavaliers fans have Dave Portnoy to blame for their team&rsquo;s implosion in the fourth quarter as the Knicks defeated Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals?&nbsp;Cleveland held an extensive lead when the Barstool Sports founder seemed to tempt fate, posting a sarcastic message on X, telling Knicks fans to &ldquo;keep your head up.&rdquo;&ldquo;As somebody who won a ton of Eastern Conference finals I want to tell Knicks fans not to give]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dave-portnoy-puts-jinx-on-cavaliers-during-epic-knicks-comeback-ill-own-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dave-portnoy-puts-jinx-on-cavaliers-during-epic-knicks-comeback-ill-own-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks Game 1 – A complete, utter disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: James Harden #1 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/player-grades-cavs-vs-knicks-game-1-a-complete-utter-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/player-grades-cavs-vs-knicks-game-1-a-complete-utter-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Knicks pull off historic comeback to take Game 1 over Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teams remain in the 2026 NBA Playoffs: Thunder vs. Spurs in the West and Knicks vs. Cavaliers in the East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-pull-off-historic-comeback-to-take-game-1-over-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-pull-off-historic-comeback-to-take-game-1-over-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley eviscerates Cavaliers for epic Game 1 ‘choke job’ against Knicks: ‘Like dummies’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cavaliers led the Knicks by 22 points with less than eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night.Somehow, someway, that lead did not hold. And the Cavaliers did not win. The Knicks mounted a rally for the ages in a 115-104 overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden. And after the game, Charles Barkley tore the Cavaliers to shreds for their performance.Charles Barkley on the Cavs: "Hell yeah that was a choke job." #NBApic.twitter.com/alyhnQ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkley-eviscerates-cavaliers-for-epic-game-1-choke-job-against-knicks-like-dummies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/charles-barkley-eviscerates-cavaliers-for-epic-game-1-choke-job-against-knicks-like-dummies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA&amp;#39;s conference finals were beyond belief]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the NBA had screenwriters, not even they could come up with a start this good to the conference finals.Victor Wembanyama has 41 points and 24 rebounds. San Antonio goes into Oklahoma City and beats the defending champion Thunder. New York trails by 22 points with about eight minutes left in regulation, then beats Cleveland. Both games go to overtime, a conference finals first. And the score at the end of regulation in both games &mdash; 101-101.Well done, Spurs and Knicks.If there was a commo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/on-basketball-game-1s-in-the-nbaamp39s-conference-finals-were-beyond-belief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/on-basketball-game-1s-in-the-nbaamp39s-conference-finals-were-beyond-belief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Cavaliers: James Harden had night to forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroes and zeros from the Knicks&rsquo; 115-104 Game 1 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden: &nbsp;HeroQuiet for three quarters, Jalen Brunson threw on his Superman cape when the situation was its most dire.He scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, carrying the Knicks to a comeback from 22 points down. His jumper with 19.3 seconds left in regulation forced overtime, and his assist on a Landry Shamet 3-pointer with 1:49 to go iced the dramatic Game 1 vict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-1-win-over-cavaliers-james-harden-had-night-to-forget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-1-win-over-cavaliers-james-harden-had-night-to-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy in mix for Magic job after 20-year head coaching layoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Van Gundy, who has not been an NBA head coach in nearly 20 years, is on one team&rsquo;s radar to take over its top coaching spot.The 64-year-old Van Gundy is under consideration for the vacant Orlando Magic job, according to a Tuesday report from The Stein Line.Billy Donovan is also being considered for the position, vacant after Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley on May 4 after the Magic fell to the Pistons 4-3 &mdash; blowing a 3-1 lead &mdash; in their first-round playoff series. Mosley was hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-in-mix-for-magic-job-after-20-year-head-coaching-layoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jeff-van-gundy-in-mix-for-magic-job-after-20-year-head-coaching-layoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2026: 1 Knicks bettor wagered $775K on 5 bets ... and won all of them after New York&amp;#39;s incredible Eastern finals Game 1 comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks weren&rsquo;t supposed to be down 22 points in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at home in Madison Square Garden, especially coming off a week&rsquo;s rest &mdash; and considering the Cleveland Cavaliers had just won a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons less than 48 hours earlier.But with 7:48 remaining in the game, the Cavaliers &mdash; 6.5-point underdogs entering the game &mdash; had a 93-71 lead. And one bettor was sweating through a series of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-1-knicks-bettor-wagered-775k-on-5-bets-and-won-all-of-them-after-new-yorkamp39s-incredible-eastern-finals-game-1-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-1-knicks-bettor-wagered-775k-on-5-bets-and-won-all-of-them-after-new-yorkamp39s-incredible-eastern-finals-game-1-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson leads 22-point comeback as Knicks steal Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 from Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson flipped the game on its head as the Knicks turned around a 22-point deficit with under eight minutes to play in the fourth quarter and kept the momentum going for a 115-104 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday.The Knicks, who led by seven after the first quarter, were outscored 67-46 in the middle quarters, and the energy of Madison Square Garden went from deliriousness when the home side&rsquo;s lead hit 11 in the second q]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-leads-22-point-comeback-as-knicks-steal-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-from-cavaliers-115-104-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-leads-22-point-comeback-as-knicks-steal-eastern-conference-finals-game-1-from-cavaliers-115-104-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs blow 22-point lead in disasterous Game 1 loss to Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 (Pho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-blow-22-point-lead-in-disasterous-game-1-loss-to-knicks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-blow-22-point-lead-in-disasterous-game-1-loss-to-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks pull off insane rally to beat Cavaliers in thrilling OT Game 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks rally past CavaliersIt was perfectly poetic. Everything came full circle.The Knicks scripted it perfectly. Even the overtime part.Last year&rsquo;s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals produced an epic Knicks choke, a moment that immediately went down in the worst parts of the franchise&rsquo;s lore. They spoke Monday about learning their lesson from that game and wanting to right that wrong.Jalen Brunson celebrates during the Knicks&rsquo; 115-104 comeback overtime win over the Cavali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-pull-off-insane-rally-to-beat-cavaliers-in-thrilling-ot-game-1-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-pull-off-insane-rally-to-beat-cavaliers-in-thrilling-ot-game-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA playoff bracket, schedule: Knicks pull off huge comeback to take Game 1 over Cavaliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teams remain in the 2026 NBA Playoffs: Thunder vs. Spurs in the West and Knicks vs. Cavaliers in the East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-pull-off-huge-comeback-to-take-game-1-over-cavaliers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-schedule-knicks-pull-off-huge-comeback-to-take-game-1-over-cavaliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Riccardi joining Jason Kidd on the list of Mavericks front office departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Assistant General Manager Matt Riccardi of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, 2025 in at Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Convention Center. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/matt-riccardi-joining-jason-kidd-on-the-list-of-mavericks-front-office-departures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/matt-riccardi-joining-jason-kidd-on-the-list-of-mavericks-front-office-departures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke-Michigan basketball game up in the air over broadcast rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA &mdash; One of the most highly anticipated men's college basketball games for the 2026-27 season is up in the air, with broadcasting rights casting doubt.Reigning national champion Michigan and Duke had previously announced they would play on Dec. 21 at Madison Square Garden in New York.Vibes changed around the game when Duke announced a multi-year partnership&nbsp;with Amazon Prime, giving the platform exclusive streaming rights to multiple Duke basketball games each sea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/duke-michigan-basketball-game-up-in-the-air-over-broadcast-rights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/duke-michigan-basketball-game-up-in-the-air-over-broadcast-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenny Kravitz, Dustin Hoffman headline A-list stars taking in Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1 at MSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A-listers were out for the start of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden.The usual Knicks superfans &ndash; along with some notable additions &ndash; were on hand for Game 1 against the Cavaliers on Tuesday night.Longtime Knicks fans, actor Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan, comedian John Leguizamo, &ldquo;The Tonight Show&rdquo; host Jimmy Fallon and rockstar Lenny Kravitz were in the building. Kravitz was sitting next to Oscar-winning Dustin Hoffman and his son Jake.&l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lenny-kravitz-dustin-hoffman-headline-a-list-stars-taking-in-knicks-cavaliers-game-1-at-msg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lenny-kravitz-dustin-hoffman-headline-a-list-stars-taking-in-knicks-cavaliers-game-1-at-msg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona’s Koa Peat falls in NBA mock drafts after mixed combine performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Koa Peat participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images	For the past year or more, Koa Peat&rsquo;s status as a future NBA Draft first round pick was a foregone conclusion. After Peat&rsquo;s lackluster showing at last week&rsquo;s NBA Draft Combine, that assumption is being put to the test. The Arizona forward has slipped in three post-combine mock drafts, putting to question whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/arizonas-koa-peat-falls-in-nba-mock-drafts-after-mixed-combine-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/arizonas-koa-peat-falls-in-nba-mock-drafts-after-mixed-combine-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets Assistant Steve Hetzel, Jared Dudley draw Blazers’ interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jan 4, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) talkes with Assistant Coach Steve Hetzel, prior to the game against the Denver Nuggets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images	The New Orleans Pelicans hiring team did its best Reggie Evans impersonation this week, scooping up Jamahl Mosley in a ferocious flash. The Orlando Magic fired him as their head coach on May 4, and the Pels signed him as their own two weeks later.H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nets-assistant-steve-hetzel-jared-dudley-draw-blazers-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nets-assistant-steve-hetzel-jared-dudley-draw-blazers-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons with Masai Ujiri looking to start fresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidd took Dallas to the 2024 Finals but has missed the playoffs in the last two seasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-out-as-mavericks-coach-after-five-seasons-with-masai-ujiri-looking-to-start-fresh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-out-as-mavericks-coach-after-five-seasons-with-masai-ujiri-looking-to-start-fresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy&amp;#39;s proposes name change to honor Victor Wembanyama&amp;#39;s epic Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir, this is no longer a Wendy's. This is a Wemby's.Wendy's, like the rest of the world, was impressed with Victor Wembanyama's massive performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The San Antonio Spurs center had 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks on Monday, May 18 in the 122-115 double overtime win over the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.The fast food chain, which is known for their witty banter on social media, quipped on Tuesday, May 19, that they want to salute "th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wendyamp39s-proposes-name-change-to-honor-victor-wembanyamaamp39s-epic-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wendyamp39s-proposes-name-change-to-honor-victor-wembanyamaamp39s-epic-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd contract info: How much was former Mavericks coach set to earn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After five years, including a trip to the Western Conference finals in 2022 and an NBA Finals appearance in 2024, Jason Kidd is out as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.The team announced Tuesday that it had "mutually agreed to part ways" with the coach. The decision comes just two weeks after the team hired Masai Ujiri as the new team president. This decision marks a noticeable shift in direction for the franchise as it looks to build around 2025 No. 1 overall pick and Rookie of the Year Coope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-contract-info-how-much-was-former-mavericks-coach-set-to-earn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-contract-info-how-much-was-former-mavericks-coach-set-to-earn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd reportedly fired as Mavericks coach after five seasons with Masai Ujiri looking to start fresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidd took Dallas to the 2024 Finals but has missed the playoffs in the last two seasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-reportedly-fired-as-mavericks-coach-after-five-seasons-with-masai-ujiri-looking-to-start-fresh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-reportedly-fired-as-mavericks-coach-after-five-seasons-with-masai-ujiri-looking-to-start-fresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Mavericks, head coach Jason Kidd mutually agree to part ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a sudden change of direction, Jason Kidd is out as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.In a statement, the team announced that the sides mutually agreed to part ways. The move comes just 15 days after it was announced that Dallas had hired Masai Ujiri as the team's new head of basketball operations."Jason has had a meaningful impact on the Dallas Mavericks, both as a Hall of Fame player and as the head coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals," said Mavericks President M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dallas-mavericks-head-coach-jason-kidd-mutually-agree-to-part-ways/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/dallas-mavericks-head-coach-jason-kidd-mutually-agree-to-part-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks &amp;#39;mutually agree to part ways&amp;#39; with head coach Jason Kidd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd is out in Dallas, the Mavericks announced on May 19.The Mavericks said they had "mutually agreed to part ways." "Jason has had a meaningful impact on the Dallas Mavericks, both as a Hall of Fame player and as the head coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals," Ujiri said in the team's statement. "As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team."Ujiri was brought on as team president on May 4 t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-amp39mutually-agree-to-part-waysamp39-with-head-coach-jason-kidd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-amp39mutually-agree-to-part-waysamp39-with-head-coach-jason-kidd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs at Knicks Game 1 open gamethread]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives against Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 2025 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images	There&rsquo;s no rest for the weary. The Clevel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-at-knicks-game-1-open-gamethread/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavs-at-knicks-game-1-open-gamethread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Anunoby is back in the Knicks&amp;#39; starting lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; OG Anunoby was in New York's starting lineup Tuesday after missing two games with a strained right hamstring, putting the Knicks back at full strength to begin the Eastern Conference finals.Anunoby was hurt late in Game 2 of the Knicks' second-round sweep of Philadelphia and sat out the next two games. He returned to practice during New York's lengthy wait between rounds and fully participated during the final three practices leading into this series.Anunoby injured his oth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-is-back-in-the-knicksamp39-starting-lineup-for-game-1-of-the-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-is-back-in-the-knicksamp39-starting-lineup-for-game-1-of-the-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Anunoby finishes strong in his return from injury to help the Knicks take Game 1 in OT]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; OG Anunoby largely struggled through most of his return from a two-game absence, with just one basket through regulation.Then in overtime, he proved again why he is so important to the New York Knicks' championship hopes.Anunoby scored nine of his 13 points in overtime, helping the Knicks to a 115-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.After not playing for two weeks because of a strained right hamstring, Anunoby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-finishes-strong-in-his-return-from-injury-to-help-the-knicks-take-game-1-in-ot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-finishes-strong-in-his-return-from-injury-to-help-the-knicks-take-game-1-in-ot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers prediction: Game 1 odds, pick as Eastern Conference Finals tip off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Eastern Conference Finals get underway Tuesday night from Madison Square Garden as the Knicks look to keep rolling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-game-1-odds-pick-as-eastern-conference-finals-tip-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-game-1-odds-pick-as-eastern-conference-finals-tip-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Anunoby back starting against Cavaliers in Knicks’ Game 1 boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks forward Og Anunoby #8, during practice at the New York Knicks training facility.OG Anunoby is back.The Knicks&rsquo; best performer during their dominant postseason is officially active and starting Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, returning Anunoby to action for the first time since injuring his hamstring 13 days prior.Knicks forward Og Anunoby #8, during practice at the New York Knicks training facility. Charles Wenzelberg / New Yor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-back-starting-against-cavaliers-in-knicks-game-1-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-back-starting-against-cavaliers-in-knicks-game-1-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd, Mavericks, “mutually agree” to part ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-mavericks-mutually-agree-to-part-ways/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-mavericks-mutually-agree-to-part-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECF Game Thread: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Game 1, May 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks shoots during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-thread-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-1-may-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/ecf-game-thread-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-1-may-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS (AP) &mdash; Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, and two weeks after the club hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and governor.The team said Tuesday it was parting ways with Kidd, describing the move as a mutual decision. The Hall of Fame point guard led the franchise to its only championship as a player in 2011.When asked about the future of Kidd at his introduction on May 5, Ujiri was noncommittal, saying he would talk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-is-out-as-coach-of-the-mavericks-2-weeks-after-the-hiring-of-team-president-masai-ujiri/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-is-out-as-coach-of-the-mavericks-2-weeks-after-the-hiring-of-team-president-masai-ujiri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks fire Jason Kidd with $40 million left on his contract in seismic move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.The Mavericks are moving on from Jason Kidd.&nbsp;The team announced on Tuesday that it &ldquo;mutually agreed&rsquo; to part ways with Kidd after he&rsquo;s led the team for five seasons. Kidd still has four years and more than $40 million left on his contract, ESPN reported. It was clear that new president of basketball operati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-fire-jason-kidd-with-40-million-left-on-his-contract-in-seismic-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mavericks-fire-jason-kidd-with-40-million-left-on-his-contract-in-seismic-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd is out after five seasons as coach of the Dallas Mavericks, team says]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS (AP) &mdash; Jason Kidd is out after five seasons as coach of the Dallas Mavericks, team says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-is-out-after-five-seasons-as-coach-of-the-dallas-mavericks-team-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-is-out-after-five-seasons-as-coach-of-the-dallas-mavericks-team-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks part ways after 5 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd&rsquo;s run with the Dallas Mavericks is over.The Mavericks announced on Tuesday night that they have mutually parted ways with their head coach after five seasons.We have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd.A Mavericks champion, Hall of Famer and coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals. Thank you, Jason. #MFFLpic.twitter.com/6wiG4Big4q&mdash; Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 19, 2026Kidd has spent the past five seasons with the Mavericks. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-dallas-mavericks-part-ways-after-5-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jason-kidd-dallas-mavericks-part-ways-after-5-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The case for trading Royce O’Neale]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: Royce O'Neale #00 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Phoenix Suns have n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-case-for-trading-royce-oneale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-case-for-trading-royce-oneale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Dundon-led Trail Blazers reportedly lay off around 70 people during spring full of cost cutting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers had a round of layoffs Tuesday, according to multiplereports. The Blazers have been a headline magnet in the first months of Tom Dundon&rsquo;s ownership, which has been under heavy scrutiny for the cost-cutting measures the 54-year-old Texas billionaire has adopted in Portland. Dundon, who also reportedly slashed expenses after buying the NHL&rsquo;s Carolina Hurricanes in 2017, seemingly hasn&rsquo;t blinked despite the flak his new organization has received for its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tom-dundon-led-trail-blazers-reportedly-lay-off-around-70-people-during-spring-full-of-cost-cutting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tom-dundon-led-trail-blazers-reportedly-lay-off-around-70-people-during-spring-full-of-cost-cutting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adou Thiero anticipates playing in Summer League, excited to work on game after playoff experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, TX - MAY 1: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adou-thiero-anticipates-playing-in-summer-league-excited-to-work-on-game-after-playoff-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/adou-thiero-anticipates-playing-in-summer-league-excited-to-work-on-game-after-playoff-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 1 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, May 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks meet in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. The Cavaliers reached the East finals after beating the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons in seven games in the first and second rounds, respectively. The Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks in six games in the first round then swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the East semifinals. How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York KnicksDate: Tuesday, May 19Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTWhere: Madison Square Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-game-1-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-tuesday-may-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/where-to-watch-cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-game-1-nba-playoffs-live-stream-start-time-tv-channel-odds-for-tuesday-may-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Knicks-Cavaliers, Padres-Dodgers on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, and MLB on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-padres-dodgers-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-padres-dodgers-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch Johnson has &amp;#39;no idea&amp;#39; if Spurs guard De&amp;#39;Aaron Fox will be ready for Game 2 vs. Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox was a late scratch Monday night, forcing a last-minute lineup change for Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A day later, Fox&rsquo;s status for Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 2 is unclear. Head coach Mitch Johnson spoke with reporters about Fox&rsquo;s injured right ankle during the off day Tuesday. &ldquo;He'll do everything he can, which is mostly rest and then get treatment to prepare for the next game, and tomorrow pregame we'll find out if he can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitch-johnson-has-amp39no-ideaamp39-if-spurs-guard-deamp39aaron-fox-will-be-ready-for-game-2-vs-thunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/mitch-johnson-has-amp39no-ideaamp39-if-spurs-guard-deamp39aaron-fox-will-be-ready-for-game-2-vs-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft rumors: AJ Dybantsa not a lock at No. 1, center Aday Mara climbing fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are a little over a month away from the NBA Draft, and rumors are starting to fly around. Here are some of the latest &mdash; and also check out the latest NBC Sports Mock Draft.AJ Dybantsa not lock to go No. 1AJ Dybantsa helped his cause at the NBA Draft Combine &mdash; he was everything teams expected, and his 42-inch vertical leap solidified him as one of the best pure athletes in the draft. Which is why most teams have the BYU wing on top of their draft boards, projected to go No. 1. But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-rumors-aj-dybantsa-not-a-lock-at-no-1-center-aday-mara-climbing-fast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2026-nba-draft-rumors-aj-dybantsa-not-a-lock-at-no-1-center-aday-mara-climbing-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Cavaliers aren’t the same team Knicks bullied in 2023 playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) and center Jarrett Allen (31).It became an instant meme.After Jarrett Allen and the Cavaliers were bullied and eliminated by the Knicks in five games in the first round of the 2023 playoffs, his brutal honesty made for an unforgettable quote.&ldquo;The lights were brighter than expected,&rdquo; Allen said at the time.Ever since, those words have been used to describe players who underperform in big moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/these-cavaliers-arent-the-same-team-knicks-bullied-in-2023-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/these-cavaliers-arent-the-same-team-knicks-bullied-in-2023-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Same-Game Parlay for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.New York Knicks fans have been waiting a while for the Eastern Conference Finals to begin, and our Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions and same-game parlay believe it will be a Garden party on Tuesday, May 19.However, that doesn't mean Donovan Mitchell won't make an impact in Game 1.Our best Cavaliers vs Knicks SGP for Game 1SGP leg #1: Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 3-pointersJalen Brunson has knocked down 40.9% of h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-same-game-parlay-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brooklyn Podcast: How to find a Homegrown Star at Six with Corey Tulaba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) tries to drive past Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) during the first half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images	TIMBER! The Brooklyn Nets fell back in the NBA draft lottery AGAIN last week, leaving them at pick number six. However, with the draft almost a month away, there&rsquo;s no time to sulk. The Nets can still get a homegrown star, and Corey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-brooklyn-podcast-how-to-find-a-homegrown-star-at-six-with-corey-tulaba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-brooklyn-podcast-how-to-find-a-homegrown-star-at-six-with-corey-tulaba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brooklyn Podcast: How to find a ‘homegrown star’ at #6 with Corey Tulaba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) tries to drive past Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) during the first half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images	TIMBER! The Brooklyn Nets fell back in the NBA draft lottery AGAIN last week, leaving them at pick number six. However, with the draft almost a month away, there&rsquo;s no time to sulk. The Nets can still get a homegrown star, and Corey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-brooklyn-podcast-how-to-find-a-homegrown-star-at-6-with-corey-tulaba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-brooklyn-podcast-how-to-find-a-homegrown-star-at-6-with-corey-tulaba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will OG Anunoby Play Tonight vs Cavaliers? NBA Playoffs Injury Update for Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.OG Anunoby was playing some of the best basketball of his career before suffering a right hamstring strain in Game 2 against the 76ers, but a long layoff ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals has given him extra time to recover.He's been a full participant in practice three days in a row and is probable to play in tonight's Game 1 against the Cavaliers.Keep reading for a full slate of OG Anunoby odds and C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/will-og-anunoby-play-tonight-vs-cavaliers-nba-playoffs-injury-update-for-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/will-og-anunoby-play-tonight-vs-cavaliers-nba-playoffs-injury-update-for-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers layoff 70 employees in another cheap move by new owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Tom Dundon, Portland Trail Blazers owner, speaks during a press conference at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Tom Dundon purchased the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen in March of 2026. Dundon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/trail-blazers-layoff-70-employees-in-another-cheap-move-by-new-owner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/trail-blazers-layoff-70-employees-in-another-cheap-move-by-new-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Cavaliers vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs Game 1 for free: Start time, livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br />
The battle for the East officially begins tonight as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.The Knicks are entering the series well-rested as their last game, a 144-14 rout of the Philadelphia 76ers to sweep them in the second round, was over a week ago on M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-knicks-nba-playoffs-game-1-for-free-start-time-livestream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-to-watch-cavaliers-vs-knicks-nba-playoffs-game-1-for-free-start-time-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/19/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 9: The sneakers worn by Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 9, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-51926/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/boston-celtics-daily-links-51926/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic stat that predicts a Spurs series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs react during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-historic-stat-that-predicts-a-spurs-series-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-historic-stat-that-predicts-a-spurs-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony invites Jeremy Lin on podcast to address years-long Knicks beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony said he wants to "clear the air" with his former Knicks teammate Jeremy Lin more than a decade after "Linsanity" took over New York in 2012. Carmelo Anthony said he wants to &ldquo;clear the air&rdquo; with his former Knicks teammate Jeremy Lin more than a decade after &ldquo;Linsanity&rdquo; took over New York in 2012. During Monday&rsquo;s installment of the &ldquo;7PM In Brooklyn&rdquo; podcast, Anthony invited Lin to come on his podcast to &ldquo;speak the truth&rdquo; &mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/carmelo-anthony-invites-jeremy-lin-on-podcast-to-address-years-long-knicks-beef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/carmelo-anthony-invites-jeremy-lin-on-podcast-to-address-years-long-knicks-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cavs vs. Knicks Game 1, Brewers vs. Cubs and Dodgers vs. Padres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-cavs-vs-knicks-game-1-brewers-vs-cubs-and-dodgers-vs-padres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-cavs-vs-knicks-game-1-brewers-vs-cubs-and-dodgers-vs-padres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest vs. Rust: Are the Knicks at a disadvantage with their long layoff?]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 David]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rest-vs-rust-are-the-knicks-at-a-disadvantage-with-their-long-layoff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rest-vs-rust-are-the-knicks-at-a-disadvantage-with-their-long-layoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks — Game 1 ECF — predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets on May 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet at Madison Square Garden for the Eastern Conference Finals. This is the second straight season the Knicks have made the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Cavaliers are here for the first time since 2017-18.New York averaged 124.3 points per game against Philadelphia and shot 54.5% in the series, plus 44.8% from three. The Knicks are on fire and are the hottest team in the NBA with seven straight wins and six of them coming by double digits. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-1-ecf-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-best-bets-on-may-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-1-ecf-predictions-odds-recent-stats-trends-best-bets-on-may-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WOW, Wemby!! Wembanyama&rsquo;s historic night, Spurs-Thunder Game 1 takeaways &amp; NBA Draft talk with J. Kyle Mann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O&rsquo;Connor and The Ringer&rsquo;s J. Kyle Mann rave about Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous Game 1 performance vs. OKC and look forward to the NBA Draft.First, KOC recaps Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, the pair deep dives into the 2026 NBA Draft prospects to see if anyone in the upcoming class could potentially slow down Wembanyama.(0:40) Wemby']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wow-wemby-wembanyamarsquos-historic-night-spurs-thunder-game-1-takeaways-amp-nba-draft-talk-with-j-kyle-mann/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wow-wemby-wembanyamarsquos-historic-night-spurs-thunder-game-1-takeaways-amp-nba-draft-talk-with-j-kyle-mann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama’s clutch three vs. Thunder draws comparisons to Steph Curry]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors greet each other at center court right before they battle each other for the tip-off of the game at Chase Center on October 20, 2023 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-clutch-three-vs-thunder-draws-comparisons-to-steph-curry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyamas-clutch-three-vs-thunder-draws-comparisons-to-steph-curry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson Picks, Predictions &amp; Best Bets for Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 1 on May 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Jalen Brunson may be an undersized point guard, but the New York Knicks&rsquo; lefthander keys NY in nearly every matchup. How he fares in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers may determine the series.These Jalen Brunson picks expect him to start the Eastern Conference Finals aggressively, the last round putting plenty of material on film for him to study.Jalen Brunson prop pick for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-1-on-may-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jalen-brunson-picks-predictions-amp-best-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-1-on-may-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announces he&amp;#39;ll remain in 2026 NBA Draft after impressive combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morez Johnson Jr., a transfer from Illinois who helped Michigan men&rsquo;s basketball win its first national title since 1989, is remaining in this year&rsquo;s NBA Draft. The 20-year-old forward publicly bid his farewell to the Wolverines, including head coach Dusty May, on Tuesday.&ldquo;Michigan means everything to me,&rdquo; Johnson wrote in a statement he posted to social media.&ldquo;You want to be somewhere that pushes you, supports you and helps you grow on and off the court. Michigan g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/michigan-forward-morez-johnson-jr-announces-heamp39ll-remain-in-2026-nba-draft-after-impressive-combine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/michigan-forward-morez-johnson-jr-announces-heamp39ll-remain-in-2026-nba-draft-after-impressive-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What in the world is Will Wade trying to do at LSU men’s basketball?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - MARCH 30: New head coach Will Wade of the LSU Tigers Men's Basketball team speaking at his press conference in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 30, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Mitchell Scaglione/LSU Athletics via Getty Images)	The proverbial lines that regulate college sports have never been more difficult to identify than they are at this present moment in time. Players that would have been declared ineligible without a second thought as recently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-in-the-world-is-will-wade-trying-to-do-at-lsu-mens-basketball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-in-the-world-is-will-wade-trying-to-do-at-lsu-mens-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Kittle defends appearance at Thunder playoff game: ‘Chill bruh’]]></title><description><![CDATA[George KittleTurns out, George Kittle had a good reason for cheering on the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Monday night.Shortly after the 49ers tight end &mdash; who&rsquo;s been a passionate Golden State Warriors fan since arriving in San Francisco in 2017 &mdash; caught flak for wearing an OKC shirt during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, he made it clear to several trolls on X he&rsquo;s not actually a bandwagon supporter.George Kittle attended the Thunder vs. Spurs matchup in Oklahoma C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/george-kittle-defends-appearance-at-thunder-playoff-game-chill-bruh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/george-kittle-defends-appearance-at-thunder-playoff-game-chill-bruh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deandre Ayton was ‘honored’ to be coached by JJ Redick and his staff this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 02: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on April 2, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The NBA, like most businesses, is people-based. Yes, having tale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deandre-ayton-was-honored-to-be-coached-by-jj-redick-and-his-staff-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/deandre-ayton-was-honored-to-be-coached-by-jj-redick-and-his-staff-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.It took some time, but the Eastern Conference Finals are finally here. Our&nbsp;NBA player prop projections are set for Game 1, as the Cleveland Cavaliers face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, with the model uncovering several high-value betting spots.By analyzing the data against current market lines, we&rsquo;ve identified where the strongest edges exist.These Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-computer-picks-our-best-player-prop-projections-for-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Windhorst leaves Warriors legend off best conference finals showing list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Windhorst leaves Warriors legend off best conference finals showing list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOn May 28, 2016, Klay Thompson dropped 41 points and helped the Warriors avoid elimination in Oklahoma City. The performance was enough to earn him a new nickname, &ldquo;Game 6 Klay.&rdquo;His 11 made 3-pointers were the most ever in an NBA playoff game at the time, and his 19 points and five triples in the fourth quarter helped Golden State overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/brian-windhorst-leaves-warriors-legend-off-best-conference-finals-showing-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/brian-windhorst-leaves-warriors-legend-off-best-conference-finals-showing-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year later, Quentin Grimes enters another murky free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/one-year-later-quentin-grimes-enters-another-murky-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/one-year-later-quentin-grimes-enters-another-murky-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons GM hopes to make a deal with Jalen Duren, also wants to bring back Tobias Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[DETROIT (AP) &mdash; Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hoped to reach a deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him on the roster.&ldquo;We look forward to coming together with his representation," Langdon said Tuesday, wrapping up a 60-win season that ended in Game 7 of the second round against Cleveland.The 22-year-old Duren can become a restricted free agent this summer, when Detroit would be able to match any offer from other teams. He became a first-time All-Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistons-gm-hopes-to-make-a-deal-with-jalen-duren-also-wants-to-bring-back-tobias-harris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistons-gm-hopes-to-make-a-deal-with-jalen-duren-also-wants-to-bring-back-tobias-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Where to watch Game 1 tonight, tipoff time, conference finals schedule and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of their 2026 Eastern Conference finals this Tuesday night. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET and the game will air nationally on ESPN. Want to tune in to the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the OKC Thunder? Those games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock throughout the week. Stay up-to-date with the latest playoff news in our playoffs hub for scores, stats, and more, and check out the sch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-where-to-watch-game-1-tonight-tipoff-time-conference-finals-schedule-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-where-to-watch-game-1-tonight-tipoff-time-conference-finals-schedule-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 realistic trades to get the Suns into the first round of the NBA Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Kevin O&rsquo;Connor at Yahoo Sports, the Suns are expected to try to trade into the first round of this year&rsquo;s draft. This may be harder than we would like, as this year&rsquo;s draft is considered to be of good quality, and many teams may want to keep their picks.That said, this Suns front office is aggressive. We shouldn&rsquo;t write off the possibility. If Brian Gregory does manage to make it into the first round, how could he do it?Currently, the Suns sit at pick 47. Her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-realistic-trades-to-get-the-suns-into-the-first-round-of-the-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/5-realistic-trades-to-get-the-suns-into-the-first-round-of-the-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA mock draft 2026 showcases some intriguing looming decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NBA Draft has some of the most impressive one-and-done prospects in recent memory and lottery teams will have plenty of talent to pick from.After the conclusion of the scouting combine in Chicago, talent evaluators are walking away with new opinions on some of the players after they completed measurements and athletic testing. Others, like Cameron Carr, were able to improve their stock by playing well during five-on-five pre-draft scrimmages. 75 total players participated in the drills]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-2026-showcases-some-intriguing-looming-decisions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-2026-showcases-some-intriguing-looming-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Basketball F Morez Johnson Jr. announces NBA Draft decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 06: Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines protects the lane from Jayden Ross #23 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Championship game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images	After going through the NBA Draft process &mdash; including putting on a show at the NBA Combine &mdash; forward Morez Johnson Jr. is officially staying in the draft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/michigan-basketball-f-morez-johnson-jr-announces-nba-draft-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/michigan-basketball-f-morez-johnson-jr-announces-nba-draft-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls hire Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for new-look front office]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO (AP) &mdash; The Chicago Bulls have hired Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for the team's revamped front office under Bryson Graham.The Bulls announced the additions on Tuesday. Mervis was hired as senior vice president of basketball operations and Law's title is vice president of player personnel.Graham took over as the team's executive vice president of basketball operations after he was hired this month. He spent this season as Atlanta&rsquo;s senior vice president of basketball operati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bulls-hire-stephen-mervis-and-acie-law-iv-for-new-look-front-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bulls-hire-stephen-mervis-and-acie-law-iv-for-new-look-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will be the next American to win NBA MVP? The candidates, the criteria and the Wemby factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a chance we could soon have an NBA without any active American-born MVPs... so who's the best bet to change that?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-will-be-the-next-american-to-win-nba-mvp-the-candidates-the-criteria-and-the-wemby-factor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-will-be-the-next-american-to-win-nba-mvp-the-candidates-the-criteria-and-the-wemby-factor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Thunder instant classic, ECF thoughts + WNBA check-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones gear up for the Conference Final!They discuss the all-time classic we witnessed in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama breaking our brains en route to a victory. From the loud performances, quieter adjustments, and biggest questions heading into Game 2 and beyond, the guys cover it all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-instant-classic-ecf-thoughts-wnba-check-ins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-thunder-instant-classic-ecf-thoughts-wnba-check-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylen Brown’s gripe with ‘clickbait’ speaks to a larger crisis in sports media]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 12: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during warmups prior to a preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on October 12, 2025 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. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Evolution is inevitable in just about every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jaylen-browns-gripe-with-clickbait-speaks-to-a-larger-crisis-in-sports-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jaylen-browns-gripe-with-clickbait-speaks-to-a-larger-crisis-in-sports-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of the Pistons: How the roster looks heading into next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) stand at center court with Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon to be recognized for being named to the NBA All-Star Team before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images	With the Game 7 loss to Cleveland, it&rsquo;s officially time to start prepari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/state-of-the-pistons-how-the-roster-looks-heading-into-next-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/state-of-the-pistons-how-the-roster-looks-heading-into-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Learned from the Spurs Game 1 win over the Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 18: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high fives fans after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 18, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-we-learned-from-the-spurs-game-1-win-over-the-thunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-we-learned-from-the-spurs-game-1-win-over-the-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama recreated Steph Curry’s best shot ever to break the Thunder’s heart again]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the best shot of Stephen Curry&rsquo;s career? There are plenty of great ones to choose from, but I&rsquo;ll always be partial to his near halfcourt pull-up to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder during a 2016 regular season game. Curry already had one championship and one MVP to his name at the time, but his game-winner in OKC hinted that NBA fans were watching something truly special. Curry would go on to become the first unanimous NBA MVP in league history that season, and the Warrior]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-recreated-steph-currys-best-shot-ever-to-break-the-thunders-heart-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-recreated-steph-currys-best-shot-ever-to-break-the-thunders-heart-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Donovan reportedly frontrunner for Orlando Magic coaching job]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you believe NBA coaching hires are just a game of musical chairs, the latest reports are only going to strengthen that opinion.Billy Donovan, who walked away from the Chicago Bulls, is the clear frontrunner to land the Orlando Magic job, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. This is not a surprise to anyone paying attention, Donovan was linked to that job the moment Jamahl Mosley was fired (and, honestly, before that in league circles). "...coaching insiders across the league's landscape ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/billy-donovan-reportedly-frontrunner-for-orlando-magic-coaching-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/billy-donovan-reportedly-frontrunner-for-orlando-magic-coaching-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What&amp;#39;s next for Victor Wembanyama after historic Game 1 performance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have seemingly been on a collision course this season, and Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals certainly lived up to the hype.The visiting Spurs took the series opener, winning 122-115 in double overtime. And with the Thunder preferring to use smaller players to defend Victor Wembanyama for most of the night, the 7-foot-4 phenom feasted.On the night Shai Gilgeous Alexander got his MVP, did we witness a passing of the torch to Victor Wembanyama?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/whatamp39s-next-for-victor-wembanyama-after-historic-game-1-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/whatamp39s-next-for-victor-wembanyama-after-historic-game-1-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the 76ers’ search for a new president of basketball operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 04: Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren speaks while Satou Sabally looks on during a press conference at the Phoenix Mercury Practice Facility on February 04, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Philadelphia 76ers are on the cloc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tracking-the-76ers-search-for-a-new-president-of-basketball-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/tracking-the-76ers-search-for-a-new-president-of-basketball-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Props &amp; NBA Playoffs Game 1 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The New York Knicks have not been tested in three weeks. The Cleveland Cavaliers hope to do more than keep things competitive, but even just that would provide us some betting value.These Cavaliers vs. Knicks props and NBA picks expect a quality Game 1 on Tuesday, May 19.Best Cavaliers vs Knicks props for Game 1PlayerPick Jalen BrunsonOver 6.5 assists+110 Jarrett AllenOver 12.5 points-115 Karl-Anthony Towns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-1-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-props-amp-nba-playoffs-game-1-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who cares if Shams Charania reported on the NBA MVP award?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strange media dustup has emerged in recent days, after ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the 2025-26 NBA MVP award.The report upstaged Prime Video's official announcement of the winner, prompting Prime Video's Blake Griffin to say on the air, "It's Sunday Shams, go to brunch you nerd."Beyond Prime Video's understandable frustration at having its thunder stolen by the premature naming of the Thunder guard as the league's MVP, the situation has c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-cares-if-shams-charania-reported-on-the-nba-mvp-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-cares-if-shams-charania-reported-on-the-nba-mvp-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Wemby&amp;#39;s night: A dive into Wembanyama&amp;#39;s Game 1 numbers against the Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; The numbers deserve a deeper look: 41 points, 24 rebounds, three blocked shots.Take a bow, Victor Wembanyama. That's a conference finals debut like none other in the NBA's 80-year history.The San Antonio star did everything &mdash; and a whole lot of it &mdash; in the Spurs' 122-115 double-overtime Game 1 victory over Oklahoma City to open the Western Conference finals on Monday night. He dunked, he flexed, he screamed, he posed for teammates.Of course, all he cared ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/inside-wembyamp39s-night-a-dive-into-wembanyamaamp39s-game-1-numbers-against-the-thunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/inside-wembyamp39s-night-a-dive-into-wembanyamaamp39s-game-1-numbers-against-the-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Bulletin: ‘We always want the fans to have some fun’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 13: St. John's men's basketball coach Rick Pitino and Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk after Pitino threw out the ceremonial first pitch and Mitchell caught it before the game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Citi Field on June 13, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Most important day of the Knicks season is here, fellas.As will be the case again on Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-we-always-want-the-fans-to-have-some-fun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-bulletin-we-always-want-the-fans-to-have-some-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA predictions: Will Pistons make big move for Giannis, Kawhi or Durant after disastrous Game 7 loss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pistons got demolished on their home floor in Game 7 in the second round of the playoffs and now head into the summer with several major questions to answer. Here's how they stack up in the race for big-name stars at Kalshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-predictions-will-pistons-make-big-move-for-giannis-kawhi-or-durant-after-disastrous-game-7-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-predictions-will-pistons-make-big-move-for-giannis-kawhi-or-durant-after-disastrous-game-7-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Tonight&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Cleveland Cavaliers battled through back-to-back Game 7s to reach the Eastern Conference Finals, where they now face a well-rested New York Knicks squad.For Game 1, my Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions expect Jalen Brunson to attack Cleveland&rsquo;s shaky perimeter defense and make his presence felt from beyond the arc.Here are my free NBA picks for Tuesday, May 19.UPDATE: Added +900 SGP.Cavaliers vs Kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-tonightamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Expert Picks &amp; Game 1 Best Bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.We had an incredible series opener out West last night &mdash; what will be in store for us when the ECF begins tonight between the Knicks and Cavaliers?Our basketball experts weigh in on how Game 1 will go with their favorite NBA picks for tonight's matchup at Madison Square Garden.Cavaliers vs Knicks Expert Picks TonightPickOdds Jon Metler: Brunson o6.5 assists+120 Jason Logan: CLE 1Q +2-115 Joe Osborne:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-expert-picks-amp-game-1-best-bets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-expert-picks-amp-game-1-best-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RJ Luis is ineligible after signing NBA contract. But he committed to LSU anyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Luis is reportedly back in college basketball.According to multiple reports, the former St. John's guard and 2025 Big East Player of the Year has reportedly agreed to sign with Will Wade and LSU in Baton Rouge for the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.Luis, who has been out of college basketball for over a year, is currently ineligible to play for the Tigers after he signed a two-way NBA contract with the Utah Jazz and an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics after going undrafted in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rj-luis-is-ineligible-after-signing-nba-contract-but-he-committed-to-lsu-anyway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rj-luis-is-ineligible-after-signing-nba-contract-but-he-committed-to-lsu-anyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LSU landed NBA signee RJ Luis. How Charles Bediako case informs what happens next]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Luis is reportedly back in college basketball.According to multiple reports, the former St. John's guard and 2025 Big East Player of the Year has reportedly agreed to sign with Will Wade and LSU in Baton Rouge for the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.Luis, who has been out of college basketball for over a year, is currently ineligible to play for the Tigers after he signed a two-way NBA contract with the Utah Jazz and an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics after going undrafted in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lsu-landed-nba-signee-rj-luis-how-charles-bediako-case-informs-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lsu-landed-nba-signee-rj-luis-how-charles-bediako-case-informs-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Keys to Cavs beating Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the game on December 25, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/3-keys-to-cavs-beating-knicks-in-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/3-keys-to-cavs-beating-knicks-in-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Where experts have Morez Johnson Jr. predicted to land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither Dusty May nor the Michigan fanbase have completely ruled out another season of Morez Johnson Jr., whose name remains in the NBA Draft. However, after testing incredibly well at the NBA Combine, and based on various outlets&rsquo; draft projections, it feels likely the Wolverines will need to look elsewhere for that final roster spot for the 2026-27 season.Let&rsquo;s take a quick look and see where Johnson is at on big boards and mock drafts:Bleacher Report: No. 17Jonathan Wasserman had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-roundup-where-experts-have-morez-johnson-jr-predicted-to-land/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-mock-draft-roundup-where-experts-have-morez-johnson-jr-predicted-to-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spurs say they&amp;#39;re always learning. The Thunder have to do some learning before Game 2 as well]]></title><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) &mdash; Victor Wembanyama is not going to get any shorter before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. He's not going to get less skilled, and the San Antonio Spurs surely aren't going to become less confident, either.That means the Oklahoma City Thunder have to get a little smarter.It took historic efforts &mdash; namely a 41-point, 24-rebound game from Wembanyama and a 24-point, seven-steal gem from rookie Dylan Harper &mdash; for the Spurs to grab the double-overtime thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-say-theyamp39re-always-learning-the-thunder-have-to-do-some-learning-before-game-2-as-well/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-spurs-say-theyamp39re-always-learning-the-thunder-have-to-do-some-learning-before-game-2-as-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama has BEEN &amp;#39;the best player in the f***ing world&amp;#39; &mdash; and this is only the beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[I won&rsquo;t blame you if your jaw hit the floor watching Victor Wembanyama score his 41 points in the thrilling Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 30-foot, Steph-esque 3-pointer in overtime. The mind-melting dunks all over OKC&rsquo;s defense. Pure cinema.Feel free to shake your head at the fact that he pulled down 24 rebounds, which was more than the entire OKC starting lineup. Add in that he swatted away three OKC offerings and held the Thunder to 35.7% shooting on twos while he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-has-been-amp39the-best-player-in-the-fing-worldamp39-mdash-and-this-is-only-the-beginning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-has-been-amp39the-best-player-in-the-fing-worldamp39-mdash-and-this-is-only-the-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RJ Luis reportedly signs with LSU despite no longer having eligibility after entering 2025 NBA Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, is heading back to college basketball &hellip; if he&rsquo;s allowed. Despite forgoing his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, where he was not selected, Luis reportedly signed with LSU on Tuesday, per On3.com.Luis, 23, turned in a standout season at St. John&rsquo;s in 2025, averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds as a junior. Following that performance, he declared for the NBA Draft. Luis was not selected, though did sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rj-luis-reportedly-signs-with-lsu-despite-no-longer-having-eligibility-after-entering-2025-nba-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rj-luis-reportedly-signs-with-lsu-despite-no-longer-having-eligibility-after-entering-2025-nba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Kennard felt it was special to be able to play for Lakers this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA - April 18: Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Rockets in the second half of a Western Conference first-round NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images	For years, the joke amongst Lakers fans has been that good shooters come to LA and immediately forget how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/luke-kennard-felt-it-was-special-to-be-able-to-play-for-lakers-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/luke-kennard-felt-it-was-special-to-be-able-to-play-for-lakers-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CelticsBlog exit interview: Jayson Tatum’s return was the best moment of the 2025-26 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warms up in Game Five against the Philadelphia 76ers in the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images	When Jayson Tatum r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-jayson-tatums-return-was-the-best-moment-of-the-2025-26-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/celticsblog-exit-interview-jayson-tatums-return-was-the-best-moment-of-the-2025-26-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs 2026 betting, odds: Best bets for Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1, series]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, there were two clear favorites projected to clash in the Eastern Conference Finals, and while both experienced some highs and some tumultuous lows during the regular season, the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers have arrived and are set to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Here is a betting preview with actionable edges for Game 1 and the series, ordered by the biggest to the smallest perceive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-betting-odds-best-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-game-1-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-playoffs-2026-betting-odds-best-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-game-1-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest takeaways from Wemby&amp;#39;s Game 1 takeover in Spurs-Thunder instant classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[OK, what did we just witness? Victor Wembanyama delivering a performance for the ages &mdash; a 40-20! &mdash; and leading the Spurs to a 122-115 win in double OT against the defending champion Thunder in Game 1 of a Western Conference finals matchup that delivered on all the hype? We must break this down.What's your take on Wemby's Game 1 performance?Steve Jones: The image of Wemby staring at the Spurs bench and all of them reacting in different ways says it all. AURA pic.twitter.com/Aiyw94RJ57]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/biggest-takeaways-from-wembyamp39s-game-1-takeover-in-spurs-thunder-instant-classic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/biggest-takeaways-from-wembyamp39s-game-1-takeover-in-spurs-thunder-instant-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025-26 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Review: #10 Adrien Stevens]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2025-26 season long since in the books, let&rsquo;s take a few moments to look back at the performance of each member of YOUR&nbsp;Marquette Golden Eagles&nbsp;this year. While we&rsquo;re at it, we&rsquo;ll also take a look back at our player previews and see how our preseason prognostications stack up with how things actually played out. We&rsquo;ll run through the roster in order of total minutes played going from lowest to highest, and today we talk about a freshman who we got to se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2025-26-marquette-mens-basketball-player-review-10-adrien-stevens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/2025-26-marquette-mens-basketball-player-review-10-adrien-stevens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks and Cavaliers are both desperate to get to the NBA Finals, but which franchise needs it more?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both New York and Cleveland have title ambitions, and a loss in the East Finals could lead to some serious changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-and-cavaliers-are-both-desperate-to-get-to-the-nba-finals-but-which-franchise-needs-it-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-knicks-and-cavaliers-are-both-desperate-to-get-to-the-nba-finals-but-which-franchise-needs-it-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers predictions: Experts make picks for 2026 Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks are trying to get to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, the Cavs are trying to make it for the first time ever without LeBron James]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-predictions-experts-make-picks-for-2026-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-predictions-experts-make-picks-for-2026-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Knicks-Cavaliers, Dodgers-Padres on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, and MLB on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-dodgers-padres-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-in-bonus-bets-by-targeting-knicks-cavaliers-dodgers-padres-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Knicks-Cavaliers, Dodgers-Padres on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NBA and MLB betting on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-dodgers-padres-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/use-betmgm-bonus-code-cbssports-to-get-1500-in-bonus-bets-for-knicks-cavaliers-dodgers-padres-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model has revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-cavaliers-vs-knicks-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Scout weighs in on 2026 Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Game 1 of the Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, an Eastern Conference scout shares what to watch during the series:HARDER FOR HARDEN?The scout notes that the Cavs will play their 15th game in 32 days on Tuesday night.&nbsp;"And you play every other day in this series. Harden is in Year 17. You have to make him work."&nbsp;The scout suggests the Knicks should try picking Harden up full court with Miles McBride or Jose Alvarado. "Pressure him, don&rsquo;t make it ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-scout-weighs-in-on-2026-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-scout-weighs-in-on-2026-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs. Knicks futures: Jalen Brunson favored for Eastern Conference Finals MVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Knicks host the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-futures-jalen-brunson-favored-for-eastern-conference-finals-mvp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-futures-jalen-brunson-favored-for-eastern-conference-finals-mvp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Thunder and Spurs Are Built to Battle for the Next Decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals on Monday. (Joshua Gateley / Getty Images) The Spurs and Thunder aren&rsquo;t just battling for a trip to the NBA Finals; they&rsquo;re launching what could become the league&rsquo;s defining rivalry of the next decade. Monday night in Oklahoma City, the two best teams in the NBA played until the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-thunder-and-spurs-are-built-to-battle-for-the-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-thunder-and-spurs-are-built-to-battle-for-the-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks May 19, 2026 Game Summary - NBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks May 19, 2026 Game Summary&nbsp;&nbsp;NBA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-may-19-2026-game-summary-nba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-may-19-2026-game-summary-nba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Caruso shoves camera out of his face during tense Thunder moment in crushing Game 1 loss to Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Caruso cameraNext time Alex Caruso is on the bench, please no photos.During a tense moment in a thrilling Game 1 that featured a career-best game from Caruso &mdash; but an even better one from Victor Wembanyama as the Spurs won 122-115 to take a 1-0 series lead in the Wester Conference finals &mdash;&nbsp;the veteran Thunder guard bizarrely shoved away a cameraman.At the end of regulation with the teams tied at 101-101, Wembanyama had a chance to win the game with a layup when Chet Holmgre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/alex-caruso-shoves-camera-out-of-his-face-during-tense-thunder-moment-in-crushing-game-1-loss-to-spurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/alex-caruso-shoves-camera-out-of-his-face-during-tense-thunder-moment-in-crushing-game-1-loss-to-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Box Grades: San Antonio strikes first in dramatic OT win]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) in double overtime during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images	WOW. What an incredible way to start this series, and what a statement game from Wemby. Furthermore, even though this game was close, it was actually characterized b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/box-grades-san-antonio-strikes-first-in-dramatic-ot-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/box-grades-san-antonio-strikes-first-in-dramatic-ot-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama dominates OKC in 2OT thriller; Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7 OT to reach ECF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, we preview the NBA's Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-dominates-okc-in-2ot-thriller-canadiens-beat-sabres-in-game-7-ot-to-reach-ecf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-dominates-okc-in-2ot-thriller-canadiens-beat-sabres-in-game-7-ot-to-reach-ecf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sixers have their issues, but the 2025-26 group was resilient]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Joel Embiid #21, Dalen Terry #14 and Trendon Watford #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-sixers-have-their-issues-but-the-2025-26-group-was-resilient/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-sixers-have-their-issues-but-the-2025-26-group-was-resilient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers’ Luka Doncic named  NBA’s second-most influential European star]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no doubt that Luka Doncic is one of the most influential international players the NBA has ever seen. Every time he whips a no-look pass through traffic, or shoots a fadeaway three-pointer while falling out of bounds the crowd erupts.&nbsp;But the reaction is just part of the story. And according to a new study, Doncic isn&rsquo;t even the most influential international player in the NBA today.&nbsp;That honor would go to Giannis Antetokounmpo.&nbsp;Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-luka-doncic-named-nbas-second-most-influential-european-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-luka-doncic-named-nbas-second-most-influential-european-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama says Game 1 was personal after losing MVP to Thunder star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wemby MVPSpurs star center Victor Wembanyama felt some type of way going into his Western Conference finals debut after losing out on NBA MVP honors to Oklahoma City Thunder&rsquo;s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.After putting up playoff career highs in points (41) and rebounds (24), Wembanyama said it was personal for him when asked about Gilgeous-Alexander after San Antonio&rsquo;s 122-115 double-overtime road victory Monday night in Game 1 against Oklahoma City.&ldquo;Was that in your mind at all kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-phenom-victor-wembanyama-says-game-1-was-personal-after-losing-mvp-to-thunder-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/spurs-phenom-victor-wembanyama-says-game-1-was-personal-after-losing-mvp-to-thunder-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Warriors, Kings select with picks No. 7, 11 in ESPN&amp;#39;s latest NBA mock draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who Warriors, Kings select with picks No. 7, 11 in ESPN's latest NBA mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Kings and the Warriors officially have set their sights on the 2026 NBA Draft to bolster their rosters following their disappointing seasons.Sacramento and Golden State didn&rsquo;t have much luck during the draft lottery, with the Kings dropping to the No. 7 pick and the Warriors standing pat with their No. 11 selection.Following the NBA combine, ESPN dropped its latest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-warriors-kings-select-with-picks-no-7-11-in-espnamp39s-latest-nba-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/who-warriors-kings-select-with-picks-no-7-11-in-espnamp39s-latest-nba-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Five questions that will decide the Eastern Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Knicks vs. Cavs East Finals was a popular prediction when the season began, but they both took winding paths to get here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-five-questions-that-will-decide-the-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-five-questions-that-will-decide-the-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama posts monster numbers in Spurs&amp;#39; Game 1 win in Western Conference finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[He may not have won this season's NBA MVP award, but San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama was unquestionably the best player on the court in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.In a performances for the ages, Wembanyama delivered when it mattered most in the Spurs' 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored from every angle, was an unstoppable force on the boards and in the paint &ndash; and even buried a ridiculous game-tying 3-pointer from way beyond t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-posts-monster-numbers-in-spursamp39-game-1-win-in-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/victor-wembanyama-posts-monster-numbers-in-spursamp39-game-1-win-in-western-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Every contender’ has reached out about LeBron James with Lakers future up in air]]></title><description><![CDATA["Every contender" is inquiring about LeBron James, according to ESPN.Immediately after the Lakers season came to an end a week ago by being swept in the second round by the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, questions immediately came swirling around LeBron James. Would he play another season? And would it be with the Los Angeles Lakers?ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was asked on &ldquo;The Pat McAfee Show&rdquo; what the future holds for James.&ldquo;Every contender&rdquo; is i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/every-contender-has-reached-out-about-lebron-james-with-lakers-future-up-in-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/every-contender-has-reached-out-about-lebron-james-with-lakers-future-up-in-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The night Victor Wembanyama became the best basketball player in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[With out-of-this-world Game 1 vs. the Thunder and the league's MVP, the Spurs star's status became undeniable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-night-victor-wembanyama-became-the-best-basketball-player-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-night-victor-wembanyama-became-the-best-basketball-player-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 1 bets by proven model]]></title><description><![CDATA[SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 1 picks in the 2026 NBA playoffs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-prediction-2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-picks-game-1-bets-by-proven-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/knicks-vs-cavaliers-odds-prediction-2026-nba-eastern-conference-finals-picks-game-1-bets-by-proven-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals MVP Odds 2026: Wembymania is Running Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Bravo, Victor Wembanyama.TheNBA Championship odds&nbsp;have tightened, but it remains a "How the West Was Won" scenario, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are atop the board.The Spurs fired the opening shot in the Western Conference Finals, and Wembanyama put in an all-time playoff performance, resulting in closing the gap in the NBA Finals MVP odds.Here's a look at the latest odds to win t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-wembymania-is-running-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-finals-mvp-odds-2026-wembymania-is-running-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Post’s Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference finals predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson drives to the basket during the Knicks' December 2025 game.The Post&rsquo;s experts give their Knicks-Cavaliers predications:Stefan BondyThe Cavs don&rsquo;t have a defensive answer for Jalen Brunson, while New York&rsquo;s wings &mdash; Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges &mdash; are well equipped to handle Cleveland&rsquo;s dynamic backcourt. Also, the Cavs are soft in the middle and susceptible on the glass &mdash; particularly when Mitchell Robinson is on the court. Predict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-posts-knicks-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals-predictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-posts-knicks-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next NBA MVP born in America will be one of these 14 players]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 18: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball while defended by Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons in the second half of a game at American Airlines Center on December 18, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. 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. (Photo by Gunnar Word/Getty Images) | Getty Images	It&rsquo;s almo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-next-nba-mvp-born-in-america-will-be-one-of-these-14-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/the-next-nba-mvp-born-in-america-will-be-one-of-these-14-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season in Review: Dillon Brooks was the “Villain” we all desperately needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/season-in-review-dillon-brooks-was-the-villain-we-all-desperately-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/season-in-review-dillon-brooks-was-the-villain-we-all-desperately-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P&amp;T Round(ball) Table: Predictions for the Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals.]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 02: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on April 02, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 124-105. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images	It&rsquo;s been a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pampt-roundball-table-predictions-for-the-knicks-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pampt-roundball-table-predictions-for-the-knicks-cavaliers-eastern-conference-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers ‘retrofit’ offseason plan around Luka Doncic will be a lot different than last year’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Pelinka; Luka DoncicThe Lakers have several priorities entering another pivotal offseason.&nbsp;But Rob Pelinka, the franchise&rsquo;s president of basketball operations and general manager, made it clear what the top priority is: Building a roster that best fits and complements superstar guard Luka Doncic.Doncic reestablished himself as one of the league&rsquo;s best players in 2025-26, which ended with the Lakers getting swept in the second round by the Thunder. For Doncic, his season conc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-retrofit-offseason-plan-around-luka-doncic-will-be-a-lot-different-than-last-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-retrofit-offseason-plan-around-luka-doncic-will-be-a-lot-different-than-last-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Yaxel Lendeborg the steal of the draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half of a game against the UConn Huskies in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images	When talking about the 2026 NBA draft, everyone knows about the top 4.But there is a player who will almost certainly be available when the Mavericks pick at 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-yaxel-lendeborg-the-steal-of-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/is-yaxel-lendeborg-the-steal-of-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks series preview, predictions: Is this the Knicks&amp;#39; year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is this the year the New York Knicks return to the NBA Finals?Have the up-and-down Cleveland Cavaliers finally figured it out?Before the season began, it was a popular pick for Cleveland and New York to face off in the Eastern Conference Finals&hellip; and then the season started. It did not look for long stretches like the Cavaliers would be able to reach their potential, while the Knicks fought through the season with fans saying something usually reserved for NHL teams &mdash; they're better]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-series-preview-predictions-is-this-the-knicksamp39-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-series-preview-predictions-is-this-the-knicksamp39-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks &amp; Odds for Today&amp;#39;s NBA Playoffs Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Cleveland Cavaliers have survived consecutive Game 7s to reach the Eastern Conference Finals against the rested New York Knicks.My Game 1 Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions anticipate Jalen Brunson to let it fly from deep against Cleveland's vulnerable perimeter D.Here are my free NBA picks for Tuesday, May 19.Cavaliers vs Knicks Game 1 predictionCavaliers vs Knicks best bet: Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 3-poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/cavaliers-vs-knicks-prediction-picks-amp-odds-for-todayamp39s-nba-playoffs-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Mike Gansey and Nick U&amp;#39;Ren &lsquo;names to watch&amp;#39; in Sixers&amp;#39; search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report: Mike Gansey and Nick U'Ren &lsquo;names to watch' in Sixers' search&nbsp; originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaTwo more reported candidates popped up Monday in the Sixers&rsquo; search for a new front office leader.Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey and Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U&rsquo;Ren &ldquo;have emerged as names to watch in Philadelphia&rsquo;s front office search,&rdquo; Marc Stein reported.Gansey has been in the Cavs&rsquo; organization since 2011 and worked his way up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/report-mike-gansey-and-nick-uamp39ren-lsquonames-to-watchamp39-in-sixersamp39-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/report-mike-gansey-and-nick-uamp39ren-lsquonames-to-watchamp39-in-sixersamp39-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Championship Odds 2026: Spurs Topple Thunder in Game 1 of WCF, Odds Tighten Considerably]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Well, well, well, the Oklahoma City Thunder are human after all, and the&nbsp;NBA championship odds have tightened after their first loss of these playoffs.The San Antonio Spurs have closed the gap after winning Game 1, but OKC is still given the overall edge.Here are the latest NBA odds to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.&#127942; Latest 2026 NBA Championship oddsTeam&nbsp;R3 opponent&nbsp;Thunder+120Spurs<br />
(D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-spurs-topple-thunder-in-game-1-of-wcf-odds-tighten-considerably/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nba-championship-odds-2026-spurs-topple-thunder-in-game-1-of-wcf-odds-tighten-considerably/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers star Austin Reaves deserves big payday… but which team will give it to him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 8.3 seconds left and the Lakers down 113-110 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series against the Thunder, Austin Reaves sprinted to the top of the 3-point line, caught an inbounds pass and fired a 27-foot jumper.&nbsp;The ball circled the rim before bouncing out, ending the Lakers&rsquo; season.&nbsp;The Lakers&rsquo; Austin Reaves (15) didn&rsquo;t start well during the Thunder series, but he redeemed himself.NBAE via Getty ImagesThat missed shot launched the team into a world of un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-star-austin-reaves-deserves-big-payday-but-which-team-will-give-it-to-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/lakers-star-austin-reaves-deserves-big-payday-but-which-team-will-give-it-to-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves’ Joe Ingles signs with Melbourne United]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn&rsquo;t take long for the Minnesota Timberwolves roster to change going into the offseason.Wolves veteran guard Joe Ingles announced that he is signing with Melbourne United in the NBL, returning to his native Australia after a 12-year stint in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and the past two seasons in Minnesota.&ldquo;Coming home to Melbourne feels incredibly special,&rdquo; Ingles said via ESPN.&ldquo;To return to where my professional career began almost 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wolves-joe-ingles-signs-with-melbourne-united/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wolves-joe-ingles-signs-with-melbourne-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Spurs steal home court advantage from OKC in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates with San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime against during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images	Just before the tip off of Game 1 Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City crowd was treated to their super star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-steal-home-court-advantage-from-okc-in-game-1-of-the-western-conference-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/open-thread-spurs-steal-home-court-advantage-from-okc-in-game-1-of-the-western-conference-finals/</guid></item></channel></rss>