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• Where Gillespie and Williams rank among this year’s free agents

  17-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) celebrates a play with forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Collin Gillespie (12) against the Miami Heat in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The NBA season is officially over, and the rest of the league is finally catching up to where the Phoenix Suns have been for the past month and a half: the offseason.We currently find ourselves i
  
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• Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title

  18-06-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium.Before the Yankees played the Chicago White Sox, Brunson and Hart were met with a standing ovation and loud cheers from fans as they took the field to a montage of highlights from the title run.Standing in front of the mound and wearing Yankees pinstripes, Brunson mad
  
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• Knicks will become first NBA team to visit Trump White House, owner James Dolan says

  18-06-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks plan to become the first NBA team to visit President Donald Trump at the White House, according to team owner James Dolan.Dolan, a personal friend of Trump, revealed the White House had extended an invitation and the Knicks have accepted during an appearance on "The Craig Carton Show" on Wednesday:"We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted. We still have to figure out the details, etc., but yes, of course. Look, I invited the president to come
  
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• Tiago Splitter takes over as Bulls coach and promises team will compete every night

  18-06-2026 00:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Growing up in Brazil, Tiago Splitter used to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the middle of the night.“Hidden from my parents and at 1 a.m., watching M.J. games and rooting for the Bulls,” Splitter said with a wry grin.That was the most successful period in franchise history. Now the Bulls are hoping to start another winning era with Splitter on the sideline.The 41-year-old Splitter was formally introduced on Wednesday as the 25th coach in franchise
  
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• Knicks' James Dolan on next season's roster construction: 'Cannot go into the second apron'

  18-06-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turnover in professional sports is common, especially when it's a salary cap sport. But after the Knicks' generational run culminated with their first NBA Championship in 53 years, is it possible that notable names won't be returning next season? Well, Knicks owner James Dolan was a guest on WFAN's Carton Show on Wednesday and was asked what the chances are that some players won't be returning, and Dolan was honest."If we could bring back the whole team, exactly as is, why wouldn&rsquo
  
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• Cavs 2016 champion says the team ‘hasn’t invited him back once’

  18-06-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 10: JR Smith and Kevin Love smile after the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks during Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 2026 at Madison Square Garden 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 2026 NBAE(Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Gett
  
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• Knicks to become first NBA champion to visit Trump White House, Dolan says

  18-06-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An NBA champion will visit the White House for the first time during the administration of President Donald J. Trump.New York Knicks owner James Dolan, who invited Trump to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, said the team will accept an invite from the president on Wednesday, June 17, during an appearance on WFAN New York.“As a matter of fact, thank you for asking me that, we just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during the appearance. &ldq
  
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• John Wall wants the Wizards to pick Darryn Peterson No. 1 overall

  17-06-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Darryn Peterson 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 Melissa Tamez/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Well, the 2026 NBA Draft is now less than one w
  
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• Top 20 2026 NBA free agents: Jalen Duren, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Walker Kessler

  17-06-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free agency ain't what it used to be.When NBA free agency officially opens at 6 p.m. Eastern on June 30, there will be a rash of signings, but the biggest deals of the summer likely will already have happened. Free agency is not how the best players change teams anymore — if Giannis Antetokounmpo is leaving Milwaukee this summer, it's via trade. That's essentially how all the top players change teams — a year ago at this time, it was Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets.
  
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• Knicks' NBA Draft News: Alex Karaban, Dillon Mitchell have pre-draft workout with New York

  17-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks' pursuit of back-to-back championships begins this offseason with the 2026 NBA Draft. New York has picks No. 24, 31 and 55 in this year's draft. Here's the latest buzz surrounding the Knicks and the upcoming draft, which will emanate from Barclays Center on June 23-24...June 17, 5:35 p.m.SNY's Ian Begley reports that the Knicks welcomed UConn star Alex Karaban and St. John's standout Dillon Mitchell for pre-draft workouts on Wednesday. Karaban played four years with the
  
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• Knicks NBA Draft News: Alex Karaban, Dillon Mitchell have pre-draft workout with New York

  17-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Knicks' pursuit of back-to-back championships begins this offseason with the 2026 NBA Draft. New York has picks No. 24, 31 and 55 in this year's draft. Here's the latest buzz surrounding the Knicks and the upcoming draft, which will emanate from Barclays Center on June 23-24...June 17, 5:35 p.m.SNY's Ian Begley reports that the Knicks welcomed UConn star Alex Karaban and St. John's standout Dillon Mitchell for pre-draft workouts on Wednesday. Karaban played four years with the
  
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• CC Sabathia ranks New York City's greatest athletes of all time

  17-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who makes the Mount Rushmore of New York City sports?On today’s episode of MLB According to CC, legendary Yankee CC Sabathia discussed his top four “modern era” New York athletes, alongside his cohost, Ahmed Fareed who made his own “legends” top four list. Sabathia gave the number one spot to five time World Series winner with the Yankees, and his teammate of five years, Derek Jeter."Derek Jeter's got to be No. 1 with five rings."Next, the former pitcher selected fo
  
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• 2016 Cavs celebrate 10th anniversary of championship on the golf course

  17-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DUBROVNIK, CROATIA - JUNE 13: Basketball Player and Team AlUla Co-Owner, Lebron James looks on in the E1 Owners Suite during the E1 Series Dubrovnik GP on June 13, 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved one of the most memorable NBA Finals victories a decade ago when they overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to secure the city’s first professional championship in over half a century. To cel
  
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• Exclusive: AJ Dybantsa prepared for 'crazy' NBA draft night scenarios

  17-06-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  During a conversation with USA TODAY Sports, former BYU star AJ Dybantsa stated that he is confident he will go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.However, in this one-on-one interview, Dybantsa also admitted that he knows there is a wide range of outcomes that can happen at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23."I'm super confident in myself being the No. 1 pick. But you never know. There's been crazy stuff that happens on draft night," Dybantsa told USA TODAY Sports. According to ESPN's Sham
  
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• Celtics Reacts Survey: who are Boston’s untouchables this offseason?

  17-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  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 Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across t
  
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• NBA insider says LeBron James is ‘likely coming back’ to Lakers

  17-06-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 129-99. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cl
  
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• Knicks join legends in NYC ticker-tape parade history

  17-06-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New York Knicks will roll through Lower Manhattan in a long-awaited ticker-tape parade celebrating their first NBA championship in 53 years. But as Jalen Brunson and his teammates make their way up Broadway, they won’t just be celebrating a title, they’ll be traveling one of the most storied stretches of road in American history.Here's a look at the history of New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes.Map, how to watch on TV: Knicks parade brings confetti storm to NYCThe origins of
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft Odds: Dybantsa the Favorite to Be First Overall Pick

  17-06-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The 2025-26 NBA season is now in the rearview mirror, and attention has turned to the 2026 NBA Draft odds.This draft is loaded with top-notch talent, but there is significant separation between AJ Dybansta and the rest of the field to be the No. 1 overall pick of the Washington Wizards.Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the only ones within range of the BYU star.The NBA Draft will take place at Bar
  
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• LeBron James ‘likely’ to return to Lakers, Kevin Love could join him

  17-06-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 6: Former teammates LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Love #42 of the Miami Heat hug after the game on November 6, 2023 at Kaseya Center in Miami, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty
  
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• NBA offseason predictions: Experts pick landing spots for Giannis, LeBron, Kawhi and more

  17-06-2026 22:33 via cbssports.com
  
  Who will win the Giannis sweepstakes? Could the Warriors pull off a shocking double whammy? Our experts are making their early summer predictions
  
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• Spurs offseason outlook: You know what's scary? San Antonio has plenty of room for improvement

  17-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Before the start of the season, the San Antonio Spurs were expected to, perhaps, compete for a spot in the playoffs.They lacked shooting, were inexperienced and their prized rookie, Dylan Harper, was just 19 years old, so surely he was not ready to contribute alongside Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.As we now know, this all turned out to be inaccurate.Harper, who ended up averaging over 18 points per game in the NBA Finals, is a budding star, and the Spurs won 62 games during the regular s
  
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• s2026 NBA Mock Draft: Cameron Boozer goes to Jazz at No. 2, Clippers like Mikel Brown for fifth pick

  17-06-2026 22:10 via cbssports.com
  
  Matt Norlander's one and only mock draft for 2026 has Utah subverting expectations at No. 2
  
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• How to watch the Knicks NBA Championship ticker-tape parade from home: Schedule, Tv channel, where to stream and more

  17-06-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks lifts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals. Here's how you can watch the Knicks' ticker tape parade live on TV. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Gregory Shamus via Getty Images
  The Knicks did it in five, and now it's time to celebrate. Now that the New York Knicks have won the NBA championship title for the first time in 53 years, they'll be honored with a ticker-t
  
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• The Spurs’ 2025/26 season brought back expectations, success, and heartbreak

  17-06-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 3 Dylan Harper #2, Victor Wembanyama #1, De'Aaron Fox #4, Stephon Castle #5 and Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on 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. Mandator
  
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• Scotto: Hornets like Nic Claxton, Nets like Austin Reaves

  17-06-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Draft is six days away and there’s no real consensus on who the Nets like.Sure Mikel Brown Jr. appears to be gaining ground but who knows if he’ll be there at No. 6.So, let’s talk about free agency!In one of his occasional intelligence notes, Hoopshype’s Mike Scotto talked about a couple of moves Brooklyn could move, including a possible trade of the Nets’ senior player, the only one who was around for the Clean Sweep, the arrival and departure of the Big Three
  
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• How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?

  17-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions. The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks’ success, including Jalen Brunson’s historic Finals performance, New York’s record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks’ defense played a large part in their path to the title. Plus, what’s the likelihood
  
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• Warriors reportedly interested in re-signing Kristaps Porzingis at a ‘reduced rate’

  17-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 23: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 23, 2026 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images In today’s Dub Hub:According to ESPN’s Anthony Slate
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/17/26

  17-06-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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 David Dow/NBAE
  
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• Knicks' Mikal Bridges has earned the right to soak in championship parade moment

  17-06-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  I think I speak for a sizeable portion of people who follow the Knicks when I say: Mikal Bridges needs to go live on Instagram from Thursday’s parade. On Tuesday, Bridges spent time celebrating the Knicks title win, sharing jokes and plenty of insight into New York’s season while on Instagram. As much as anyone, Bridges has earned the right to soak in this Knicks championship. For most of his first 20 months with New York, Bridges was scrutinized, criticized, and demon
  
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• Tom Thibodeau ‘still hurt’ by Knicks firing despite happiness for players

  17-06-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sting of Tom Thibodeau’s firing still lingers.Thibodeau, fired in June 2025 after coaching the Knicks for five seasons, told The Athletic before the 2025-26 season he was deeply wounded and “had a sense of betrayal” as he felt he’d helped certain people in the organization who didn’t return his loyalty.On Wednesday, the outlet reported that a friend of the coach said he is “genuinely very happy for the players and his guys” for winning a title &mdash
  
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