Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the many NBA Superstar who changed team this off season, since we was traded by the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.
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BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xNcNlIV2mh
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
Boston got the shorter end of this deal but I think the team thinks that it’s better for them to get Paul George than deal with a disgruntled player after the Giannis deal fell through.
Here are more details on the trade;
76ers receive;
- Jaylen Brown
Celtics receive
- Paul George
- 2028 first-round pick
- 2031 first-round pick (via PHI)
- 2028 second-round pick (best of GSW/OKC/MIL)
- 2030 second-round pick (best of WAS/POR/PHX)
Source: NBA
No, THANK YOU! Truly a honor to wear the 💜💛 while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint. 🙏🏾🫡👑 https://t.co/RmQ6uvvgv0
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 30, 2026
From NBA.com News Services;
LeBron James reportedly has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans to play for a different team during the 2026-27 season, according to multiple reports citing Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.
The move comes after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option, clearing the runway for the Warriors to retain veteran center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year, $40 million contract extension that includes a second-year player option.
Since joining the Lakers as a free agent in 2018, James has spent the last eight seasons rewriting the record books in Los Angeles. Now the NBA’s all-time leader in points, minutes, games, and seasons played, he averaged 25.9 points, 7.9 assists, and 7.7 rebounds across 479 regular-season appearances with the franchise. His tenure is highlighted by a 2020 championship run, where he captured Finals MVP honors while guiding the Lakers to their 17th title.
With Porzingis locked in, the Warriors are still expected to make a move to acquire LeBron’s former Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis, from the Wizards.
Ja dropping.
Welcome to Rip City, Ja Morant! 👏 pic.twitter.com/VtE7Fpgh8p
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 30, 2026
NBA;
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for forward Jerami Grant and forward Kris Murray, it was announced today by General Manager Joe Cronin.
Morant (6-2, 174) has appeared in 327 career games (325 starts) over seven NBA seasons with Memphis, averaging 22.4 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.7 minutes per game. He has earned NBA All-Star honors twice (2022, 2023), was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2022 and received the NBA Most Improved Player Award following the 2021-22 season.
Memphis Grizzlies have now traded all their 4 core players of Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, and appears to be rebuilding with their young player lead by Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 pick in the 2026 draft.
Morant will join a young and point guard heavy Blazers team fresh off its first playoff appearance lead by Deni Avdija, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, with their veterans, Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard.
🐻 2x All-Star
🐻 All-NBA Second Team
🐻 Rookie of the Year
🐻 All-Rookie First Team
🐻 Most Improved Player
🐻 Franchise record for points in a single game (52)12, thank you for every highlight, every memory, every unforgettable moment and for all you've given this team, this… pic.twitter.com/1RscVZdelL
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) June 30, 2026
Anthony Slater, reporting for ESPN;
The Golden State Warriors are planning a pursuit of LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade this week, league sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania, opening up the flexibility for such a possibility after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday morning.
Forget AD, forget Green, IF.. and only “IF” the Golden State Warriors are able to pull this off, they’ll be an incredibly fun team to watch. Steph Curry and LeBron James—the greatest shooter and one of the greatest to ever play the game, in the same team!!! It’s like having two cheat-code in the game of basketball.
The draft board for the Second Round of the 2026 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/adW91CQ81M
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2026
Here’s the full results of Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft.
- New York Knicks draft Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) (Traded to Houston)
- Memphis Grizzlies draft Richie Saunders (BYU)
- Brooklyn Nets draft Isaiah Evans (Duke) (Reportedly traded to Minnesota)
- Sacramento Kings draft Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) (Traded to Cleveland)
- San Antonio Spurs draft Trevon Brazile (Arkansas) (Traded to Denver)
- LA Clippers draft Baba Miller (Cincinnati)
- Oklahoma City Thunder draft Ryan Conwell (Louisville) (Traded to Miami)
- Chicago Bulls draft Braden Smith (Purdue) (Traded to Indiana)
- Houston Rockets draft Jack Kayil (Alba Berlin) (Traded to New York)
- Boston Celtics draft Dillon Mitchell (St John’s)
- Miami Heat draft Otega Oweh (Kentucky) (Traded to Oklahoma City)
- San Antonio Spurs draft Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)
- Brooklyn Nets draft Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)
- San Antonio Spurs draft Maliq Brown (Duke)
- Sacramento Kings draft Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
- Orlando Magic draft Felix Okpara (Tennessee) (Traded to Washington)
- Phoenix Suns draft Tyler Nickel (Vanderbilt) (Traded to New York)
- Dallas Mavericks draft Tobi Lawal (Virginia Tech)
- Denver Nuggets draft Bryce Hopkins (St. John’s)
- Toronto Raptors draft Jaden Bradley (Arizona)
- Washington Wizards draft Izaiyah Nelson (South Florida) (Traded to Orlando)
- LA Clippers draft Henri Veesaar (North Carolina) (Traded to Atlanta)
- Houston Rockets draft Ugonna Onyenso (Virginia) (Traded to Detroit via New York)
- Golden State Warriors draft Lajae Jones (Florida State)
- New York Knicks draft Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) (Traded to LA Clippers via Houston)
- Chicago Bulls draft Vsevolod Ishchenko (Lokomotiv Kuban) (Traded to Dallas via Los Angeles Lakers)
- Atlanta Hawks draft Narcisse Ngoy (Poitiers) (Traded to LA Clippers)
- New Orleans Pelicans draft Jaron Pierre Jr. (Southern Methodist)
- Minnesota Timberwolves draft Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue)
- Washington Wizards draft Malique Lewis (South East Melbourne) (Traded to Milwaukee via Orlando)
The 2026 NBA Draft Class 📸 pic.twitter.com/tcHRXP88mc
— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2026
Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books—here are the full results.
- Washington Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa (BYU)
- Utah Jazz draft Darryn Peterson (Kansas)
- Memphis Grizzlies draft Cameron Boozer (Duke)
- Chicago Bulls draft Caleb Wilson (North Carolina)
- LA Clippers draft Keaton Wagler (Illinois)
- Brooklyn Nets draft Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville)
- Sacramento Kings draft Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas)
- Atlanta Hawks draft Kingston Flemings (Houston)
- Dallas Mavericks draft Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan)
- Milwaukee Bucks draft Brayden Burries (Arizona)
- Golden State Warriors draft Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
- Oklahoma City Thunder draft Aday Mara (Michigan)
- Miami Heat draft Nate Ament (Tennessee) (Traded to Milwaukee)
- Charlotte Hornets draft Hannes Steinbach (Washington)
- Chicago Bulls draft Dailyn Swain (Texas)
- Memphis Grizzlies from Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) (Traded to Oklahoma City)
- Oklahoma City Thunder draft Ebuka Okorie (Stanford) (Traded to Detroit via Memphis)
- Charlotte Hornets draft Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
- Toronto Raptors draft Allen Graves (Santa Clara)
- San Antonio Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance
- Detroit Pistons draft Karim López (New Zealand Breakers) (Traded to Memphis)
- Philadelphia 76ers draft Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)
- Atlanta Hawks draft Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s)
- New York Knicks draft Cameron Carr (Baylor) (Reportedly traded to Los Angeles Lakers)
- Los Angeles Lakers draft Sergio De Larrea (Valencia) (Reportedly traded to Dallas via New York)
- Denver Nuggets draft Tarris Reed Jr. (Connecticut) (Reportedly traded to San Antonio)
- Boston Celtics draft Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)
- Minnesota Timberwolves draft Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) (Traded to Brooklyn)
- Cleveland Cavaliers draft Alex Karaban (Connecticut) (Reportedly traded to Sacramento)
- Dallas Mavericks draft Koa Peat (Arizona) (Reportedly traded to Phoenix via New York)
Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft continues later today, and the NY Knicks will be the 31st team to make their pick.
In a stunning blockbuster deal, the Milwaukee Bucks have traded two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. The massive trade completely reshapes the Eastern Conference landscape.
In exchange for the “Greek Freak,” Milwaukee receives a substantial haul of young talent and future draft capital. The package features Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis, alongside the No. 13 pick in the draft and multiple future first-round picks.
GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout. 🙏🏽💯 pic.twitter.com/BuRHnQS2NQ
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 22, 2026
By pulling off this monumental deal, Heat President Pat Riley pairs Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo. However, Miami is not yet a premier championship contender; the front office still has work to do to surround its two superstars with a complementary supporting cast.
Relive the final 5:08 of Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks completed an unforgettable comeback to capture their first NBA championship since 1973.
Trailing by 16 points earlier in the game, the Knicks closed strong behind a historic performance from Jalen Brunson, who scored 45 points and 15 in the fourth quarter to lead New York to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year drought by capturing the 2026 NBA championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. The series was defined by New York’s late-game execution and historic comebacks, notably rallying from a 29-point deficit in Game 4 and erasing a double-digit lead in the Game 5 clincher.
New York’s balanced offensive attack and resilient defense allowed them to win three pivotal games on the road. Point guard Jalen Brunson led the charge, rightfully securing the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award after a breathtaking 45-point masterpiece in Game 5. Karl-Anthony Towns provided critical floor spacing and interior toughness, while Mikal Bridges delivered elite two-way play, anchoring the perimeter defense and hitting timely buckets.
The young Spurs fought valiantly but struggled to maintain large leads under pressure. Victor Wembanyama was a generational force, anchoring the paint with historic shot-blocking while leading his team in scoring. All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox used his blazing speed to dictate the tempo, while Devin Vassell served as a reliable secondary scorer. Ultimately, New York’s veteran poise proved too much for the rising Spurs.
NEW YORK KNICKS WIN 1ST TITLE SINCE ’73
Jalen Brunson scored 45 PTS (15 in 4Q) for New York, as they rallied from down 16 PTS to win their FIRST title in 53 years and their third title in franchise history with a 94-90 win in Game 5 over the Spurs.
THE FULL ENDING OF GAME 4.
UNCUT. 🍿🍿🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/ZZNYRySRA3
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 107-106 tonight in New York. It is the largest comeback in Finals history. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 36 points on 12-25 from the field (3-7 from 3) to go along with 7 assists and 5 rebounds. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 24 points on 9-25 from the field (2-8 from 3). The Knicks lead the series 3-1.
Tonight marked just the 5th time in the play-by-play era (since 1998) that a team erased a 20+ point deficit in the 4th quarter to win a playoff game.
ESPN:
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson’s long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead and three chances to win the championship.
Spurs had this in the bag, they could never miss a 3-points in the first half and built a 29 point lead, the Spur had a 27 point lead entering the 3rd then the Spurs started missing their outside shot and the Knicks erases the lead and made it to a 15 point game in the 4th and that’s where everything fell apart for the Spurs.
Game Highlights;
THE NEW YORK KNICKS GET THE STOP TO COMPLETE THE LARGEST COMEBACK IN NBA FINALS HISTORY 🚨🚨🚨
THEY TRAILED BY 29.
THEY NOW LEAD THE SERIES 3-1. pic.twitter.com/bZEQ1UWakX
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
OG ANUNOBY WITH THE PUTBACK.
KNICKS COMPLETE THE 29-PT COMEBACK FOR THE WIN.
LARGEST COMEBACK IN NBA FINALS HISTORY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ZtWVWY6JsR
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
To say this is the “Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History!” would be an understatement.
The Spurs still has a chance to redeem themselves as they go back to San Antonio for Game 5 this Saturday evening.
LeBron James wrote the blueprint for exceeding expectations.
Here’s how our first-ever TIME100 Sports cover star redefined the modern athlete: https://t.co/VjIOkChMBM pic.twitter.com/0PCKJSeFMH
— TIME (@TIME) June 9, 2026
The article is also a great read, How LeBron James Redefined the Modern Athlete
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Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.
Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory Monday night that cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
San Antonio is trying to make a first-of-its-kind NBA Finals comeback, and the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, with his array of skills, makes anything look possible.
I’m not sure if it was the environment or that the US President was in the audience made the atmosphere in MSG a little difference than usual.
Here’s the final 4:50 of the game;
The Spurs defeat the Knicks, 115-111. The Spurs were led by the 32 points and 8 rebounds and 6 assists from Victor Wembanyama, while Stephon Castle also added 23 points. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, who had 32 points and 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The Knicks lead the series 2-1
Tyler Watts, reporting for Lake Show Life;
The Los Angeles Lakers are forcing LeBron James to choose between taking a pay cut and finding a new team. The franchise is prioritizing a long-term deal for Austin Reaves in free agency. They are building around Luka Doncic and want AR to be his co-star for years to come. In the NBA’s current cap landscape, it is unrealistic to have three max contracts. LeBron will have to sacrifice or find a new home.
I guess that “The Lakers take care of their superstars.” does not apply with Lebron’s situation. Lebron will either go to another team that’s ready to pay him or take a massive paycut to stay with the Lakers.
The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 105-104 tonight in San Antonio. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points along with 13 rebounds and 4 assists, while Mikal Bridges also added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with a team-high 29 points, 4 blocks and 9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox also added 20 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds. The Knicks lead the series 2-0
Vincent Goodwill, reporting for ESPN;
Karl-Anthony Towns has been where Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are now: a talented bunch that is trying to get over the hump but keeps making errors to land in impossible situations.
Towns’ experience, forged through some recent playoff failures, seems to be driving the bus for the New York Knicks, who held off a late surge by the Spurs on Friday night for a 105-104 win in Game 2 at Frost Bank Center and a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals.
That was a costly turnover by Wemby after a Jalen Brunson miss and a “potential game winning play” for the Spurs.
Wemby's costly turnover in the finals seconds of Game 2…
Tough. pic.twitter.com/96BRj8L5Aj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 6, 2026
Going back to MSG with a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, the atmosphere will be bonkers and ticket prices will surely cost a kidney and a liver.
Missed the Game? Me too but here’s the final 4:53 of Game 1, which was an absolute masterclass in clutch basketball, showing why these two superstars dominated the floor.
Victor Wembanyama anchored the interior, erasing shots at the rim and hitting a massive bucket to put San Antonio ahead 95-94.
But Jalen Brunson completely hijacked the final minutes. Scoring or assisting on nearly every possession down the stretch, Brunson keyed a stunning 9-0 run, icing the game with tough, contested buckets to seal a thrilling 105-95 victory.
The New York Knicks stole game 1 of the NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson lead the team with 30 points, that includes a three pointer of a Mikal Bridges assist with less than 2-mins in the game and gave the Knicks back the lead and stopped the Spurs’ 9 straight points. The win will also be the Knicks 12th straight win in the Post Season stretching back in the 1st Round against the Hawks.
12 CONSECUTIVE POSTSEASON WINS FOR NEW YORK.
THEY TAKE A 1-0 SERIES LEAD IN THE NBA FINALS! pic.twitter.com/ORCoyhHMdr
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns the second leading scorer for the Knicks with 18 points and 12 rebounds but was in foul trouble late in the game. OG Anunoby added 17 points with his 2 crucial free throw in the last 30-secs to give NY an 8-point cushion against the San Antonio. Jost Hart may not have a great offesive game but was big on the defensive side, including the a steal of Wembanyama that resulted to a Brunson jumper that gave them the a 6-point lead (101 – 95).
The Spurs had their chance to wrap the game up but a number of turnover that resulted to a Knick point lost them the game. Victor Wembanyama lead the Spurs with 26 points, 12 rebs and 3 blocks but he also committed 6 turnover. Stephon Castle had 17 points and 8 rebounds, while rookie Dylan Harper, who is playing like a seasoned veteran added 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Game highlights;
The patience of OG Anunoby on this three-pointer 🙌
He's got 8 already in the fourth! pic.twitter.com/LdD5oxORDN
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
JALEN BRUNSON 4Q TAKEOVER.
THE CAPTAIN LEADS NEW YORK TO VICTORY.
Knicks move 3 wins away from their first NBA Championship in 53 years 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xj7MPUZ0uv
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Wemby (18 PTS) with the putback.
Spurs Nuns with the approval 👏
Watch the 4Q of Knicks/Spurs Game 1 on ABC! pic.twitter.com/Z404XJQWDn
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Hit the three.
Hit the shrug 😆 https://t.co/3nwJkgvBmW pic.twitter.com/ff53XRGjNh
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Spurs will look to regroup in Game 2 this Friday night.
If you are riding with the Silver and Black, you have plenty of evidence to back up a championship run. While the Knicks are deep, the Spurs are actually entering the Finals as the odds-on betting favorites for some very distinct, terrifying reasons if you’re a New York fan.
𝐁𝐔𝟏𝐋𝐓 𝐃𝟏𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 👽#PorVida | @HEB | @Ledger pic.twitter.com/CDCS2O55Ut
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 31, 2026
Here is the analytical blueprint for how the San Antonio Spurs win the 2026 NBA Finals:
1. The Victor Wembanyama Cheat Code
Any championship argument for San Antonio starts and ends with Wemby. At just 22 years old, he is already the most disruptive defensive force in the NBA, fresh off locking down the Western Conference Finals MVP against OKC.
While the Knicks have Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson to throw at him, Wembanyama fundamentally alters how teams have to play. He completely shuts down the paint, meaning Jalen Brunson and New York’s driving guards will face an uphill battle finishing at the rim. If Wembanyama can pull Towns away on defense and dominate the rim on the other end, the Knicks’ offense could stagnate heavily.
2. Elite Backcourt Clutches: The De’Aaron Fox Effect
The mid-season acquisition of De’Aaron Fox completely changed the trajectory of this franchise. In past years, teams could blitz and throw junk defenses at Wemby because the Spurs lacked a premier, dynamic engine at point guard.
Now, with Fox operating in tandem with Devin Vassell and a highly impactful rookie campaign from Dylan Harper, the Spurs boast a closing lineup that is impossible to guard. Fox is one of the premier clutch bucket-getters in the league. When games slow down in the 4th quarter of the Finals, San Antonio has an elite perimeter creator who can punish New York’s drop coverage.
3. Momentum and Battle-Tested Poise
While New York sitting at home resting for over a week sounds nice on paper, it can also breed rust. The Spurs are coming off a grueling, emotional high after winning a spectacular Game 7 on the road against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder.
They are in an absolute rhythm right now. The pressure of a Game 7 on the road has already tested their young core (like Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie) and forged them in fire. If San Antonio strikes early and steals Game 1 at home while New York is still trying to find its game legs, the Spurs instantly take control of the series’ psychological narrative.
4. Home Court Advantage
Don’t underestimate the Frost Bank Center. Because the Spurs secured the better regular-season record, the series begins in San Antonio and returns there for a potential Game 5 and Game 7. Winning in front of that Texas crowd is an incredibly tall order, especially if the series goes the distance.
Prediction: Spurs in 7
If San Antonio pulls this off, it’s because Wembanyama plays like an alien superpower, De’Aaron Fox out-clutches New York down the stretch, and the Spurs use home-court advantage to outlast the Knicks in a grueling 7-game war.
If this happens, Victor Wembanyama takes home the Finals MVP, officially kicking off his era of NBA dominance.
If I have to plant a flag and make a definitive prediction on this matchup, I am going with the New York Knicks in 6 games.
Here is why the Knicks have the edge to bring the Larry O’Brien trophy back to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 53 years:
1. The Rest and Freshness Factor
The Knicks are coming into the Finals with a massive rest advantage. They absolutely dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 4-0 sweep, meaning they will have had over a full week to rest, heal up, and game-plan.
On the flip side, the Spurs had to endure an absolute war against the Thunder. Surviving a grueling, emotionally draining 7-game series—especially winning Game 7 on the road—takes a massive physical toll. By Game 5 or 6, that fatigue could easily start showing for San Antonio.
2. Team Chemistry and Perimeter Dominance
The Knicks’ “Villanova-core” roster construction is built precisely for this moment. Jalen Brunson is playing at an otherworldly level, and having elite, versatile wing defenders like Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby gives New York the ultimate tools to disrupt San Antonio’s perimeter creators like De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell. New York turns over teams, controls the pace, and rarely makes mistakes.
3. The Wembanyama Conundrum
Make no mistake: Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate X-factor. He can completely take over a game defensively and change shots at the rim like nobody else in basketball history.
However, the Knicks have the frontcourt depth to throw multiple looks at him. Karl-Anthony Towns can pull Wemby out of the paint on the defensive end with his outside shooting, opening up driving lanes for Brunson. Meanwhile, Mitchell Robinson provides the physical, bruising size inside to make Wembanyama work for every single inch on the block.
Prediction: Knicks in 6
Expect the Spurs to ride the high of their Western Conference emotional peak and split the first two games in San Antonio. But once the series shifts to New York, the Knicks’ defense, depth, and home-court energy at MSG will pull them ahead, ultimately closing it out in Game 6 on the floor of the Garden.
The NBA will have a different champion for the eighth straight season, extending the longest such streak in league history.
The NBA Finals begin Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. pic.twitter.com/YOe4ouiNht
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 31, 2026
After a grueling seven-game series in the West, the stage is set. We officially have the two teams left standing to battle for the 2026 NBA Championship: the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
This matchup marks a historic, highly anticipated rematch of the iconic 1999 NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama and the surging Spurs are chasing their first ring since 2014, while Jalen Brunson looks to lead the Knicks to break a legendary title drought dating back to 1973.
You can find the official schedule for the 2026 NBA Finals here, but if you are in the Philippines, it be live on Prime Video PH with the following schedule.
All games are scheduled for 8:30 AM Ph time
| Game | Date | Away Team | Home Team |
| Game 1 | Thursday, June 4 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
| Game 2 | Saturday, June 6 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
| Game 3 | Tuesday, June 9 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| Game 4 | Thursday, June 11 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| Game 5* | Sunday, June 14 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
| Game 6* | Wednesday, June 17 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| Game 7* | Saturday, June 20 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
*If necessary
Victor Wembanyama WCF Averages: 27.3 PPG | 10.9 RPG | 2.7 BPG | 48.1% FG% | 40% 3P%
Victor Wembanyama (22y, 146d) becomes the youngest player since the 1957 Playoffs to lead their team in scoring on their road to the Finals. He joins LeBron James (22y, 154d) and Kobe Bryant (22y, 277d) as the only players to lead their team in scoring on their road to the Finals age 22 years old or younger since the 1957 Playoffs.
ESPN News Services;
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way.
The defending champions are dethroned. Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals.
Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie scored 18 of his 20 from beyond the arc, and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.
The Spurs will face the waiting NY Knicks in the NBA Finals. Spurs will host game 1 and game 2 of the NBA Finals starting this June 3rd.
The Spurs defeated the Thunder, 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and advanced to the NBA Finals
The Spurs will face the New York Knicks and Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be taking place in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
ICYMI: Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ – Associated Press via nba.com’
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.
Game 7 is Saturday night in Oklahoma City, with the winner hosting the New York Knicks on Wednesday night to open the NBA Finals.
Aside from the Game 1 classic,, the series has been a blowout, and I’m hoping Game 7 will be nearly as exciting as Game 1.
Wemby highlights for Game 6;
Victor Wembanyama is the 1st player in Spurs franchise history to have 25+ PTS, 10+ REB, multiple steals and multiple blocks when facing elimination.
Jeff Zillgitt, reporting for NBA.COM;
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t reach 69 points in Game 4 until 5:04 remained in the game.
They matched that total by halftime of Game 5 as the Thunder constructed their best offensive game of the Western Conference Finals and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 Tuesday for a 3-2 series lead.
Two-time Kia MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a turnover-plagued start and scored at least 30 points for the second time in the series; the Thunder’s two 7-footers, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein produced offensively and limited Victor Wembanyama’s dominance in the paint; and Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s change to the lineup paid dividends for the starters and the bench.
Playing with the force that Daigneault said was missing in their Game 4 loss, the defending champions are one victory from a return trip to the NBA Finals.
This series has become a classic where neither team does not want to give up and neither coach does run out of adjustment to make. It’ll be interesting what adjustment will the Spurs make in game 6, to extend this to a winner take all game 7.
ECF MVP Jalen Brunson stats:
4 GP | 25.5 PPG | 7.8 APG | 3.3 REB | 47.8 FG%
Here’s Jalen receiving the ECF MVP Trophy.
JALEN BRUNSON WINS EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS MVP 👏
Walt Frazier presents Brunson with the Larry Bird Trophy 🏆
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999! pic.twitter.com/a8JwvUQ0Kk
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2026
New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep
The 2026 Eastern Conference Champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IOp07pMwWn
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 26, 2026
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Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Landry Shamet scored 16 off the bench while Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson had 15 apiece for the Knicks, who became the fourth team to have an 11-game winning streak during their postseason run. The last to do it was Golden State, which had a 15-game run en route to its second title in three seasons in 2017.
The Knicks took the wind out of the Cavs’ sails with that Game 1 comeback and completely demoralized them for the rest of the series!
NY Knicks will take on the winner of Thunder/Spurs.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off Wednesday, June 3rd.
Fresh off his first career All-NBA First Team nod, Victor Wembanyama sent a clear, unmissable message to the Oklahoma City Thunder: the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going anywhere.
In a pivotal Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at the Frost Bank Center on Sunday night, the 22-year-old phenom was simply unstoppable. Wembanyama orchestrated a 33-point masterpiece, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing 5 assists, and swatting 3 shots to lead the Spurs in a thorough 103-82 dismantlement of the Thunder, knotting the series at 2-2.
San Antonio took control early, leading wire-to-wire and winning every single quarter. Wembanyama imposed his will on both ends of the floor for over 31 minutes, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from deep. He even punctuated the first half with a breathtaking logo three-pointer at the buzzer, blowing the roof off the arena.
WEMBY BEATS THE Q2 BUZZER FROM HALF-COURT 👽
22 PTS
5 REB
3 AST
2 BLKSpurs lead by 12 at the break in Game 4! pic.twitter.com/Uk9BhEMNO1
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2026
Oklahoma City had absolutely no answers. With Jalen Williams sidelined by injury, the Thunder’s lethal offense completely sputtered against San Antonio’s defensive adjustments. Locked in on every possession, the Spurs’ defense racked up 11 steals and 10 blocks, forcing 17 costly turnovers and holding OKC to its lowest scoring total of the entire season on a dismal 33% shooting from the floor.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was choked out for a quiet 19 points on 6-of-15 shooting, finishing with a brutal minus-18 rating, while Chet Holmgren was held to just 10 points. The Thunder’s biggest lead all night was a lone point, while San Antonio pushed their advantage to as many as 25.
Meanwhile, Spurs rookie Stephon Castle provided crucial defensive energy alongside 13 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Harper flashed brilliance with 7 points with 5 rebounds, and veteran guard De’Aaron Fox steadied the ship with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.
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The series now heads back to Paycom Center for a massive Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
Vincent Goodwill, reporting for ESPN;
The New York Knicks seem to follow a similar script on this suddenly smooth road to the NBA Finals — adjusting in second halves, pulling away for easy wins.
It’s a mark of a team peaking at the right time, finding new life with every opponent mishap and discovering it has the answer to every question posed. The latest evidence was the Knicks’ 121-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, which pushed them to within one game of their first NBA Finals since 1999.
The Knicks will look to complete the sweep and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals on Monday night in Cleveland.
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0:00 #3 KNICKS at #4 CAVALIERS
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17:53 Player of the Night
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