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The 2026 NBA Draft received fewer early entry candidates than usual as more prospects opted to return to college basketball with lucrative NIL deals. With only 71 candidates, it marked the lowest number in more than two decades. But not all received an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. For those who did, after meeting with scouts and …

On a night when the referees seemed to want to inject themselves into every aspect of the game, this cheap shot by Mason Plumlee was somehow not deemed a flagrant foul when it happened in the fourth quarter. Fortunately, the NBA league office saw it differently and upgraded the foul to a flagrant on Thursday. The league defines a Flagrant …

From LeBron James’ perspective, the ball is in the Lakers’ court. LeBron may be vacationing with family and talking about not making a decision on what is next for him until July or August, but the reality is he is no longer the player the entire market will wait for. He is not the first domino to fall (that’s Giannis …

The business side of the Los Angeles Lakers has been hit with layoffs. The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees on Wednesday that they were being laid off, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The move is part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership. Advertisement The layoffs reportedly impacted marketing, team communications, team content and corporate partnerships within the …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning to get an up-close look at the hottest team in basketball. Trump told reporters on Wednesday that New York Knicks owner James Dolan has invited him to the NBA Finals, when the Eastern Conference champion Knicks host either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs next month at Madison Square …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Knicks are waiting. Hurry up, Western Conference Finals. Regardless of who the Knicks face in the NBA Finals, predictions can already be made at Kalshi — one of our favorite prediction market apps — particularly on a New York player winning …

CLEVELAND — It stood out because, like so much about this unbelievable New York Knicks run through the 2026 NBA playoffs, it was just a little bit different. After yet another commanding win in Game 3 of the 2026 Eastern Conference finals to put the Cleveland Cavaliers on the brink of elimination and draw the Knicks 48 minutes closer to …

New York Knicks fans had gone through droughts before. But none quite like the one Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and company ended when they secured the Knicks spot in the 2026 NBA Finals earlier this week with a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. This will be the Knicks’ first Finals appearance since 1999 and …

President Donald Trump may attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month. Trump said Wednesday at a Cabinet meeting that he was invited to attend the NBA Finals by New York Knicks owner James Dolan. The New York Knicks, after closing out a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, will host Game 3 …

Rest vs. rust. It is an age-old sports debate. Athletes may want more of a reprieve entering something like the NBA Finals, as the playoffs have taxed their bodies at a consistently high rate, but they do not want too much time off, for it could disrupt the rhythm and connectivity that got them this far. Advertisement In the NBA, …

Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that he plans to attend this year’s NBA finals after the New York Knicks clinched their place in the championship series earlier this week. Trump, a New York native, has counted James Dolan, who owns the Knicks, the NHL’s Rangers and Madison Square Garden, as a friend and a campaign donor in recent years. The …

The Atlanta Hawks and general manager Onsi Saleh have reportedly agreed to a “long-term” contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Saleh will also be promoted to president of basketball operations. Saleh joined the Hawks in 2024 as assistant GM. Following Landry Fields’ dismissal after the 2024-25 NBA season, Saleh was promoted to GM. Before he joined the franchise, Saleh …

United States President Donald Trump indicated he’s planning to attend the 2026 NBA Finals as an invited guest of New Knicks owner Jim Dolan and others. Trump made the comments while speaking with reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, May 27 and confirmed he had plans to be in attendance at Madison Square Garden for …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Thunder’s win against the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals and shares 5 takeaways from Game 5. Advertisement Then, NBA Draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr. joins to talk about the development of his game and what he hopes to achieve at the next level. (0:25) 5 …

In the NBA, it’s all: “Together, on three!” Or “family, on three!” Or maybe, “Cancun, on three!” But when the NBA braintrust breaks a huddle, it’s, “3-2-1, overreact!” “3-2-1, obfuscate!” “3-2-1, complicate!” Advertisement Read more: Lakers hire former Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas amid front office expansion The NBA’s owners are expected to meet Thursday to approve new “anti-tanking draft reform” …

The demand for NBA Finals tickets at Madison Square Garden is continuing to grow after the New York Knicks moved to within four wins of the franchise’s first NBA championship since 1973. There is still a week before Game 1 and as the team awaits its opponent from the Western Conference, fans will have plenty of time to find ways …

Travis Kelce has become the latest athlete to buy into a professional sports team, purchasing a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB franchise he rooted for growing up in Cleveland Heights, a vibrant suburb 15 minutes from downtown. Ballplayers buying into professional sports franchises has become almost routine. And why not? They are wealthy, love sports and often …

Former Boston Celtics center and current ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins has no problem letting his opinions fly. It doesn’t matter if he’s on ESPN or at his son’s AAU game. Perkins — who made waves after being ejected from an AAU game in 2023 — was at it again over the weekend, as video emerged in which the former NBA …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night. Jared McCain — getting the call with Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined — …

Entering his third season as a Celtic, Jordan Walsh needed to make a statement. After a rough second year in the Summer League and spot opportunities in Year 2, Walsh had a massive opportunity to crack the rotation in Jayson Tatum’s absence. Early on, it didn’t feel like those opportunities were coming Jordan’s way, and then he hit a corner …

With the NBA Draft less than a month away, we continue looking at potential prospects the Suns could have their eye on, especially if they opt to trade into the first round. Today, we turn our attention to the 26th overall pick, a draft slot currently owned by the Denver Nuggets. Why 26? Because we’ve explored before what a trade …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Boston Celtics have long been out of the NBA Playoffs, but head coach Joe Mazzulla received his recognition for the team’s 56-26 regular-season record. Mazzula won the NBA’s Coach of the Year award, surpassing closing favorites JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons) and Jordan …

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they will unveil their all-new uniforms in less than two weeks. On Sunday, June 7th, the Wolves will showcase the new-look jerseys in front of fans at an event at Target Center. Fans can purchase tickets for $1 to attend the event. The Timberwolves teased the upcoming rebrand on their social media accounts. …

Widely regarded as the best prospect and top overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa is one of the most NBA-ready college freshmen ever. He is a rare breed, a perfect blend of size, athleticism, and skill that should translate well to the NBA. He’s good at just about everything and is one of the most highly …

“The Rockets are realistic championship contenders after this trade – and that’s the whole reason the deal happened.” – Tim McMahon “This elevates them to championship contention… Wouldn’t surprise me at all to see them in the Western Conference Finals… The Houston Rockets are instant title contenders.” – Stephen A. Smith Advertisement “When you put Kevin Durant on any basketball …