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Free agency won’t start until June 30th, but as soon as the Finals ended, teams have been able to negotiate with their own free agents. It’s an exclusive window that, on paper, allows incumbent franchises the opportunity to lock up guys they want to keep around before they get on the market. In some years, the period is extremely important, …

The 2026 NBA free agent class will have its top point guard. Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent on Monday, according to Andscape’s Marc Spears. The Wizards reportedly remain the frontrunner to sign Young long-term, but he expects to get max contract interest from …

The New York Police Department said it will deploy more than 10,000 officers for the New York Knicks’ championship parade on Thursday, June 18. The police made the announcement on social media on Wednesday, June 17, saying that the number of police officers involved in the parade will be “the largest number assigned to any planned event.” Advertisement Several security …

The Knicks have won an NBA championship for the first time in 53 years, and on Thursday, their accomplishment will be celebrated with a parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Despite this being the Knicks’ third championship in franchise history, this will be the first ticker-tape parade to honor the team, so expect a massive turnout in lower Manhattan. Advertisement The …

With the NBA Draft now under a week away, that means that information is starting to leak and teams are starting to hone in on who they want to select on June 23. One of the names that’s been garnering a lot of attention is one that’s near and dear to Illini fans’s hearts, Keaton Wagler. Advertisement NBA insiders, journalists …

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 …

One thing that hasn’t been talked about at all during this offseason is any of wing Tyon Grant-Foster’s offseason workouts with NBA franchises. The reason for that is he wasn’t cleared by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel. That has now been authorized by the NBA, per DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony. Grant-Foster has had to jump through a lot of hoops in his …

Well, the 2026 NBA Draft is now less than one week away. And one of the Washington Wizards’ recent stars gave his endorsement on who he would like to see picked No. 1 overall. John Wall was recently asked who he would like to see drafted No. 1. He endorsed former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson t No. 1. It goes …

New York Knicks owner James Dolan says his team will become the first NBA champions to visit Donald Trump at the White House. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during an appearance on WFAN New York on Wednesday. “We still have to figure out the details … but yes, of course. …

Several players from the 2016 championship Cleveland Cavaliers, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of that achievement on the golf course. J.R. Smith is among the group that went across the pond. However, according to him, he hasn’t been invited back by the organization he helped bring a championship to. In a recent episode of The Pivot Podcast, Smith talked about …

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 Hartthrew 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 …

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? Advertisement Well, Knicks owner James Dolan was a guest on WFAN’s Carton Show on Wednesday and was asked what the chances …

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 …

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. Advertisement That was the most successful period in franchise history. Now the Bulls are …

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. Advertisement “As …

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, …

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 celebrate, six members of that championship team are spending a few days in the United Kingdom golfing. Fortunately for …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for ways to improve their roster after being swept in the Eastern Conference Finals by the eventual champion New York Knicks. One of the players that could provide an instant upgrade for the Cavs would be 41-year-old free agent LeBron James, who’s still playing at an All-Star level. However, a third stint in Cleveland doesn’t …

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 in that two-week window between the conclusion of the NBA Finals and the start of free agency, a period in which teams can begin …

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. Advertisement As we now know, this all turned out …

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. Advertisement As much as anyone, Bridges has earned the …

Subscribe to The Big Number Tom 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 …

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we wrap our series with a shift away from the players and towards the head coach, JJ Redick. Maybe it’s a product of the internet-fueled brain …

The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with picks No. 24, No. 31, and No. 55. Depending on how the board falls, Tarris Reed, Jr. could be available when New York is on the clock. Should the Knicks consider him? The Basics Height: 6’10” (Measured 6’9.75” barefoot at the 2026 Combine) Age: 22 (Turns 23 in August) 2025-26 Stats: 14.7 …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Summer should be a season of growth for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While all eyes are on competing for a title in …