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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 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 …

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 …

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. Advertisement He has been playing without a shoe deal, however, since parting ways with Under Armour in November. That won’t be …

Has any of the 2026 NBA Draft’s top four been in for workouts — 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 — Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, Keaton Wagler nor Brayden Burries — nor big men …

We asked fans around New York: What would a Knicks championship mean for them and the city? In a word: Everything. Dear Knicks . . . “It’d be incredible. This team’s been getting close the past couple years. They’ve got a great young core. When the Knicks are doing well and they’re winning championships, it also helps us at the …

Some celebs were too superstitious to talk to The Post about the Knicks — but these famous superfans let nothing stop them from showing love for New York City’s blue and orange. Tracy Morgan Tracy Morgan greets Jose Alvarado on the court at Madison Square Garden. NBAE via Getty Images “30 Rock” alum Tracy Morgan says his favorite moment as a …

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 — who also calls Los Angeles Dodgers games locally — received a thoughtful critique from Breen when the Dodgers faced the …

The Post’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’s allowed himself yet to dream of the Canyon of Heroes. Q: Do you feel that this team represents New York … New York City? A: It represents …

The 2026 NBA Finals are now upon us, and while it’ll involve games just a few train stops away from the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets couldn’t be further from the championship stage right now. You all know this, but the Nets didn’t have the greatest season in the world this past year. They fell out of playoff contention with …

I am not well. Allow me to clarify. Physically, I’m doing great. I’ve been going on morning jogs more often; I’m working on eating well (though McDonald’s Japan just dropped spicy McNuggets, and I’m only a man). I feel energetic and healthy, despite my seared corneas due to my numerous hours spent playing Mina the Hollower on my Nintendo Switch …

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 …

The Spurs and Knicks will clash in the NBA Finals for the second time in NBA history, with New York looking to avenge the loss they suffered in 1999. The two teams had different paths to the ultimate destination, as San Antonio faced tougher competition, but it’s clear they are the class of their respective conferences. It’s set to be …

The 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’s happened over more than seven months of play. Advertisement These are some of the top moments from the Knicks’ best season this century: Knicks hire Mike Brown The decision to fire Tom Thibodeau …

Dillon Brooks continues to draw attention during the offseason. First, he showed up to see LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers get eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, which produced a viral meme. Next, he formed a partnership with Underdog Sports, making fun of NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s flopping, which prompted SGA’s team to send a cease-and-desist letter to Underdog. …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Jalen Brunson’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. Advertisement The hopes of Big Apple basketball fans rest with the explosive guard, …

SAN ANTONIO — 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 …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor previews the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs & the New York Knicks from the NBA’s Podcast Row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Advertisement First, Tim Legler joins for a Knicks deep-dive. How can New York stop Wembanyama and this young Spurs team? Then, Jared Weiss …

Knicks vs. Spurs. 2026 NBA Finals. It’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’s next dynasty. Advertisement Who has the most at stake in the …

SAN ANTONIO — In the midst of the most successful stretch of his 11-year professional career, Karl-Anthony Towns shared his secret. “In my career, if I’ve learned anything, it’s just, ‘Don’t get too excited,’” Towns said with a laugh before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. “Don’t be excited; just continue to do the job. I wake up every …

Before Tuesday afternoon’s media day kicked off, one name was glaringly omitted from the media availability list. As some had suspected, Mitchell Robinson wasn’t going to be fielding questions from reporters. That isn’t necessarily indicative of anything, and shouldn’t be categorized as good, or bad news. But Robinson, and the Knicks, knowing just how many eyes, and questions would be …

It’s crazy to think Jeremy Sochan is about to receive an NBA championship ring regardless of how the Finals play out, despite likely never seeing the floor in the series. Waived by the Spurs midway through the season and later signed by the Knicks, Sochan has been used sparingly by New York. Yet thanks to a bizarre twist of timing, …

SAN ANTONIO — 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 — under circumstances that have remained unclear, with …

In today’s Dub Hub: Steph Curry officially announced his new partnership with Chinese shoe company Li-Ning on Monday, calling it the “partnership of a lifetime.” According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Curry’s agreement with Li-Ning is a 10-year deal, worth over $400 million, officially beginning a new chapter after previously spending the past 12 years with Under Armour. While Li-Ning may …

SAN ANTONIO — 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:“As much as they say those tickets are going …