NBA News

What’s the best way to improve NBA officiating? Introducing some AI into it, of course. What could possibly go wrong? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver went on ESPN’s Pat McAfee show to prop up his anti-tanking, dramatic lottery reform “3-2-1” proposal expected to be approved by NBA owners on Thursday. However, as part of that, he got drawn into the annual …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The San Antonio Spurs will look to stave off elimination when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 tonight. Advertisement San Antonio is currently a 3.5-point favorite ahead of tip-off, and our Covers experts have you set with their best NBA …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Victor Wembanyama may be in only his third year in the NBA, but it is hard to imagine the San Antonio Spurs’ superstar letting the Western Conference Finals end short of seven games. Advertisement Of course, the Oklahoma City Thunder hope to end …

Expectations have followed Karl-Anthony Towns since he entered the league. This isn’t unique for a former No. 1 overall pick, but it always felt different with Towns. He’s been far from a bust. Six All-Star appearances, three All-NBA selections, three trips to the conference finals. Most front offices would be beyond themselves at the prospect of drafting a player with …

The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the insane prices for NBA Finals tickets for Games 3 and 4 in New York’s Madison Square Garden are their own story. Presale tickets started at nearly $2,000 and went up from there, and on the resale market, tickets are going for as …

For the first time this postseason, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are facing elimination tonight when they take the court at Frost Bank Center against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. SGA and the Thunder enter Game 6 with a 3–2 series lead following a 127–114 victory in Game 5. It was a game in which they …

All season long we have seen just how important Victor Wembanyama has been to the Spurs. This playoff run has only served to emphasize it. Wembanyama’s size, skill and versatility are making an impact against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. He averaged 30.3 PPG and 13.3 RPG through the first four games of the series. The only other players …

Do not underestimate the power of cultural awareness and understanding in the international world of basketball. For Masai Ujiri, new Dallas Mavericks president and alternate general manager, navigating in multiple languages, customs, cultures and traditions is nothing new. Born in England, raised in Nigeria, an executive in the American National Basketball Association over the last decades, Masai Ujiri is about …

Age and injury eventually catch up to everyone in the NBA, and this group of veteran players is no exception. Their 2025-26 Yahoo ADPs are out of sync with their current outlooks heading into next season. Whether it’s persistent health issues, reduced roles or contract situations that could land them in less favorable spots, all 12 of these players are …

We wrap up our series on first round draft prospects by taking a look at players who could be available if the Suns decide to trade into the 29 to 31 range. Unlikely? Sure. Still worth doing the homework? Absolutely. That range currently includes the Cavaliers at 29, the Mavericks at 30, and the Knicks at 31, which technically opens …

Caleb Wilson was the obvious star at North Carolina this past season, but the offense may not have flowed well without Henri Veesaar as well. The 7’0 center is your typical stretch big, but offers more than just his shooting on the perimeter. In Hubert Davis’ offense, Veesaar showed his ability to operate out of the mid-range while also showing …

Watching the Knicks punch their ticket to the NBA Finals has, in my opinion, sucked. Yes, they’ve waited 27 years to return to this stage, endured truly awful stretches of basketball spanning decades, and maybe deserve it on some level. Still, it’s New York. It’s Knicks fans. It’s “bing bong” and Timothée Chalamet clips that will infiltrate your timelines for …

Last summer, there wasn’t much to expect from Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens approaching the 2025 NBA Draft. Boston entered the night with three late selections — No. 28, 46, and 57 — yet still managed to reel in a little-known prospect with the potential to impact winning more than most rookies in his class: Hugo González. Stevens …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Victor Wembanyama dodged the NBA media like he owed them money after the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder — likely opting to answer those pending questions with actions in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. Advertisement …

The biggest news of the day came via a Passan bomb at 6AM yesterday morning. Travis Kelce is now a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians. Guest contributor, Mike Mahoney, gave his scouting report of the Lake County Captains Position Players. Advertisement The Guardians were able to avoid the sweep, taking yesterday’s game behind Gavin Williams. The game recap can …

You know what’s poppin’? The Spurs and the Thunder are five deep going seven. Pause. On Jalen Brunson’s work ethic and leadership after yet another sweep: “His work ethic is second to none. On top of that, he’s pretty even-keeled. Never gets too high, never gets too low. And when your leader is that way — which you need to …

On the 556th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including some takeaways from the NBA Finals-bound New York Knicks, who are playing for a title for the first time since 1999. They haven’t won a championship since 1973. Soshnick, who covered that 1999 Knicks team, discusses what …

President Trump indicated Wednesday he plans to attend a NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden after his hometown Knicks made the championship series for the first time since 1999. “I was invited to. I was going to go on Wednesday [Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals], but they closed it out very quickly. They’re great, and Jim Dolan’s …

Facing elimination for the first time this postseason, the San Antonio Spurs come into this pivotal Game 6 with their backs against the wall. With 10 games already played between them and the Thunder this season and Game 6 looming, both of these teams are way passed the point of being surprised at what the other is trying to do. …

The most stunning part about the Knicks snapping their 27-year NBA finals drought isn’t the 22½-point average margin of victory they posted over an 11-game playoff winning streak, or New Yorkers somehow resisting the urge to tear the city apart in celebration, or even the fact that neither the iPhone nor Facebook existed back in 1999. No, the most surprising …

Jose Alvarado once dreamed of being the next José Reyes. As he prepares to fulfill a different lifelong dream by playing for the Knicks in the NBA Finals, Alvarado spent a night off Wednesday with his family at Citi Field during the Mets’ 4-2 win over the Reds. Advertisement He grew up a Mets fan about 15 minutes away in …

Everyone is wondering what LeBron James’ decision will be this summer. As an unrestricted free agent, LeBron has all career options available to him. He can return to the Lakers, join another team, or retire from the game. While we don’t yet know which way he’s leaning on any of those pathways, one thing being said is that LeBron taking …

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton weighed in on the ongoing discussion around flopping in the NBA, saying on “The Pat McAfee Show” that it’s “for sure” being taught. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received the most attention for perceived flopping in order to draw fouls, but Halburton believed it went well beyond just one player. Advertisement “Yeah for sure, it’s being …

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league will use AI to automate a category of calls such as out-of-bounds decisions to speed up games and reduce disputes over possession. Silver compared the system to Hawk-Eye technology used in tennis, where electronic line-calling quickly determines whether a ball has landed in or out. Advertisement “We’re going to move to a system like that where that …

The 2026 NBA Draft is about a month away, and for the Golden State Warriors, the draft represents a prime opportunity to retool as they seek to re-open their competitive window. The Dubs currently hold the No. 11 and No. 54 picks in the 60-selection draft, though that could certainly change between now and draft day. While three teams continue …