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This 2025-26 Knicks season finally concluded last weekend, surprisingly and euphorically, in the middle of a month that fans have long awaited watching their team compete in. It was a dramatic, grueling road to the NBA Finals that climaxed in a 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, and the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years. Looking back and trying …

Yesterday, I discussed ways the Bucks could upgrade the roster around Giannis while again dipping into their draft cupboard. For those of you who were against this, today is for you. We’re going to explore ways the Bucks can upgrade the roster, whether or not Giannis stays, without losing a pick in any future draft…. and maybe even gain picks. …

The 2025-26 NBA season is in the books, and the New York Knicks are your champions. It is time, then, for your way-too-early 2026-27 power rankings (contenders only edition). We granted the Knicks through their championship parade before informing them that they are not, in fact, No. 1 in our rankings. I’m sure they are just devastated by this news. …

Darryn Peterson turned some heads when he declared that he’d only meet with the No. 1-picking Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA Draft. Reports are now beginning to trickle out that the interest in Peterson is not one-sided, as one “well-placed insider” told Marc Stein that the Wizards are giving the Kansas guard “increased consideration.” Advertisement Peterson is a highly …

With the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away, one question affecting the league is what Milwaukee will do with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moving the veteran forward would likely involve the Bucks receiving draft picks in return, and it would also affect what the team does with its own pick. With the first four picks seemingly settled, that is one …

The Spurs had a fantastic 2025/26 season that almost resulted in a title, but that doesn’t mean everything was perfect. The downside of having such a talented and stacked roster is that inevitably someone will want more touches or minutes, and it turns out rookie Dylan Harper was that guy, according to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. Harper voiced displeasure earlier …

There is something to be said about a player who just goes out every night and does what you expect them to do. Jarrett Allen is one of those guys for the Cleveland Cavaliers, even in a year where he saw his shot-making efficiency take a slight dip. Nevertheless, it was another positive season for Allen on both ends of …

It’s officially been 10 years since the words “Cleveland, this is for you” echoed off the walls of Rocket Arena from LeBron James. Members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers have been out in the United Kingdom, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the franchise winning their first NBA Championship. Advertisement James was joined by Iman Shumpert, Matthew Dellavedova, Richard Jefferson, and …

Knicks president Leon Rose shared that he received a meaningful good luck charm from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the Knicks’ championship run. In a video that’s making rounds on social media, Rose displayed a black case with a slate from the city of David in ancient Jerusalem inside and explained that Roseman gave it to him before a …

The big news in the last couple of days has been players turning down their player options to become free agents. Trae Young was the biggest name (though he is expected to re-sign with Washington), and more are on the way, including the Lakers’ Austin Reaves. However, not everyone is taking that path. Advertisement Memphis wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will pick …

Fresh off helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973, Jalen Brunson has been interviewed by everyone. Including the youth. Brunson appeared as a guest on Kids Sports Reporters and was asked who is the most famous person in his phone, to which he hilariously replied by taking a jab at Luka Dončić. Advertisement “I don’t …

The Knicks took the party from City Hall to Chez Margaux, a social club a few miles away, after their star-studded championship parade in New York on Thursday. Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and fiancée Jordyn Woods, along with her sister Jodie Woods, were all smiles while partying with his teammates and friends at the private supper club, as seen in …

The question of whether the Spurs should try to trade De’Aaron Fox this summer is one of the most interesting ones of the entire offseason. A portion of the fanbase, along with some talking heads and analysts, would say the answer should be a resounding “yes,” but it doesn’t seem like the front office agrees, according to ESPN’s Michael C. …

LeBron James should go to the Warriors. Hear me out. Yes, his family is rooted in Los Angeles. He’d be able to earn more money with the Lakers than with Golden State or Cleveland. And if he remained with the purple and gold, he’d finish his career with the franchise for which he played the most consecutive seasons and carried …

With the NBA offseason ongoing, it appears the Warriors are committed to acquiring another star to play alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler. The Warriors have expressed significant interest in acquiring Kawhi Leonard and have viewed Trey Murphy as another option, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported. Kawhi Leonard is drawing interest from the Warriors. NBAE via Getty Images The …

Herald Celtics rumors: Derrick White drawing ‘strong interest’ from West contender Globe NBA insider: Celtics avoiding this ‘elephant in the room’ during Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit CelticsBlog A Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Giannis Antetokounmpo Big 3 is not something the Celtics should be trying to build Advertisement Report: If Giannis Antetokounmpo deal falls apart, Celtics could have a backup plan …

In today’s Dub Hub: The Golden State Warriors wrapped up another set of pre-draft workouts ahead of next Tuesday’s NBA Draft. Thursday’s crop was one of their most intriguing workouts yet, featuring Arizona guard Brayden Burries, Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr., and Washington big man Hannes Steinbach. Burries is one of the top guard prospects in the draft and has …

Veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has opted in to his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer reported Friday. Russell, 30, was acquired by the Wizards on Feb. 5 as part of a trade that sent Anthony Davis, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy to Washington. He averaged 10.2 points and 4.0 assists across 26 games with Dallas last …

A big shift that has occurred in the six years that Leon Rose has been in charge of basketball operations is one that naturally occurs when a team begins to compete. The priority shifts from development to winning now. The year that Rose and company fully shifted from the youth movement to a veteran-ladened roster was 2023-24. Obi Toppin was …

While there has been much debate about what the future holds for LeBron James, the reality is that there have been only a few viable options. It never felt realistic that he would move across the country for a likely retirement tour. Cleveland would need to do an immense amount of cap gymnastics to offer him anything more than a …

Back when Tim Duncan was in college at Wake Forest, people would watch him and think, what’s all the fuss about? Then they’d look at the boxscore and see 26 points, 15 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 5 assists. In person, he was sort of boring because he never did anything flashy. He was just incredibly sound. Advertisement Cameron Boozer is …

Just when we thought everything was rosy and the Knicks were on their way to never dealing with a loss for the remainder of eternity, things went south, or at least a bit southwest. First, it was James Dolan who dropped the bomb right before a historic ticker-tape parade took place in the Canyon of Heroes, making it very clear—albeit …

Thomas Haugh‘s decision to return to Florida after a breakout sophomore season sent shockwaves that reverberated throughout not only college basketball but the NBA as well. The consensus All-American forward announced his return to Gainesville in mid-April despite most projections listing the 6-foot-9 Haugh as a potential lottery pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. And it turns out the …

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. The Cleveland Cavaliers are counting on one of their younger prospects to take another step forward this summer. Whether it’s Jaylon …

Another NBA Draft means another No. 1 overall pick, and the focus will be on which player NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces first on Tuesday, June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Per the Big Board of NBC Sports’ Raphielle Johnson, AJ Dybantsa of BYU is the leading candidate to be the first selection in the 2026 NBA Draft with …