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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday’s ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and ‘73, they weren’t honored with New York’s signature procession. Advertisement Why not? There’s no one definitive explanation. But there is some informative context: The ’70s …

The possibility of LeBron James finishing his career alongside Stephen Curry continues to gain traction, and one prominent NBA voice believes the Golden State Warriors may now be the favorite to land the future Hall of Famer. Speaking on the latest episode of his podcast, Bill Simmons made a bold prediction about James’ future as the NBA offseason begins. Stephen …

The NBA Finals are over. The Knicks have beaten the Spurs in five games. Every year, there are storylines that pervade the playoffs. Last season, it was Haliburton’s incredible run. These playoffs, the storyline that stuck out to me more than any other was De’Aaron Fox’s fall from grace. Just a few seasons ago, he was the star of the …

Jose Alvarado couldn’t help but crack up when asked about James Dolan’s joking plea for no sex for 10 weeks during the NBA playoffs. When asked by Dan “Big Cat” Katz on Fox’s “Wake Up Barstool” whether he abstained for that long, the starring Knicks role player laughed and dodged the question. Advertisement “Did anyone on the team take James …

Bill Simmons believes Jalen Brunson’s championship run has changed the way he should be viewed historically. The Ringer founder said Brunson now belongs among the top 50 players in NBA history after leading the Knicks to their first championship since 1973, capped by a 45-point performance in New York’s Game 5 win over the Spurs. Advertisement “I think he has …

Globe NBA insider points out two potential ‘stumbling blocks’ in Celtics’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo Even for those outside of New York, these Knicks took us on a magical championship ride CLNS Media Noa Dalzell Predicts Chances Giannis Lands with Celtics Advertisement Everything to Know About a Potential Celtics Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Celtics .com 2026 Awards Series Sixth Man of …

Mark Cuban has admitted why the Mavericks completely whiffed on letting Jalen Brunson walk to the Knicks. “It was really, really simple. We didn’t see JB, as what he would become,” Cuban, the owner of the Mavericks from 2000 to 2023, said in a recent appearance on “House of Haymaker.” Advertisement Brunson spent four years with the Mavericks, averaging more …

The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with picks No. 24, No. 31, and No. 55. Depending on how the board falls, Meleek Thomas could be available when New York is on the clock. Should the Knicks consider him? The Basics Height: 6’3″ (Measured barefoot at the Combine, with a 6’6.75″ wingspan) 2025-26 Stats: 15.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.5 APG, …

There’s a lot of intel out there with the NBA Draft just a week away. Here’s a look at all the latest stories revolving around the Jazz. It’s a three-player race for the Jazz at #2 Tony Jones recently reported on the Jazz decision-making process and who they’ll be picking come draft night. According to Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz …

The 2025-26 season ended disappointingly for the San Antonio Spurs. Despite outperforming expectations and making it all the way to the NBA Finals, San Antonio has to feel it came up short after losing to the New York Knicks 4-1. The time for licking wounds should be brief, though, especially for the front office. The NBA Draft is a mere …

The Knicks kept the party going after an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Championship on Monday night in New York. Point guard Jalen Brunson, who was named NBA Finals MVP, and wife Ali Brunson, along with center Karl-Anthony Towns and fiancée Jordyn Woods, partied after the show at LDV Hospitality’s The …

Bronx rapper Fat Joe saw something this weekend that he never thought he would see in his lifetime.  But those dreams came true Saturday night when the Knicks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy after defeating the Spurs in five games for their first NBA championship in 53 years. Advertisement Fat Joe went on “The Beat with Ari Melber”to talk about …

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James appear to be working on a reunion. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, the Lakers and James are actively negotiating a new contract that would bring the NBA’s all-time leading scorer back to Los Angeles for a record-setting 24th season. Advertisement Speaking Tuesday on ESPN Cleveland, Windhorst said the expectation around the league …

Every game of the 2026 NBA Finals was a nail-biter. And the television ratings reflected as such. The Knicks-Spurs series was the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 — the last gasp of the Michael Jordan Bulls dynasty — by averaging 20.6 million viewers across the five games, ESPN said in a statement on Tuesday. The Finals, the highest-rated ABC has …

Karl-Anthony Towns shared his first NBA title with Knicks legend Patrick Ewing. The two met on the Frost Bank Center court in San Antonio after New York won Game 5 because Towns said he knew how much the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years meant to Ewing, a legend of the team. Advertisement “It was so amazing to see how …

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an open lottery for ecstatic New York Knicks fans to get free tickets to a Championship Ceremony at City Hall after a celebratory ticker-tape parade. “The Knicks belong to New York City. And this championship belongs to the people who waited 53 years for it,” Mamdani wrote on X. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is …

OG Anunoby wanted to go live. He just did not want to lose a new phone in the process. The Knicks forward explained Monday night during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” what happened during his viral Instagram Live from the locker room celebration after the franchise won the NBA championship on Saturday night. Advertisement Anunoby briefly …

Paul Pierce cut a plea deal with Los Angeles prosecutors on Tuesday to close out his DUI case, court records obtained by The California Post show. Pierce pleaded nolo contendere to one misdemeanor count of wet reckless driving upon a highway, per the records, and was sentenced to 12 months of probation. Paul Pierce attends FanDuel’s Super Bowl Party Powered …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Golden State fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and the Golden State Warriors are back in the lottery, holding …

Despite the identity of the Lakers undergoing a massive recent change, one of the players most consistently linked to the team in the trade market has been Walker Kessler. The Jazz big man was once seen as the perfect complement to Anthony Davis and can now be viewed as the lob-catching, defensive anchor in the paint for the Luka Dončić …

Kentucky Basketball may be on the verge of one more big-time recruiting win to cap off the 2026-27 roster. The BBN learned recently that Kentucky was making a push for international prospect Nikola Kusturica, a 6-foot-9 wing from Serbia who is already firmly on NBA radars. While the Wildcats are in the mix, Gonzaga was thought to be the leader, …

According to Tim MacMahon on Utah ESPN 700 Radio, Walker Kessler has received an offer from the Utah Jazz for a 5-year, $ 140 M deal, but apparently it wasn’t enough. MacMahon was asked if he thinks that Kessler wants to play in Utah, and he responded: “… for more than 5 years, $140M.” It also sounds like there are …

We are one week out from the 2026 NBA Draft, which means a lot of rumors — and even more spin — are flying around the league. Here are some of the latest rumors and reports, along with context on how seriously to take the reports. Darryn Peterson not meeting with Jazz Kansas guard Darryn Peterson — widely projected as …

In their first power rankings since the New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, ESPN is projecting the Suns to potentially take a step back in the 2026-27 season after a surprising year the season before. Ranked 15th in their previous rankings, ESPN has the team 21st, with the Milwaukee Bucks being the only other team to experience a six-spot …

Depending on how the board falls, Michigan big man Morez Johnson, Jr. could be available when New York is on the clock at draft night next week. Should the Knicks consider him with their 24th or 31st selection? The Basics School: Michigan (transferred from Illinois after his freshman year) Position: Forward / Center Height: 6’9″ (Measured barefoot at the Combine, …