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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) moves on the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

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Victor Wembanyama held to series-low 20 points, Spurs fall in Game 5 of West finals to Thunder

It’s been a very simple formula for the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference finals. When Victor Wembanyama has been the best player on the floor, they win. When he isn’t, they lose. He...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts to a basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Jalen Williams downgraded to out, Jared McCain comes up big for Thunder in Game 5

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts to a foul in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Thunder top Spurs in Game 5, move a win away from returning to NBA Finals

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Boston.

Boston's Joe Mazzulla wins NBA's Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award

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Knicks focus on title after accomplishing Dolan's first mandate of reaching the NBA Finals

The New York Knicks have accomplished one of owner James Dolan’s mandates by reaching the NBA Finals. Up next: The opportunity to end a 53-year championship drought. Dolan said during a rare radio...

By JOE REEDY

New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti dunks during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

The song selection at the New York Knicks’ watch party couldn’t have been more obvious. Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern...

By BRIAN MAHONEY

New York Knicks fans cheer during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA Finals, wins Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP

The New York Knicks made a commitment to Jalen Brunson four years ago, signing him as a free agent and building their team around him. Brunson proved they made the right decision by leading them to...

By BRIAN DULIK

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center, holds the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Cavaliers overwhelmed in Game 4 by Knicks, who sweep series and send Cleveland into uncertain summer

The Cavs weren't ready for the Knicks or the big stage.

By TOM WITHERS

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, talks with guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland 130-93 to finish sweep

Karl Anthony-Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 17 and the New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern...

By JOE REEDY

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, and teammates celebrate after winning Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

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Ex-Warriors assistant guides Knicks to historic Finals appearance

It'll prevent the New York Knicks from winning.

By TIM REYNOLDS

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Garden party: New York fans invade Cleveland as Knicks try to sweep Cavaliers and make NBA Finals

The Knicks and their fans threatened to turn Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals into a Garden party. Madison Square Garden, that is. With New York one win from sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers...

By TOM WITHERS

Spike Lee holds an autographed shoe before Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Cavs' guard Dennis Schroder out for Game 4 vs. Knicks because of illness

Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder missed Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks on Monday night because of an illness. Schroder is averaging 3.3 points and 15 minutes in...

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser during the second half of Game 7 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Detroit.

In the Western Conference (chess) finals, it's 2-2 between the Spurs and Thunder. Game 5 awaits

It’s like Victor Wembanyama has been here before. Dec. 28, 2024, was a cold and drizzly morning in New York. Wembanyama had time before the San Antonio Spurs’ charter flight to Minnesota that...

By TIM REYNOLDS

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams during the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Wembanyama answers the call again, Spurs top Thunder to tie West finals at 2-2

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama wanted the ball for the final couple seconds of the first half. He got it, 65 feet from the basket. He had three Oklahoma City defenders in front of him. He took...

By TIM REYNOLDS

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, scores against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, right, during the first half in Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs bounce back to even NBA West finals vs. Thunder

Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and San Antonio held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total to even the Western Conference finals.

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) scores a basket on the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Wembanyama, Doncic and Cunningham make first-team All-NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections this season, while San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama missed joining them in that club...

By TIM REYNOLDS

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the second half of Game 3 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs Friday, May 22, 2026, in San Antonio.

Streaking Knicks focused on Game 4 and not being on verge of reaching the NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson isn’t looking in the rearview mirror at the New York Knicks’ 10-game winning streak while the possibility of reaching the NBA Finals is still in the horizon, even though it is one...

By JOE REEDY

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with teammates after winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Knicks move within one win of NBA Finals with 121-108 victory over Cavaliers

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 and the New York Knicks moved within one game of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a 121-108 victory over the Cleveland...

By JOE REEDY

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs fall into perilous 3-0 hole as Knicks keeping rolling on road in East finals

Donovan Mitchell has lacked explosiveness and not looked like himself through three games of the Eastern Conference finals. Something seems off with the All-Star guard. Same with the Cavaliers....

By TOM WITHERS

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, May 24, 2027.

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