The 2026 NBA free agent class will have its top point guard. Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent on Monday, according to Andscape's Marc Spears.
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings lead the first fan returns in 2026 WNBA All-Star voting, the league announced. Wilson, a seven-time All-Star, tops all players with 308,249 votes.
When the Knicks do attend the White House, they'll become the first NBA team to visit Trump during either of his presidential terms.
The New York Knicks plan to become the first NBA team to visit President Donald Trump at the White House, according to team owner James Dolan.
Dunleavy seemed confident Wednesday that the team would keep the 11th pick and not move it as part of another, larger deal.
Before the start of the season, the San Antonio Spurs were expected to, perhaps, compete for a spot in the playoffs.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks lifts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals.
The New Orleans Pelicans have begun signaling a greater willingness to move wing Trey Murphy III this transaction cycle, with the team seeking to acquire a first-round pick ahead of next week's NBA Draft, league sources said.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks' magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are believed to have opened up talks on a free agent contract and there is mutual interest in coming to terms on a deal. Teams were allowed to begin negotiating with their incumbent players as soon as the Finals ended on Saturday.
Here's everything you need to know about the championship parade on Thursday.
The betting market for the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft has seen plenty of wild swings. One notable occurrence was in 2022, when Pablo Banchero moved from 16-1 to -200 the morning of the draft.
There has been a common expectation that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be traded by the Tuesday, June 23rd NBA draft, but there now appears to be some belief that it could drag out into July.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has continued to reject trade inquiries for Kawhi Leonard and that stance is expected to continue. The Golden State Warriors pursued Leonard ahead of the February trade deadline.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a highly anticipated Pacific Northwest rivalry tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the expansion Portland Fire (7-9) host the Seattle Storm (3-12) at the Moda Center.
By most reputable accounts, and as best as I can uncover, the sweepstakes for Giannis Antetokounmpo are boiling down to two teams, barring a dark-horse candidate entering the fray, and it's maybe not a coincidence they're both chief rivals of the champion New York Knicks.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings a legendary Western Conference showdown tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces (10-4) travel into the desert to face their historic rivals, the Phoenix Mercury (4-11), at the Footprint Center.
The pair has long been vocal Yankees fans, and each has previously thrown out a first pitch. They did it as NBA champions on Wednesday.
The 2026 WNBA regular season presents a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the powerhouse Minnesota Lynx (11-3) travel to the West Coast to battle the resilient Los Angeles Sparks (7-7) at the Crypto.com Arena.
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.”.
The Utah Jazz and guard Keyonte George are unlikely to agree on a rookie contract extension despite the franchise's confidence in his long-term future, sources told ESPN, with Utah's front office seeking further confirmation of his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a maximum-level deal.
Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz remain far apart on contract talks despite a five-year $140 million offer, sources told ESPN. The figure would represent the largest contract ever given to a center who had not yet earned an All-Star selection.
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The 2026 WNBA regular season hits a fever pitch tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the expansion Golden State Valkyries (8-5) welcome the high-powered Dallas Wings (8-5) to the Chase Center.
The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster Eastern Conference showdown tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the powerhouse New York Liberty (10-4) travel to the Windy City to challenge the resilient Chicago Sky (4-9) at Wintrust Arena.
Basketball Australia, alongside Commonwealth Games Australia, on Thursday announced its Gangurrus teams that will compete at the Glasgow 2026 Games from July 24–29. The men’s side, coached by Cairns’ Adam Forde, features Perth skipper Jesse Wagstaff, Brisbane wing Sam McDaniel, former Illawarra Hawk Jonah Antonio and NBL24 champion Jarred Bairstow.
The 2026 WNBA regular season continues with an essential Eastern Conference matchup tonight, Wednesday, June 17, as the Washington Mystics (5-7) travel to Uncasville to battle the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
As a way to support Men’s Mental Health Week, the NBL, in partnership with Australia's leading preventive mental health charity for boys and young men, The Man Cave, hosted an activation at Port Melbourne’s Courtside.
The Golden State Warriors would like to bring back center Kristaps Porzingis this offseason. Porzingis is an unrestricted free agent after playing last season for $30.7 million.
The Golden State Warriors don't know if LeBron James will leave the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer. But if things break down between James and the Lakers, the Warriors are ready to make him an offer.
The Adelaide 36ers are reportedly close to finalising their roster for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, John Jenkins III is finalising a one-year deal to return to the Adelaide 36ers.
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher still has a high belief in himself as an NBA player. This is despite coming off a season that Risacher called "frustrating". "It was a pretty frustrating season because the playing time I got just kept decreasing," Risacher said.
A 14-year NBA veteran might be the next big name to join the NBL, according to a news report released this week. CODE Sports has linked 35-year-old Jae Crowder to Adelaide, as coach, Trevor Gleeson, and head of basketball operations, Matt Weston, finalise the team’s final import spot and roster.
The NBA finally got the playoff ending it wanted. Now it needs a regular season to match.
The Knicks were a failing team before Thibodeau went 226-174 in five regular seasons and won four playoff series in his final three years.
According to my BORD$ formula, seven different shooting guards worth more than $10 million will hit unrestricted free agency.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in conversations to trade their No. 28 pick in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The team is reportedly looking for an additional ballhandler.
The Charlotte Hornets could still trade either the No. 14 or No. 18 pick in the upcoming draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to have as many as three first-round picks in the upcoming draft, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
The Atlanta Hawks remain hopeful of re-signing CJ McCollum, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. McCollum, who was acquired from the Wizards, averaged 19.2 points in six playoff games.
Darryn Peterson's camp is worried about a potential positional overlap with Keyonte George should the Utah Jazz draft him with the No. 2 pick, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Peterson does not plan on meeting with any other team after visiting the Wizards, who hold the No.
The NBL off-season continues to gather momentum, with the reigning champions taking another significant step towards defending their title, while last season’s runners-up appear close to securing the return of one of their most important mid-season signings.
Jalen Brunson's road to NBA Finals MVP reminds me of a chat I had with an NBA scout back in March while Darius Acuff Jr. was scoring rampantly throughout the SEC Tournament.
The Utah Jazz remain "genuinely torn" between selecting AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer or Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick in next week's NBA Draft, league sources told The Athletic, with all three prospects standing out in distinct ways through the evaluation process.
The city is giving out 600 free tickets to fans through a public lottery.
Contributing factors included star power on and off the court, raucous fans inside and outside the arena and New York's gravitational pull.
Jalen Brunson's status as one of the greatest small guards in NBA history crystallized. A New York Knicks franchise starved of eternal glory exorcised its demons, finally basking in the cathartic elation that accompanies a league championship.
The Jazz have had Dybantsa and Boozer for private workouts but Peterson canceled his workout believing he will be the top pick.
The 2026 NBA Draft's late first round could see considerable activity on draft night, with scouts viewing picks outside the top 10 as far less attractive and several teams expected to consolidate or move out of those selections, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs averaged 20.6 million viewers across ABC and ESPN, setting an all-time audience record for the network and marking the most-watched Finals since Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz in 1998, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.
The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves.
The Tasmania JackJumpers appear set to bounce back in a way during the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, after revamping their roster.
CHICAGO — The 2026 NBA draft is expected to be highlighted by top-five prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Years from now, though, Darius Acuff Jr. expects to be talked about first when the Class of 2026 is mentioned.
NEW YORK — That the New York Knicks, who just won the 2026 NBA championship, are not favored to win the 2027 NBA championship, is no great surprise. For one thing, the NBA hasn't seen a repeat champion since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAlbert Ghim from No Ceilings joins KOC for an in-depth NBA Draft breakdown just one week before the big night.
Momentum continues to build for the Gold Coast to secure the 11th licence for the Hungry Jack’s NBL, but one key element looms crucial in their potential bid.
The 2026 WNBA regular season rolls forward with a highly critical Eastern Conference showdown tonight, Tuesday, June 16, as the expansion Toronto Tempo (7-7) travel to Indianapolis to face the red-hot Indiana Fever (8-5) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
It's one week until the 2026 NBA Draft! Here's my full two-round mock draft with analysis for every choice based on all the latest intel:. "Ask Kevin O'Connor"Check out our new interactive feature on the NBA Draft Guide, which delivers AI-powered answers to your NBA Draft questions written in Kevin O'Connor's style and drawing from his in-depth analysis.
It's one week until the 2026 NBA Draft! Here's my full two-round mock draft with analysis for every choice based on all the latest intel:. "Ask Kevin O'Connor"Check out our new interactive feature on the NBA Draft Guide, which delivers AI-powered answers to your NBA Draft questions written in Kevin O'Connor's style and drawing from his in-depth analysis.
With just one week until the 2026 NBA Draft, many experts continue to project NBL Next Star Karim Lopez to be selected inside the lottery.
If you are looking for major impact … power forward is not where it's at. Still there are some useful players and storylines on the free-agent landscape. Let's break down the top power forwards who could be available on this year's free-agent market.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season was one to remember for Perth Wildcats big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. In his first season in Perth, the South Sudanese international posted career-high marks in points (17.1) and steals (0.7).
The NBA has been exploring expansion to either or both of Seattle, Washington and Las Vegas, Nevada. That process could move forward with an official vote on expansion at the July Board of Governors meeting.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to the Miami Heat for years. This time around, it seems like a potential deal is closer than ever, given Antetokounmpo's readiness to leave Milwaukee. However, the Bucks aren't in love with the Heat's trade offers.
It was an image that became one of the defining moments of the NBL championship series.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has given indications that he's willing to extend with the Boston Celtics if he's traded to the team. While Boston reportedly remains interested in dealing for Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, there are some complications.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season was one to remember for Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis. The United States point guard guided the Harbour City outfit to their sixth NBL title, while taking home the Championship Series MVP honours, in one of the all-time great deciders.
Pete Hooley catches up with newly crowned NBL Champion and Championship Series MVP Kendric Davis, as he opens up about his journey with the Sydney Kings, the drive to win, and what fuels his competitive spirit.
In myriad ways, James Dolan remained true to himself as the Knicks won the 2026 NBA title. The ring might ultimately be all that matters.
"Everybody wants to be the guy that scores the most, that puts the ball in the basket, and that's not everybody's path," Hart said.
Free agency officially starts on June 30, and we might have a lot of running in place this July.
Something special is going on throughout North America. We’re stepping outside to join others to partly root, root, root for the home team.
The Phoenix Suns opened contract negotiations with Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Fischer adds that opposing teams are operating as if the Suns will re-sign both players.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are working on a new deal for Ayo Dosunmu, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Wolves acquired Dosunmu from the Bulls at the trade deadline. The guard averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 24 regular season games with the Wolves.
Ohio State guard L.J. Smith announced that he was reclassifying into the class of 2026 and will join the program this upcoming season. Smith, a five-star recruit, was ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the 2027 class.
Federal prosecutors said that Rozier has already texted one person on the list of people he is not allowed to contact.
'Sirius' was Chicago Bulls’ lineup intro music for their home games during the entire six-championship reign of Michael Jordan.
Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young has emerged as a backup trade target for the Miami Heat in the event they are unable to land Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, sources Jake Fischer.
Walker Kessler has grown unhappy with the front office of the Utah Jazz over the handling of his restricted free agency, league sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Kessler, 24, was already frustrated after the Jazz declined to offer him an extension last summer.
Saturday night's conclusion to the NBA Finals enabled all 30 NBA teams, as of Sunday, to begin negotiations with their own free agents and contract-extension-eligible players.
The Knicks’ ticker-tape parade is scheduled for Thursday and will set out from Battery Park at 10 a.m. ET.
In the days, weeks, months and years following the New York Knicks' winning their first NBA championship since 1973, plenty of moments, stories and anecdotes will likely become the stuff of legend.
Karim Lopez’s two seasons in the Hungry Jack’s NBL are as strong as any of the highly talented players to progress through the Next Stars program. Across his two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, the Mexican talent increased his skills and stats across the board.
The growing strain between Kessler and the front office comes at an ironic time for the Jazz, who want to be prudent about a deal.
The Sydney Kings have finalised a deal to re-sign one of their Hungry Jack’s NBL26 champions. According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc and the Sydney Kings, Torrey Craig has finalised a new one-year deal to return to the Harbour City.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson laid it plain in his closing press conference: "We weren't ready to win an NBA championship." The New York Knicks certainly were. They took every first quarter, first-half punch the Spurs threw and responded.
De'Aaron Fox struggled in the 2026 NBA Finals and the emergence Dylan Harper has called into question the future of the veteran point guard's future with the San Antonio Spurs.
The New York Knicks plan on making an offer to re-sign Mitchell Robinson in unrestricted free agency. Robinson will receive interest from rival teams, but he hasn't historically played in enough games or minutes to be considered a reliable starter at center.
The Illawarra Hawks announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed guard Johny Narkle on a new two-year deal.
It appears Melbourne United’s search for a new Head Coach will drag out even further, after their reported main target has decided to take up another European position.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor is joined by Sports Illustrated draft analyst Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft now that the Finals have concluded.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr had surgery performed on a fractured right foot on Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Sarr, 21, sustained the injury last week during a workout in which a contact play was made.
SAN ANTONIO — The long-awaited championship stage was set for the New York Knicks on Saturday night. A crying Tracy Morgan, a gleeful Spike Lee and other celebrity Knicks fans celebrated with the players. They were eager to see the NBA championship trophy that had eluded the Knicks for 53 years.
Alex Sarr underwent surgery to repair a foot fractured on Monday. Sarr is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Sarr sustained the injury on a contact play during an offseason workout last week.
With the NBA offseason finally here, talk will shift to player movement, and there is no bigger name on the market than the one who had a hand in making player movement such a big part of the league: LeBron James.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!. First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the NBA Finals!. The New York Knicks, for the first time in 53 years, have won an NBA championship.
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson reportedly met with the Washington Wizards before the 2026 NBA Draft. But he won't make any other pre-draft visits to teams holding one of the top selections, according to ESPN's Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo.
Splitter guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record this season as interim coach after Chauncey Billups' arrest.
The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. Splitter spent last season as interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers following the arrest of Chauncey Billups after the first game of the season.
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly hiring former Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday. Per Charania, Bulls executives landed on Splitter because of his leadership and focus on player development.
