The Long Break

NBA

16th June 2025

ESPN

What Sunday's shocking trade means for the East, the KD saga and the NBA draft

Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.

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The Athletic

In Desmond Bane trade, Grizzlies and Magic make opposite bets for the future

With this deal, Orlando's core is clearly defined, and Memphis has the assets to keep reshaping its roster.

The Athletic • NBA → 7 hours ago

ESPN

Grading the Bane trade between Orlando and Memphis

The NBA offseason is almost here, and deals are already underway. Catch up on the latest trade grades.

ESPN • NBA → 8 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals: Alex Caruso has been giving OKC a little bit of everything — including a lot more minutes

OKLAHOMA CITY — Through the first seven and a half months of this NBA season, Alex Caruso had only topped 30 minutes in a game twice.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 9 hours ago

RealGM

Billy Donovan, Bulls Working Out Contract Extension

The Chicago Bulls shut down the New York Knicks interest in head coach Billy Donovan. The Bulls not only rejected the Knicks request to speak to Donovan about their opening, but now Donovan might be staying in Chicago longer too. Donovan and the Bulls are in process of signing a contract extension.

RealGM • Basketball → 9 hours ago

ESPN

Carlisle says Foster scrutiny is 'unjust and stupid'

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday defended referee Scott Foster, who has come under fire for his officiating in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

ESPN • NBA → 10 hours ago

Fox Sports

NBA blown away by $319m trade stunner as blockbuster move raises huge question over All-Star

The Magic seem to sense a big opportunity in the Eastern Conference, and they’re pushing their chips in.

Fox Sports • NBA → 10 hours ago

RealGM

Lakers Likely To Retain Trey Jemison, Christian Koloko For Next Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a starting center this offseason. While that search plays out, the Lakers are expected to keep some center depth via two-way contracts. Los Angeles is expected to keep both Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko for next season.

RealGM • Basketball → 11 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals: Indiana coach Rick Carlisle calls criticism of referee Scott Foster "awful," "stupid"

OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday decried the swell of public criticism of the officiating that flowed following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 win in the 2025 NBA Finals, describing the carping on perceived mistaken calls and non-calls — specifically those involving longtime NBA referee Scott Foster — as, among other things, “awful” and “stupid.”.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 12 hours ago

The Stein Line

Sunday Best: The latest on Kevin Durant trade talks ... plus LOTS more from the NBA grapevine

Around-the-league NBA notes on a Sunday?. On Father's Day even?. On a Father's Day that has already delivered a significant NBA trade?. As it should be!. Amid countless forecasts this month from league observers that this is going to be a very active offseason, momentum is building on a Durant deal and the Orlando Magic have already swung big, swiftly agreeing Sunday to package four unprotected first-round picks and an additional first-round pick swap with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.

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The Athletic

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle defends referee Scott Foster: 'He’s a great official'

Lightning rod referee drew criticism from Indiana fans and media after Thunder rallied late to win Game 4 of NBA Finals.

The Athletic • NBA → 12 hours ago

ESPN

Grizzlies send Bane to Magic in blockbuster trade

The Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap.

ESPN • NBA → 14 hours ago

The Athletic

Desmond Bane trade grades: Magic, Grizzlies swap guards, but did Orlando give up too much?

The Magic are sending a lot of draft capital to Memphis in this deal. They hope it will be worth it.

The Athletic • NBA → 14 hours ago

ESPN

What contract could Myles Turner get this summer? We pitched deals to 10 NBA star free agents

A $125 million deal for Josh Giddey? Who could give $80 million to Jonathan Kuminga? See what our resident GM is offering 10 star free agents.

ESPN • NBA → 14 hours ago

ESPN

Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz, reports

The latest buzz ahead of the offseason from our NBA Insiders.

ESPN • NBA → 14 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Desmond Bane trade analysis: Magic's major move signals they are going all in

In a surprising mid-June trade, the Orlando Magic just tried to overshadow the NBA Finals (the league has to love that!) by pulling off a blockbuster Sunday, acquiring shooting guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 15 hours ago

The Athletic

Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to Magic for Caldwell-Pope, Anthony, picks

Orlando is sending four first-round picks and a future first-round pick swap to Memphis in the deal.

The Athletic • NBA → 16 hours ago

RealGM

Magic Acquire Desmond Bane From Grizzlies For Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, Four First Round Picks

The Orlando Magic have agreed to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks and a first-round pick swap.

RealGM • Basketball → 16 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 first-round picks: Report

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several draft picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 16 hours ago

Yahoo Sports

Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 first-round picks

The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several draft picks, ESPN's Shams Charania first reported.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 16 hours ago

15th June 2025

ESPN

An 11-year NBA veteran and the emergency transplant that saved his life

Sixteen months ago, Scot Pollard was in active heart failure, about to die. Then came a life-saving transplant, uniting two families -- and two fathers -- forever.

ESPN • NBA → 18 hours ago

The Athletic

Will anybody coach the New York Knicks? It's a fair question.

Welcome to The Pulse, The Athletic's daily sports newsletter.

The Athletic • NBA → 18 hours ago

RealGM

Wolves Not Including Jaden McDaniels In Kevin Durant Trade Talks

The Phoenix Suns are moving forward with trade discussions for forward Kevin Durant. Several teams are involved, with Durant having given Phoenix preferred teams that include the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Miami Heat.

RealGM • Basketball → 19 hours ago

The Athletic

NBA players and shoe deals: Motivation shifts to ownership, control vs. the brand

A signature shoe deal for some players now involves a company offering to allow them to have input, company equity and royalties for sales.

The Athletic • NBA → 20 hours ago

The Athletic

Dwyane Wade wears many hats after the NBA: Father, entrepreneur, cancer survivor

"I wanted to jump right into my strengths when I retired — and then obviously learn other things along the way," Wade said.

The Athletic • NBA → 21 hours ago

Fox Sports

‘Serious traction’: NBA superstar on verge of trade — and he has three teams he wants to join

It sounds like Kevin Durant is on the verge of being traded and the Suns superstar reportedly has a wish list of teams he would like to join.

Fox Sports • NBA → 1 day ago

ESPN

Durant prefers Heat, Spurs, Rockets, sources say

The Heat, Spurs and Rockets are Suns star Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations, sources told ESPN.

ESPN • NBA → 1 day ago

ESPN

Sources: Rockets, Adams reach $39M extension

Rockets center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to stay with the franchise, sources told ESPN.

ESPN • NBA → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Kevin Durant reportedly has 3 preferred trade destinations: Spurs, Rockets and Heat

The Kevin Durant trade saga appears to be entering its endgame, and three teams have emerged as the Phoenix Suns star's preferred destinations.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 1 day ago

RealGM

Heat, Rockets, Spurs Are Kevin Durant's Preferred Trade Destinations; Suns Focused On Getting Best Deal

The Phoenix Suns are involving Kevin Durant in finding his next team via trade. However, the Suns are focused on finding the best deal for the franchise, regardless of Durant's desires.

RealGM • Basketball → 1 day ago

The Athletic

Kevin Durant potential trade destinations, and the obstacles that exist

Durant is widely expected to be traded from the Suns soon. But for as great as he is, it’s easy to see why a deal is tough to get done here.

The Athletic • NBA → 1 day ago

RealGM

Mouhamed Faye Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft

Senegalese center Mouhamed Faye has withdrawn as an Early Entry Candidate from the 2025 NBA Draft. Faye will now explore NCAA and other professional opportunities for next season.

RealGM • Basketball → 1 day ago

RealGM

Ben Henshall Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft

Australian guard Ben Henshall has withdrawn as an Early Entry Candidate from the 2025 NBA Draft. Henshall is now set to consider NCAA and other professional opportunities for next season. The 6-foot-5 guard will turn 21 years old next week.

RealGM • Basketball → 1 day ago

Andscape

Andscape at the NBA Finals: SGA reminds why he’s MVP, Hali CAN’T take over GAME 4

Welcome to Andscape at NBA Finals, where senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears, columnist William C. Rhoden and on-air contributor Sheila Matthews will get into what’s happening on and off the court in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis.

Andscape • NBA → 1 day ago

RealGM

Heat, Suns Kevin Durant Talks Could Hinge On Kel'el Ware

The Miami Heat could have the easiest pathway to acquiring Kevin Durant via trade due to their ability to send various starting-level players to the Phoenix Suns, along with three tradeable first round picks.

RealGM • Basketball → 1 day ago

Yahoo Sports

Steven Adams reportedly agrees to 3-year, $39 million extension to stay with the Rockets

Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year extension worth $39 million to stay with the Houston Rockets. On Saturday, Shams Charania reported the extension, which follows Adams' first year in Houston.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

RealGM

Thunder Rally To Win Game 4 Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Historic Finish

Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the final 4:38 to lead a dramatic comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder won 111-104 to even the series at 2-2 after trailing by 10 points late in the third quarter.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Suns Could Trade Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale To Reduce Tax Bill

The Phoenix Suns could also look to move guard Grayson Allen or forward Royce O'Neale as part of a Kevin Durant. The Suns are exploring ways to reduce their luxury tax bill, and possibly to dip below the second apron. Moving Allen or O'Neale could further those goals.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Li Yueru Traded By Storm To Wings Following Trade Request

Li Yueru has had her trade request fulfilled by the Seattle Storm as she's been traded to the Dallas Wings for a second round pick in 2026 and a third round pick in 2027. Li had received limited playing time with the Storm following her offseason trade.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Steven Adams, Rockets Agree To Three-Year, $39M Extension

Steven Adams and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams became a key part of the Rockets finishing second in the Western Conference during the regular season and proved he could play alongside Alperen Sengun in their double-big lineup.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

The Stein Line

Inside the Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant is in the process of being traded. You are about to read more on that process than you will find anywhere else.

The Stein Line → 2 days ago

RealGM

Kyle Lowry Likely To Return To Sixers Next Season

Guard Kyle Lowry is likely to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for next season. The Sixers consider Lowry an ideal veteran mentor for young guards Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Stephen A. Smith spotted playing solitaire on his phone during Game 4 of the NBA Finals

Stephen A. Smith was put in the hot seat on social media after getting spotted playing solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The ESPN star was filmed playing the mobile game amid the action between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

RealGM

Spurs, Raptors Still Considered Teams To Watch For Kevin Durant Trade

After discussing Game 4 of the NBA Finals on The Zach Lowe show, the eponymous host and Bill Simmons talked NBA trade buzz. Most of the discussion focused on a seemingly impending Kevin Durant trade from the Phoenix Suns.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

ESPN

'The secret sauce': Inside the closets of superstars SGA and Tyrese Haliburton

From clutch performances to fashion icons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's and Tyrese Haliburton's closets contain the magic.

ESPN • NBA → 2 days ago

RealGM

Cavs Looking For Trade Options To Save Money For Re-Signing Free Agents

The Cleveland Cavaliers want to re-sign Ty Jerome this offseason. The Cavaliers would also like to retain Sam Merrill, if possible. The challenge for Cleveland is that their payroll is already extremely high without either free agent guard in the fold.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

14th June 2025

ESPN

The NBA draft's best at 20 different traits, skills: Where Flagg, Bailey and Fears stand out

Best clutch player? Top on-ball defender? Elite court vision? We hand out superlatives for this year's class.

ESPN • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Pacers let little things slip in Game 4 loss to Thunder but remain confident

After a rare failure in the clutch during these playoffs, Indiana has to tighten up in a few areas with the series tied 2-2.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Why did Pacers go 'stagnant' in fourth quarter of Game 4 loss? They wish they knew

For more than three quarters, the Indiana Pacers were rolling. Then they broke down.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

'Stoic' SGA shuts up critics with torrid fourth quarter to even NBA Finals

Don't mistake the Oklahoma City MVP's calm approach for weakness, as he showed his greatness down the stretch of Game 4.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams are motor that keeps Thunder running in NBA Finals

In Game 4, the Thunder's entire big three shined at various points to pull out a hard-fought road win and tie the series.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Game 4 closing stretch could be one to remember for Thunder

"Underneath that stoic personality is a deep, deep-rooted competitiveness," teammate Alex Caruso said of the NBA MVP.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

On the doorstep of NBA Finals control, the Pacers let Game 4 slip away

Make no mistake: If Indiana goes on to drop this series, Friday's game will be the cause. The Pacers simply found so many ways to lose.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thunder vs. Pacers: How OKC's collective team effort gave Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the juice to close out Game 4

INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told anyone who would listen earlier in these 2025 NBA Finals: Yes, he’s the one with the Most Valuable Player trophy and the matinee idol billing, but the Thunder are far from a solo act.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

After Game 4 low, Pacers look to 'dig in' at 2-2

The Pacers are looking to put the disappointment of Game 4 behind them as they enter a hostile environment in Oklahoma City with the NBA Finals tied at 2. Said Tyrese Haliburton: "I wouldn't want to go to war with any other group.".

ESPN • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thunder vs. Pacers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes his place in NBA Finals lore as he saves the series and OKC's season

INDIANAPOLIS — The moment was here — everyone playing knew it, everyone in Gainbridge Fieldhouse knew it, and it couldn’t be escaped.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thunder vs. Pacers: Indiana's magic runs out in Game 4 of the NBA Finals — 'We should have got this one today'

INDIANAPOLIS — In the grand scheme of things, following a 111-104 loss Friday night to the 68-win, top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers have done their job.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thunder rally, Pacers gag in Game 4 + KD trade watch & draft smoke

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE following Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

SGA's 4th-quarter flurry saves OKC, evens Finals

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 15-point fourth quarter, the Thunder rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to win 111-104 and tie the NBA Finals at 2-2.

ESPN • NBA → 2 days ago

RealGM

Phil Pressey Named Head Coach Of Maine Celtics

The Boston Celtics named Phil Pressey the head coach of the G League's Maine Celtics on Friday, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Pressey spent the last two seasons as a player enhancement coach with the Celtics.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

WNBA Agrees To Multi-Year Deal To Continue Airing Games On ION

ION will continue to air WNBA games after the league reached a new multiyear agreement with Scripps. The new deal will take effect in 2026. Terms were not disclosed.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Knicks To Meet With Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown Next Week

The New York Knicks are planning to meet with Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown next week to discuss their head coach vacancy, sources told Shames Charania of ESPN. The Knicks previously met with Brown in 2020, with Brown making a strong impression on the team.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Thunder flip script against comeback-king Pacers, rally in fourth to tie NBA Finals

Indiana went uncharacteristically cold late, and now the finals are a best-of-three series.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

ESPN

Sources: Knicks set for talks with Brown, Jenkins

The Knicks are set to begin the first stage of formal interviews for their head coaching job next week, with plans to meet with Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, sources told ESPN.

ESPN • NBA → 2 days ago

Fox Sports

‘How is this happening?’: SGA’s incredible 54-year first as big call sparks NBA Finals comeback

For the majority of Saturday’s game, it felt like the Indiana Pacers were cruising. The scoreboard may not have shown it, but a 3-1 NBA Finals series lead was there for the taking.

Fox Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

The Athletic

Knicks set to interview Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown next week: Sources

New York is also expected to start contacting organizations to speak with assistant head coaches about its opening.

The Athletic • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NBA trade rumors, Daryl Morey's failures, Knicks lacking toughness and LeBron's longevity

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Marcus Morris discuss trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Next, Vince and Marcus take a look at the New York Knicks head coach search and why Daryl Morey has failed the Philadelphia 76ers.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Kevin Durant isn't the player he once was, and that makes any potential deal tricky

Unless you've been living under a rock — in which case, why would you ever willingly do that? — the fate of Kevin Durant in Phoenix has been more or less settled for months now.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Rocco Zikarsky, C, Brisbane Bullets

For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.Rocco Zikarsky, C, Brisbane BulletsHeight: 7-3 • Weight: 257 • Age: 18. Summary: Zikarsky is a big Australian center who plays a traditional role as an interior finisher and rim protector.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Yanic Konan Niederhauser, F/C, Penn State

For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

NBA trade rumors: The latest on a Kevin Durant deal, Knicks' coaching search and Giannis Antetokounmpo moves

NBA commissioner Adam Silver might prefer that teams don't make blockbuster trades or other league-altering types of news during the NBA Finals, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers compete for a championship.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports

2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Neoklis Avdalas, F, Panathinaikos

For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.Neoklis Avdalas, F, PanathinaikosHeight: 6-8 • Weight: 198 • Age: 19. Summary: Avdalas is a Greek forward with playmaking skill and versatility.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 2 days ago

RealGM

Anthony Slater Leaving The Athletic For ESPN

Anthony Slater will leave The Athletic to join ESPN later this summer.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Clippers Emerge As Possible Kevin Durant Trade Destination

The LA Clippers have emerged this week as a potential wildcard trade suitor for Kevin Durant, sources tell ESPN. Zach Lowe of The Ringer also suggested the Clippers as a team who could acquire Durant.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

RealGM

Ty Jerome Could Sign For Full Midlevel Exception

The market for Ty Jerome in free agency could reach the full midlevel exception starting at $14.1 million in Year 1. Jerome was on a $2.5 million deal for the 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting.

RealGM • Basketball → 2 days ago

ESPN

KD to the Knicks? It's one of five trade offers we pitched our resident GM -- see which deal he picked

With the Suns and Durant meeting to sift through trade destinations, our NBA insiders break down five deals that work -- and pick a winner in the potential KD sweepstakes.

ESPN • NBA → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Kevin Durant trade appears imminent as suitors submit final offers to Suns: Report

Kevin Durant could be joining his fifth franchise by the end of the weekend, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who reported Friday on "The Pat McAfee Show" that the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves are submitting their final offers for the Phoenix Suns star forward.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 days ago

RealGM

Suns Accelerate Kevin Durant Trade Talks With Rockets, Heat, Wolves Most Engaged

The Phoenix Suns are intensifying Kevin Durant trade discussions with a deal expected before the NBA Draft. Three franchises have emerged as the primary contenders: the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

RealGM

Bucks Plan To Stay In Tax Under 2nd Apron To Keep Core Intact Alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to begin the 2025-26 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to sources. However, the current sentiment could change throughout the offseason depending on roster construction and organizational decisions.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

RealGM

Caitlin Clark Wants To Spend Entire WNBA Career With Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark has expressed her desire to remain with the Indiana Fever for her entire WNBA career. Clark cited the passionate fanbase and unique basketball culture as primary reasons for wanting to build her legacy in Indiana.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Pacers vs. Thunder odds: Best bets, predictions for NBA Finals Game 4

The Indiana Pacers won Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, 116-107, over the Oklahoma City Thunder as 5.5-point home underdogs, continuing Indiana's impressive postseason run against the spread. The Thunder are now 0-8 ATS on the road in the 2025 playoffs.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 days ago

ESPN

Source: Nuggets' Westbrook to decline option

Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is declining his $3.4 million player option for next season and will become a free agent later this month, a source told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN • NBA → 3 days ago

Andscape

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam has eyes of Africa on him during NBA Finals

INDIANAPOLIS – Pascal Siakam brought the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy to the Giants of Africa basketball camp in Yaoundé, Cameroon, after winning an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. The Cameroon native’s hope was to inspire the next generation of African basketball players.

Andscape • NBA → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thunder vs. Pacers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander must 'get it done' for OKC, but Indiana is putting the MVP on mute

INDIANAPOLIS — Before Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Rick Carlisle did not want to talk about the Indiana Pacers’ pickup points — how far away from their own basket they would have a defender meet the Oklahoma City Thunder’s ball-handlers.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

What have the Thunder lacked en route to 2-1 hole against Pacers? Cohesive play

The Pacers have a 2-1 series lead primarily because the Thunder have gotten away from team basketball. Can that change in Game 4?.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

13th June 2025

Yahoo Sports

Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, will become free agent: Report

Russell Westbrook has declined his player option for next season with the Denver Nuggets, and will become an unrestricted free agent on June 30, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook's player option was worth $3.5 million.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 days ago

ESPN

Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball

From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

ESPN • NBA → 3 days ago

RealGM

Russell Westbrook To Decline $3.4M Player Option With Nuggets

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will decline his $3.4 million player option for next season and will opt for free agency. Westbrook signed a two-year, veteran minimum contract with the Nuggets last season, which included a player option for the 2025-26 season.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

ESPN

???? What we're hearing at the NBA Finals

What are NBA insiders saying about the biggest offseason storylines? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league.

ESPN • NBA → 3 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Thunder vs. Pacers: The NBA Finals stage is set for a monumental Game 4. Will you be watching?

INDIANAPOLIS — Only twice in history has a No. 4 seed or lower faced a top overall seed in the NBA Finals, and never before has a seed so low led the championship series against the team that finished with the league's best record in the regular season.

Yahoo Sports • NBA → 3 days ago

RealGM

Kings Aggressively Trying To Trade For First-Round Pick

The Sacramento Kings do not currently hold a pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Sacramento sent their pick to the Atlanta Hawks, as a result of the Kevin Huerter trade in 2022. That lack of a pick has the Kings looking to get into the first round.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

RealGM

Pelicans Eyeing Ace Bailey In Trade-Up Scenarios

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly looking at trading up from the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The player New Orleans is possibly looking to trade up for is Ace Bailey of Rutgers. New Pelicans GM Joe Dumars is reportedly a fan of Bailey's.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Kobe Bryant's coming-out party in Indiana dashed the Pacers' title hopes 25 years ago

Twenty-five years ago, the Indiana Pacers faced another pivotal NBA Finals Game 4. It was the game where the legend of Kobe Bryant was born.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Reebok's basketball revival strategy: CEO Todd Krinsky on Angel Reese, Shaq

Reebok is back in the basketball game again and showcasing bigger-than-life personalities that embrace on- and off-the-court culture.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

NBA Finals trends I'm watching: Tyrese Haliburton's speed, sneaky rebounding and more

An All-Star’s energy has returned. Rebounders are causing mismatches. And a notorious pest is winning with skill.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Thunder struck with a midrange shooting slump at the wrong time in NBA Finals

The Thunder's 2-point shooting has abandoned them against the Pacers. Will the law of averages swing OKC's way before it's too late?.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

We thought the Indiana Pacers were underdogs. But this team is a juggernaut

The Pacers started the season 10-15, but now they're two wins away from their first NBA championship. They've earned our respect.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

NBA mock draft, chaos edition: A Cooper Flagg-Dylan Harper swap? Let's get weird

The lottery was a wild one, with the Mavericks shockingly winning the top pick. What if the draft is full of head-scratchers too?.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

The Athletic

Thunder at Pacers Game 4 picks, odds, how to watch: Tense NBA Finals action on Friday the 13th

Game 4 of the NBA Finals goes down on Friday the 13th. Indiana is a home underdog despite its surging momentum and Game 3 excellence.

The Athletic • NBA → 3 days ago

RealGM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Feeling Fatigued In Game 3: 'You Got To Suck It Up'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't blame fatigue for his performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers despite being held to three points on 1-of-3 shooting in the fourth quarter. "You got to suck it up," Gilgeous-Alexander said on Thursday.

RealGM • Basketball → 3 days ago

Sources

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