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ESPNsports27 days ago
Wilson basketballs prepared by all 30 NBA teams ahead of 2026 Finals
Each January the league distributes four Finals-branded balls to every team so they can be broken in before redistribution. Officials collect the used balls and send them to the venues hosting the series between the Knicks and Spurs.
ESPNsports29 days ago
NBA Finals to Use Basketballs Pre-Broken In by All 30 Teams Since January
The league collects basketballs used by all 30 teams since January and redistributes them for the Knicks-Spurs series. The balls undergo mechanical breaking-in at Wilson's Ada, Ohio facility before Game 2 on Friday.