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winnipegfreepress.comsports12 days ago
Lakers Sign Guard to Four-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to terms with a guard on a four-year, $60 million deal. The player shared a childhood photo wearing Lakers gear shortly after the signing.
usatoday.comtechnology13 days ago
LeBron James Posts Video Captioned 'Enjoying a Nice Cruise Through My City'
LeBron James shared an Instagram video Monday showing a drive in a customized vehicle while listening to music. The caption referenced 'my city,' prompting online discussion about his location and future plans.
politics14 days ago
Federal indictment says player agreed to manipulate performance for gamblers
A federal indictment alleges a professional basketball player accepted payments to alter his on-court performance. The player reportedly owed money to a former teammate who introduced him to the gamblers.
espn.comsports16 days ago
Minnesota Lynx host Dallas Wings on Sunday with both teams missing key players
The Minnesota Lynx enter with a 14-4 record while the Dallas Wings sit at 11-7. The game tips off at 2 p.m. ET and will be televised on CBS.
winnipegfreepress.comsports18 days ago
Duke's Isaiah Evans Selected by Nets at No. 33 in NBA Draft Second Round
Isaiah Evans, a Duke sophomore guard, was picked 33rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The selection will be sent to another team as part of a pre-draft trade.
slate.comsports19 days ago
Team acquires two 2020 draft picks in exchange for multiple assets
A professional basketball team completed a trade sending several players and draft assets to another franchise. The deal brings two former top selections together in the same backcourt.
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ESPNsports20 days ago
Six NBA teams hire new head coaches for 2026-27 season
Milwaukee, Portland, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and Orlando have filled coaching vacancies. Portland's search concluded June 23 while the other five teams completed hires earlier in the month.
nypost.comworld26 days ago
Knicks Win NBA Title, Defeating Hawks, 76ers, Cavaliers and Spurs
The New York Knicks defeated four opponents in the 2026 postseason to claim their first championship in 53 years. They won each series by at least a 4-2 margin and finished with an 11-game playoff winning streak.
sportsnet.casports29 days ago
NBA teams ranked by insiders ahead of 2026-27 season
ESPN's panel of insiders ranked all 30 NBA teams for the upcoming season. The New York Knicks finished the 2025-26 campaign as champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.
nypost.comsports30 days ago
Knicks Center Grabs Key Rebound in 94-90 NBA Title Win
Mitchell Robinson played a season-high 20 minutes and secured an offensive rebound with 22 seconds left. The Knicks defeated the opponent 94-90 to win the championship.
nypost.comworld30 days ago
Knicks Win NBA Title for First Time in 53 Years
The Knicks defeated the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday night. Patrick Ewing attended the game courtside and later spoke about the outcome.
yardbarker.comworld30 days ago
Knicks win NBA championship after series of roster moves
The Knicks defeated the Spurs in five games to claim their first NBA title in 53 years. President Leon Rose executed multiple trades and signings that faced public doubt before the championship run.
nypost.comsports34 days ago
NBA Finals matchup between Knicks and Spurs offers league two storylines
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will meet in the NBA Finals. The winner will become the eighth champion since the end of the Warriors dynasty.
winnipegfreepress.comsports36 days ago
Minnesota team reaches 7-2 record without injured player
A Minnesota team opened the season 7-2 after losing multiple players to free agency and an injury to a key roster member. The group added several new players and has a six-game win streak.
nypost.comworld40 days ago
New York Knicks Reach NBA Finals Against San Antonio Spurs
The Knicks open the championship series against the Spurs tonight after advancing through the playoffs. The matchup follows several seasons of roster changes and deeper postseason runs.
nypost.comsports41 days ago
Center recalls early career path before facing former team in finals
A center who began his professional career on a two-way contract described his time in the minor-league system and later NBA appearances. He noted the contrast between early development games and the current finals setting.
awfulannouncing.comsports47 days ago
Team executive credited with building roster for conference finals appearance
A team executive assembled the roster that reached the conference finals. Coverage questions whether that executive should comment publicly on the achievement.
New York Postsports48 days ago
Knicks reach NBA Finals after Eastern Conference sweep
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating the opposing team in a four-game series. Team president Leon Rose was observed reacting emotionally during the final game.