NBA Basketball

SGA calls MVP year a failure after OKC falls short

Despite claiming his second straight MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called his season a failure after the Thunder were eliminated before getting a chance to defend their title in the NBA Finals.

Bettors heavily invested in Knicks to win Finals

At DraftKings Sportsbook in New York, the Knicks have attracted nearly half of all money wagered on the NBA Finals winner this season -- almost as much as every other team combined.

Ahead of schedule, Wemby's Spurs roll into Finals

The Spurs eliminated the defending champion Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, a 111-103 victory fueled by center Victor Wembanyama's 22 points and seven rebounds.

KO'd by Spurs, OKC says no excuses, 'get better'

The Thunder tipped their cap to the Spurs after a disappointing Game 7 loss and set out to "try to get over the hump" against a team that looms as a long-term roadblock.

76ers bring in Cavs' Gansey to lead basketball ops

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey finalized a multiyear deal to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent, Bret Just of WME Basketball, told ESPN on Friday.

Sources: Magic near deal to hire Spurs' Sweeney

The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Sources: Knicks' Robinson to play after surgery

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a brace on his hand after undergoing surgery on his broken right pinkie finger, sources told ESPN.

Doncic invests in Rome team eyeing NBA Europe

Luka Dončić is teaming up with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to bring basketball to Rome, with the team also submitting a bid to join the developing NBA Europe league.

👀 Top reactions to Spurs reaching NBA Finals

The sports world had plenty to say about the San Antonio Spurs reaching the NBA Finals.