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.

Trophy image, script logo back for Finals courts

The NBA revealed Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy will be painted at midcourt and the script logo for "The Finals" will be on either side of the court.

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.

Magic name Spurs' Sweeney as new head coach

The Orlando Magic hired San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, 41, as the franchise's new head coach Monday.

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.

🏀 Offseason guide: What's next for Thunder?

For all but two NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?