NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Last updated: May 28, 2026, 8:52 AM ET
Conference Finals & Playoff Coverage
The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their lead espn.com over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals, taking a 3-2 series advantage behind strategic adjustments involving Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, and Jared McCain espn.com. Despite their recent struggles, including a dismal offensive performance espn.com in Game, the Thunder remain odds-on favorites to win the NBA Finals as they close in on a return trip to the championship series espn.com. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks' improbable journey to the Finals has been fueled by bold moves and a coaching change, positioning them as potential opponents for either the Thunder or Spurs in the championship series espn.com. The Eastern Conference finals saw the Cleveland Cavaliers swept by the Knicks, with Donovan Mitchell expressing commitment to the Cavs and confidence in his partnership with James Harden despite the disappointing outcome espn.com.
Coaching & Front Office Changes
The Atlanta Hawks signed Onsi Saleh espn.com to a long-term contract extension, promoting him from general manager to president of basketball operations in a move that solidifies the franchise's leadership structure. In contrast, the Los Angeles Lakers informed more than a dozen employees espn.com they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, though the team also made their first significant offseason move espn.com by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year espn.com over finalists J.B. Bickerstaff and Mitch Johnson, officially wrapping up the league's end-of-season awards schedule. Meanwhile, Kenny