NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Last updated: June 2, 2026, 2:44 AM ET
Playoff & Finals Preview
Victor Wembanyama dominated Game 7 espn.com with 22 points and seven rebounds, leading the Spurs to eliminate the defending champion Thunder 111-103 in the Western Conference finals. The Spurs, now favored to win the NBA championship espn.com, face the New York Knicks in the Finals where betting action heavily favors New York espn.com - Draft Kings Sportsbook reports Knicks have attracted nearly half of all money wagered on the Finals winner, almost as much as every other team combined. Mitchell Robinson plans to play espn.com in Game 1 while wearing a brace on his broken right pinky finger after undergoing surgery, adding intrigue to the series matchup that begins with questions about how the Knicks can slow Wembanyama espn.com on both ends and if Jalen Brunson can overcome traditional limitations of small guards in the NBA Finals.
Arena & Front Office Moves
The Orlando Magic hired Sean Sweeney espn.com as their new head coach Monday, luring the 41-year-old away from his associate head coaching position with the San Antonio Spurs. In New York City politics, Mayor Mamdani signed espn.com an executive order titled "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals run," symbolizing the city's support for their championship pursuit. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are considering relocation espn.com of their arena away from downtown Dallas, potentially ending a period that began after 21 years at Reunion Arena before moving to American Airlines Center. The NBA revealed Finals court designs espn.com featuring the Larry O'Brien Trophy image painted at midcourt and the script logo for "The Finals" on either side of the court, a throwback to previous championship series that emphasized the trophy's prominence espn.com on center court.
Legal & Business Developments
Joseph Sanberg, co-founder of the bankrupt Aspiration espn.com, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday in a case that has connections to an NBA investigation into the Clippers. The sentencing follows revelations about his green banking company's operations and how they intersect with league business, adding another layer to the complex offseason landscape espn.com involving Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren, Mitchell Robinson and other free agents whose decisions will reshape team rosters this summer. With the Thunder eliminated, executives now focus espn.com on offseason planning for the Oklahoma City franchise and other eliminated teams.
Player Contracts & International Play
Stephen Curry signed a 10-year endorsement espn.com contract with Chinese company Li-Ning, ending a recruitment process following his departure from Under Armour and marking a significant shift in the sneaker endorsement landscape for the NBA's all-time three-point leader. In international basketball news, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commits to Team Canada espn.com, headlining a group of 23 players who will represent the country over the next three summers, while Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins notably were left off the roster. Despite claiming his second straight MVP award espn.com, Gilgeous-Alexander called his season a "failure" after the Thunder were eliminated before getting a chance to defend their title. On a personal note, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey and partner Myra Gordon espn.com introduced their daughter Marvel, born May 14, adding a new chapter to the young guard's life as the offseason approaches with numerous free agent decisions looming across the league.
Draft Analysis
Following the college withdrawal deadline, returners reshape the NBA draft landscape espn.com in ESPN's latest top 100 prospects ranking, creating new analysis for teams preparing for the 2026 draft. For the top 12 prospects, analysts are projecting NBA comparisons espn.com from best-case ceilings to realistic floors to help teams understand potential outcomes for these young players entering the professional ranks as franchises look to build through the draft amid significant roster changes this summer.