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Last updated: May 30, 2026, 5:49 PM ET

Playoff Impact

Williams ruled out removes a key scorer for Oklahoma City as the Thunder head into Game 7 against San Antonio, a matchup that will decide the West’s representative in the NBA Finals. The winner will face the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks, a scenario outlined in the league’s championship projections that list the Thunder as slim favorites behind a handful of contenders finals odds revealed. Oklahoma City’s depth will be tested without the wing, whose season‑long injuries have limited him to just 24 minutes per game.

Off‑Season Outlook

Draft rankings reshaped after the college withdrawal deadline, with a surge of returning underclassmen pushing several players into the top‑20 of ESPN’s latest top 100 list. Meanwhile, free‑agent chatter intensifies as teams evaluate the uncertain status of Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren and Mitchell Robinson, whose contract decisions could shift the balance of power in the upcoming salary‑cap cycle. In personal news, Maxey welcomes daughter Marvel, adding a new milestone for the Philadelphia guard whose recent All‑Star season has already boosted his market value.