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Last updated: May 31, 2026, 8:51 AM ET

Draft & Front Office Moves

The college withdrawal deadline reshaped ESPN's 2026 NBA draft rankings, with several top prospects deciding to return to school and altering the top 100 board. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, part of a coaching carousel that saw four teams make changes this offseason.

Western Conference Finals Drama

San Antonio eliminated Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7 at Paycom Center, with Victor Wembanyama's performance moving him closer to what he called a "childhood dream" of reaching the NBA Finals. The Spurs advance to face either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals.

Finals Injury Update

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a protective brace on his surgically repaired right pinkie finger, sources confirmed. The injury occurred during the previous series and required surgery, but Robinson's availability provides a significant boost to New York's interior defense.

Personal Milestones

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey and Myra Gordon welcomed daughter Marvel on May 14, adding to the Sixers' guard's busy offseason that included playoff preparation and now new fatherhood responsibilities.