NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: June 2, 2026, 5:52 AM ET

NBA Finals & Championship Race

The Spurs eliminated the Thunder in Game 7 with a 111-103 victory, propelled by Victor Wembanyama's 22 points and seven rebounds, as San Antonio emerged as championship favorites against the New York Knicks. Despite the betting public's heavy support for the Knicks, who attracted nearly half of all wagered funds at Draft Kings Sportsbook, the Spurs hold the edge in the series. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson plans to play with a brace in Game 1 after undergoing surgery on his broken right pinkie finger, adding another layer to the championship narrative.

Coaching & Team Transactions

Orlando hired Sean Sweeney from the Spurs as their new head coach, ending the 41-year-old associate coach's tenure in San Antonio while creating a ripple effect across the league. In unrelated legal news, Joseph Sanberg, whose bankrupt green banking firm faces NBA scrutiny regarding the Clippers, received a 14-year federal prison sentence, highlighting ongoing investigations into business practices surrounding NBA franchises.

Player Endorsements & International Commitments

Stephen Curry terminated his sneaker free agency by signing a 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese company Li-Ning, marking a significant shift in the basketball shoe market following his departure from Under Armour. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander committed to Team Canada, headlining a 23-player roster while Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins were notably absent, despite the Thunder star calling his MVP season a "failure" after Oklahoma City's early playoff exit.

Offseason & Future Planning

The NBA offseason officially began for most teams, with the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, and Warriors facing critical decisions following their elimination from championship contention. The 2026 draft landscape continues to take shape as a wave of college returners reshaped the top 100 prospects, with analysts projecting ceiling and floor comparisons for the top 12 draft picks. In franchise development news, the Mavericks pursue arena relocation, potentially moving away from downtown Dallas after 21 years at Reunion Arena and subsequent decades at the American Airlines Center.

NBA Business & Cultural Impact

New York City's mayor repealed bedtimes for Knicks fans, signing an executive order specifically titled "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals run" to support the team's championship pursuit. The league revived classic Finals aesthetics, confirming the Larry O'Brien Trophy image will be painted at center court with the script "The Finals" logo on both sides, echoing the visual presentation from previous championship series. As the Finals approach, league insiders monitor free agent decisions for key players like Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren, and Mitchell Robinson, whose contracts will shape the offseason market while the championship series unfolds.