NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: June 21, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Championship Celebrations

New York City erupted in celebration this week as the Knicks held a massive parade to commemorate the franchise's first NBA title in 53 years. During the festivities, Jalen Brunson directly addressed his critics who doubted the team's path to the championship, while the event echoed the cultural convergence between the Knicks and the city's hip-hop scene that has persisted since the team's last title run over five decades ago.

Roster Moves and Extensions

The Phoenix Suns secured backcourt depth through a pair of weekend agreements, headlined by Collin Gillespie, who finalized a four-year, $48M deal to remain with the organization following his breakout season. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks retained CJ McCollum on a one-year, $21 million extension, and veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercised his $21.6M option to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2026-27 campaign.

Front Office Transitions and Nostalgia

Kendrick Perkins is shifting to the sidelines in a new capacity, confirming his move to become the general manager for the men's basketball program at Jackson State. As the league looks forward to new eras, fans and analysts are revisiting the 2016 Cavaliers, tracing the paths of players from LeBron James to Timofey Mozgov a decade after their historic comeback victory in the NBA Finals.