NBA Basketball 3 Hours

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 2:45 PM ET

Playoff Drama

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson vowed confidence in De'Aaron Fox entering Game 5 after the guard struggled in Tuesday's Game 4 loss, while Victor Wembanyama moved closer to suspension by recording his second flagrant foul of the postseason. The turmoil continued off the court as Knicks fans pelted Wembanyama with boos and nearly struck him with a flying egg outside his hotel following Wednesday's loss, escalating tensions ahead of Friday's decisive Game 6 in New York.

Season Predictions Review

ESPN's midseason assessment graded bold predictions from October, awarding the New York Knicks' Finals projection an A+ while marking Ace Bailey's rookie scoring forecast with a D after the Lakers guard averaged just 8.2 points per game. The evaluation covered all 30 teams' prognostications as the regular season enters its final stretch.

League Business Moves

The Big3 basketball league targets a $290 million valuation as it prepares for an IPO later this year, according to co-founder Ice Cube. The three-on-three league featuring former NBA stars continues expanding its footprint while pursuing public market funding to accelerate growth.

Legal Issues

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden faces misdemeanor charges for unlawful carrying of a weapon after his early Saturday arrest in Houston. The incident occurred during the team's playoff run, potentially complicating Harden's availability for upcoming games as the Cavaliers advance deeper into the postseason.