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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 5:56 AM ET

Western Conference Finals

Oklahoma City's bench erupted for 45 points in Game, turning a 15-0 deficit into a 123-108 rout that put the Thunder up 2-1 on San Antonio. The Spurs' All-Star Victor Wembanyama acknowledged needing to be more unselfish after his team-high 26 points in the loss. Thunder wing Jalen Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury ahead of the game, further depleting their rotation.

Individual Honors

Wembanyama earned the only unanimous selection to the All-Defensive First Team, joining Rudy Gobert, Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, and Derrick White. The NBA also announced its All-Rookie Team, with Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and VJ Edgecombe receiving unanimous first-team votes. Heat forward Bam Adebayo was named the league's Social Justice Champion for his community advocacy work.

Playoff Takeaways

LeBron James said the Lakers were simply "out-talented" by the Thunder in their playoff series, highlighting the gap in star power. In the East, the Cavaliers faced a familiar 0-2 deficit after a double-digit loss to the Celtics, though they noted positive signs from their Game 2 performance.

Draft & Future

ESPN's annual 2026 NBA mock draft predicts all 60 picks, with Cooper Flagg still the presumptive top overall selection despite the draft being a year away. The combine provided new intel on prospects, setting the stage for a deep class projected to feature several immediate-impact players.