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Last updated: May 31, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

Coaching Changes

The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to appoint San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, ending a search that began after the team's midseason dismissal of Jamahl Mosley. The move comes as Sweeney helped develop Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, bringing young player development expertise to a Magic roster built around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

Finals Injury Update

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will play in Game 1 wearing a protective brace on his surgically repaired right pinkie finger, sources confirmed, providing a significant boost to a frontcourt that struggled with size against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. His availability arrives as Draft Kings data shows bettors have placed nearly half of all Finals wagers on New York, making the Knicks the most heavily backed team despite their underdog status.

Western Conference Finals

San Antonio eliminated Oklahoma City in Game 7 by a 111-103 margin, with Wembanyama contributing 22 points and seven rebounds in the decisive victory. The loss marked a bitter end to the Thunder's title defense hopes, leaving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to label his second consecutive MVP season a "failure" after falling short of championship expectations.

NBA Finals Court Design

The league unveiled updated court designs featuring the Larry O'Brien Trophy painted at midcourt and script "The Finals" logos on either side, returning to a traditional aesthetic after years of experimentation. The design choice reflects the NBA's emphasis on championship heritage as the Finals approach.