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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 5:41 PM ET

NBA Entertainment & Free‑Agent Talk

James Dolan announced that Alicia Keys will perform “Empire State of Mind” during Thursday’s NBA festivities, a move that could boost fan turnout, while no word has surfaced about Jay‑Z joining the act. Meanwhile, Utah Jazz management has been unable to seal a deal with restricted‑free‑agent center Walker Kessler, despite presenting a roughly $140 million offer over five years, leaving the star’s future uncertain.