NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: June 6, 2026, 5:50 AM ET
NBA Awards & Finals Coverage
Former NBA coach Paul Westhead earned the National Basketball Coaches Association's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, recognizing his decades of contributions to basketball strategy and player development. The honor came as the league's championship series drew massive audiences, with Game 1 between the Spurs and Knicks averaging nearly 17 million viewers on Wednesday night.
Finals Game 2 Analysis
Victor Wembanyama acknowledged his late-game turnover cost the Spurs a crucial opportunity in their Game 2 defeat, admitting urgency affected his decision-making. The rookie sensation said he'll channel the frustration into Game 3 preparation, emphasizing that "this game was ours" before the critical mistake shifted momentum.