Dan Lyons

Joined: Nov 20, 2024

Dan Lyons is a staff writer and editor on Sports Illustrated's Breaking and Trending News team. He joined SI for his second stint in November 2024 after a stint as a senior college football writer at Athlon Sports, and a previous run with SI spanning multiple years as a writer and editor. Outside of sports, you can find Dan at an indie concert venue or movie theater.

Dusty May led Michigan to the national championship in just his second season with the Wolverines.

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Herbstreit was courtside for the dramatic Knicks win, and captured an awesome video of Anunoby’s historic bucket.

Jalen Brunson’s Knicks took issue with how their Game 3 NBA Finals loss to the Spurs was officiated.

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After dropping Game 3 at home to San Antonio, the Knicks seek to avoid giving home court advantage right back to the Spurs.

Spurs superstars Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s tallest active player.

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The NBA was taken over by a three-point revolution in the last decade, forever changing how basketball is played. The stylistic shift hasn’t erased the importan

At 5'7", Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura is the league’s shortest player in 2025–26.

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The NBA is a tall man’s league, but some short kings have broken through and made outsized impacts through the years.

Knicks wing Josh Hart called out the wild ticket prices ahead of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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The get-in price for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden is over $6,000. Knicks wing Josh Hart thinks that’s a shame.

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks won their 12th consecutive playoff game on Wednesday, the second-longest streak in NBA history.

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New York’s winning streak is one of the most dominant in basketball history.

Stephon Castle had the dunk of the playoffs when he jammed it home over Isaiah Hartenstein.

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Handing out superlatives, from best dunk to worst use of analytics, from the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Just over three years after he was cut by the 76ers, Julian Champagnie is a key starter for the Spurs as they prepare for the NBA Finals.

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Champagnie was waived by the 76ers three years ago. Now, he’s headed to an NBA Finals.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a team-high 32 points in the Game 5 win over the Spurs.

Dan Lyons

Joined: Nov 20, 2024

Mavericks Land Michigan’s Dusty May to Lead Cooper Flagg, Young Dallas Roster: Grading the Hire

Knicks Championship Parade: The Best Moments From New York’s Raucous NBA Finals Celebration

Knicks Championship Parade: Everything to Know About Attending Event, TV Info, Route Map

Quiz: Can You Name Every NBA Champion Since 2000?

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ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Got the Most Incredible Video of OG Anunoby’s NBA Finals Tip-In Game-Winner

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Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 4: Three Bold Predictions As New York Looks to Bounce Back at MSG

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Tallest NBA Players of 2025–26 (and All Time)

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Shortest NBA Players in 2025–26 (and All Time)

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‘Ridiculous’: Knicks’ Josh Hart Speaks Out Against Skyrocketing NBA Finals Ticket Prices in New York

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Knicks’ 12th Straight Playoff Win Matches Historic 1999 Spurs. Only One Legendary Team Has a Longer Streak

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NBA Playoffs Superlatives: Handing Out Awards Ahead of Knicks-Spurs Finals

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Julian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs

Spurs at Thunder Game 5: Three Takeaways From Oklahoma City’s Impressive Bounce-Back Win to Take 3–2 Lead

NBA Playoffs: Three Takeaways After Knicks Roll Through East for First Finals Trip Since 1999

On Paper, Jalen Duren Is the Winner of Sunday’s All-NBA Selections. What It Means for Pistons’ Offseason

Spurs vs. Thunder Game 4: Four Takeaways After Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Dominate OKC to Even Series