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Naz Reid (left) and Julius Randle (right) both have player options for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Timberwolves Coach Lays Out Expectations for Futures of Naz Reid, Julius Randle

Will Naz Reid and Julius Randle return to the Wolves next year?

Naz Reid (left) and Julius Randle (right) both have player options for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Timberwolves Coach Lays Out Expectations for Futures of Naz Reid, Julius Randle

Will Naz Reid and Julius Randle return to the Wolves next year?

SGA couldn't believe it.

Even SGA Couldn't Believe How Many Autographs He Signed Before NBA Finals Game

Guinness Book of World Records, are you hearing this?!

Charlotte Hornets color commentator Dell Curry (left) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

Why Steph Curry's Dad Thinks Son Can Be an Impact Player Into His 40s

Dell Curry says his son is 'not even close' to retiring.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had four points, seven rebounds and six assists in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton Injury: NBA Insider Offers Insight Into Severity of Pacers Star's Calf Strain

Shams Charania offered more information into just how bad Haliburton's injury is.

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Morant just wrapped up his sixth season in Memphis.

Ja Morant Fires Back at Stephen A. Smith for Memphis Criticism

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a strained right calf in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton to Undergo MRI on Injured Calf

Caitlin Clark looks on during the first half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

NBA Finals Ticket Prices for Game 6: How Much to Get Into the Elimination Game?

Why BIG3 Didn't Suspend Dwight Howard, Lance Stephenson for On-Court Fight

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks on during a playoff game.

LeBron James Gives Definitive Answer on Whether He'll Enter Coaching After He Retires

Brian Windhorst is in the arena for the NBA Finals, but he does not watch the game courtside.

Here’s a Doozy of a Theory About Stephen A. Smith’s Solitaire Scandal

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant dribbles the ball.

One of Kevin Durant's Preferred Landing Spots Isn't Being 'Aggressive' in Trade Talks

Stephen A. Smith on the set of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. Smith Has Defiant Three Word Message for Anyone Critical of Solitaire Habits

G League Ignite guard Mojave King has been traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Pacers, Pelicans Swap Assets in Trade Ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

LeBron James Pushes Back on NBA Ring Culture With Strong Peyton Manning Argument

Memphis Grizzlies guards Ja Morant and Desmond Bane

Ja Morant Had Simple Message in Response to Recent Grizzlies Trade Rumors

Shams Charania had NBA fans thinking he had some inside info on Kevin Durant.

ESPN’s Shams Charania Explained What He Was Thinking During Viral Pregame Moment

Duke's Khaman Maluach, Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg are all expected to be lottery picks in next week's NBA draft, with Flagg the strong favorite to be picked No. 1 by the Mavericks.

These Eight Prospects Are Cementing Their Status at the Top of the 2025 NBA Draft

Stephen A. Smith talks to Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson during the playoffs.

Stephen A. Smith Explains Why NBA Players Don’t Want to Play in Memphis

ndiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton comes off the floor past head coach Rick Carlisle in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

Kendrick Perkins Accuses Tyrese Haliburton of Looking 'Scared to Death'

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Jalen Williams scored 40 points in the Thunder’s Game 5 win.

Jalen Williams Pushes Thunder to Brink of NBA Championship With 40-Point Outburst

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Thunder to the Game 4 win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Takes Over to Rally Thunder, Even NBA Finals at 2–2

Duke center Khaman Maluach (left) is expected to be the first big off the board in this year’s NBA draft.

NBA Draft Bigs Tiers: Khaman Maluach Can Be Defensive Anchor With Upside

Tyrese Haliburton had his signature moment of the NBA Finals in Game 3.

Tyrese Haliburton Draws Inspiration From Steph Curry in NBA Finals Game 3 Win

Kon Knueppel is the best all-around shooter in this NBA draft class.

NBA Draft Shooting Tiers: Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson Have High-Lottery Upside

The Pacers need Tyrese Haliburton to be aggressive moving forward in the NBA Finals.

Key NBA Finals Adjustments for Pacers and Thunder Entering Game 3

Dylan Harper is the top point guard option in the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft Point Guard Tiers: Dylan Harper Ranks at Top of Class

Jalen Williams goes up to the basket during Game 2 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder evened the series 1–1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Supporting Cast Power Thunder to NBA Finals Game 2 Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a solid statistical Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but faded down the stretch.

What the Thunder Need to Fix in Game 2 of the NBA Finals

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots the game-winner to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton Adds to Sizzle Reel in Dramatic Comeback to Win NBA Finals Game 1

Adam Silver is annoyed by people lamenting a Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals.

Adam Silver Makes Shortsighted Mistake of Comparing NBA to NFL

Williams and Siakam will be key to their teams’ hopes at winning an NBA title.

NBA Finals: 10 Questions That Will Determine Thunder-Pacers Series

Williams’s clutch shooting percentage is one of the keys to the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals: Five Key Stats That Could Decide Thunder-Pacers Series

How Small-Market Thunder and Pacers Brought Parity to the NBA Finals

‘Inside the NBA’ ran on TNT for 36 years.

‘Inside the NBA’ Draws Big Viewership for Final Show on TNT

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Apr 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Sixers Standout Listed Among Top 2025 NBA Free Agents

May 9, 2019; New York City, NY, USA; Taiwanese businessman Joe Tsai (center) cheers during the second half of the preseason WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the China National Team at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Nets, Liberty to Open New Youth Basketball Facility in Brooklyn

Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (right) talks with assistant coach Royal Ivey (left) before the game against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rockets Assistant Coach Expected to Stay in Houston

Jan 27, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Stephen A Smith Launches Tirade at Ja Morant After Getting Called Out

Feb 5, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks with guard Cooper Flagg (2) against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Duke coach Jon Scheyer projects Cooper Flagg's scoring ability with Mavericks

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) during the second half during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

2025 NBA Draft Profile- How Would BYU Guard Egor Demin Fit With The Atlanta Hawks?

Nikola Topic is pictured during the Thunder media day at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

OKC Thunder Excited to Add Nikola Topic Next Season

Feb 5, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Asa Newell (14) handles the ball against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Are the Boston Celtics the Sleeping Giant of the NBA Draft?

Oct 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Wallace Brothers Reflect on OKC's NBA Finals Journey