Stephen A. Smith speaks on ESPN before Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Stephen A. Smith Has Bold Strategy for How Thunder Should Defend Injured Pacers Star

The best way to stop Tyrese Haliburton, is by... not stopping Tyrese Haliburton?

Tyler Lauletta
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Stephen A. Smith speaks on ESPN before Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Stephen A. Smith Has Bold Strategy for How Thunder Should Defend Injured Pacers Star

The best way to stop Tyrese Haliburton, is by... not stopping Tyrese Haliburton?

Tyler Lauletta
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Stephen A. Smith’s daughter visits while on camera for ESPN.

Stephen A. Smith’s Daughter Crashes NBA Pregame TV Hit, Shows Instant Star Power

Stephen A. Smith’s daughter Samantha seems like she’s always ready to take the mic.

Tyler Lauletta
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Caitlin Clark watches the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull Show Their Pacers Pride As Team Seeks to Force Game 7

Indianapolis's pair of teams are on the same wavelength.

Patrick Andres
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Tyrese Haliburton dribbles against the Thunder.

Pacers Give Injury Update on Tyrese Haliburton Ahead of Game 6

It's do-or-die for Indiana.

Patrick Andres
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James believes the NBA should consider two FIBA rule changes

LeBron James Says NBA Should Consider Two Significant Rule Changes

Liam McKeone
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will have his son join the staff next season.

Steve Kerr's Son to Join Warriors' Bench After Stint With G-League Team

Mike McDaniel
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Desmond Bane and Tommy Alter on 'The Young Man and The Three' podcast on June 19, 2025.

Desmond Bane Reveals How and Where He Found Out About Memphis-Orlando Trade

Brigid Kennedy
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The Boston Celtics are viewing 2025 as a "retooling" year rather than a rebuild around Jayson Tatum when he returns from injury.

The Celtics Don't View Next Year As a Rebuild Season

Mike McDaniel
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This was Mike Breen's 20th straight year calling the NBA Finals for ABC/ESPN.

NBA Will Be In Very Good Hands Next Year After Undergoing Massive Broadcast Changes

Jimmy Traina
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Former NBA superstar Scottie Pippen on Aug. 10, 2024.

NBA Legend Scottie Pippen Sees a Lot of Himself in This OKC Star

Brigid Kennedy
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's health is a concern.

Shams Charania Provides Latest Update on Tyrese Haliburton's Game 6 Status

Kyle Koster
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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has received a contract extension following overtures from the New York Knicks regarding their opening.

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Lands Contract Extension Following Knicks' Overtures

Mike McDaniel
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Johnson knows new Lakers owner Mark Walter quite well

Magic Johnson Gives Simple Reasoning for Why Lakers Fans Should Be 'Ecstatic' About Sale

Liam McKeone
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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic on the latest developments for the organization.

Luka Doncic Makes First Public Comments on Lakers' Sale

Kyle Koster
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Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper both went to Rutgers and will go high in the 2025 NBA draft

Top NBA Draft Prospect Suddenly Cancels Workout With 76ers

Liam McKeone
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Los Angeles Lakers' future will take shape after sale.

NBA Insider Believes Los Angeles Lakers Will Only Get More Dangerous Following Sale

Kyle Koster
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Derik Queen was teammates with Cooper Flagg in high school at Montverde Academy and is also a projected top-10 NBA draft pick.

Cooper Flagg’s Montverde Makes Case for Best High School Team of All Time

Kevin Sweeney
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Can the Thunder win the NBA Finals tonight?

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Thunder-Pacers, Pascal Siakam in Game 6)

Peter Dewey
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Desmond Bane speaks with reporters after being traded to the Orlando Magic.

Desmond Bane Amusingly Pointed Out Big Difference Between Magic, Grizzlies Facilities

Tyler Lauletta
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Cooper Flagg’s Natural Talent Through His Hoops Journey Portends Limitless NBA Potential

Chris Mannix
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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

Jimmy Traina
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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

Chris Mannix
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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

Chris Mannix
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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

Kevin Sweeney
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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

Chris Mannix
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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

Kevin Sweeney
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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

Liam McKeone
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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

Kevin Sweeney
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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

Chris Mannix
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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

Chris Mannix
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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

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

Adam Silver Makes Shortsighted Mistake of Comparing NBA to NFL

Jimmy Traina
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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

Chris Mannix, Liam McKeone
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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

Liam McKeone
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