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Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti on Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

NBA Analyst Says Thunder Could Be Looking to Trade Up in Draft

Sam Presti, what are you up to?

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti on Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

NBA Analyst Says Thunder Could Be Looking to Trade Up in Draft

Sam Presti, what are you up to?

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander visits Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton in the locker room.

New Video Shows SGA’s Heartfelt Locker Room Moment With Tyrese Haliburton After Game 7

The Thunder star repeatedly showed his support for Haliburton after the latter tore his Achilles.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving dribbles the ball.

Mavericks Sign Kyrie Irving to New Three-Year Deal

Irving declined his player option for next season to sign the long-term deal.

Brooklyn Nets Own Shocking Number of First-Round Picks After Kristaps Porzingis Trade

If all goes well on Wednesday ... hats off to Sean Marks.

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Kristaps Porzingis Shared a Very Positive Message Prior to Celtics’ Blockbuster Trade

Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Cooper Flagg Discusses Pressure of Succeeding Luka Doncic As Face of Mavericks

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown on Mar 26, 2025.

Report: Multiple Teams Showing 'Significant' Interest in Jaylen Brown Trade With Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis averaged 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds during the 2024-25 season for the Boston Celtics.

Celtics Salary Cap Situation After Trading Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis on May 7, 2025.

NBA World Reacts to Blockbuster Three-Team Kristaps Porzingis Trade

Ace Bailey did not participate in individual team workouts leading into the NBA draft.

NBA Draft Storylines to Watch: Which Team Selects Ace Bailey, Other Polarizing Players

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis shoots a free throw.

Celtics Trade Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in Three-Team Deal

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

NBA Draft Ticket Prices 2025: Cheapest & Most Expensive Ways to Attend

NBA Officially Approves $1.5 Billion Sale of Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx

Jokic is a three-time NBA MVP and one-time Finals MVP.

Nuggets Owner Randomly Brings Up Possibly Trading Nikola Jokic, Stuns NBA Fans

Cooper Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game as a freshman at Duke during the 2024-25 season.

Why LeBron James Believes Cooper Flagg Will Be 'Amazing' With Mavericks

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and coach Rick Carlisle on Dec 19, 2024.

Pacers' Rick Carlisle Details 'Uplifting' Post-Surgery Conversation with Tyrese Haliburton

Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Duke Coach Explains Why He's Happy Mavericks Will Likely Draft Cooper Flagg

Durant played for Kerr for three seasons in the Bay

Kevin Durant Takes Shot at NBA Reporter for 'Tired' Warriors Narrative After Trade

CJ McCollum guards Jordan Poole in the spring of 2023.

Pelicans, Wizards Swap Guards CJ McCollum, Jordan Poole in Pre-Draft Trade

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The trio of Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be key to the Thunder’s quest for another title.

Lessons Learned From the NBA Finals for Thunder and Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton likely will miss a significant portion of next season after a devastating injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Will Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury End Pacers’ Shot at Another NBA Finals Run?

Ace Bailey has not met with NBA teams ahead of the draft, making his slide something to watch in the first round.

NBA Mock Draft: Final First-Round Projections, Including Where Ace Bailey Lands

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds up the NBA Finals MVP trophy after the Thunder won the NBA championship.

Thunder Finally Make It to Mountaintop With Plans to Stay After First NBA Title

The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate after winning Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals

Thunder Beat Pacers in Game 7 to Win Franchise's First NBA Championship

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort celebrates after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Thunder Match Michael Jordan's Bulls With Rare Achievement En Route to NBA Title

The Pacers and Thunder face off in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday ready to flex their respective muscles.

Keys to NBA Finals Game 7: Energy, Effort and Will

Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers forced a Game 7 in the NBA Finals with a blowout win on Thursday.

Tyrese Haliburton Overcomes Injury in Pacers’ Blowout Win to Force NBA Finals Game 7

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

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

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

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

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Oct 22, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7), guard Jrue Holiday (4) and guard Derrick White (9) react after a play against the New York Knicks in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

NBA Insider Revealed Truth On Key NBA Trade Candidates

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

New Report On Mavericks Targeting 20-Year NBA Veteran To Pair With Cooper Flagg

Feb 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Dario Saric (9) on the bench in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Former 76er Picks Up Option with Western Conference Contender

Feb 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) and forward Naji Marshall (13) and guard Max Christie (00) and forward P.J. Washington (25) celebrate after Irving makes a three point shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mavericks To Target Ex-Warriors, Lakers Guards In Free Agency

Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates after a basket during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg Reveals Thoughts On Mavs-Lakers Trade

Nov 11, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Andrea Bargnani (9) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Nets defeated the Rockets 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

EXCLUSIVE: Former Nets Center Andrea Bargnani Talks NBA Career, New Ventures

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns assistant coach Chad Forcier against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Utah Jazz Hire Former Suns Coach

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball defended by Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and forward Obi Toppin (1) in the fourth quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace Showed Extreme Growth Through Highs and Lows of Playoffs

Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Ognjen Kuzmic (1) shoots a free throw against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Former Golden State Warriors Player Retires From Basketball