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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to a call against him during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Bill Simmons Rips NBA Refs Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls

Bill Simmons calls out NBA referees over SGA’s whistle in Game 1 against Minnesota.

Stephen Douglas
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to a call against him during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Bill Simmons Rips NBA Refs Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls

Bill Simmons calls out NBA referees over SGA’s whistle in Game 1 against Minnesota.

Stephen Douglas
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Kendrick Perkins was thoroughly impressed with the Thunder in Game 1.

ESPN Analyst Makes Bold Proclamation After Game 1 of Timberwolves-Thunder Series

Kendrick Perkins does not see a competitive Western Conference finals in the works.

Kyle Koster
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark Reveals NBA Player That Left Her Starstruck While Shooting State Farm Ad

Caitlin Clark said that she felt starstruck while shooting a State Farm ad with Jimmy Butler.

Karl Rasmussen
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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Malika Andrews being given a button.

Malika Andrews Received a Gift During ESPN Pregame, Stephen A. Smith Wasn't Impressed

Malika Andrews was given a gift by the Thunder mascot and Stephen A. Smith didn’t seem impressed.

Stephen Douglas
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HEADLINES

Edwards briefly exited Game 1 following the first quarter after rolling his right ankle.

Anthony Edwards Dismissed Ankle Injury Concerns With One Word After Wolves' Loss

Tim Capurso
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after an officials call against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Doris Burke Drops Surprising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Free Throw Merchant' Line

Kyle Koster
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Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle look at the box score from Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

What Stat Made Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle Burst Out Laughing?

Tyler Lauletta
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is a solid prop target in Game 1.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Pacers vs. Knicks, Jalen Brunson)

Peter Dewey
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Anthony Edwards deals a pass against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Anthony Edwards Says He’s Got One NSFW Adjustment to Make Heading Into Game 2

Tyler Lauletta
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Former Nuggets coach Malone analyzes the Western Conference finals on ESPN

Fans Had Plenty of Jokes About Michael Malone Calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP

Blake Silverman
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on May 20, 2025.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Coyly Avoids Dropping ‘Secret’ Plans for Thunder in Game 2

Brigid Kennedy
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards smiles after a foul is called against him.

Timberwolves Make Unfortunate Bit of NBA History in Game 1 Loss to Thunder

Tyler Lauletta
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SGA (2) scored 31 points in OKC’s Game 1 win.

SGA Doesn’t Want Thunder Getting Ahead of Themselves After Game 1 Win

Mike McDaniel
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns on May 16, 2025.

Karl-Anthony Towns Had Heartfelt Reaction to Loud Reception at Yankee Stadium

Brigid Kennedy
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lays on the ground after Anthony Edwards threw the ball at him on May 20, 2025.

Anthony Edwards Got an Early Tech for Tossing the Ball at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Brigid Kennedy
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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler dribbles the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first quarter in game five of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena.

Lowest Seeds to Reach the NBA Finals

Nate Cunningham
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso on May 20, 2025.

Thunder's Alex Caruso Shuts Down Talk of Exhaustion Ahead of Conference Finals vs. Wolves

Brigid Kennedy
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LeBron James greets fans before Ohio State's 2022 football game against Notre Dame.

Ohio State to Give LeBron James Honorary Degree

Patrick Andres
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nickeil Alexander-Walker on February 24, 2025.

SGA's Dad Got Funny 4-Word Text From Nickeil Alexander-Walker's Mom Ahead of WCF

Brigid Kennedy
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FEATURED

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 34.7 points per game this series.

Oklahoma City’s Stars Outplay Denver’s in Game 7’s Battle of MVP Contenders

Chris Mannix
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Pettiford had an outstanding showing in Chicago and has a fascinating decision on whether to return to Auburn or remain in the NBA draft.

NBA Draft Combine Standouts: Seven Players Who Shined in Scrimmages

Kevin Sweeney
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Bryant has emerged as a top-20 NBA draft prospect after averaging single-digit scoring in his freshman season in college.

Carter Bryant Leads Top NBA Draft Prospects Weighing Stay-or-Go Decisions at Combine

Kevin Sweeney
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Flagg has been projected as the top draft pick for months, but now we know which team will make the selection.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, All First-Round Picks After Lottery

Kevin Sweeney
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Four-time All-Star and Dallas representative Rolando Blackman reacts after the Mavericks earned the No. 1 NBA draft pick during the draft lottery.

Mavericks Roar Back With No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Right to Select Cooper Flagg

Chris Mannix
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Tatum scored 22 points to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists in Boston’s win.

Takeaways: Celtics Keep Knicks at Arm’s Length in Game 3 Rout

Chris Mannix
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Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lessons Every Eliminated NBA Playoff Team Learned From the First Round

Liam McKeone
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Bryant is in a good position whether he returns to Arizona or turns pro.

NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

Kevin Sweeney
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John Tesh appeared in NBC's video to officially announce the return of "Roundball Rock" to the network's NBA coverage.

John Tesh Talks Return of ‘Roundball Rock’ to NBC’s NBA Coverage

Jimmy Traina
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Curry will be out at least one week with a hamstring strain.

How the Warriors Can Survive Steph Curry’s Absence

Liam McKeone
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Reggie Miller did not have a clean, crisp broadcast in Game 1 of the Knicks-Celtics series.

Reggie Miller Had a Rough Fourth Quarter and Overtime in Knicks’ Upset Over Celtics

Jimmy Traina
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Brunson moves the ball against Holiday in overtime of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks-Celtics Takeaways: Jalen Brunson Heats Up, Celtics’ Shooting Woes

Chris Mannix
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The Jokic vs. Gilgeous-Alexander matchup is key to their second-round series.

The Matchup That Will Decide Each NBA Playoff Second-Round Series

Liam McKeone
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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will get a four-day break between Games 5 and 6 in their series against the Warriors.

Nobody Knows How to Drag Out the Playoffs Like the NBA

Jimmy Traina
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L.A. has a huge summer ahead.

Lakers Didn’t Fail, but Urgency to Build a Title Team Is Real

Chris Mannix
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Nov 28th, 1986; USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (23) in action against Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33) at The Forum. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

Michael Jordan Faced Dunk Rival In Pick-Up Game In Front Of National Landmark

Shandel Richardson
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