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Every Celebrity Spotted at Game 1 of Spurs vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Finals

The celebrities flooded San Antonio for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama Named 'NBA 2K27' Cover Athlete Ahead of Spurs, Knicks Finals

Victor Wembanyama becomes the NBA 2K27 cover athlete after a dominant playoff run, improving his status as one of basketball's brightest stars.

Player One

Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

When basketball was invented by medical doctor James Naismith in 1891 – to keep American football players active during winter – all baskets were worth two points, regardless of where they were shot from.

The Conversation

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NBA making progress in plans to establish Europe league

Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA is continuing to make good progress on its plans to set up a new independent league in Europe.

AAP

Knicks 105, Spurs 95: New York Steals NBA Finals Game 1 Behind Jalen Brunson’s Monster Stats

The Knicks’ star scored 30 points to rally his team back in a road victory and extend their postseason win streak to 12, outdueling Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio.

Sports Illustrated

NBA's Victor Wembanyama Took The Spurs To A Movie To ‘Wind Down’ Ahead Of The Finals, And His Choice Is Making Me LOL

The NBA superstar certainly made a choice.

Cinemablend

This NBA Finals Represents a Massive First for ‘Inside the NBA’

After 15 years together, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will finally work the sport’s biggest event.

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Game 1: Spurs and Knicks set to open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio

Game 1 of the NBA Finals might feel like old times for the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks

The Independent UK

SI:AM | Golden Knights Win Back-and-Forth Game 1

Vegas dug out of an early hole and came back to steal the first game of the Stanley Cup Final on the road.

Sports Illustrated

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Aniya Harvey: Love Island USA Star Reveals Her Dad Is Former NBA Player

Aniya Harvey, a contestant on Love Island USA, hints at her NBA family background by revealing that her father is a former player, sparking viewer interest in her backstory.

International Business Times UK

French star Wembanyama leads Spurs into NBA finals showdown with Knicks

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama will be in the spotlight when his San Antonio Spurs side take on the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

NBA Finals Expert Predictions: X-Factors and Series MVP Favorites in Knicks vs. Spurs

Who will win the title? Sports Illustrated makes its picks for the NBA Finals where Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson will go at it.

Sports Illustrated

Britell, Nas help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday

The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rap icon Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season’s NBA Finals

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Scottie Pippen's Son Reveals He Got Trolled By Classmates Over Larsa Pippen's Affair With Rapper

Preston Pippen, son of Scottie and Larsa Pippen, shares his experiences of school bullying due to his mother's relationship with rapper Future.

International Business Times UK

Cavs Star Questions LeBron James' Rumoured Desire To Return To Cleveland This Summer

Darius Garland doubts LeBron James' desire to return to the Cavaliers, suggesting the four-time MVP would prefer the lifestyle and weather in Los Angeles.

International Business Times UK

NBA Rumours: Giannis Antetokounmpo Refuses To Play 'Second Fiddle' To Steph Curry In Golden State

The Golden State Warriors may reportedly pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo again, but the two-time MVP doesn't see himself being Steph Curry's supporting cast.

The Guardian - US

NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?

Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off

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AAP

BASK:Fingers crossed Knicks tall fit for NBA Finals opener

Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has trained with strapping on one hand and is in doubt for New York's opening game of the NBA Finals in San Antonio.

AAP

Fingers crossed Knicks tall fit for NBA Finals opener

Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has trained with strapping on one hand and is in doubt for New York's opening game of the NBA Finals in San Antonio.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Mannix’s NBA Finals Notes: Mitchell Robinson’s Status, Victor Wembanyama’s Concern

The Spurs’ superstar expressed some hesitation if the team can put their Western Conference finals win over the Thunder behind them in order to beat the Knicks and earn the title.

France 24

‘We love Wemby’: San Antonio embraces French star ahead of NBA Finals

Since Frenchman Victor “Wemby” Wembanyama came to San Antonio, locals say the Spurs have opened a new chapter and are confident the young basketballer will help the team secure a sixth title in the upcoming NBA final. "It's a great team. At the very top is Wemby; when he's on…

Sports Illustrated

NBA Finals Position by Position Breakdown: Do the Knicks or Spurs Have the Edge?

A position-by-position breakdown of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

The Independent UK

Knicks in the NBA Finals won't change Mike Breen's approach to his call on ABC

Mike Breen will call his 21st NBA Finals for ABC and ESPN beginning Wednesday night in San Antonio, but it's his first involving the New York Knicks

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