PARIS (AP) — NBA star Kevin Durant has acquired a minority ownership position in Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Champions League champions, the French football club announced on Friday. The club indicated that Qatar Sports Investments, which is the majority owner of PSG, has entered into an investment and strategic partnership agreement with Durant. The specific financial details of the arrangement …

**Editor’s Note:** For more extensive NBA insights, check out The Athletic here. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the NBA or its franchises. * * * INDIANAPOLIS — Most of the discussion will center around Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers’ point guard overcame a calf strain that almost derailed the team’s remarkable season on Thursday night. He …

During the 2025 NBA Finals held in Oklahoma City and Indiana, both franchises made significant contributions to their local communities. Collaborating with Emirates, the NBA leveraged its resources to revamp facilities at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County and Indianapolis via the NBA Cares Finals Legacy Projects. The initiative involved a comprehensive makeover of the existing classroom areas, …

OKLAHOMA CITY— The race is wide open for both the championship title and the Finals MVP award as we head into Game 7 on Sunday at 8 PM ET on ABC. This is the moment where players will reach for greatness and strive to claim all the accolades associated with victory. Will it be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Tyrese Haliburton, …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton surged into the passing lane to snag a steal, carefully maneuvered along the sideline, and executed a no-look pass to Pascal Siakam, who completed the play with a dunk over two defenders from Oklahoma City. Afterward, he took a moment to exchange high-fives with supporters in the stands. Not too shabby for someone nursing an …

Kevin Durant has ventured further into the realm of global sports ownership, now becoming a minority investor in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) through a fresh partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), according to the French club’s announcement on Friday. The forward for the Phoenix Suns obtained his share through his personal investment firm, collaborating with Boardroom, the media and investment enterprise …

It’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the pinnacle of professional basketball—the exhilarating conclusion to a monumental showdown between two conference champions competing for the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. Both Oklahoma City and Indiana are now etched into this narrative. Very few anticipated this scenario leading into the 2025 NBA Finals, yet the Thunder and Pacers have become ideal rivals, …

**INDIANAPOLIS** – For the 20th time in league history, the NBA Finals are headed to a decisive Game 7. Facing elimination, the Indiana Pacers delivered one of their most impressive defensive performances to claim a commanding 108-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 on Thursday night. Throughout the first five games of the series, the Thunder managed …

For the first time since 2016, the NBA Championship will be decided in a Game 7. In Game 6, the Indiana Pacers showcased their dominance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on their home court, pulling ahead in the second quarter with a stunning 36-17 surge. With a lead that expanded to 31 points at one stage, the Pacers secured a …

INDIANAPOLIS – While it may be tempting to pinpoint the pivotal moment of Game 6 as occurring two hours prior to tipoff—when Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana medical team determined that the All-NBA point guard’s right calf strain was sufficiently healed for him to play—such a conclusion would be misleading. For the Pacers and their supporters at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the …

Back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 6 (8:30 ET, ABC). The Indiana supporters could help propel their Pacers into a decisive Game 7. Meanwhile, the Thunder might clinch the championship. Larry’s legacy is on the line tonight. 5 STORIES TO FOLLOW IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀 June 19, 2025 Game 6 Synopsis: Key details you need before tonight’s showdown. United in …

Guerschon Yabusele may be headed for a new team in the NBA after winning the hearts of fans at the Philadelphia 76ers. According to a joint report by Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the 76ers are facing a challenging situation regarding the re-signing of the 29-year-old center. Having initially signed a one-year contract with Philadelphia, the French international is preparing …

INDIANAPOLIS— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have not only propelled Oklahoma City to the threshold of their first NBA championship, but they have also etched their names into the annals of Finals history as one of the most dynamic duos. Throughout the initial five games against the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander (averaging 32.4 points per game) and Williams (25.8 ppg) have …

Danilo Gallinari revisited his first encounter with Kobe Bryant back in 2008, highlighting an Italian connection to the informal atmosphere that preceded the late NBA superstar’s remarkable 61-point performance. During an appearance on the Run Your Race podcast, the 36-year-old Italian forward recounted his experience trailing Team USA’s practice in Las Vegas before his rookie NBA season. The practice was …

The uncertainty regarding Tyrese Haliburton’s status for Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV has not deterred the Oklahoma City Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein. “We’re getting ready as if he will be on the court. That’s our main focus. It’s the Finals. Just like in the previous series, where players were ill but insisted on playing, …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Oklahoma City Thunder stands just one victory away from claiming their maiden championship title. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are back home, ready for the chance to push the NBA Finals to a Game 7 for the first time in nine years. Here are 10 statistics to consider ahead of Game 6 on Thursday (8:30 ET, ABC) … …

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to have a new owner for the first time in over 40 years. As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Buss family, who currently owns the team, has reached an agreement to transfer the majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter. Walter serves as the CEO of the global conglomerate TWG Global. Having …

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Most of the offseason chatter has revolved around trade speculation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, prompting Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers to contemplate how the star player can affirm his commitment to leading the franchise. “It’s utterly absurd. You hear all these rumors, and while you know they’re not factual, it’s hard to ignore them,” the 63-year-old coach expressed during his …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)— Tyrese Haliburton would likely be sitting out Thursday’s game if it were a regular season matchup. In fact, if it were December or January, he might be expected to miss a week or two due to his strained right calf. However, this is June, the NBA Finals are at stake, and the Indiana Pacers find themselves in a …

Star guard Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers remains uncertain for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday (June 19). According to Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle, Haliburton’s status will likely be determined shortly before the game begins. With Indiana trailing 2-3 in the series, they could potentially face this critical “win-or-go-home” matchup without their …

**2025 NBA Draft: Comprehensive Coverage** **2025 NBA Draft Selection Order** NEW YORK— Alongside the 50 non-international players from colleges and various basketball leagues who have earlier retracted their early entry declarations for the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm, one more player has now opted to withdraw his name from consideration. Additionally, beyond the single international player who had …

Nikola Topic is anticipated to join the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2025-26 season. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, the 19-year-old point guard from Serbia has been undergoing rehabilitation after having surgery on a torn ACL in his left knee. Recently, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, echoing comments about Topic from Luguentz Dort, expressed admiration for the young …

The Indiana Pacers have successfully retrieved their 2026 draft pick by trading away their 2025 pick to the New Orleans Pelicans. In this transaction, the Pacers will send their No. 23 selection in the 2025 NBA Draft along with the rights to Mojave King—who was acquired by the Pacers during the 2023 Draft—to reclaim their own first-round pick in 2026, …

The collaboration between the NBA and FIBA is ushering in a new era for basketball in Europe, accompanied by rising uncertainties about what lies ahead. In Madrid, FIBA Europe’s president Jorge Garbajosa and Luis Scola attended the Sport Summit 2025, where they discussed the NBA’s plans for Europe and various basketball-related topics. “The groundwork has been established,” Garbajosa remarked, noting …