As you prepare to return home, the series is knotted at 2-2. The 2025 Finals have transitioned into a best-of-three scenario, with Game 5 set to take place tomorrow at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. — **5 HIGHLIGHTS IN TODAY’S ISSUE 🏀** **June 15, 2025** **Back & Forth:** A look at how we arrived at Monday’s crucial Game 5 of …

OKLAHOMA CITY— The championship series is currently balanced at two wins each, leaving the trophy tantalizingly up for grabs. This scenario creates the need for a game-changer, a standout who can lead either the Indiana Pacers or Oklahoma City Thunder to victory. Such a player would stand a significant chance of earning two trophies. The outcome of this season’s Bill …

After spending five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, Desmond Bane is set to be traded to the Orlando Magic, as reported by ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania on Sunday. In exchange, the Grizzlies will acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, along with the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm, the Phoenix Suns’ first-round selection …

•Subscribe to NBA League Pass NOW > Here’s a day-by-day overview of significant events, games, and standout performances from this week in NBA history. **June 15** **June 15, 2001** The Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers, winning 108-96 in Game 5 of the 2001 NBA Finals and marking the conclusion of the most dominant playoff campaign in league …

In a move among several nascent talents opting to defer their NBA aspirations, Mouhamed Faye has announced his withdrawal from the 2025 NBA draft, as reported by his agent to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. At age 20, Faye initially made himself eligible for the draft toward the end of April. Instead, he will explore different avenues, which may include a transition …

**INDIANAPOLIS** — The Indiana Pacers executed their strategy flawlessly, nearly sealing a decisive victory over Oklahoma City. However, a sudden shift in momentum led to their undoing, as the Thunderstorm arrived unheralded. While the final outcome of Game 4 may not solely define the series, it marked a significant turning point for the Pacers. Their once-comfortable lead dwindled, confidence crumbled, …

Kevin Durant has identified three teams as his top choices for a trade: the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is open to signing a long-term contract with any of these organizations. His existing contract for the 2025-26 season is valued at $54.7 million and will come to an end after …

In challenging circumstances, unconventional strategies are often employed. This is especially true in the high-stakes atmosphere of the NBA Finals, where teams may resort to tactics they haven’t frequently used throughout the season. Such was the situation on Friday when the Oklahoma City Thunder pivoted with a significant tactical shift, opting for a rarely utilized maneuver that could potentially alter …