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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 …

OKLAHOMA CITY— After five games, we finally witnessed some transition offense in the NBA Finals. During the initial three playoff rounds, the Indiana Pacers (25.8) and Oklahoma City Thunder (25.3) secured the top two spots for transition points per game, according to Synergy tracking. However, for the first four games of the Finals, neither team seemed able to replicate their …

**Editor’s Note:** For more extensive NBA analysis, visit The Athletic. The opinions expressed here may not represent those of the NBA or its franchises. *** OKLAHOMA CITY — On the morning of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, surrounded by a circle of reporters at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s practice facility, Jalen Williams was in the spotlight, while Isaiah Hartenstein …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)— Tyrese Haliburton, guard for the Indiana Pacers, experienced discomfort in his lower right leg after a troublesome fall during the first quarter and had to step out of Game 5 of the NBA Finals momentarily for medical attention. Despite this, he continued to play, but it was apparent he was not at his best. To his credit, …

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one victory away from clinching their first NBA title after overcoming the Indiana Pacers with a score of 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Williams had a phenomenal performance, achieving a playoff career-high of 40 points, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points and 10 assists. This win came after the Thunder …

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton has built an impressive portfolio and an eye-catching highlight reel, distinguishing himself during the 2025 postseason with remarkable late-game performances that have propelled the Indiana Pacers to extraordinary comebacks. However, the 25-year-old has not consistently made his presence felt at the beginning of games, which starkly contrasts with his late-game heroics. This peculiarity in his …

The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner, with events taking place on June 25 and 26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. As the date approaches, the NBA has already sent out invitations to 19 top-rated prospects for the Green Room—an area at the draft venue where anticipated lottery picks and other elite hopefuls gather with …

In line with previous predictions, Neoklis Avdalas will not be participating in the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. As the deadline for early entrants to withdraw approached, his representative informed ESPN’s Jonathan Givony of the final decision on Sunday. Avdalas had originally submitted the required documentation in late April. The promising Greek forward has been weighing his options, …

After spending seven years with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is intent on constructing a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills to establish a future residence for his family. According to a report from The Beaumont Enterprise, the 40-year-old NBA star is actively engaged in the ambitious project of building his ideal home, having made significant strides in the renovation …

INDIANAPOLIS —In a video call held just a week prior to the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault remarked, “Our locker room is flat,” and he was not referencing a stale beverage. What he meant was that there existed no hierarchy; the environment was egalitarian. Every player, from the league’s MVP to someone who had played merely 20 …

After being honored as the Finals MVP and securing the G League championship with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2019, Isaiah Hartenstein has now become a pivotal player for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA Finals, presented by YouTube TV. This marks a significant progression in the 27-year-old German-American center’s career. Hartenstein began with the Houston Rockets, …

Two stars. Two cities. Two more victories to crown a champion. With the Finals locked at 2-2, a crucial Game 5 gets underway tonight at 8:30 ET (ABC). 5 HIGHLIGHTS IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀 June 16, 2025 Game 5 Overview: “We’re considering this a fresh start, like a Game 1” Defensive Strategies: Analyzing how each side is undermining the other’s …

Basketball can be unforgiving, leaving young talents like Tyrese Haliburton feeling let down. Following a practice session on Sunday, the 25-year-old point guard for the Indiana Pacers reflected on how, in his youth, he wasn’t particularly fond of Rick Carlisle, his current head coach. This was due to Carlisle’s success in leading the Dallas Mavericks to victory over the Miami …

The Orlando Magic aimed to enhance their scoring and shooting capabilities this summer, and they found their solution in Desmond Bane. The first major move of the NBA offseason has materialized even before it officially commences. On Sunday, the Magic officially secured Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round draft …

While in Lithuania during the NBA offseason, Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to rejoining the Sacramento Kings for the 2025-26 season, marking his 14th year in the league. “I can set my own aspirations, but ultimately, it’s the Kings’ decisions that hold the most weight,” stated the 33-year-old center when speaking with journalists at his annual training camp. “As of …

**OKLAHOMA CITY** — Should the Indiana Pacers secure the championship, their path will showcase Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shots at crucial moments, fluid ball movement, enhanced defensive efforts, Rick Carlisle’s astute coaching decisions, solid contributions from the bench, and much more. However, achieving a 2025 championship mathematically hinges on the Pacers requesting another dose of the critical ingredient that has led …

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 …