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Flashscore's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 19-24 could see a trade for Kawhi Leonard

June is underway, which means it is officially draft month! The deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and maintain college eligibility was May 27th, meaning that every prospect still in the draft will be available. Front offices are putting the finishing touches on scouting reports and determining which players are worth investing in as the next generation of NBA talent.

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Wemby says Spurs need to be 'normal' in their approach for Game 2

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says there's no need for heroics as the Spurs aim to battle back from a deflating loss to the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA Finals.

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'We reflect our city': Jalen Brunson says Knicks will do everything to win NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can't afford to relax after pulling off a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.

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New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to take opening game of NBA Finals

While the Spurs had the game in hand, the Knicks finished much stronger to steal the win in the final minutes. New York take a 1-0 series lead to start the final.

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Adam Silver states NBA is 'on schedule' to start potential European league soon

The NBA is "very much on schedule" with plans to launch a new European league in 2027, commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday before the start of the NBA Finals.

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New York Knicks fans make city blue and orange ahead of NBA Finals

Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought.

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Flashscore's NBA Finals predictions: Spurs and Knicks battle for NBA glory

After more than seven months of competition, the stage is set. The NBA Finals tip off on the first Wednesday of June, beginning the race for the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The second-seeded San Antonio Spurs will host the third-seeded New York Knicks in a championship showdown. The journey ends here - one team will reach the summit, while the other will see its season end in heartbreak.

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'One of our own': San Antonio Spurs supporters embrace 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

It is not New York or Los Angeles.

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New York Knicks expect revenge to be on San Antonio Spurs' mind ahead of NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are bracing for a hard-fought battle from San Antonio when the NBA Finals begin on Wednesday, while the Spurs seek revenge for a loss in the NBA Cup.

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San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says team still enjoying Western Conference final win

Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs are still coming down off an emotional high from defeating Oklahoma City to reach the NBA Finals on the eve of the championship series.

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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson claims doubters motivate team ahead of NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson says doubters have only made the New York Knicks work harder to capture the club's first title since 1973 in the NBA Finals against San Antonio.

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First-ever Filipino NBA winner guaranteed as Jordan Clarkson, Dylan Harper make history

No player from the Philippines has won an NBA title, but two with Filipino heritage -- New York's Jordan Clarkson and San Antonio's Dylan Harper -- meet in this month's NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals a 'lifetime chance' as Wembanyama looks to make history

Victor Wembanyama will aim to cement his status as the new face of basketball on Wednesday when he leads the San Antonio Spurs into game one of the NBA Finals against a New Yorks Knicks line-up bidding to end a 53-year title drought.

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Spurs' Sean Sweeney hired as Magic's new head coach

Sean Sweeney, an associate head coach for the NBA finalist San Antonio Spurs, has been hired as the head coach of the Orlando Magic, the Florida club announced on Monday.

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Steph Curry signs 10-year shoe deal with China's Li-Ning

Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry ended his sneaker free agency on Monday, announcing a 10-year deal with Chinese company Li-Ning after leaving Under Armour last November.

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Hall of Fame NBA coach Rick Adelman passes away at 79

Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who led the Portland Trail Blazers to two unsuccessful NBA Finals appearances during a 29-year coaching career, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced on Monday. He was 79.

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NBA Weekly: Spurs and Knicks set for historic championship battle

In NBA Weekly, Flashscore editors review the week that has just gone, looking back at the biggest moments and storylines that stood out to them from the last seven days in the world of basketball's best league.

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Taremi and Jahanbakhsh lead Iran's World Cup squad with Azmoun overlooked

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei named a 26-man squad for the World ⁠Cup on Monday, relying on veterans Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh, while leaving out Sardar Azmoun.

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Victor Wembanyama on cusp of 'childhood dream' after Spurs stun Thunder

Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday.

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San Antonio Spurs dethrone Oklahoma City Thunder to make first NBA Finals in 12 years

The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.

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San Antonio Spurs force decisive Game 7 after dominant win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven in their thrilling NBA Western Conference finals series against Oklahoma City, leading throughout an emphatic 118-91 win Thursday.

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NBA approve 'anti-tanking' changes to draft system to discourage teams from losing on purpose

NBA teams on Thursday approved reforms intended to discourage teams from deliberately losing games in order to receive better players in the following season's draft.

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NBA set to introduce AI for objective calls, confirms commissioner Adam Silver

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league ⁠will use AI to automate a category of calls such as out-of-bounds decisions ‌to speed up games and reduce disputes over possession.

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Flashscore's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 13-18 boast Giannis trade buzz

With the NBA Draft less than a month away, the next generation of basketball stars is preparing for the biggest moment of their careers. Soon, they’ll make the trip to New York City, hoping to hear their names called early and begin the next chapter at the highest level. The NBA awaits.