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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

The Guardian - US

How Rival Coaches Would Defend Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson in NBA Finals Matchup

Sports Illustrated surveyed NBA coaches for their scouting reports, x-factors and predictions ahead of Knicks vs. Spurs.

Sports Illustrated

‘Why the hell would anyone want to watch the Knicks?’ Because they saved my life

For 25 years, the Knicks have given just enough hope to keep me from walking away. Four wins from watching an NBA title with my father, I know why I stayed

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The 10 Best Players in the 2026 NBA Finals Between Knicks and Spurs

A look at the best players you’ll see on the court throughout the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs.

Sports Illustrated

How Knicks’ Decision to Fire Tom Thibodeau, Hire Mike Brown Impacted NBA Finals Run

A look back at the Knicks’ decision to fire Tom Thibodeau and hire Mike Brown, which has now led to the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.

Sports Illustrated

Draymond Green Blatantly Takes Profane Jab At Knicks' Finals Journey and Entire Eastern Conference

Draymond Green brutally criticises the New York Knicks and the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals.

International Business Times UK

Mike Breen Reveals That Kevin Harlan Wanted to Switch Assignments Last Year

The former TNT voice wanted the longtime Knicks broadcaster to call the Eastern Conference finals, featuring New York, last season.

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10 Best NBA Players to Never Win a Championship

Many of the greatest players to step on an NBA court were never able to win a championship.

Sports Illustrated

Cavaliers Offseason Preview: Donovan Mitchell Decision, James Harden Extension, Giannis Trade Speculation

After losing to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a busy offseason ahead.

Sports Illustrated

Knicks romp into NBA finals to end 27-year wait

The NY Knicks have booked their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999 after completing a 4-0 sweep over Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Relentless Knicks sweep Cavaliers and return to NBA finals for first time since 1999

The New York Knicks are back in the NBA finals for the first time since 1999 after another overwhelming victory completed a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Guardian - US

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: Why she admires his authenticity over past relationships

Taylor Swift reportedly admires Travis Kelce's 'real' personality, finding his open and confident nature refreshing compared to past relationships. Their courtside appearance at the Eastern Conference finals, including Kelce's viral beer-chugging moment, highlighted their chemistry and public support for each other, fueling ongoing romance buzz.

The Economic Times

Knicks’ 10-Game NBA Playoff Winning Streak Has Only Been Topped by Four Teams. How Many Won Championships?

The New York Knicks have won 10 straight playoff games. Only four teams have eclipsed that mark in NBA history. All made the NBA Finals, here’s a look at how each fared.

Sports Illustrated

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Sat Courtside for Cavs-Knicks, But Didn’t Wear Their Playoff T-Shirts

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sat courtside in Cleveland on Saturday night as the Cavaliers hosted the Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Eastern Conference Finals: Three Takeaways As Unshakeable Knicks Put Themselves on the Verge of NBA Finals

The Knicks will have a chance to sweep the Cavaliers on Monday night after a dominant outing on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the ‘Knicks Legends’ Seated Courtside vs. Cavaliers in Tiers

How many actual legends are a part of the “Knicks legends” crew at Madison Square Garden?

AAP

Knicks closer to NBA Finals appearance after Game 2 win

Josh Hart bounced back from a quiet series opener to help the New York Knicks take a big step in the Eastern Conference finals by beating visiting Cleveland.

Sports Illustrated

Eastern Conference Finals: Four Things We Learned in Knicks Statement Win vs. Cavaliers

New York won Game 1 after a historic comeback. Game 2 was far less dramatic.

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The Independent UK

Spurs-Thunder Game 1 averages record 9.2M viewers, NBA Playoff ratings up 16% through 2 rounds

The first year of the NBA’s media rights deal continues to deliver large amounts of viewers

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Five Best NBA Announcers: Where Do Mike Breen, Ian Eagle Stack Up

A look at the best NBA announcers who currently grace the microphone across the league’s broadcasts.

The Guardian - US

Amazon Prime’s NBA playoff coverage was an alienating, strangely visionary experiment in anti-TV

The streamer has given us a broadcast so powerfully isolating it effectively anticipates sport’s viewerless future

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs: Jalen Brunson’s Fourth Quarter Explosion Leads Knicks to Historic Comeback Win in Game 1 vs. Cavs

Brunson was otherworldly for the Knicks down the stretch as New York erased a late 22-point deficit to win in overtime.

Sports Illustrated

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: Three Bold Predictions for NHL Eastern Conference Finals

The stage is set for the Eastern Conference finals, with the Hurricanes and Canadiens set to compete for a spot in the Stanley Cup Final.

Sports Illustrated

How Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Helped Tip the Scales in Game 7 Road Win Over Pistons

Inside Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s effort to create an advantage for his team during Game 7 in his hometown of Detroit.

Sports Illustrated

Pistons Season Grades: What to Make of Detroit's Playoff Exit After 60-Win Season

A look at the Pistons' season in its entirety, from an impeccable regular season to a 3–1 comeback and forcing two Game 7s in the playoffs.

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