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Injuries We’re Monitoring for Knicks, Spurs Ahead of NBA Finals Game 5

Injuries and status questions to monitor ahead of Game 5 between the Spurs and the Knicks.

Sports Illustrated

How the Spurs Used Hostile Madison Square Garden Crowd to Take NBA Finals Game 3 From Knicks

Victor Wembanyama said the environment “really shows what teams are made of,” as San Antonio stared down the hype and never wavered to get back into the series.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs Superlatives: Handing Out Awards Ahead of Knicks-Spurs Finals

Handing out superlatives, from best dunk to worst use of analytics, from the 2026 NBA playoffs.

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The Five Role Players Who Can Swing the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals

In anticipation of the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals, here are the five most important role players to know as the two teams fight to raise the Larry O’Brien.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Luke Kornet? Victor Wembanyama's Backup Jokes About Outlasting LeBron James

Luke Kornet stepped out of Victor Wembanyama's shadow with a crucial Game 7 chasedown block for the San Antonio Spurs, even drawing tongue‑in‑cheek comparisons to LeBron James.

International Business Times UK

The Thunder are dethroned, shameless and wildly unpopular. They’re still a great basketball team

The reigning champions were beaten in an epic series by the San Antonio Spurs. There’s no reason to believe they won’t challenge for years to come though

The Guardian - US

Luke Kornet’s Epic Block to Seal Spurs’ Trip to NBA Finals Now Part of Franchise’s Rich Playoff Lore

Luke Kornet’s amazing chase-down block in the fourth quarter should go down in Spurs’ playoff history as an all-time great play.

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Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple defending champs

The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after they overcame Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

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Everything We Know About the Salesian Sisters, the Nuns Cheering for the Spurs

The four nuns who attended Game 4 of the Spurs–Thunder series went viral for blessing Luke Kornet before the game.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama’s half-court buzzer beater showcased a master in complete control

The Spurs are up against the best team in the NBA in the Western Conference finals. But their star player has enough sorcery to give them confidence

The Guardian - US

How Spurs Performed After Victor Wembanyama Suffered Concussion vs. Blazers

Victor Wembanyama entered concussion protocol after a hard fall in Game 2.

Sports Illustrated

Wings, sex and hypocrisy: how the NBA tied itself in knots over a strip club night

The Hawks decided to pay tribute to Atlanta institution Magic City. The league soon found itself dealing with a narrative it doesn’t understand fully

The Guardian - US

NBA Cancels Hawks’ Magic City Promotional Night After Player Criticism

In a statement, Adam Silver cited “significant concerns” from league stakeholders.

Sports Illustrated

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks’ theme night with strip club Magic City after backlash

Commissioner Adam Silver said that the Hawks’ planned promotion with Magic City was met with “significant concerns” from league stakeholders

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Is Luke Kornet Right to Call Out the Hawks for Their Controversial Promotion?

The Spurs center penned a blog post asking Atlanta to cancel its upcoming ‘Magic City Monday’ night.

The Independent UK

NBA star says controversial strip club theme night ‘objectifies women’

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NBA star calls for Atlanta Hawks to cancel strip club theme night

The Hawks announced the promotion last week, saying it would include a live performance by Atlanta native T.I

The Guardian - US

Luke Kornet says Atlanta Hawks’ theme night with strip club Magic City objectifies women

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet has called on the Atlanta Hawks to abandon their collaboration with a famous strip club.

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NBA Player Calls for Hawks to Cancel Magic City Promotional Night

Luke Kornet is speaking out about the Hawks’ upcoming "Magic City Monday” promotion.

International Business Times UK

Wembanyama Dominates in Fourth Quarter, Extends Shotblocking Streak to Lift Spurs Past Bulls

The Spurs' young phenom scored 18 of his 38 points in the final period and recorded his 95th game with at least one block in their victory against the Chicago Bulls

The Guardian - US

7ft 4in (at least) of menace: the Victor Wembanyama Era is already here

San Antonio’s French phenom has led the Spurs to a franchise-best 5-0 start, announcing the dawn of basketball’s next dynasty

Sports Illustrated

Will Giannis Be Traded? Inside the Biggest NBA Storylines for the 2025–26 Season

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain future in Milwaukee, Victor Wembanyama’s breakout year and LeBron James adjusting to Luka Dončić’s Lakers are must-watch topics.

Sports Illustrated

Derrick White Shares Reaction to Celtics' Big Roster Changes: 'Definitely Tough'

Derrick White shared his reaction to the Celtics' dramatic offseason with Sports Illustrated in an exclusive interview.

Sports Illustrated

Why Yankees Fans Should Ignore Calls to Stop Complaining About the Team

New York fans have received a scolding from media folks because they want their team to be better.

Sports Illustrated

Brad Stevens Used One Word to Describe Celtics’ Chances of Re-Signing Al Horford

Brad Stevens didn't sound too optimistic about getting a deal done with Al Horford.

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