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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

Chris Mannix’s NBA Finals Notes: Mitchell Robinson’s Status, Victor Wembanyama’s Concern

The Spurs’ superstar expressed some hesitation if the team can put their Western Conference finals win over the Thunder behind them in order to beat the Knicks and earn the title.

Sports Illustrated

‘We love Wemby’: San Antonio embraces French star ahead of NBA Finals

Since Frenchman Victor “Wemby” Wembanyama came to San Antonio, locals say the Spurs have opened a new chapter and are confident the young basketballer will help the team secure a sixth title in the upcoming NBA final. "It's a great team. At the very top is Wemby; when he's on…

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NBA Finals Position by Position Breakdown: Do the Knicks or Spurs Have the Edge?

A position-by-position breakdown of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

SI:AM | Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades Shake Up NFL Landscape

The Rams made a strong defense even better, while the Patriots gave Drake Maye a new top target.

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NBA Draft 2026: Five Prospects Who Could Become Victor Wembanyama Stoppers

The Spurs star’s emergence as the NBA’s next dominant force could influence how front offices evaluate this year’s draft class.

Sports Illustrated

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

Spurs-Turned-Knicks Big Man Claims He Knows Victor Wembanyama's Weakness Ahead Of NBA Finals

Jeremy Sochan, now with the Knicks, claims he knows his former teammate Victor Wembanyama's weakness ahead of the NBA Finals clash against the Spurs.

International Business Times UK

Wemby v Knicks: It's a fitting NBA Finals match-up

There have been many big-name Spurs before him, but Victor Wembanyama is the latest San Antonio superstar hoping to help the franchise to an NBA title.

AAP

Tennis great keen to head home, cheer on the Knicks

16-time grand slam champion John McEnroe can't wait for the French Open to wrap up so he can return to New York and watch the Knicks win another NBA title.

AAP

Texas’ Abbott wheelchair-dunks on NY gov as Trump sits courtside in MAGA Knicks-Spurs troll before Hochul claps back

Basketball fans quickly pushed back against the social media post, accusing the Texas governor of using the team to push his own politics

The Independent UK

Marv Albert on the Knicks’ Incredible Run to the Finals and Turning Down an NBC Offer

The longtime New York voice shared his thoughts on the NBA Finals, New York’s domination, Mike Breen and more.

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International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - US

The human in excelsis: why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has ever seen

For years the NBA has wondered what would happen if it had a giant who could do everything. The San Antonio Spurs star has given us an answer

Sports Illustrated

Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort Want to Stay With Thunder Amid Uncertain Future: Here’s What Makes Sense for OKC

Sam Presti has some decisions to make and negotiating to do with Thunder players who have team options for next season.

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers From the Eastern and Western Conference Finals

A look back at the conference finals round before the Knicks and the Spurs meet to determine this year’s NBA champion.

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Chet Holmgren’s Western Conference Finals Performance Was Worse Than You Think

Chet Holmgren’s disastrous performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals doomed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports Illustrated

Julian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs

Champagnie was waived by the 76ers three years ago. Now, he’s headed to an NBA Finals.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - US

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

International Business Times UK

Waived for Mac McClung: Former Sixer Julian Champagnie Breaks Spurs Record to Ignite Game 7 Finals Berth

Julian Champagnie, once waived by the 76ers, has emerged as a key player for the Spurs, helping them reach the NBA Finals with his impressive scoring and shooting abilities.

Sports Illustrated

Thunder Offseason Preview: Critical Summer Lies Ahead for OKC After Game 7 Loss to Spurs

The Thunder will have to make tough decisions on a couple key players this summer as the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gets increasingly expensive.

Sports Illustrated

A Dejected Chet Holmgren Made One Thing Clear About Battling Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Eliminate Thunder

Holmgren put together one of his worst playoff performances to date during Saturday night’s playoff loss to the Spurs.

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