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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / June 2
Ranking the best players in the NBA Finals 
The NBA Finals will be filled with fresh faces. Both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks are made up of players who haven’t appeared on this stage before.
The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz
In 1949, the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association, and the first official NBA Finals were held in 1950. How many of the winning coaches from every NBA Finals can you name in six minutes?
Victor Wembanyama News / Stadium Rant / June 2
Victor Wembanyama Trained For Two Weeks At China’s Shaolin Temple
Victor Wembanyama trained at China’s Shaolin Temple to build his physical and mental strength. The ancient warrior philosophy was designed to work on the mind and body.
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
One NBA star is already guaranteed to win the 2026 title ahead of Spurs-Knicks Finals
One NBA player enters the 2026 NBA Finals in the rare position of having a championship path no matter which team wins. The situation is unusual because the matchup connects two different chapters of the same season.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / June 2
Spurs vs. Knicks: Matchups, questions, and X-Factors
27 years ago, a sophomore Tim Duncan led the Spurs to their first title in franchise history. Now, in 2026, a new generational big man will look to do the same, as Wemby attempts to break the hearts of New Yorkers again.
Luke Kornet News / NBA Analysis Network / June 2
Luke Kornet’s Game 7 block shows why Spurs’ depth can travel to the Finals
Luke Kornet’s biggest Western Conference finals play was not a scoring burst, but it gave the Spurs a Finals clue: San Antonio’s supporting size can change possessions even when Victor Wembanyama is not the only defender involved.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 2
Five things to watch in the NBA Finals: Wemby vs. KAT, bench production and more
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tip off in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday. Ahead of the best-of-seven series, here are five things we're keeping an eye on that could decide the NBA championship.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2
Dylan Harper’s dad Ron is out here rejecting terrible Spurs trade ideas
Dylan Harper has a strong chance to join the long list of rookies who won an NBA championship in their first year. But he is not merely a wide-eyed spectator on the bench.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 2
5 Plays That Explain How The Spurs Reached The Finals
The Spurs did it. After starting the season with relatively low expectations, they made the NBA Finals, taking down the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the process.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 2
Knicks' Landry Shamet opens up about major concern ahead of NBA Finals vs. Spurs
Shamet addressed how the team is attempting to deal with one particular concern ahead of the start of the NBA Finals.
Victor Wembanyama News / Total Pro Sports / June 2
Spurs Reportedly Eye Landmark Extension for Victor Wembanyama This Offseason
Victor Wembanyama just led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals – a feat they haven’t achieved since 2014. Whether the Spurs will win it or not, he is extension-eligible in the summer, and his team will definitely pay a hefty price for his next contract.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Spurs superfan Jackals makes Thunder fanbase revelation after Game 7
The San Antonio Spurs came back from down 3-2 in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Winning a Game 7 on the road was no easy feat, and many Spurs fans rejoiced after making the trip up to Oklahoma City.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2
Old Victor Wembanyama-Spike Lee video resurfaces ahead of NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama and Spike Lee both apparently saw the vision from the start. An old video of the San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama and the famous film director (and New York Knicks superfan) Lee made the rounds over social media on Monday.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 1
The Spurs proved talent, preparation are more important than experience
The Spurs kept their composure and closed out Game 7. Should their poise in the Conference Finals finally put to rest the concerns about their inexperience?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Analyst throws water on Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama rivalry after Thunder-Spurs WCF
The talent gap between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren was quite apparent throughout the Western Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Taunts New York Before NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals are pitting New York against Texas. Two of America's biggest and boldest states will be facing off in the 2026 NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday night.
Paul Pierce News / HITC / June 1
Paul Pierce spots hidden reason Spurs never feared Thunder playoff moment
The Spurs did not take an easy route to the NBA Finals. They came through a hard-fought seven-game series against the defending champion Thunder. It was the kind of contest where either side would have arrived as worthy favourites.
Dylan Harper News / Athlon Sports / June 1
Dylan Harper's Mom Drew Attention After Spurs' Game 7 Win
Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs will compete for the title in the 2026 NBA Finals. However, the rookie's mom stole the spotlight after the Game 7 victory.
Bismack Biyombo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Spurs’ Bismack Biyombo grabs attention with IG post after WCF win
The San Antonio Spurs’ rebuild didn’t last very long; they’re back in the NBA Finals in just Year 3 of the Victor Wembanyama era, and what a difficult road it took for them to get where they are.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Spurs fan left brain-dead after suffering tragic injury while celebrating win
A 17-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan was hospitalized on Thursday night after falling from a moving vehicle while celebrating one of his team’s recent playoff wins.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31
Spurs are expected to reward one player with a bigger contract
The San Antonio Spurs’ run to the NBA Finals this season is good financial news for at least one of their players. San Antonio is expected to reward their
San Antonio Spurs News / The Spun / May 31
Spurs Fan Declared Brain Dead at 17 After Tragic Celebration Injury
An unidentified San Antonio Spurs fan has been declared brain dead at 17 years old, following a tragic Western Conference Finals injury. The Spurs beat the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night.
The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 31
17-year-old Spurs fan suffers tragedy during victory celebration
A young San Antonio Spurs fan reportedly suffered a catastrophic injury while celebrating the team's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night.
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