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NBA News / Posting and Toasting / June 3
5 burning questions ahead of Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals, taking on the San Antonio Spurs for the first time in 27 years. With the game inching closer, we spoke with Pounding the Rock contributor Mateo Mayorga to learn more about the Spurs’ current state of affairs going into the matchup.
Mitchell Robinson News / Field Level Media / June 3
Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson expected to be available for Game 1
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fully participated in practice on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported ahead of Wednesday night's Game 1.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 3
New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Game 1 NBA Finals Preview, Prediction & Odds | June 3, 2026
The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, as the first matchup since the NBA Cup could determine who can set the tone for the Finals early.
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?
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.
Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson expected to play in Game 1
The Knicks apparently will indeed have some much-needed frontcourt depth for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available when New York opens the series against the Spurs on Wednesday night in San Antonio.
Stephen A Smith News / EasySportz / June 3
Stephen A. Smith Needs to Stop Making Everything About Himself
The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in decades, and somehow Stephen A. Smith found a way to make it about himself. After the Knicks continued their playoff run, Stephen A.
Mitchell Robinson News / Hoops Rumors / June 3
Mitchell Robinson Expected To Play In Game 1
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fully participated in Tuesday’s practice and is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday in San Antonio, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 3
Ban On Knicks 'Watch Parties' Has Been Reversed For Game 1 Of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks have a chance to send the Big Apple into an absolute frenzy this June, make no mistake about it. Knicks fans have been waiting to watch their team compete in the NBA Finals for over two decades, so there's no question they're eager for Game 1 to officially begin.
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.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Knicks’ NBA Finals watch party is a full-go after NYPD lifts ban
There is no doubt that New York Knicks fans are rowdy, passionate, and thrilled for the potential to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy. New York is the mecca of basketball, but the Knicks haven’t been to the NBA Finals since 1999.
NBA News / Action Network / June 3
NBA Finals First Basket Props for Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3
The 2026 NBA Finals tip off tonight as the New York Knicks bring their blistering 11-game win streak into San Antonio to battle Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
Paul Pierce News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
Paul Pierce puts all pressure on Knicks to win Finals despite Wemby stakes
A new NBA team will be crowned champions for the eighth straight season. The San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks are facing off in an NBA Finals matchup with great stakes.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3
Jalen Brunson details uniqueness of Victor Wembanyama ahead of NBA Finals
Brunson discussed the challenge of dealing with Wembanyama as the Knicks and Spurs prepare to clash for the NBA title.
OG Anunoby News / Total Pro Sports / June 3
OG Anunoby Reflects on How Much He’s Changed Since His Last NBA Finals Appearance
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals after a pause of almost three decades, 27 years to be precise. And OG Anunoby understands better than most how difficult it is to reach the NBA Finals. Going into one of their toughest battles of the season, the Knicks will face the dominating San Antonio Spurs.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 3
Karl-Anthony Towns is the Knicks’ lever against Wembanyama, and it starts with him passing from the high post
Karl-Anthony Towns gives the Knicks a specific Game 1 answer: keep him involved as a passer, shooter and decision-maker so Victor Wembanyama has to leave the rim to account for him.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 3
7 Bad Omens Knicks Do Not Want to See in Game 1
The pre-game jitters are officially back for the Knicks as tip-off draws closer once again. Given the layoff between contests and the fact that the Spurs are the most dangerous opponent in New York's playoff run, there's a ton of unknowns heading into this final series.
New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / June 3
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Reveals His Mindset Going Into Historic Finals Series
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time in decades, and excitement couldn’t be higher. With a showdown against the San Antonio Spurs projected to deliver elite-level basketball on all sides, it’s going to be must-watch TV for the fans.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2
Knicks’ Josh Hart appears to take subtle jab at Cavs over analytics
The New York Knicks are preparing to do battle against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals after quickly dispatching of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals — sweeping them in rather convincing fashion.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3
Key matchups to watch in Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals
Let’s break down the matchups that may decide if the New York Knicks can break a half-century curse or the San Antonio Spurs start another possible dynasty.
James Dolan News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Knicks owner James Dolan explains why Finals were always the expectation
James Dolan doesn’t grant many interviews. So when the Knicks owner speaks, people tend to listen. Ahead of the NBA Finals, Dolan sat down with the New York Post’s Steve Serby and made it clear that New York’s appearance on the league’s biggest stage didn’t come as a surprise inside the organization.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 2
Knicks have crucial Mitchell Robinson decision to make ahead of Game 1 of NBA Finals
Backup big man Mitchell Robinson broke his pinkie finger on his shooting hand, and his availability for the NBA Finals is up in the air.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / June 2
Knicks’ James Dolan Talks Brown, Towns, Bridges, Rose
Knicks owner James Dolan doesn’t speak to reporters often, so he’ll generate headlines by simply giving an interview about his NBA team, no matter what he says.
Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges gets real on 2nd chance at NBA Finals glory
The New York Knicks are just over 24 hours away from getting the 2026 NBA Finals underway on the road against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1. The Knicks have been on an absolute tear over the last month, winning 11 straight playoff games, 10 of which came by double figures.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / June 2
ESPN Adds Former Knicks Star For NBA Finals Coverage
It isn't just celebrity guests on the court that are heading to Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals this week. One Knicks icon has agreed to join ESPN for the team's first trip to the Finals in 27 years.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 2
The Knicks reached the Finals without drafting a single one of their stars
The Knicks’ trip to the NBA Finals is a roster-construction case study: a contender built on trades, free agency and second-round value, with a rotation that barely resembles the usual homegrown template.
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