San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper made history in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, even though the night ended in disappointment against the New York Knicks.
The Spurs came onto the biggest stage in basketball and encountered a team that was tough as nails mentally and physically. Jalen Brunson took a licking and kept on ticking, and Karl-Anthony Towns got to every loose ball and turned them into points.
Maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise, but basketball fans were ready to accuse the Game 1 officials of rigging the NBA Finals before halftime even arrived.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to ensure the Knicks defeat the Spurs in the NBA Finals. The Spurs have made it to the NBA Finals in large part because of Victor Wembanyama's production on the biggest stage.
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Victor Wembanyama has looked unstoppable throughout the playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs superstar earned Magic Johnson Finals MVP honors after helping eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder, setting up a championship showdown against the New York Knicks.
Before the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, head coach Mitch Johnson teased a potential Jeremy Sochan wrinkle in his player rotation.
The Knicks and Spurs tip off a historic 2026 NBA Finals series tonight, marking a long-awaited title return for both clubs New York arrives on a dominant
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.
Dylan Harper and Jordan Clarkson may be ready to take to the court for the NBA Finals in opposing jerseys. But the rivalry hasn’t taken a toll on the bonding that they share from a common link.
Ahead of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith highlighted why San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who has held a steady voice throughout his team’s deep playoff run, is among the greatest coaches of all time.
The world saw Victor Wembanyama’s drive to win after he cried following the Spurs’ victory over the OKC Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. But for Kevin Garnett, it’s too soon for Wemby to blur his vision with tears.
The San Antonio Spurs have seen a couple of Hall-of-Fame big men walk through their doors and bring championships to the franchise. But Victor Wembanyama has a chance to be the greatest player out of the group, and of all time, if he lives up to his potential.
There are plenty of reasons why Victor Wembanyama already looks like the future face of the NBA. However, one detail about his lifestyle keeps catching people around the league off guard.
The NBA Finals are finally here. After eight months of basketball, the season comes down to two teams — the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Game 1 tips off Wednesday night in San Antonio, with the Spurs looking to capture another championship and the Knicks chasing their first title since 1973.
The San Antonio Spurs' fan base was dealt a tragic blow just before Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs booked a spot in the NBA Finals by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Jose Luis Rodriguez III, the San Antonio Spurs fan who suffered severe head injuries while celebrating a playoff victory, has died at the age of 17, according to his family.
De’Aaron Fox is the oldest starter on the NBA’s second-youngest Finals team, and his message to San Antonio’s young core before Game 1 against the Knicks is to trust the habits that got them here rather than reinvent anything for the moment.
Victor Wembanyama believes the biggest criticism of his San Antonio Spurs may play to their advantage heading into the NBA Finals. The Spurs are considered the favorites over the New York Knicks as the two sides clash for the NBA championship in the coming weeks.
Stephon Castle does not claim to be immune from selling the occasional call here and there. The San Antonio Spurs guard was tasked with slowing down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throughout the Western Conference Finals and did as good a job as any defender could against the back-to-back MVP.
SAN ANTONIO -- As the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks prepare to clash in the NBA Finals, the shadow of a league legend looms large over both teams' benches.
SAN ANTONIO -- De'Aaron Fox is surrounded by younger teammates and is accustomed to "unc" treatment from his junior peers at the ripe age of 28. Fox, acquired