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Kevin Garnett Shares Candid Take On Victor Wembanyama’s WC Finals Tears

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.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Extreme Diet Habit Reveals the Ruthless Discipline Behind His Rise

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3

Knicks show tanking not necessary to build contender

Knicks' NBA Finals appearance shows tanking not necessary to build contender

There's prevailing wisdom in the NBA that the only way to turn your franchise around is through tanking and high draft picks. The New York Knicks are showing you can build a winning team without getting lucky with ping pong balls.

Five things to watch in the NBA Finals: Wemby vs. KAT, bench production and more

NBA Finals rankings: The 10 best players in the Knicks-Spurs series

Knicks' Jalen Brunson gives his real thoughts on Victor Wembanyama

Jalen Brunson details uniqueness of Victor Wembanyama ahead of NBA Finals

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

Dylan Harper News / Pounding the Rock / June 3

Why Dylan Harper could be the X factor in the NBA Finals

The Spurs depth in the regular season was one of their strengths, with up to 11 current players having rotation spots at some point or another. That includes

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Hoops Wire / June 3

NBA Finals: Prediction, schedule and everything to know about Knicks vs. Spurs

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / The Spun / June 3

17-Year-Old Spurs Fan Dies In Tragedy Right Before NBA Finals

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.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / June 3

Spurs fan dies at 17 after tragic accident during celebration

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 3

There’s a Monster in the Woods

With 6:32 remaining in the 4th quarter of last Saturday’s Game Seven matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, San Antonio backup center Luke Kornet chased down the Thunder’s Isiah Hartenstein and blocked what looked to be an easy dunk which would have cut the Spurs’ lead to 4 at 97-93.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Insider reveals Spurs’ Trey Murphy III trade interest, but there’s a catch

The San Antonio Spurs are just hours away from taking the court for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at home. The Spurs have been on a tear in these playoffs, recently defeating the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '1998-99 PPG leaders by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to lead each NBA team in points-per-game in the 1998-99 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / June 3

Spurs vs. Knicks is a tough match-up that requires some creativity

At this level, a basketball series is always a chess game; and it would surprise no one that Victor Wembanyama who famously played chess in New York, is certainly looking at a tough, strategic series to finish this season.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Kevin Garnett calls out Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama for crying after beating Thunder

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett called out San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama for his emotional response to beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

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.

Key matchups to watch in Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals

NBA Finals rankings: The 10 best players in the Knicks-Spurs series

Spurs' Stephon Castle discusses trying to slow down Knicks' Jalen Brunson

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / June 3

De’Aaron Fox is telling the young Spurs one thing before the Finals: don’t change anything

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Spurs boast clean bill of health heading into NBA Finals Game 1 vs. Knicks

The San Antonio Spurs are ready to face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and it should be an exciting matchup between the two teams. Both teams have dealt with injuries here and there throughout the postseason, and many are wondering what the injury report looks like heading into the first game.

Dylan Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox rejects Dylan Harper’s ‘Unc’ label in hilarious message

As San Antonio Spurs super rookie Dylan Harper answered questions during NBA Finals Media Day, teammate De’Aaron Fox waited behind the side curtain set to take the podium once his 20-year-old teammate was done.

Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Victor Wembanyama claps back on Spurs’ biggest weakness ahead of NBA Finals

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Spurs join exclusive group with rapid lottery-to-NBA Finals turnaround

For a long stretch, the San Antonio Spurs were the benchmark for success in the NBA. They went to the playoffs for a league-record 22 straight years from 1998 to 2019.

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.

NBA Finals rankings: The 10 best players in the Knicks-Spurs series

Knicks' Jalen Brunson gives his real thoughts on Victor Wembanyama

Five things to watch in the NBA Finals: Wemby vs. KAT, bench production and more

Darling Spurs, white-hot Knicks can look to NBA Cup as Finals preview

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Stephon Castle News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Stephon Castle has telling response to question about flopping

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.