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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
Two Thunder players finally taste beer
Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams share more than just initials; both had refrained from drinking beer until Sunday night.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 23
Tyrese Haliburton injury could dramatically change Pacers' offseason plans
Haliburton appeared to injure his Achilles tendon midway through the opening quarter of the Pacers' Game 7 loss Sunday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Rockets used return from James Harden trade to land a new superstar
In 2021, the Houston Rockets traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets so he could play with Kevin Durant. Sunday, they used some of the haul from that trade to get KD for themselves.
The 'Active players with an NBA Finals double-double' quiz
How many of the 31 active NBA players to record a double-double in the NBA Finals can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
The 'defense wins championships' mantra has never rung more true
The Thunder relied on their defense to propel them to the NBA title.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
Chet Holmgren is a defensive legend in the making
The 23-year-old had 11 blocks and four steals in the Finals, while finishing with a team-best plus-minus of 4.9. He is the youngest player to record 10 or more blocks in the Finals since Tim Duncan.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Five teams that could be the biggest threats to the Thunder next season
Here are the five teams with the best chance to challenge the Thunder next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
How a 2007 trade caused the chain reaction to OKC's title win
We've all heard the story of how the Paul George trade helped the Thunder land Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams (No. 12 pick in 2022). But there are a few more layers to peel back.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
Thunder's subdued title celebration should scare the NBA
The Thunder celebrated like they won the NBA Cup, not the NBA championship, on Sunday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
The contrasting tale of the last two NBA champions
They say the NBA is a copycat league, but the 2024-25 Thunder did not mimic any of the trends of the 2023-24 Celtics.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / June 23
Winners and losers from Kevin Durant trade
The Durant trade saga is over. On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Durant had been traded to the Houston Rockets.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
Aces' A'ja Wilson sends a message in win over Caitlin Clark, Fever
For the second game in a row, the Indiana Fever squandered a double-digit lead and lost a game in which Caitlin Clark was ice cold.
Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / June 22
This NBA Draft prospect makes complete sense for Nets
He’s a bit rough around the edges but has the potential to be a solid foundation for the Nets going forward.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
There were only winners in this year's thrilling NBA Finals
After one of the best series, tactically, narratively and aesthetically, it’s proven difficult to come up with many losers coming out of the 2025 NBA Finals. So, let’s stay positive and focus on the winners from a delightful championship round.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Thunder player ever?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time in franchise history, outlasting the Indiana Pacers in a dramatic seven-game NBA Finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander completes historic season with rare NBA trifecta
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions, cementing a historic season for the franchise and their MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 22
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton out of Game 7 with injury
Haliburton left Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday after suffering an apparent non-contact lower-leg injury.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
How Kevin Durant trade has impacted Rockets' championship odds
The Houston Rockets were unable to make it out of the first round of the playoffs this year, but oddsmakers are expecting things to be much different for the team with Kevin Durant now in the fold.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder just gave Pacers ultimate bulletin board material ahead of Game 7
Typically teams are all business ahead of a winner-take-all Game 7, especially when the championship is on the line.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Suns’ plan for Jalen Green is revealed
It is probably safe for Jalen Green to unpack his bags upon his arrival in Phoenix.
Bradley Beal News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Significant update emerges on Bradley Beal’s future
One member of the Phoenix Suns’ Big Three is now gone, and now a second may soon be on his way out as well.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / June 22
Who can Heat target after losing out on Kevin Durant?
With Durant off the board, the Heat must pivot. They still need to improve a roster that was swept in the opening round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / June 22
What could Warriors realistically decide to do with Jonathan Kuminga?
The biggest question for the Golden State Warriors is what their plans are for Kuminga.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
What will be the next major NBA move following the trade of Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant is off to Houston. What will the next major NBA move be?
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
Where was Kevin Durant when he found out about Rockets trade?
The Phoenix Suns traded the star forward to the Rockets in a blockbuster deal on Sunday.
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