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Blair to work NBA Finals, a first in his career
Curtis Blair spent all day Friday checking his email. And Saturday. And Sunday. The list of referees that were selected to work the NBA Finals was about to be revealed by the league, and the waiting was brutal.[read more]
Hall of Fame basketball coach Adelman dies at 79
Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman, who won more than 1,000 games over the course of a nearly 30-year career in the NBA, has died. He was 79.[read more]
Pop culture: Spurs lean on legends as Finals near
Gregg Popovich remains a trusted resource for the Spurs as they prepare for their first Finals without the legendary coach on the sideline.[read more]
Steph joins Li-Ning, ending sneaker free agency
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year, $400 million endorsement contract with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning.[read more]
Brunson prepared for 'great defender' in Castle
As Game 1 of the NBA Finals nears, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who has seen just about every defensive coverage the league has to offer, lauded San Antonio guard Stephon Castle on Tuesday, saying "he's going to be a great player, great defender."[read more]
Embattled Rozier seeks eased release conditions
Embattled NBA player Terry Rozier has asked the judge in his gambling case to modify conditions of his release as he seeks to recoup lost salary and pursue free agency.[read more]
Sources: Knicks' Robinson available for Game 1
After hand surgery, Mitchell Robinson practiced Tuesday, and sources told ESPN's Shams Charania he'll be available to play in Game 1 on Wednesday.[read more]
🏀 Pro comps for NBA draft's top 12 prospects
From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?[read more]
Aspiration co-founder gets 14 years in prison
Joseph Sanberg, whose now-bankrupt green banking company is at the center of an NBA investigation into the Clippers, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday.[read more]
'None of us know what the hell we're going to do t...
Three decades ago, another generational big man led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season. That man was Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.[read more]