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NBA Finals history: Top player and team records and stats
The Lakers have more NBA Finals appearances than any other team, with 32. Check out other top championship records and stats now.
Ranking every player in the 2026 NBA Finals
Two teams, 30 players, one series. We rank every player who could take the court in this year's NBA Finals, starting with each team's MVP.
NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs have already made history
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.
Why an NBA championship for Jordan Clarkson or Dylan Harper will mean everything to the Philippines
Jordan Clarkson's journey has shown Filipino players that they can belong on basketball's biggest stage, while Dylan Harper's emergence suggests they can also become stars there.
Jalen Brunson wary of Stephon Castle's defensive prowess
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."
Gregg Popovich a welcome resource for Finals-bound Spurs
Gregg Popovich remains a trusted resource for the Spurs as they prepare for their first Finals without the legendary coach on the sideline.
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (finger) questionable for Game 1
The Knicks listed backup center Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on Wednesday due to a broken finger.
Wemby: Beating OKC is best preparation you can get for NBA Finals
Wemby: Beating OKC is best preparation you can get for NBA Finals
NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Spurs favored vs. Knicks entering Finals
The San Antonio Spurs open up as favorites to win the NBA championship heading into the matchup with the New York Knicks.
CP3 shares what it was like playing alongside Wemby
CP3 shares what it was like playing alongside Wemby
Referee Curtis 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.
What a Knicks title would mean to Stephen A., New York fans
What a Knicks title would mean to Stephen A., New York fans
Steph Curry's top sneakers in his rotation
Steph Curry's top sneakers in his rotation
2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
Here's what our NBA insiders are hearing, including the latest on moves the Cavs could make this offseason.
How do the Knicks slow down Victor Wembanyama?
How do the Knicks slow down Victor Wembanyama?
Knicks', Spurs' uniform schedule for 2026 NBA Finals
Here's a look at New York's and San Antonio's uniform schedules for the NBA Finals, plus their records while wearing each thread.
Thunder's next test: How far will OKC go to keep its roster intact?
With extensions kicking in and a tax bill set to soar, major financial decisions loom for Oklahoma City's budding dynasty.
NBA Finals 2026: League execs, coaches, scouts preview Knicks-Spurs
Ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 in San Antonio, Tim Bontemps canvasses the league on the keys to Knicks-Spurs.
NBA Finals 2026: Experts' picks for Knicks-Spurs, Finals MVP
Who will raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy: the Knicks or Spurs? Our experts make their picks.
Best of Dylan Harper in the NBA Playoffs
With the Spurs set to take on the Knicks in the NBA Finals, relive the best Playoff moments so far from rookie sensation, Dylan Harper.
The NBA Finals, which start Wednesday, will be a whole new world for many Knicks and Spurs
— For a few hours on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks held practices on a floor that had the NBA Finals logo painted at midcourt. They did interviews with the logo as a backdrop. They saw finals mentions basically everywhere they...
Best of Jordan Clarkson in the NBA Playoffs
Check out the best moments from Jordan Clarkson throughout the New York Knicks' run to the NBA Finals.
Aspiration co-founder Sanberg sentenced to 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.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick 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.
