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Victor Wembanyama ‘not worried’ after New York Knicks stun San Antonio Spurs in NBA Finals opener

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

NBA ‘on schedule’ with Europe league plans: Adam Silver

Commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver has said that the league is on track to launch a new European league in 2027.
Commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver has said that the league is on track to launch a new European league in 2027.

NBA-NBA Europe on schedule for 2027 launch, Silver says

Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media before game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media before game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura to attend NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (in white) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (No. 5) and Chet Holmgren (No. 7) in Game Three of their NBA Western Conference Playoffs semi-finals series in May 9.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (in white) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (No. 5) and Chet Holmgren (No. 7) in Game Three of their NBA Western Conference Playoffs semi-finals series in May 9.

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

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs addresses the media ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs addresses the media ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.

Dylan Harper, Jordan Clarkson carry Filipino heritage in NBA Finals

NBA players Jordan Clarkson (left) and Dylan Harper both have Filipino roots and have reached the NBA Finals with their respective teams.
NBA players Jordan Clarkson (left) and Dylan Harper both have Filipino roots and have reached the NBA Finals with their respective teams.

Victor Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after San Antonio Spurs stun Oklahoma City Thunder

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs shows fans the Earvin "Magic" Johnson MVP Trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs shows fans the Earvin "Magic" Johnson MVP Trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center.

NBA teams approve anti-tanking reforms

Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks for a pass against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter of Game 6.
Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks for a pass against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter of Game 6.

Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs dominate Oklahoma City Thunder to force Game 7 in NBA play-offs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of Game 6.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of Game 6.

Jared McCain has keyed Oklahoma City Thunder wins as San Antonio Spurs face elimination in Game 6

Jared McCain (left) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating during the fourth quarter of their 127-114 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference finals at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
Jared McCain (left) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating during the fourth quarter of their 127-114 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference finals at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.