Important plays, lessons from Knicks-Spurs Game 1
Let's break down Knicks-Spurs Game 1 from all angles, from the most important plays to the key indicators and matchups to watch in Game 2.
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Wembanyama confident Spurs will bounce back from Game 1 loss
Victor Wembanyama accepted responsibility for his role in San Antonio's loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but said he wasn't "worried in the slightest" about how the Spurs would fare as the series unfolds.
Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals. Until the ending.
Fan runs onto court, briefly stopping Game 1 of NBA Finals
A fan ran onto the court midway through the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, appearing to try to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
Brunson leads rally as Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals from Spurs
The New York Knicks’ winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 on Wednesday night.
Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying
There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York’s Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump’s intentions Wednesday when he said sports remain something that unifies even in divided times.
Commissioner Adam Silver, at NBA Finals, says NBA continues to move toward league in Europe
The NBA’s hopes of starting a new independent league in Europe by the end of 2027 are on schedule, Commissioner Adam Silver said before the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
2026 NBA Finals: Air Corgi predicts Spurs in seven
Lilo Ku has a tradition of predicting the winners of sports series through the years. Her finals prediction may leave you on the edge of your seat.
Rozier asks judge to modify release terms as NBA free agency looms
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.
Sources: Knicks’ Robinson available for NBA Finals
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.
Game 1: Spurs and Knicks set to open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio
It's the first NBA Finals appearance for the New York Knicks since they lost to the San Antonio Spurs in 1999.
The basketball-crazed Philippines will have a champion when these NBA Finals are over
New York’s Jordan Clarkson and San Antonio’s Dylan Harper were both born in the U.S., but both have links to the Philippines through their mothers.
Windhorst: Wembanyama and the 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.
Knicks, Spurs open highly-anticipated NBA Finals tonight on TSN
The New York Knicks take on the Spurs Wednesday night in San Antonio in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Catch the action LIVE at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT across the TSN Network, on TSN.ca and the TSN App.
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.
Brunson wary of 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."
Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever
Jalen Brunson might be playing for something more than a championship in these NBA Finals.
Robinson with Knicks for practice Tuesday, one day before Game 1 of NBA Finals
New York center Mitchell Robinson had a wrap on his right hand during the open portion of the Knicks’ practice on Tuesday, as the team began wrapping up preparations for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA mock draft: BYU’s Dybantsa headlines top tier with Kansas’ Peterson
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa was widely discussed as the No. 1 pick before becoming a first-team Associated Press All-American.
NBA Finals 2026: League execs, coaches, scouts preview Spurs-Knicks
Ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 in San Antonio, Tim Bontemps canvasses the league on the keys to Spurs-Knicks.
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.
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