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NBA Finals Expert Predictions: X-Factors and Series MVP Favorites in Knicks vs. Spurs

Who will win the title? Sports Illustrated makes its picks for the NBA Finals where Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson will go at it.

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NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?

Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off

The Guardian - US

Chris Mannix’s NBA Finals Notes: Mitchell Robinson’s Status, Victor Wembanyama’s Concern

The Spurs’ superstar expressed some hesitation if the team can put their Western Conference finals win over the Thunder behind them in order to beat the Knicks and earn the title.

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NBA Finals Position by Position Breakdown: Do the Knicks or Spurs Have the Edge?

A position-by-position breakdown of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

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NBA Playoffs Superlatives: Handing Out Awards Ahead of Knicks-Spurs Finals

Handing out superlatives, from best dunk to worst use of analytics, from the 2026 NBA playoffs.

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NBA Draft 2026: Five Prospects Who Could Become Victor Wembanyama Stoppers

The Spurs star’s emergence as the NBA’s next dominant force could influence how front offices evaluate this year’s draft class.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best Players in the 2026 NBA Finals Between Knicks and Spurs

A look at the best players you’ll see on the court throughout the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs.

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England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff lands major coaching role in Australia

Flintoff has been working with the England Lions since 2024 after returning to the sport following his Top Gear car crash

The Independent UK

BBL's Thunder confirm England legend as coach

After weeks of build-up, BBL side the Sydney Thunder have unveiled an English cricket legend as their new head coach.

AAP

The Five Role Players Who Can Swing the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals

In anticipation of the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals, here are the five most important role players to know as the two teams fight to raise the Larry O’Brien.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Gave Chet Holmgren a Clear Offseason Mission

The Thunder star’s conference finals performance revealed just how important his growth will be to close the gap in a budding rivalry and push Oklahoma City to another title pursuit.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Finally Gets It Right With Knicks-Spurs Finals Court Design After Last Year’s Backlash

The Larry O’Brien trophy court is back for the NBA Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Sports Illustrated

Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort Want to Stay With Thunder Amid Uncertain Future: Here’s What Makes Sense for OKC

Sam Presti has some decisions to make and negotiating to do with Thunder players who have team options for next season.

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Winners and Losers From the Eastern and Western Conference Finals

A look back at the conference finals round before the Knicks and the Spurs meet to determine this year’s NBA champion.

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Chet Holmgren’s Western Conference Finals Performance Was Worse Than You Think

Chet Holmgren’s disastrous performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals doomed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Julian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs

Champagnie was waived by the 76ers three years ago. Now, he’s headed to an NBA Finals.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Luke Kornet? Victor Wembanyama's Backup Jokes About Outlasting LeBron James

Luke Kornet stepped out of Victor Wembanyama's shadow with a crucial Game 7 chasedown block for the San Antonio Spurs, even drawing tongue‑in‑cheek comparisons to LeBron James.

The Guardian - US

The Thunder are dethroned, shameless and wildly unpopular. They’re still a great basketball team

The reigning champions were beaten in an epic series by the San Antonio Spurs. There’s no reason to believe they won’t challenge for years to come though

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Thunder Offseason Preview: Critical Summer Lies Ahead for OKC After Game 7 Loss to Spurs

The Thunder will have to make tough decisions on a couple key players this summer as the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gets increasingly expensive.

Sports Illustrated

A Dejected Chet Holmgren Made One Thing Clear About Battling Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Eliminate Thunder

Holmgren put together one of his worst playoff performances to date during Saturday night’s playoff loss to the Spurs.

International Business Times UK

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Wife: 7 Photos Of SGA's Biggest Supporter After Thunder Crash Out In Game 7 Heartbreak

The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly missed the NBA Finals despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's outstanding performance, as the San Antonio Spurs advanced. Thunder fans remain hopeful for next season.

Sports Illustrated

Luke Kornet’s Epic Block to Seal Spurs’ Trip to NBA Finals Now Part of Franchise’s Rich Playoff Lore

Luke Kornet’s amazing chase-down block in the fourth quarter should go down in Spurs’ playoff history as an all-time great play.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama’s Emotional Reaction Said It All After Spurs’ Game 7 Win Over Thunder

“It's hard to put into words. It's almost like the meaning of my life.”

Bangkok Post

Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks

WASHINGTON - The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.

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Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple defending champs

The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after they overcame Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

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