NBA News · LatestTuesday, May 26, 2026

In some ways, it’s fitting that Leon Rose and the Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals after knocking out Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.

In the wake of getting swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, Donovan Mitchell reiterated his commitment to the Cavs, expressed confidence in his partnership with James Harden and said he'd like to see Cleveland's core remain together.

Closeout games the hardest games to win, but for the 2026 Knicks, they continue to be no sweat.

The streak continues. Former Washington Wizards players Landry Shamet (2023-24), Dillon Jones (2025-26) and Trey Jemison III (2023-24) made the 2026 NBA Finals with the New York Knicks on Monday. It marked the 18th straight year that a former Wizard will grace an NBA Finals roster — a streak that dates back to 2009. Below […]

Two straight sweeps carry our heroes into the Finals.

The New York Knicks made a commitment to Jalen Brunson four years ago, signing him as a free agent and building their team around him. Brunson proved they made the right decision by leading them to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The All-Star point guard averaged 25.5 points and 7.8 assists during New York's sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, earning the Larry Bird Trophy as the series MVP.

Cleveland cares not for Celebrity Row.

For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks will be in the NBA Finals. They'll face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs.

James Harden was asked about his future in Cleveland after getting swept in the Eastern Conference finals, with his player option looming this summer.

Mitchell and James Harden both vowed to return next season.

Knicks Nation took to the skies on Monday.

Cleveland's future is as uncertain as any team’s in the league.

Ready to feel old?

The situation would be an interesting one, considering other famous Knicks fans are expected to be in attendance.

Knicks fans are, indeed, partying like it’s 1999.

The Knicks are onto the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani made sure to troll the Cavaliers.

CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Knicks sweep Cleveland Cavaliers in Eastern Conference finals, advance to 1st NBA Finals since 1999.

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]

SportsLine's model reveals its Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA picks today

The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The latest rumors and rumblings from around the league with just over a week until the trade deadline

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings picks for their Tuesday night matchup

SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks picks for their Tuesday night matchup

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