Basketball News · LatestSunday, Jun 14, 2026

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap the terrific Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs.

The Kings decided Mike Brown couldn't get them over the hump. So he did it for the Knicks instead.

The Liberty (9-4) have managed to do more than just survive without its trusty point guard on the mend.

For weeks now, the New York Knicks’ run at their first championship since 1973 has brought together a city that rarely sees eye-to-eye on much. Fans decked out in Knicks merchandise filled the streets, subways and office towers with a sea of blue and orange, often fist-pumping strangers with all feeling buoyed by the Knicks …

PHOENIX -- The Sparks had to work extra hard on this Saturday night.

Listen to the Knicks and Spurs radio calls as New York came back to win Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals and their first championship in 53 years.

After New York won its first championship since 1973, Brunson has a worthy case with 1970s icons Walt Frazier and Willis Reed

The Knicks are champions for the first time since 1973... but there are more Finals winners and losers than meet the eye

Knicks vs. Spurs only went five games, but each game came down to the wire as New York snapped its title drought

Following an NBA Finals loss to the Knicks, the Spurs could look to emulate the Thunder's title-winning blueprint

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 100-97, in a WNBA game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 13, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's DJ Cabanlong was there to capture the following TST Images.

The Las Vegas Aces moved closer to their third appearance in the WNBA's Commissioner's Cup final with a 100-97 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday.

While the streets of New York City are crammed with fans celebrating the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years, social media is abuzz with reactions on this incredible moment.

While New York celebrates its championship, let's set the table with the six most massive storylines of the summer.

The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in 53 years with another thrilling late comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Three days after grabbing a 3-1 NBA finals series lead by completing the largest comeback in finals history at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks sealed the deal on the road with another epic display of resilience and recovery, stunning the Spurs at Frost Bank Center. As the Spurs blew a 16-point lead and wilted under pressure, missing a swath o...

PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points, offsetting Kahleah Copper's career-best 41-point effort and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime Saturday night to improve to 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play. Nneka Ogwumike hit a jumper to start OT, Plum followed with two free throws and reserve Cameron Brink added a four-point play as Los Angeles (7-6) scored the first eight points in the extra session en route to its third straight victory. Plu...

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Knicks fans have been waiting a long time for this one.

Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again. The Wemby era of the NBA is fully underway, with the 7-foot-4 French star unanimously winning the Defensive Player of the Year award this season, finishing third in the Most Valuable Player balloting and making first-team All-NBA for the first of what could be many, many times if all goes according to his plan. In 2024, he tearfully watched the U.S. celebrate winning Olympic gold at the Paris Olympics — and now, he reli...

Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. “I want to say something to New York,” Dolan shouted. The New York Knicks are champions of the NBA for the first time since 1973, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games for this title.

From Rhode Island to Milwaukee to the top of the mountain in the NBA!

Caitlin Clark added another accomplishment to her growing list on Saturday. After the Fever's 85-75 win over the Connecticut Sun, Indiana announced the star guard has already moved into sixth place in franchise history for three-pointers made.

New York has delivered some of the greatest championships of the past 53 years. Finally, the Knicks have theirs.

Jalen Brunson was named the 2026 NBA Finals MVP after helping the New York Knicks win their first championship since 1973.

The Knicks brought cheer to long-suffering fans by bringing home their first NBA championship in 53 years. Here's what else was going in in 1973.

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again. Of course, Brunson parted with more money than any of those fans. Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP in large part because of what he did against the San Antonio Spurs in the finals — though, really, his biggest contribution to this title run likely came in 2024, when he left as much as $113 million on the bargaining table to allow the Knicks the financia...

It's time to look ahead to next season. Who will win the NBA title in 2027? Will the Knicks repeat? See the odds.

Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors on Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.

Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5.

Jalen Brunson scored XX in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.