NBA NewsSunday, May 17, 2026

San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -6.5; over/under is 219.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs to begin the Western Conference finals. San Antonio went 4-1 against Oklahoma City during the regular season. The Spurs won the last regular season matchup 116-106 on...

The Lakers’ commitment to Rui Hachimura has paid big dividends and could result in a longer partnership this summer.

The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow.

The Spurs’ recent success against OKC and their strong playoff showing prove they can take down the reigning champs.

James Harden was the last American-born NBA MVP in 2018. It could be a while until the U.S. produces another.

The Cavs have a second chance at punching their tickets to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tonight, the Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coverage starts at 7:30 PM ET on Prime Video. Tip off is at 8 p.m. ET. Winner goes to the Eastern Conference Finals. Chat away!

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died on May 11, and here's everything we know about the 29-year-old's unexpected passing.

Victor Wembanyama was third in the voting, followed by Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham

James Harden was the last American-born NBA MVP in 2018. It could be a while until the U.S. produces another.

Successful petitions by the Los Angeles Lakers ′ Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons ′ Cade Cunningham to gain eligibility for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season — even after they fell short of the 65-game minimum — seem like they're about to become very worthwhile. Doncic was fourth and Cunningham was fifth in the MVP voting, released Sunday night. For MVP, voters rank their top five selections in order — and since All-NBA follows the same process, it stands to reason that the same voter...

Did Dennis Lindsey & Justin Zanik make the right moves?