NBA NewsSaturday, May 23, 2026

They weren’t ever All-Stars, but boy do I miss them

ESPN’s Bobby Marks projects Mark Williams at three years and $42 million.

It's tempting, but the San Antonio Spurs will not play Victor Wembanyama every minute of regulation against Oklahoma City even as they trail the Thunder 2-1 in the Western Conference finals. Instead, San Antonio has to find a way to play better when Wembanyama rests because Oklahoma City is dominating when the 7-foot-4 star from France is on the bench. The Thunder are two wins away from returning to the NBA Finals with Game 4 on Sunday in San Antonio.

Mitchell moved into the starting lineup to replace the injured Jalen Williams, who also likely will miss Game 4 (he's questionable).

Jalen Williams was out for Game 3. Now Ajay Mitchell is out for Game 4.

The Cavs look to get back into the series.

Also, can the Spurs stay afloat in the non-Wembanyama minutes.

The Knicks are taking a commanding 2-0 series lead on the road.

The Lakers have made it clear they want Austin Reaves’ NBA career to continue in purple and gold.

Today is Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The New York Knicks play the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET. Watch it on ESPN. Enjoy the game!

Donovan Mitchell was shown on ESPN's broadcast going back to the locker room during the second quarter of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

The Cavaliers have one of the most famous artists in the world courtside for Game 3.