Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against Oklahoma City, sources told ESPN on Monday. The injury puts his status for the 2025-26 campaign in jeopardy. Haliburton, who played through a calf strain in the NBA Finals for opportunity to win a championship, is … Read more
The Kevin Durant sweepstakes were somewhat unusual among star trades in how theoretically accessible he was. Yes, he attempted to steer negotiations towards certain teams, but the price was low enough that almost anyone theoretically could have gotten into the running before he ultimately landed with the Houston Rockets. And, well, several teams did. The … Read more
Dallas MavericksNeeds: Cooper Flagg to be a starPicks: 1 The Mavericks only have one pick in the upcoming draft, but it’s the most important one, as they landed the number one overall pick and must land a star that will get the fan base interested again after trading Luka Doncic just months ago. The Mavericks … Read more
Duke • Fr • 6’8″ / 221 lbs Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st PPG 19.2 RPG 7.5 APG 4.2 3P% 38.5% The Mavs hope to compete now and Flagg is good enough to help them do it alongside Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Simultaneously though, he gives them a prospect who … Read more
Ramona ShelburneJun 23, 2025, 11:30 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News THE PHOTO ITSELF is one of many that hang in Sam Presti’s office. Legendary football coach Bill Walsh is laying on the ground, hands behind his head, seemingly at peace with whatever was about … Read more
Oklahoma City was buzzing with joy late Sunday night as the Thunder secured their first-ever NBA Championship, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in a historic Game 7. Fans flooded the streets in euphoria, some climbing lampposts, others lighting fireworks, and thousands packing the area around Paycom Center to soak in the moment. But just minutes … Read more
The OKC Thunder NBA dynasty conversation officially begins now. After winning their first-ever NBA championship in 2025 with a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, the Thunder aren’t just a feel-good story—they’re potentially the NBA’s next powerhouse. Their core is young, their chemistry is undeniable, and their assets are stacked for the future. … Read more
It’s why we do this. What is this? Everything. We were blessed with a Game 7. It’s the pinnacle of the best sport in the world. Two teams giving every ounce of energy trapped in their bodies to one 48-minute contest to hoist the one trophy that any hooper truly cares about. Don’t you dare … Read more
Getty Images Ever since the Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship in the bubble, fans debated the legitimacy of that title given the unique circumstances. A lot of that has been people trying to rile up fans of LeBron James and/or the Lakers, and it’s extremely successful in doing so, as Alex Caruso found out … Read more
Tim BontempsJun 23, 2025, 10:47 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. … Read more
Kevin Durant congratulated his former team following the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Sunday night’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Durant, whom the Phoenix Suns traded to the Houston Rockets hours before tip-off in a blockbuster deal, spent the first nine years of his career with the Thunder prior … Read more
By now you’ve surely heard what we presume is Adam Silver’s favorite statistic: the NBA has had seven different NBA champions in the past seven years. This is the parity era, but we frequently forget that. After all, last season’s champions, the Boston Celtics, entered this season as the betting favorite to repeat. The 2023 … Read more