Knicks Surge to 3-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals
The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 121-108, taking a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals and extending their playoff win streak to ten games.
May 24, 2026
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Knicks Edge Cavaliers in Game 3, One Win From NBA Finals
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, moving within one win of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points, while Mikal Bridges added 22.
May 24, 2026
The Prep School Roots of Eastern Conference Finalists
From Connecticut to California, the pathways of the Cavaliers and Knicks' starting lineups reveal a tapestry of state titles, national championships and future NBA stars.
May 21, 2026
DraftKings Network’s Thursday NBA DFS Picks: Mitchell Leads Showdown, Value Plays Unveiled
DraftKings Network analysts break down the top fantasy basketball selections for Thursday’s NBA slate, naming Donovan Mitchell as the Showdown captain and recommending key value plays while cautioning against overvalued assets.
May 21, 2026
Isaiah Whitehead Returns to Lead Seton Hall in High-Stakes Basketball Tournament
Isaiah Whitehead, the 2016 Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, is back at Seton Hall to lead a newly formed squad in The Basketball Tournament, a single‑elimination event offering a $2 million prize. He has recruited former teammates Khadeen Carrington and Desi Rodriguez, among others, and will face Syracuse in a best‑of‑three series starting July 21. Whitehead’s move reflects both a personal homecoming and a strategic push to rejuvenate the Pirates’ program.
May 21, 2026
Knicks Stun Cavaliers in Overtime Thriller, Spurs Advance in West
The Knicks rallied from a 22‑point deficit to beat the Cavaliers 115‑104 in overtime, and the Spurs survived a double‑overtime duel to keep their title hopes alive.
May 20, 2026
Arizona Freshman Koa Peat’s Draft Prospects Hang in Balance
Koa Peat, an Arizona freshman, is projected as the 30th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft but his recent combine performance has sparked debate over whether he should return to college to sharpen his three‑point shooting before the May 27 deadline.
May 16, 2026