The 2026 NBA Finals will be played with a slightly altered schedule this June, which may result in there being more time between the league crowning its champion and the NBA Draft. Last season's Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers came only 72 hours prior to Cooper Flagg going No. 1 overall in the draft.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg looks back on the 2024 NBA Finals ahead of their matchup against the Boston Celtics.

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Sports fans could lose local TV for 20+ NBA and NHL teams as Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Networks, faces possible bankruptcy and liquidation.

The Warriors' 2022 NBA championship being looked at all wrong has Golden State's Two Timelines Plan closing unceremoniously.