Category Archives: NBA Premium News
NBA Europe closes in on 2027 launch despite EuroLeague uncertainty
NBA Europe is eyeing a 16-team league that will tip off in October 2027, regardless of whether the EuroLeague is involved in the venture, NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said Tuesday."We remain in ...
Jun 03, 2026
Tree and acorns: Mitch Johnson, Mike Brown draw on Gregg Popovich's lessons
SAN ANTONIO -- As the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks prepare to clash in the NBA Finals, the shadow of a league legend looms large over both teams' benches.Both Spurs coach Mitch Johnson an...
Jun 02, 2026
Spurs-Thunder most-watched conference finals in 24 years
The 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals, which the San Antonio Spurs won in seven games over the Oklahoma City Thunder, was the most watched conference final in 24 years, according to the league.An ave...
Jun 02, 2026
Darling Spurs, white-hot Knicks can look to NBA Cup as Finals preview
SAN ANTONIO -- The Spurs are big favorites to win the NBA Finals, but observers thinking it will be an easy road are overlooking the fact that the New York Knicks beat San Antonio in the mid-December ...
Jun 02, 2026
NBA Finals officials include first-timer Curtis Blair
The league announced the 12 officials assigned to the 2026 NBA finals on Tuesday, with Curtis Blair making his first appearance and Scott Foster his 19th.Game 1 between the New York Knicks and host Sa...
Jun 02, 2026
Spurs embrace youth, opportunity in NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO -- De'Aaron Fox is surrounded by younger teammates and is accustomed to "unc" treatment from his junior peers at the ripe age of 28.Fox, acquired in 2025 from the Sacramento Kings, has hel...
Jun 02, 2026
Thunder GM: Roster cost rising but no pressure to cut
Sam Presti built a championship roster in Oklahoma City and the bill for success came due for several foundational players last summer.Presti faces a payroll hike of more than $60 million to $260.35 m...
Jun 02, 2026
Cheapest ticket prices to NBA Finals at MSG soar above $4k
The get-in price for tickets to the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York in 27 years -- Game 3 on June 8 -- have soared back above $4,000 on the secondary market.The get-in for G...
Jun 02, 2026
Stephen Curry chooses Li-Ning as sneaker, sportswear partner
Stephen Curry ended his sneaker free agency on Monday, announcing a deal to take the Curry Brand to China's Li-Ning.The Golden State Warriors star wore Under Armour shoes for 13 years before the sides...
Jun 01, 2026
Mavericks select North Dallas site for new arena
The Dallas Mavericks announced on Monday that they have entered option agreements for the potential purchase of the former Valley View Mall as the new site for their arena and entertainment district.T...
Jun 01, 2026
