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'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau
Despite back-to-back 50-win seasons, whispers about Thibodeau's future in New York had percolated for months.
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The two quotes that explain everything about the Pacers-Thunder matchup
What's fueling the Pacers and Thunder? The NBA Finals matchup can be understood through these two quotes.
Everything you need to know ahead of Pacers-Thunder
Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this championship showdown.
The Paul George Trade is about to deliver an NBA title
RANKING BEST PLAYERS IN NBA FINALS
SGA at No. 1, Haliburton at No. 2 ... then who? We ranked the top 20 players in Thunder-Pacers
Two of the league's deepest teams are meeting in the Finals. Here are the top 20 players in this championship series.
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NBA offseason 2025: Key dates and contracts for all 30 teams
NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks has every date, contract deadline and option you need to know ahead of the 2025 offseason.
Trae, KAT, Luka and the NBA's biggest extension decisions
Which stars will sign extensions and which should wait it out? Bobby Marks examines the futures of 16 players.
THE FINALS ARE HERE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflects on Thunder's run to the NBA Finals
COACHING CAROUSEL
What's next for Knicks' coaching job?
Which NBA coaching jobs are available? Which situations are the most appealing? We break down each vacancy.
Top Headlines
- Pitino 'absolutely not' interested in Knicks job
- Betting public backing heavy underdog Pacers
- Sources: Suns hiring Cavs assistant Ott as coach
- Sources: KAT gets treatment on playoff injuries
- Underdog Pacers: Always been us vs. everyone
- Knicks fire Thibodeau after best run in 25 years
- Pacers land in OKC after weather diverts flight
- Ford, Taylor to referee NBA Finals for first time
- 💰 Finals betting: Thunder heavily favored to win
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NBA Finals 2025: Thunder-Pacers news, schedule, scores and highlights
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA Finals, including scores, news and highlights.
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Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau: What's next for New York's open job?
NBA insiders examine why the Knicks parted ways with coach Tom Thibodeau and which candidates could be right for New York.
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Potential trade offers for top 2025 draft pick Cooper Flagg
What if the Mavs traded the draft's top pick? Our NBA insiders offer three enticing offers -- and a verdict.
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The art of the comeback: How to quantify this postseason's growing trend
Don't be surprised to see a major comeback in the NBA Finals. Because nobody has mastered the art quite like the East champion Pacers.
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NBA free agent rankings: Futures of LeBron, Turner, more stars
Will LeBron James opt in or sign a new deal? Can Indy keep Myles Turner? We're breaking down what's next for 25 star free agents.
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