NBA News
Latest headlines and breaking stories for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. Stay up to date with updates from ESPN.

Wembanyama and the Spurs host New York to start NBA Finals
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)

Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman dies at 79
Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman, who won more than 1,000 games over the course of a nearly 30-year career in the NBA, has died. He was 79.

Aspiration co-founder Sanberg sentenced to 14 years in prison
Joseph Sanberg, whose now-bankrupt green banking company is at the center of an NBA investigation into the Clippers, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday.

Stephen Curry signs with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning
Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year endorsement contract with Chinese company Li-Ning, ending a recruitment process following Curry's departure from Under Armour.

Dallas Mavericks eyeing new arena site away from downtown
The Dallas Mavericks, a team that spent 21 years at Reunion Arena before moving to American Airlines Center, have a preliminary deal on an arena site that would move the club out of downtown for the first time in 2031, a year after their 50th anniversary.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commits to Team Canada; Jamal Murray out
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines a group of 23 players who have committed to play for Team Canada over the next three summers. Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins were left off the roster.

Knicks' Finals run prompts NYC mayor to repeal kids' bedtimes
The 112th mayor of New York City signed an executive order Monday with the title "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals run."

NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
For all but two NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?

NBA coaching carousel: Firings, hirings, what's next for each job
Dallas and Chicago are still looking for long-term fits, while Orlando, New Orleans and Milwaukee have found their next coaches. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.

Looking back at the NBA Finals trophy logo courts of the past
The NBA will have the Larry O'Brien Trophy on center court once again. Here's a look back at the previous series that had this look.

NBA Finals preview: Everything that will decide Knicks-Spurs
The red-hot Knicks face the rising young Spurs. Our experts examine everything to know ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 (8:30 ET, ABC)

2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights
The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway. Keep up with every series right here.