SGA, Thunder Eliminate Jokic, Nuggets in G7 as NBA Fans Hype WCF Matchup vs. Wolves
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Carlson: Alex Caruso goes from cult hero to superhero as Thunder scores biggest win ever
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Thunder Rally to Even NBA Finals Series at 2-2Oklahoma City overcame a late 10-point deficit to win Game 4 on June 13, tying the Finals at two games each.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 10-point late deficit and defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 35 points, scoring 15 of the final 16 points and sinking crucial free throws in the last minutes.
- Indiana failed to score a field goal after holding a 103-99 lead with just over three minutes remaining.
- Game 5 is scheduled for June 16 in Oklahoma City, with 74.2% of teams winning the series after securing Game 5.
We knew it [was a must-win] when we woke up this morning.— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told ABC after the game, reflecting on the importance of the victory for the Thunder.
Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says
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Record-Breaking Sale of Los Angeles Lakers FinalizedMark Walter acquires majority stake in Lakers for $10B, surpassing previous US sports franchise sale records.
- The Buss family is selling its controlling interest in the globally renowned Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
- Mark Walter, a 20% owner since 2021, is purchasing the majority stake in a deal valued around $10 billion.
- Under Buss family ownership, the Lakers secured 11 NBA championships and reached the finals 17 times.
- Jeanie Buss will remain team governor, with Walter expected to uphold the Lakers' legacy and successes.
I just talked to my sister Jeanie Buss to tell her congratulations, and that I'm so happy for her and family.— Magic Johnson on the sale of the Lakers and his conversations with Jeanie Buss.
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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton a game-time decision for Game 6 of NBA Finals with calf injury
nytimes.com/athletic/6435148/2025/06/18/pacers-tyrese-haliburton-questionable-game-6-nba/
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38.4miles 🏃💨😵💫 - the average distance each team covered during the finals. this is 4.5 miles longer than last year's Celtics-Dallas finals (33.9mpg)
Haliburton, Pacers Win NBA Finals Game 3 vs. Thunder as Fans Praise Mathurin, Bench
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Lakers' LeBron James criticizes NBA's ring culture: 'I don't know why it's the end all, be all of everything'
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Kobe Bryant haters need to watch this. The disrespect is insane. He is top 5, end of discussion.
LeBron James Had Eight-Word Message for Caitlin Clark After Return Game vs. Liberty
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Awful Announcing Jun 16
ESPN breaks down Dak Prescott’s legacy before NBA Finals Game 5: It’s the morning before Game 5 of the NBA Finals and naturally, ESPN's Get Up spent time ...
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Marina Mabrey's foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to Flagrant-2: AP source: The WNBA has upgraded the technical foul on Connecticut’s Marina Mabrey for shoving ...
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LOTS of the latest NBA Draft Intel: The whispers are only getting louder with the first round just a week (and a day) away
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LeBron 'would love to explore' acting after NBA career: LeBron James may delve more into the world of acting once his NBA playing career comes to an end ...
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NBA: Mega trade! Orlando Magic land Desmond Bane for plenty of draft capital: The Orlando Magic are making an exclamation mark in the NBA. The franchise has ...
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Dwight Howard, Lance Stephenson Ejected After Brawling During Their Big3 Debuts: Two former NBA newsmakers resurfaced Saturday in dramatic fashion.
si.com/nba/dwight-howard-lance-stephenson-ejected-brawling-big3-debuts
NBA Finals Game 5 winners and losers: Thunder's Batman finds his Robin: Jalen Williams, T.J. McConnell and the Oklahoma City Thunder's fans headline the winners ...
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Why the Mavericks made this guy the face of their Cooper Flagg sweepstakes win: Rolando Blackman is an NBA legend, but that’s not completely why he’s here
sbnation.com/2025/6/18/24450950/why-the-mavericks-made-this-guy-the-face-of-their-cooper-flagg-sweepstakes-win
Awful Announcing Jun 17
Stephen A. Smith claims NBA players don’t feel safe in Memphis: If the Grizzlies are going to recruit NBA stars to Memphis, Stephen A. Smith believes local ...
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Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers Collapse in NBA Finals G4 Loss to Thunder, Disappoint Fans
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DeMarcus Cousins suspended for season, contract terminated after fan altercation in Puerto Rico
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Indiana Pacers take Game 3 of NBA Finals to grab a 2-1 series lead over Oklahoma City
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The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance: Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
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LeBron James says knee 'good,' targeting 100% by training camp - ESPN: As he prepares to return for his 23rd NBA season, Lakers superstar LeBron James said his ...
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Ballers Sports Startup Raises $20M Backed By Andre Agassi, Sloane Stephens And NBA Star Tyrese Maxey, Lau
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Los Angeles Lakers Sold for $10 Billion in Richest Deal in Sports History: Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles ...
wsj.com/sports/basketball/lakers-sold-mark-walter-dodgers-buss-9c70bcc8
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ESPN’s talking heads have made the NBA Finals about themselves: The 2025 NBA Finals are about the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers ...
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Stephen A. Smith Ripped By NBA Fans Over His Wild Comment During NBA Finals Game 3
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NBA offseason 2025 - 8 Giannis, Bucks trades that shake up the league - ESPN: Milwaukee could choose to retool its roster this summer. Will the two-time MVP ...
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Williams, SGA score big as OKC beat Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead: Oklahoma have one hand on the trophy after a win 120-109 over Indiana ...
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The NBA Finals are supposed to be big. Have they lost what makes them special?: Amid criticism for the look and feel of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6424412/2025/06/16/nba-finals-presentation-court-broadcast/
LeBron James Pushes Back on NBA Ring Culture With Strong Peyton Manning Argument: LeBron James pushed back at the heavy ring culture surrounding the NBA.
si.com/nba/lebron-james-pushes-back-nba-ring-culture-strong-peyton-manning-argument
Awful Announcing Jun 17
NBA Finals Game 4 least-watched since 2020 ‘bubble’: Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers was the least-watched since ...
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NBA free agency 2025: James Harden, Kyrie Irving lead strong point guard class: Teams in the point-guard market will be working with a less impressive second ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6429145/2025/06/17/nba-free-agency-2025-james-harden-kyrie-irving/
Paid articlePaywall Fans React to Bizarre Pacers-Thunder Broadcast Glitch Featuring Spooky Graphic: ABC's broadcast of Game 4 suffered an odd broadcasting error in the first quarter ...
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Pacers' Rick Carlisle defends official Scott Foster after 'unjust and stupid' NBA Finals Game 4 criticism
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Sonics love transcends Thunder hate at Ballard sports bar’s watch party: Sonics fans held a Thunder hate-watch party for Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Mike's Chili ...
seattletimes.com/sports/sonics/sonics-love-transcends-thunder-hate-at-ballard-sports-bars-watch-party/
Stephen A. Smith Responds to Viral Photo of Him Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals
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Kevin Durant has 'no desire' to join Timberwolves as trade rumors heat up: ESPN reported that Kevin Durant has “no desire” to join the Timberwolves ...
nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/kevin-durant-has-no-desire-to-join-timberwolves-as-trade-rumors-heat-up/
Awful Announcing Jun 16
ABC will air Thunder-Pacers starting lineup introductions ahead of NBA Finals Game 5
awfulannouncing.com/nba/abc-thunder-pacers-starting-lineup-introductions-finals-game-5.html
New Big 3 Season Has Wild Start With Former NBA Players Crashing Out Everywhere: Big3’s latest season saw coaches and players trying to fight in front of Ice ...
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LeBron James praises Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after 32-point performance in return
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Clark’s Stellar Return Powers Fever WinClark scored a season-high 32 points after a five-game absence, helping Fever even their record at 5-5 and handing Liberty their first loss.
- Caitlin Clark returned from a five-game absence to post 32 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, leading Indiana Fever to a 102-88 victory over New York Liberty.
- Clark tied her career-high with seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the first half, showing no signs of rust after her time off.
- Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston took charge in the fourth quarter, combining for 20 points or assists to secure the Fever’s win.
- The Liberty struggled defensively without Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich, resulting in their first loss of the season.
Without Leo and JJ, that was tough for us, but credit to Indiana.— Liberty coach Sandy Brondello on the absence of players and Indiana's performance.
Lakers' LeBron James Talks NBA Retirement, Injury Rehab and Playing with Son Bryce
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Thunder must impose identity for 48 minutes in NBA Finals, but can OKC do it vs. Pacers?
eu.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/06/13/okc-thunder-must-impose-identity-to-beat-indiana-pacers-in-nba-finals/84174188007/
Mouhamed Faye Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/280785/Mouhamed-Faye-Withdraws-From-2025-NBA-Draft
Oklahoma City Thunder one win away from NBA title: Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from securing the NBA basketball title after a 120-109 win over the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/564405/oklahoma-city-thunder-one-win-away-from-nba-title
Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals: The miracle machine: Despite a false start, the Indiana Pacers are playing for the NBA title in the final series ...
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PJ Tucker Intends To Continue Playing
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Three Teams Have Been 'Most Aggressive' in Trading Up in NBA Draft: With the NBA draft just over a week away, three teams have been most aggressive in moving up ...
si.com/nba/three-teams-have-been-most-aggressive-in-trading-up-in-nba-draft
Hard Knock Life: Jay-Z loses $1 million bet on Thunder to win in 5 games: Jay-Z bet $1 million on OKC to win in exactly five games. With the Pacers up 2-1 in the ...
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Pacers' fans dressed like 'Dumb and Dumber' at NBA Finals Game 4 vs Thunder: The fans wore outfits from the movie "Dumb and Dumber" with cutouts of Stephen A ...
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Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks
cbssports.com/nba/news/grizzlies-trading-desmond-bane-to-magic-for-kentavious-caldwell-pope-cole-anthony-four-first-round-picks/
NBA Assistant Reportedly Called SGA's Finals Play 'Atrocious' Before Game 4 Comeback
bleacherreport.com/articles/25208262-nba-assistant-reportedly-called-sgas-finals-play-atrocious-game-4-comeback
Tyrese Haliburton Celebrates Sweet Highlight Play With Dad Sitting Courtside: Pacers took a lead into halftime of Game 4.
si.com/nba/tyrese-haliburton-sweet-highlight-play-with-dad-sitting-courtside
Kevin Durant Trade Between T-Wolves, Suns Reportedly Not 'Close' Amid NBA Rumors
bleacherreport.com/articles/25208290-kevin-durant-trade-between-t-wolves-suns-reportedly-not-close-amid-nba-rumors
Kevin Durant Trade Reportedly May Happen Within 1 Week amid Heat, Rockets, Wolves Buzz
bleacherreport.com/articles/25205310-kevin-durant-trade-reportedly-may-happen-within-1-week-amid-heat-rockets-wolves-buzz
Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Wait Until NBAs Offseason Plays Out Before Deciding Future
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/280734/Giannis-Antetokounmpo-Could-Wait-Until-NBAs-Offseason-Plays-Out-Before-Deciding-Future
Lakers Must Target Clint Capela in Free Agency to Improve Frontcourt amid NBA Rumors
bleacherreport.com/articles/25208698-lakers-must-target-clint-capela-free-agency-improve-frontcourt-amid-nba-rumors
Pacers, Thunder Get Into It After Flagrant Obi Toppin Foul on Alex Caruso: Game 4 intensity just went up a notch.
si.com/nba/pacers-thunder-flagrant-obi-toppin-foul-alex-caruso
At least 1,000 protest ICE outside Pacers-Thunder finals game in Indianapolis: At least a thousand ICE protesters met basketball fans headed to Wednesday ...
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NBA star Tyler Herro claims he doesn't believe in 'history': ''How do we know?': Miami Heat star Tyler Herro said he “doesn’t believe in history” before 1950 and ...
nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/nba-star-tyler-herro-claims-he-doesnt-believe-in-history/
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Talks 'Frustrating' Game 4 NBA Finals Loss vs. SGA, Thunder
bleacherreport.com/articles/25208234-pacers-tyrese-haliburton-talks-frustrating-game-4-nba-finals-loss-vs-sga-thunder
Charles Barkley Declares NBA Finals 'A Wrap' After Thunder's Comeback Win vs. Pacers
si.com/nba/charles-barkley-nba-finals-over-thunder-comeback-win-vs-pacers
He’s the Coach Who Took Down LeBron. Now He’s Hunting an Even Bigger Upset.: Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has his team hunting a massive upset in the NBA ...
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Paid articlePaywall Game 3: Pacers rally in the 4th, beat Thunder 116-107 to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
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Stephen A. Smith Caught Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals Sparks Viral Debate: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went viral after a fan caught him playing solitaire ...
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NBA Finals Game 6 creates historic moment for small-market teams, zealous fans: The Thunder are one win from their first NBA title since the team moved from ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/06/17/tyrese-haliburton-injury-nba-finals-history/84237738007/
Linkin.bio Jun 12
The Pacers were almost lost to history. Now they’re making it in the NBA Finals: The Pacers are unkillable, and the Thunder are learning it the hard way.
sbnation.com/nba/2025/6/12/24448242/indiana-pacers-history-aba-fundraising-nba-finals-thunder
Anthony Edwards Not Recruiting Kevin Durant To Wolves Amid Trade Talks
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/280836/Anthony-Edwards-Not-Recruiting-Kevin-Durant-To-Wolves-Amid-Trade-Talks
Pacers fans lament 'Scott Foster, The Extender' for NBA Finals Game 4 loss vs Thunder
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/06/14/nba-finals-ref-scott-foster-the-extender-indiana-pacers-okc-thunder-game-4/84201140007/
Thunder vs Pacers grades: Bennedict Mathurin turns NBA Finals in Indiana's favor in Game 3
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What time is the NBA Finals today? TV channel and time for Thunder vs. Pacers: The 2025 NBA Finals are even as the Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder ...
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Pacers Triumph in Thrilling NBA Finals ComebackIndiana erased a 15-point deficit late in Game 1 to edge Oklahoma City 111-110 in the 2025 NBA Finals opener.
- Tyrese Haliburton sank a 21-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds left, marking Indiana’s only lead during the game.
- This rally matched the largest fourth-quarter comeback in an NBA Finals game since 2011.
- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle previously led a similar comeback with Dallas in the 2011 Finals.
- Despite 25 turnovers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 38 points, Indiana secured a narrow victory.
“Man, basketball’s fun. Winning is fun.”— Tyrese Haliburton, after hitting the game-winning shot in the NBA Finals.
Thunder vs Pacers prediction: NBA Finals Game 3 odds, injury updates for OKC-Indiana
eu.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/06/11/thunder-pacers-prediction-game-3-nba-finals-odds-latest-news-injury-updates-live-stream/84134493007/
Pat McAfee Has Every Right to Be Angry About ESPN Leaks: Unflattering story leads to McAfee venting about wanting to be left alone.
si.com/media/pat-mcafee-responds-espn-leaks-the-athletic
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers on today? NBA Finals Game 4 time, TV schedule
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers in NBA Finals Game 4
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Indy shows how protests 'can (and should be) done' during NBA Finals, police union president says
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OKC Thunder to get first shot at buying, developing Paycom Center property: If the team ownership buys the current arena site, it would be responsible for ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/06/16/thunder-ownership-eyes-purchase-redevelopment-of-okcs-paycom-center/84233103007/
For NBA coaches, every game is casual Friday. Will suits ever return to sidelines?
nytimes.com/athletic/6400683/2025/06/11/nba-coaches-dress-code-suits/
Fans rock Thunder-inspired haircuts to show their team spirit during NBA Finals: Barbers and stylists, led by Corey "Scissorhands" Sutter gave Thunder-themed ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/06/17/thunder-fans-show-team-spirit-with-okc-basketball-hair-styles/84222893007/
Parenting and game plans: Inside Jenny Boucek's extraordinary basketball journey to the Indiana Pacers - ESPN
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wojespn Jun 13
Can schools like St. Bonaventure and FIU thrive in college athletics without the big bucks?
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