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Pascal Siakam, Pacers Dominate Thunder to Force Game 7 in NBA Finals: Indiana sent the series back to Oklahoma City for what will be the first NBA Finals Game 7 ...
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Pacers Force Game 7 vs. Thunder amid Tyrese Haliburton Injury, Thrill NBA Fans: The Indiana Pacers haven't quit all postseason with a number of impressive ...
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SGA, Thunder Lose to Pacers in G6 as Fans Hype 1st NBA Finals Game 7 in 9 Years: For the first time in nearly a decade, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.
bleacherreport.com/articles/25210820-sga-thunder-lose-pacers-g6-fans-hype-1st-nba-finals-game-7-9-years

Pacers and Thunder prepare for Game 7 of NBA Finals: Game 6 of the NBA Finals had been over for only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma ...
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Pacers Face Crucial Game 6 Amid Haliburton DoubtGame 6 on Thursday pits Pacers against Thunder with a 3-2 series lead, while Haliburton's calf injury clouds Indiana's chances.
- The Indiana Pacers return home for Game 6 aiming to avoid elimination despite uncertainty over star point guard Tyrese Haliburton's availability.
- Oklahoma City Thunder hold a 3-2 series advantage and are favored by about six points in betting spreads.
- Haliburton has scored only 22 points in the last two games and faces a calf strain that may limit his play.
- Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 133 points in the previous two games, bolstering their team's momentum.
We're always trying to put ourselves in our opponent's shoes. Zero and zero mindset. We're not introducing any new concepts right now, we're just relying on the psychological habits we've built over time.— Thunder coach Mark Daigneault on Oklahoma City's focus with a 3-2 lead.
Colin Cowherd: ESPN has ‘underproduced and underdelivered’ with NBA: Colin Cowherd criticizes ESPN’s NBA coverage, saying the network has “underproduced and ...
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Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, will advise club on basketball expansion
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Knicks Reportedly Not Expected to Hire HC Until After NBA Draft amid Mike Brown Rumors
bleacherreport.com/articles/25211319-knicks-reportedly-not-expected-hire-hc-until-after-nba-draft-amid-mike-brown-rumors

NBA-Breaking down the Buss family's sale of LA Lakers at $10-billion valuation: The Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in National Basketball ...
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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.
Pacers' Pascal Siakam Reacts to Viral Pre-Game Video Of His Eyes Before NBA Finals G6
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Indiana Pacers roll past Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 to send the NBA Finals to a deciding Game 7
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Vlade Divac injured in motorcycle accident: NBA legend undergoes emergency surgery after hip fracture
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Walter's deep pockets could fuel Lakers return to glory: The Lakers have yet to confirm the deal.
reuters.com/sports/walters-deep-pockets-could-fuel-lakers-return-glory-2025-06-19/
Kevin Durant Invests in PSG, Will Consult On Clubs Potential NBA Europe Expansion
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/280865/Kevin-Durant-Invests-in-PSG-Will-Consult-On-Clubs-Potential-NBA-Europe-Expansion
Nick Wright says Pacers beating Thunder would be ‘greatest upset in NBA history’: Fox Sports' Nick Wright had quite the take on where a NBA title-winning ...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Down the One Thing OKC Needs to Fix Before Game 7: Game 7 is going to come down to fundamentals.
si.com/nba/shai-gilgeous-alexander-breaks-down-the-one-thing-okc-needs-to-fix-before-game-7

Pacers trounce Thunder to force Game 7 in 2025 NBA Finals: Live updates and reaction
nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/thunder-vs-pacers-live-updates-nba-finals-game-6-score-result/kUoLiehT816b/
Thunder vs. Pacers winners and losers: NBA Finals going to Game 7: The 2025 NBA Finals is going the distance. Here's how the Pacers blitzed the Thunder in Game 6 ...
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Myles Turner Has 'New Respect' for 'the Steph Currys, the LeBrons' amid NBA Finals Run
bleacherreport.com/articles/25210899-myles-turner-has-new-respect-steph-currys-lebrons-amid-nba-finals-run

He’s the Smallest Player on the Floor—and the Biggest X Factor in the NBA Finals: The Indiana Pacers were on the brink of losing the NBA Finals ...
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Game 6: Thunder look to clinch title, Pacers try to extend NBA Finals
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Tyrese Haliburton plays through injury, sparks Pacers to force Game 7: Haliburton scores 14 points in 23 minutes, and Indiana rolls at home, 108-91 ...
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Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull Show Their Pacers Pride As Team Seeks to Force Game 7: Indianapolis's pair of teams are on the same wavelength.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-lexie-hull-show-pacers-pride-team-seeks-force-game-7

Final series in US basketball: Indiana Pacers force the ultimate showdown in the NBA
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Pacers vs Thunder: Indiana defeats OKC in Game 6 of the NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers dominate Oklahoma City Thunder to push NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7 for the ...
aljazeera.com/sports/2025/6/20/pacers-vs-thunder-indiana-defeats-okc-in-game-6-of-the-nba-finals

Young Thunder falter and now face ultimate test: NBA Finals Game 7: The league-best Thunder were soundly beaten by the Pacers and now must regroup before a ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/columnist/jeff-zillgitt/2025/06/20/thunder-pacers-game-7-nba-finals/84281457007/

Stephen A. Smith’s Daughter Crashes NBA Pregame TV Hit, Shows Instant Star Power: Stephen A. Smith’s daughter Samantha seems like she’s always ready to take the ...
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Live Blog: NBA Finals, Game 6: The fitness of Tyrese Haliburton has been the main talking point as the Indiana Pacers attempt to go the distance with the ...
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Pacers roll past Thunder to send NBA Finals to deciding Game 7: Season on the line, the Indiana Pacers did what they've done time and time again ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/2025/06/19/oklahoma-city-thunder-indiana-pacers-win-game-6/84281075007/

Record NBA Team Sales To Push Expansion Fees Toward $6 Billion With Existing Teams Receiving $400M Each
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/280853/Record-NBA-Team-Sales-To-Push-Expansion-Fees-Toward-$6-Billion-With-Existing-Teams-Receiving-$400M-Each
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)


Lakers' LeBron James criticizes NBA's ring culture: 'I don't know why it's the end all, be all of everything'
cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-lebron-james-criticizes-nbas-ring-culture-i-dont-know-why-its-the-end-all-be-all-of-everything/

Kobe Bryant haters need to watch this. The disrespect is insane. He is top 5, end of discussion.


Buss family sale of Lakers signals a new dawn for the franchise — and NBA ownership
nytimes.com/athletic/6436802/2025/06/19/lakers-jeanie-buss-mark-walter-nba-ownership/
Los Angeles Lakers $10 billion value proves there’s nothing to worry about with NBA ratings
awfulannouncing.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers-sale-tv-ratings.html
Cooper Flagg Reportedly Had Dinner With Mavs Players Amid 2025 NBA Draft Rumors: Cooper Flagg is already getting to know his potential future Dallas Mavericks ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/25210682-cooper-flagg-reportedly-had-dinner-mavs-players-amid-2025-nba-draft-rumors

NBA Exec Says Ace Bailey 'Could Be Out of the League' in 5 Years in Wrong Situation
bleacherreport.com/articles/25210607-nba-exec-says-ace-bailey-could-be-out-league-5-years-wrong-situation

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 ...
apnews.com/article/marina-mabrey-caitlin-clark-flagrant-foul-wnba-e92533249b07611837d41714efbc1444

Thunder know an NBA title is just 1 win away. They’re trying to keep their minds on the Pacers.
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What time is NBA Finals Game 6 today? TV channel for Thunder vs. Pacers: The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals ...
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Five Immediate Questions About the Surprise Sale of the Lakers: For the first time since 1979, the NBA’s most famous franchise has been sold ...
theringer.com/2025/06/19/nba/los-angeles-lakers-sale-mark-walter-10-billion
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/
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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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

Billion-dollar deal for legendary basketball team: There are expensive ones - | and there are the Los Angeles Lakers
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/nba-los-angeles-lakers-sollen-fuer-rekordpreis-verkauft-werden-a-676a5326-8d41-428c-a997-96dddbd0f16b
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

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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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 ...
awfulannouncing.com/nba/stephen-a-smith-players-safe-memphis.html
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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The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance: Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
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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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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

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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Tyrese Haliburton calf strain: What to know about NBA Finals injury, timeline: Tyrese Haliburton's calf injury looms large over the rest of the NBA Finals ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/06/17/tyrese-haliburton-calf-strain-injury-timeline-update/84248313007/

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/

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 ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/06/17/nba-finals-game-5-winners-and-losers/84238027007/

Lakers' LeBron James Talks NBA Retirement, Injury Rehab and Playing with Son Bryce
bleacherreport.com/articles/25209005-lakers-lebron-james-talks-nba-retirement-injury-rehab-and-playing-son-bryce

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 ...
aljazeera.com/sports/2025/6/17/williams-sga-score-big-as-okc-beat-pacers-to-take-3-2-nba-finals-lead

Stephen A. Smith Ripped By NBA Fans Over His Wild Comment During NBA Finals Game 3
si.com/media/stephen-a-smith-tyrese-haliburton-injured

Tyrese Haliburton Posts First Scoreless First Half of Playoff Career to Begin Game 5
si.com/nba/tyrese-haliburton-first-scoreless-first-half-playoff-career-game-5-thunder

What time is the NBA Finals today? TV channel and time for Pacers vs. Thunder: The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers meet in Game 5 of the NBA Finals ...
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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.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers: Predictions, picks, odds for NBA Finals Game 5
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/06/16/thunder-pacers-predictions-odds-picks-game-5/84224016007/

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/
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/

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
Pacers' Rick Carlisle defends official Scott Foster after 'unjust and stupid' NBA Finals Game 4 criticism
cbssports.com/nba/news/pacers-rick-carlisle-defends-official-scott-foster-after-unjust-and-stupid-nba-finals-game-4-criticism/

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 ...
si.com/basketball/new-big-3-season-wild-start-former-nba-players-crashing-out-everywhere-dwight-howard

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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Ballers Sports Startup Raises $20M Backed By Andre Agassi, Sloane Stephens And NBA Star Tyrese Maxey, Lau
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LeBron James Had Eight-Word Message for Caitlin Clark After Return Game vs. Liberty
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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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Lakers Must Target Clint Capela in Free Agency to Improve Frontcourt amid NBA Rumors
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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 ...
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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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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 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/

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.
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle Defends NBA Ref Scott Foster Over 'Stupid' Scrutiny: The Thunder surged past Indiana to win a physical contest.
si.com/nba/pacers-rick-carlisle-defends-nba-ref-scott-foster-over-stupid-scrutiny

Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks
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'We need you': How Chet Holmgren shook off injury scare to help Thunder tie up NBA Finals
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