Basketball

The NBA's final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again

The parity era continues in the NBA. The New York Knicks haven't won an NBA championship since 1973. The Indiana Pacers won their most recent title that year — in the ABA.

May 19, 2025 7:26 AM Read more >

Oklahoma City starts Western Conference finals against Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 214.

May 19, 2025 12:03 AM Read more >

Mystics spoil Sun's season debut with 90-85 win

UNCASVILLE, CT (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun’s season debut with a 90-85 win on Sunday.

May 18, 2025 7:17 PM Read more >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sheds stoic approach as Canadian star leads Thunder to Game 7 win

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The normally stoic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was caught smiling on camera after a Game 3 loss at Denver that put Oklahoma City down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.

May 18, 2025 6:52 PM Read more >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sheds stoic approach as he leads Thunder to Game 7 win

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The normally stoic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was caught smiling on camera after a Game 3 loss at Denver that put Oklahoma City down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.

May 18, 2025 6:48 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder grew up on Sunday. Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams added 24 and the Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals, beating the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7.

May 18, 2025 5:38 PM Read more >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder grew up on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams added 24 and the Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals, beating the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7.

May 18, 2025 5:18 PM Read more >

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon to start despite strained left hamstring

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will start in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, despite having a strained left hamstring.

May 18, 2025 1:14 PM Read more >

Liberty raise championship banner, beat Aces 92-78

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and Natasha Cloud added 22 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-78 on Saturday in the season opener, right after the team unveiled its 2024 WNBA championship banner.

May 17, 2025 10:36 PM Read more >

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon remains questionable for Game 7 at OKC due to left hamstring strain

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets went through a walkthrough practice session Saturday with Aaron Gordon. They went over the game plan as if Gordon was an integral part of it. Now, they wait.

May 17, 2025 2:24 PM Read more >