Basketball

The Thunder know an NBA title is just 1 win away. They're trying to keep their minds on the Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Difficult as it may seem, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is desperately trying to not think about what may await the Oklahoma City Thunder. The MVP, scoring champion and Thunder star doesn't want to think about the end of the NBA Finals.

Jun 18, 2025 1:26 PM Read more >

Haliburton's status is a great unknown for Pacers going into Game 6 of NBA Finals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton would not be playing on Thursday if this were a regular season game. He probably would be sidelined for a week or two if this was December or January. But this is June. It's the NBA Finals.

Jun 18, 2025 12:24 PM Read more >

Thunder try to secure NBA Finals victory over the Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6.5; over/under is 222.

Jun 18, 2025 12:03 AM Read more >

Clark scores 20 and the Fever beat the Sun to secure Commissioner’s Cup spot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 20 points, six assists and four 3-pointers and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 88-71 on Tuesday night in a physical game that included three late ejections. With 46.

Jun 17, 2025 10:42 PM Read more >

The rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it's safe to assume he's a fan of the schedule right about now.

Jun 17, 2025 3:44 PM Read more >

Pelicans acquire a second 2025 first-round draft pick from the Pacers in exchange for a 2026 pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade their 23rd overall choice in next week's NBA draft to New Orleans for a 2026 first-round pick, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.

Jun 17, 2025 1:38 PM Read more >

Atlanta Dream off to hot start under new coach Karl Smesko and play of Allisha Gray

NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Dream made a lot of moves in the offseason, hiring Karl Smesko from Florida Gulf Coast and bringing in Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones to complement Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.

Jun 17, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

OKC's Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once.

Jun 17, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander supports Williams with 31 points, 10 assists to put Thunder 1 win from NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the NBA's Most Valuable Player this season primarily by being a dominant scorer. In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, he showed he's pretty good as a more traditional point guard, too.

Jun 16, 2025 11:18 PM Read more >

LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp.

Jun 16, 2025 11:05 PM Read more >