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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries the Larry O'Brien trophy as he celebrates with fans as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/File Photo

Report: Thunder sign SGA to record 4-year, $285M extension

The deal runs through the 2030-31 season and at $71.35 million marks the highest annual salary in NBA history.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo

WNBA awards expansion franchises to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

The WNBA announced new franchises to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on Monday, rapidly advancing expansion plans in the top-flight North American women’s league.

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of NBA Draft

When the Duke product heard his name called Wednesday at No. 1 overall in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, he experienced a flurry of emotions.

Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Thunder cap incredible season by beating Pacers in Game 7 to win NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder capped an extraordinary season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers cruise past Thunder, send Finals to Game 7

Tyrese Haliburton didn’t look bothered by his sore right calf on Thursday, and as a result, he and the Indiana Pacers sent the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts to use a screen set by Jarred Vanderbilt #2 on Nickeil Alexander-Walker #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a 103-96 Timberwolves win in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Report: Buss family to sell majority ownership of Los Angeles Lakers

The Buss family, which has owned the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team for 46 years, will reportedly sell majority ownership of the team to Mark Walter for approximately $10 billion.