Basketball Intelligence For 5/31/26
The day's best basketball news and analysis.
FEATURES OF THE DAY
How the West Was Won: The Tiny Disasters That Sent the Thunder Home
Con Brennan, Wait for the Screen
Victor Wembanyama’s Time Is Now
Danny Chau, The Ringer
Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals mega-preview: Predictions, odds, must-reads and more
Jared Weiss/ James L. Edwards III, The Athletic
NBA PLAYOFFS
Arrival
Jared Dubin, Lasti Night, In Basketball
Can the Knicks Break the NBA’s Favorite Roster-Building Rule Via Analytics?
Jacob Sutton, JSutt Hoops
Julian Champagnie’s improbable journey on his mind as Spurs clinch Finals berth
Tom Osborn, San Antonio Express-News
3 Takeaways as Spurs, Victor Wembanyama punch NBA Finals ticket
Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News
Wembanyama, Spurs show poise, maturity beyond their years, are headed to Finals because of it
Kurt Helin, NBC Sports
4 takeaways: Victor Wembanyama guides young Spurs to the NBA Finals
Jeff Zillgitt, NBA.com
Thunder say no excuses, just ‘get better’ as title reign ends
Tim McMahon, ESPN
Spurs hit Finals, Thunder to return
Kelly Dwyer, Kelly Dwyer on hoops
Chet Holmgren goes full Ben Simmons in Game 7 disappearing act
Brad Botkin, CBS Sports
