The Thunder lead the way in odds for NBA Champion and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the frontrunner to win MVP, but the West is loaded. Can Oklahoma City repeat as champions? Can SGA repeat and win back-to-back MVPs? Let’s talk about it.

The NBA playoffs consist of 16 teams split evenly into two conferences, the Eastern and Western, from around the United States. These teams feature top basketball players from different states as well as international players.

Moreover, the cup run highlighted this team's growing ability to stay composed, play collectively and overcome adversity in high-pressure moments. For Hall of Famer, Reggie Miller, this triumph only doubles down on his belief that the Knicks can finally be trusted when the 2026 playoffs arrive and represent the East in the 2026 NBA Finals.

Adam Silver said the NBA was considering "whether it makes sense to maybe go to some unique locations for the final game."

For Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, simply breaking a six-season playoff drought is no longer considered a lofty enough goal after early success.

The 2025 NBA Cup came to a close Tuesday night when the New York Knicks claimed their first title in nearly a half century after taking down the San Antonio Spurs in the tournament's finale. While NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Co.

Jaylen Brown locks up Luka Doncic in Game 5 to seal the Bill Russell trophy as 2024 NBA Finals MVP.

Kevin Durant revealed he now views Raptors fans cheering his 2019 Achilles injury as a "compliment," while insisting the Warriors would have forced a Game 7 if he stayed healthy.