ESPN and the NBA have discussed major changes to this year’s presentation of the NBA Finals. And fans will notice a significant one right out of the gate — YouTube TV is no longer the presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals.

You could feel how badly Victor Wembanyama wanted it. With the game on the line — tied midway through the fourth — his desire to make the big play himself led to some ill-advised hero-ball shots. The mistakes of youth.

The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers during the Eastern Conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs, defeating the Cavs in four games. That means they're headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

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