Do the underdog Pacers have a chance to make the NBA Finals interesting vs. Thunder? | The Facility

Ric Bucher explains why the underdog Indiana Pacers (+500 odds to win the NBA Finals) have a chance to make things interesting against a tough Oklahoma City Thunder squad.
Why the Knicks should ‘build the team like ‘Larry Brown did with AI’ for Jalen Brunson | The Facility

LeSean McCoy explains why the New York Knicks can win with Brunson if they build the team similar to how “Larry Brown did with Allen Iverson.”
Pacers beat Knicks 125-108, Should the Knicks feel proud of their season? | Breakfast Ball

The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 125-108, ending their “great” season. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask what went wrong for the Knicks, and if they should feel proud.
Sources: Suns HC job down to Cavs’ Bryant, Ott
The Suns, sources told ESPN, have narrowed their coaching search to two finalists from the Cavaliers — associate coach Johnnie Bryant and assistant Jordan Ott.
How much money did Cooper Flagg make in NIL during his one year at Duke?

Cooper Flagg reportedly agreed to $28 million in NIL deals during his time at Duke, and that number only includes his New Balance and Fanatics contracts.
Jazz hire Ainge’s son away from C’s as president
The Jazz have hired Austin Ainge away from the Celtics as president of basketball operations. Ainge, the son of Jazz CEO Danny Ainge, had been with Boston since 2009.
Three things this East finals run showed the Knicks
The Knicks’ breakthrough postseason ended in the East finals, but there is plenty to build on in Gotham.
Pacers’ Walker out two games to start Finals
Pacers forward Jarace Walker will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals due to his right ankle injury, according to coach Rick Carlisle.
We pitched trade offers for the No. 1 overall pick: What would it take for Dallas to pass on Cooper Flagg?
What if the Mavs traded the draft’s top pick? Our NBA insiders offer three enticing offers — and a verdict.
2025 NBA Finals: Everything you need to know ahead of Pacers-Thunder series
The 2025 NBA Finals is here! Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this Pacers-Thunder championship showdown.