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Betting on themselves, Magic hope Desmond Bane trade is final piece for title contention

Orlando has made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, bowing out in the first round each time. But the blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane meant that the the Magic are pushing their chips in.

Jalen Williams' 40-point Game 5 masterclass vs Pacers pushes Thunder to cusp of NBA title

For the first time in the NBA Finals, a team has won back-to-back games as the Oklahoma City Thunder take Game 5 for a crucial 3-2 series lead.

NBA Top Plays | June 17

Aaron Nesmith powers against Chet Holmgren for an epic putback to land at the top of the Top 10 Plays of the NBA Finals Game 5!

Nightly Notable: Jalen Williams erupts for 40 | June 17

Jalen Williams blasts the Indiana Pacers, erupting for a new playoff career-high 40 points to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a Game 5 NBA Finals win.

SGA says Game 5 hero Jalen Williams ‘deserves this moment’ as OKC knocks on championship door

Jalen Williams just proved he can take over games, fit seamlessly with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and look poised to help deliver OKC the title if he continues delivering performances like this in the NBA Finals.

Alex Caruso, Thunder laud SGA in leading OKC’s clutch G4 win: 'Showed who he is tonight'

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just need a bucket; they needed a lifeline in Game 4. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered — the way only a true MVP can.

Cade Cunningham, Pistons to face Anthony Davis, Mavericks in NBA Mexico City Game 2025

The tradition continues as the NBA returns to Mexico City with a regular-season showdown between the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks.

Caitlin Clark returns to lead Fever in streak-busting win over WNBA champion Liberty

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark returned after missing five games to hand the New York Liberty their first loss of the WNBA season.

Domantas Sabonis joins Yao Ming, Lauren Jackson in NBA Rising Stars Invitational guest list

Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro of the Phoenix Suns, alongside Japanese standout Keisei Tominaga of the Levanga Hokkaido, are also expected to make an appearance in the five-day high school tournament.

NBA Top Plays | June 14

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closing in, Tyrese Haliburton gets creative late in the second quarter with an acrobatic reverse layup. Check all that and more in the NBA Finals Game 4 Top Plays!

Nightly Notable: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires up in Q4 | June 14

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers, 111-104, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

NUNS braces for tough challenge as Rising Stars Invitational field takes shape

National University-Nazareth School (NUNS) knows the road ahead won’t be easy—but they’re ready to carry the flag in the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitationals 2025 in Singapore later this month.

PBA standouts dish out their 2025 NBA Finals predictions between Thunder and Pacers

From new TNT recruit Jordan Heading to Ginebra’s Jeremiah Gray, PBA players weigh in on who they believe will take home the NBA crown — the powerhouse OKC Thunder or the rising Indiana Pacers.

Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, to enter free agency — reports

Russell Westbrook is betting on himself once again, as the former NBA MVP is set to become a free agent this offseason, according to reports.

SGA-led Thunder give Pacers dose of own medicine, rallies in Game 4 to tie NBA Finals series

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over late as the OKC Thunder came from behind to outlast the Indiana Pacers in Game 4, tying their NBA Finals series at 2-2.

LIST: Tyrese Haliburton and the five epic Indiana Pacers 2025 playoff comebacks so far

If the 2025 NBA Playoffs taught us anything, it’s this: never — ever — count Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers out just yet.

NBA exploring bigger partnership with Japan's B.LEAGUE, potentially opening doors for Filipino imports

The Japan B.LEAGUE's blooming partnership with the NBA could lead to bigger opportunities for Filipino imports who are looking to get a shot at the Association.

How trading Paul George became unlikely catalyst of Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals duel

The OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals showdown features a duel of top-class talent, coaching, and front-office brilliance. It will also be a testament of how one player’s trade can shape the league’s landscape for years.

NBA schedule, results of 2024-25 playoff games airing in the Philippines

The NBA 2024-25 Finals are here! Check out the schedule of games airing in the Philippines--particularly on NBA TV Philippines,Pilipinas Live, One Sports, and RPTV.

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Mt. Rushmore: Jordan, Stojakovic, Bryant, Hammon

NBA.com Philippines writer Yoyo Sarmenta lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Mt. Rushmore: Van Exel, Kidd, Davis, Jordan

NBA.com Philippines writer Jon Rodriguez lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Four players who made me fall in love with the NBA

NBA.com Philippines' JC Ansis shares his Mount Rushmore of NBA players who got him addicted to basketball.

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SGA says Game 5 hero Jalen Williams ‘deserves this moment’ as OKC knocks on championship door

Jalen Williams just proved he can take over games, fit seamlessly with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and look poised to help deliver OKC the title if he continues delivering performances like this in the NBA Finals.

SGA says Game 5 hero Jalen Williams ‘deserves this moment’ as OKC knocks on championship door

Jalen Williams just proved he can take over games, fit seamlessly with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and look poised to help deliver OKC the title if he continues delivering performances like this in the NBA Finals.

Betting on themselves, Magic hope Desmond Bane trade is final piece for title contention

Orlando has made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, bowing out in the first round each time. But the blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane meant that the the Magic are pushing their chips in.

Jalen Williams' 40-point Game 5 masterclass vs Pacers pushes Thunder to cusp of NBA title

For the first time in the NBA Finals, a team has won back-to-back games as the Oklahoma City Thunder take Game 5 for a crucial 3-2 series lead.

SGA, Thunder look to finally take control of NBA Finals vs Pacers in Game 5

Oklahoma City regained homecourt advantage and the Thunder will look to take over of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers with a pivotal Game 5.

Indiana Pacers look to regroup in NBA Finals with crucial Game 5 in OKC

The Indiana Pacers push forward with a crucial Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City against the rejuvenated Thunder.

Caitlin Clark returns to lead Fever in streak-busting win over WNBA champion Liberty

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark returned after missing five games to hand the New York Liberty their first loss of the WNBA season.

Alex Caruso, Thunder laud SGA in leading OKC’s clutch G4 win: 'Showed who he is tonight'

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just need a bucket; they needed a lifeline in Game 4. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered — the way only a true MVP can.

Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, to enter free agency — reports

Russell Westbrook is betting on himself once again, as the former NBA MVP is set to become a free agent this offseason, according to reports.

SGA-led Thunder give Pacers dose of own medicine, rallies in Game 4 to tie NBA Finals series

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over late as the OKC Thunder came from behind to outlast the Indiana Pacers in Game 4, tying their NBA Finals series at 2-2.

Down 2-1 anew, Jalen Williams, Thunder aim to even NBA Finals series vs Pacers in Game 4

Oklahoma City has been here before — and the Thunder are drawing from their West semifinals comeback against Denver as they enter Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indiana.

Myles Turner, Pacers seek commanding 3-1 lead vs Thunder in Game 4 of NBA Finals

Indiana looks to move one step closer to the NBA title as the Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder anew in Game 4 of the Finals.

Rick Carlisle marvels at ‘team-first’ Pacers after regaining NBA Finals control vs Thunder

The Indiana Pacers delivered perhaps their most complete game of the NBA Finals so far against the league’s top-ranked defense in the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Coast-to-Coast: Storm end Lynx’s unbeaten start; Mercury spoil Paige Buecker's Wings return

Riding Rickea Jackson’s career outing, the LA Sparks got their revenge over the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA Commissioner’s Cup play.

Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers' bench shine in Game 3 vs Thunder for 2-1 NBA Finals lead

Tyrese Haliburton produced his finest game yet in the NBA Finals as the Indiana Pacers also got a big boost from their reserves in Game 3, outlasting the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2-1 series lead.

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NBA Top Plays | June 17

Aaron Nesmith powers against Chet Holmgren for an epic putback to land at the top of the Top 10 Plays of the NBA Finals Game 5!