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DPOY Evan Mobley, Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green headline 2025 All-NBA Defensive First Team

Overall, four former Defensive Player of the Year winners make up the 2024-25 All-NBA Defensive First and Second Team selections.

Nail(ed) it: Jared McCain, Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green and the NBA nail paint evolution

No longer just a ‘fashion statement,’ nail art in the NBA has become a statement of authenticity, confidence, and personal identity—done by the likes of Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, and Jared McCain.

NBA Top Plays | May 23

Jaw-dropping plays from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren highlight the NBA Top 5 plays.

Newly-minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushes Thunder past Timberwolves for 2-0 WCF lead

The last time Oklahoma City held a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder went on to reach the NBA Finals.

Nightly Notable: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 38 for 2-0 lead | May 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander heats up for 38 points and eight assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, 118-103.

SGA lauds full-team effort as Thunder grab 2-0 West Final lead: 'You do it together'

The Thunder now lead the Western Conference Finals series, 2-0, and unless Minnesota responds at home, the next tipoff at Oklahoma City could be Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Emotional SGA sends heartfelt message to wife, Thunder organization in MVP acceptance speech

Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rarely shows emotion on or off the court — but winning his first career MVP award was a special moment that broke the mold.

Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims 2025 MVP honors

After finishing runner-up last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rose to the top — edging out Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to claim his first MVP crown.

East Finals Preview: Knicks, Pacers reignite playoff rivalry with NBA Finals ticket at stake

In a playoff season full of storylines, none carry more historical weight and emotional edge than the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.

Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, Zach Edey banner 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie First team

Reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle was the only unanimous selection to the 2024–25 NBA All-Rookie Team, an honor recognizing the league’s top first-year performers.

West Finals preview: SGA-Anthony Edwards duel headline Thunder, Timberwolves slugfest

Oklahoma City and Minnesota are two franchises on the rise, two hungry teams chasing an elusive championship—but only one will represent the Western Conference come the NBA Finals.

Dallas Mavericks overcome odds to land no. 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Dallas is now in prime position to select projected top overall pick Cooper Flagg, just months after trading away former franchise player Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers.

Hitting that barrier? San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan shares advice when going gets tough

When you're facing a huge lead, absorbing a tough loss, or experiencing that self-doubt, what do you do? San Antonio Spurs star Jeremy Sochan shares some nuggets of advice for those who are feeling setbacks, as he graces the NBA Rising Stars Invitati

Jeremy Sochan believes Philippines a 'perfect spot' to host NBA Global Games anew

The last time a NBA game was held in the Philippines, the Houston Rockets played the Indiana Pacers during the preseason in October 2013.

Jeremy Sochan highlights importance of his mom and parental support in NBA journey

From grassroots to the NBA, every athlete values their family’s support as they navigate the ups and downs of their journey, just ask San Antonio Spurs standout Jeremy Sochan.

NU-Nazareth School rule NBA Rising Stars Invitational qualifiers, to banner Philippines in Singapore tiff

Both the boys and girls teams from the NU-Nazareth School will be the Philippines representative to the NBA Rising Stars Invitational next month.

NUNS’ Camilla Escoto happy to see more exposure for girls hoops with NBA HS tiff

NU-Nazareth School head coach Camilla Escoto sees more opportunities unfold for her players with NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

Parity prevails: How the last six NBA champions fared in their title defense

After the Boston Celtics' elimination, the last six NBA champions have failed to reach the subsequent conference finals in as many years.

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan gives highest compliment to Gregg Popovich: 'The ultimate human being'

Jeremy Sochan revelled in the character of one coach-turned-basketball-operations-head Gregg Popovich, while sharing the San Antonio Spurs’ main goal next season.

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

The NBA 2024-25 playoffs 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 lauds full-team effort as Thunder grab 2-0 West Final lead: 'You do it together'

The Thunder now lead the Western Conference Finals series, 2-0, and unless Minnesota responds at home, the next tipoff at Oklahoma City could be Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

SGA lauds full-team effort as Thunder grab 2-0 West Final lead: 'You do it together'

The Thunder now lead the Western Conference Finals series, 2-0, and unless Minnesota responds at home, the next tipoff at Oklahoma City could be Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Nail(ed) it: Jared McCain, Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green and the NBA nail paint evolution

No longer just a ‘fashion statement,’ nail art in the NBA has become a statement of authenticity, confidence, and personal identity—done by the likes of Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, and Jared McCain.

Newly-minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushes Thunder past Timberwolves for 2-0 WCF lead

The last time Oklahoma City held a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder went on to reach the NBA Finals.

DPOY Evan Mobley, Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green headline 2025 All-NBA Defensive First Team

Overall, four former Defensive Player of the Year winners make up the 2024-25 All-NBA Defensive First and Second Team selections.

Tyrese Haliburton on heroics in Pacers' ECF G1 win: 'I have the confidence to take the shot'

If we’ve learned anything this 2025 NBA playoffs, it’s that Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are never done until the clock hits double zeroes.

Emotional SGA sends heartfelt message to wife, Thunder organization in MVP acceptance speech

Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rarely shows emotion on or off the court — but winning his first career MVP award was a special moment that broke the mold.

Coast-to-Coast: Lynx keep Paige Bueckers, Wings winless; Valkyries earn breakthrough WNBA win

The Phoenix Mercury raced to their first 2-0 start since 2018 after holding off Kelsey Plum and the visiting LA Sparks.

Clutch Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers complete comeback vs Knicks in East Finals opener

Tyrese Haliburton sent the game to overtime and the Indiana Pacers stormed back from a 17-point fourth quarter deficit, shocking the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals showdown.

Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims 2025 MVP honors

After finishing runner-up last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rose to the top — edging out Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to claim his first MVP crown.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on strong OKC start in WCF: 'Action always speaks louder than words'

To put it simply, wherever SGA goes, the Thunder follow. And that led Oklahoma City one step closer to their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years.

SGA bucks rough start as Thunder strike first vs Timberwolves in West Finals opener

Playing their second game in the last three days, the OKC Thunder flipped the switch in the second half to foil the Minnesota Timberwolves and claimed a 1-0 West Final series headstart.

Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, Zach Edey banner 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie First team

Reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle was the only unanimous selection to the 2024–25 NBA All-Rookie Team, an honor recognizing the league’s top first-year performers.

West Finals preview: SGA-Anthony Edwards duel headline Thunder, Timberwolves slugfest

Oklahoma City and Minnesota are two franchises on the rise, two hungry teams chasing an elusive championship—but only one will represent the Western Conference come the NBA Finals.

East Finals Preview: Knicks, Pacers reignite playoff rivalry with NBA Finals ticket at stake

In a playoff season full of storylines, none carry more historical weight and emotional edge than the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.

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