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Who's guarding Wemby? Can the Knicks stay hot? How the NBA Finals will be won

How can the Knicks slow Wemby on both ends? Can Jalen Brunson defy the logic about small guards? Here's what Knicks-Spurs will tell us about these teams and the league.

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NBA Finals preview: Everything that will decide Knicks-Spurs

Our experts examine everything to know ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 (8:30 ET, ABC)

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    We picked pro comps for the NBA draft's top 12 prospects: AJ Dybantsa to Jaylen Brown?

    From best-case ceilings to realistic floors, which NBA players do the top 12 prospects in the 2026 draft most resemble?

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    NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects after college withdrawal decisions

    After the college withdrawal deadline, a wave of returners reshapes ESPN's latest top 100.

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    GET SET FOR THE FINALS!

    GAME 1: WEDNESDAY, 8:30 P.M. ET (ABC)

    Why Stephen A. believes Brunson has more pressure than Wembanyama to win title

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    Perk, J-Will call out disrespect of Jalen Brunson

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    TRENDING FROM THE NBA FINALS

    Back to the 2000s: Revisiting NBA Finals trophy logo courts of the past

    The NBA will have the Larry O'Brien Trophy on center court once again. Here's a look back at the previous series that had this look.

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    Zohran Mamdani repeals bedtimes for 'New York's Cutest' during Knicks' Finals run

    The 112th Mayor of NYC signed an executive order with the title: "repealing kids' bedtimes for Knicks Finals run."

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    TIME TO MOVE ON?

    Stephen A.: Chet Holmgren should be traded for someone like Giannis ASAP

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    NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

    For all but two NBA teams, the offseason is here. What lies ahead for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors and every eliminated team?

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    Julian Champagnie's hard work pays off with NBA Finals

    Brookyln native went undrafted. Now he's starting for the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks.

    4hMarc J. Spears
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    Donovan Mitchell diary: 'I'm not going to stop chasing a ring'

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