Basketball - The Globe and Mail

1 hour ago

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Wembanyama and the Spurs welcome New York’s hostile environment at NBA finals

3 min read

10 hours ago

video

Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden

19 hours ago

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks on during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks on during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Wembanyama takes over Game 3 leading Spurs to 115-111 win over the Knicks

3 min read

21 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump watches the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Monday in New York.

U.S. President Donald Trump watches the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Monday in New York.

Crowd boos Donald Trump during the anthem before Game 3 of NBA Finals

4 min read

Yesterday

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster speaks to media during a press conference in Toronto, Friday, September 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster speaks to media during a press conference in Toronto, Friday, September 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster contract extended, adds executive vice president title

1 min read

June 7, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots a free throw during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the New York Knicks, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots a free throw during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the New York Knicks, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama welcomes the challenge of 2-0 finals deficit, as NBA finals move to New York

3 min read

June 5, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks off the court as time expires during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series as New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44), guard Josh Hart (3), and center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrate, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks off the court as time expires during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series as New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44), guard Josh Hart (3), and center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrate, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Knicks hold on to beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

2 min read

June 4, 2026

Allisha Gray (15) of the Atlanta Dream defends against Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever during their game on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Allisha Gray (15) of the Atlanta Dream defends against Caitlin Clark (22) of the Indiana Fever during their game on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Kelsey Mitchell’s 25 points help Fever begin Commissioner’s Cup title defence in win over Dream

2 min read

June 4, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against the New York Knicks during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against the New York Knicks during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA bans pair of fans for life after one ran onto court during Game 1 of finals

3 min read

June 3, 2026

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) spins as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper, left, defends during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) spins as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper, left, defends during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Brunson scores 30 as Knicks take NBA Finals Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win

2 min read

June 3, 2026

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello reacts toward a referee during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello reacts toward a referee during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello gets warm reception in return to New York

2 min read

June 2, 2026

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson passes during a workout prior to the start of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in San Antonio.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson passes during a workout prior to the start of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in San Antonio.

Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever

4 min read

May 31, 2026

FILE - With the help of former players Manu Ginobili, back left, and Tim Duncan, right, former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, introduces Mitch Johnson, left, as the new head coach of the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball team, in San Antonio, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

FILE - With the help of former players Manu Ginobili, back left, and Tim Duncan, right, former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, introduces Mitch Johnson, left, as the new head coach of the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball team, in San Antonio, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

As Spurs return to the NBA finals, Wembanyama’s respect for Popovich is clear

4 min read

May 29, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 21: Kiki Rice #1 of the Toronto Tempo dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Target Center on May 21, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 21: Kiki Rice #1 of the Toronto Tempo dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter at Target Center on May 21, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Kiki Rice, Toronto’s breakout rookie, has only one gear – up-tempo

6 min read

May 29, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) leaves the court after the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) leaves the court after the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs, Thunder set to meet with NBA Finals berth on the line

4 min read

May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after making a three point basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the first half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after making a three point basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the first half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Spurs defeat Thunder to send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7

2 min read

May 28, 2026

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

NBA finals will show if the Knicks were a great team or just benefited from good fortune

4 min read

May 28, 2026

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards had won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards had won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NBA’s board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

3 min read

May 28, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 27: Nyara Sabally #8 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the basket against Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 27: Nyara Sabally #8 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the basket against Kamilla Cardoso #10 of the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Sabally scores 29 as Tempo beat Sky 111-104

1 min read

May 27, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) moves on the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) moves on the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spurs look to Wembanyama for big performance, facing elimination in Game 6

3 min read

May 27, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around Julian Champagnie #30 of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from return to NBA Finals

3 min read

May 26, 2026

New York Knicks fans cheer during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

New York Knicks fans cheer during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Knicks fans leave the bad times behind and savour a record run to their first NBA finals since 1999

2 min read

May 26, 2026

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Knicks focus on ending 53-year title drought after achieving mandate to reach Finals

3 min read

May 25, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams during the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams during the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

The NBA’s Western Conference final is a chess match, with Tuesday’s Game 5 a turning point in series

4 min read

May 25, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, scores against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, right, during the first half in Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, scores against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren, right, during the first half in Game 4 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in San Antonio, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama answers the call again, Spurs top Thunder to tie West finals at 2-2

3 min read

May 24, 2026

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) looks to move the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Antonia Delaere (8) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) looks to move the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Antonia Delaere (8) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Azzi Fudd’s third-quarter explosion lifts the Wings past the Liberty

2 min read

May 24, 2026

Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (6) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Nyara Sabally (8) during first half WNBA basketball action in Toronto, on Saturday May 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton (6) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Nyara Sabally (8) during first half WNBA basketball action in Toronto, on Saturday May 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canadian star Bridget Carleton takes on leadership role with expansion Portland Fire

3 min read

May 24, 2026

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with teammates after winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with teammates after winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Streaking Knicks focused on Game 4, not looking ahead to NBA finals

3 min read

May 23, 2026

Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton, an Ontario native and two-time Canadian Olympian, drives the lane against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday.

Portland Fire guard Bridget Carleton, an Ontario native and two-time Canadian Olympian, drives the lane against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday.

Tempo fall to Fire in first showdown of WNBA expansion siblings

2 min read

May 21, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

West finals shift to San Antonio, while Spurs and Thunder deal with multiple injury concerns

4 min read

Interact with The Globe