Daily Discussion Thread + Game Thread Index | Finals
Victor Wembanyama drawing in a park in NYC before Game 3 of the NBA Finals
[Charania] The Atlanta Hawks and head coach Quin Snyder have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. This marks consecutive extensions for Hawks leadership of Snyder and President Onsi Saleh to solidify organizational continuity for team ownership.
ESPN abruptly announces a Pat McAfee alt cast for Game 3 NBA Finals
[Wilbon] I have a vote, and I was trying to figure out, well, have I voted for Jalen Brunson 1st Team All-NBA? I haven’t. Voted for him 2nd… We value other stuff that we shouldn’t value. So, let me go against my own vote. Jalen Brunson’s at least as valuable as Luka Doncic.
[SNY] Josh Hart on the ticket prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at MSG: “I wish the ticket prices weren’t as crazy as they are. A lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time unfortunately aren’t able to get into the building. \(7K, \)8K is ridiculous.”
[Julia Poe] The Bulls announced just now that Stacey King has died at the age of 59. Absolutely awful news for the Chicago community. Sending love and prayers to his family, friends and the entire organization.
Victor Wembanyama on whether the president presence will be a distraction: “Not really. I think it could be, but isolating myself is something I’ve practiced over the years, and I think I’m good at it, so it’s not a problem. This is similar to something media-wise, like the Olympics”.
[Stein] Early projections of Trae Young’s new deal with the Washington Wizards: 3 years, $120 million.
The Knicks have cancelled all watch parties outside of MSG due to the President’s attendance for Game 3
Victor Wembanyama On The Pressure of Being Down 0-2 in The Finals: “This is everything I wished for”
Victor Wembanyama Getting Boos in New York as He Gets on The Team Bus
[Stein] Nikola Vucevic is increasingly regarded as a certainty to leave the Boston Celtics this Summer.
Billups summarizes playing with Melo: “He was the most talented dude I ever played with…it was literally perfect. And he listened, Melo never missed a practice, he practiced hard, he came to work everyday. It was beautiful.”
Karl-Anthony Towns is asked about the President attending Game 3 at MSG His answer is about bringing the energy for Knicks fans rather than the president attending: “Hope has been brought back to the city. But the word success hasn’t been seen. We have to fight to bring that word back to fruition.”
One of Stacey King’s best moments, roasting a Bulls fan for his fake Michael Jordan jersey
Timberwolves Unveil All-New Logo, Uniforms and Courts
Chauncey Billups summarizing the central issue with Carmelo as a player. “Scoring 30 meant to much too Melo”.
[ESPN] Taylor Swift’s courtside Cavs ECF seat goes up for bidding
Sam Presti: “In this job, as a leader, what you want to do is build teams that you wish you could have been a part of, and I feel that way about this era of the Thunder.”
OG Anunoby is asked about the President attending Game 3 at MSG: “He’ll just be there watching the game. We’re going to go as usual, play our game. Try to win the game.”
Mike Brown on his journey with KAT since being hired until now: “I come in with a great plan. Maybe the plan doesn’t work. Who adjusts, KAT or me? Me. I adjust. Sometimes the adjustment’s not enough. Every once in a while, we’re not on the same page. We talk about it. I adjust again….”
[Chicago Bulls] We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King.
Mike Brown’s ‘I don’t run plays for my guys’ Princeton Motion Offense
The late great Stacey King on March 27, 2025, following Josh Giddey’s incredible half-court buzzer beater: “That’s a shot for the ages. That will be replayed when we’re all gone.” RIP
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Compilation of Spurs defense on Brunson the entire game
Someone yells “Dylannn” from the back during Dylan Harper’s press conference. Dylan smiles and waves at him.
Jalen Brunson was asked what teams missed or underestimated when he was eventually selected in the second round.
-His answer: “Everything.”
Victor Wembanyama was asked in a French about how special it is playing in Madison Square Garden
Through both the NBA Cup & NBA Playoffs, the Knicks hold a 20-3 record this season
Referee Assignments for Finals G2. Crew-chief : Marc Davis
Wembanyama on playing with Fox:
“It’s been great. I think it’s been saving us a lot of trouble over the course of the season. Sometimes he makes things very easy for us, and he’s the experienced guy that we’ve always been able to turn to when we need it”
[Charania] The Philadelphia 76ers are promoting assistant general manager Jameer Nelson to the team’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations under new President Mike Gansey, making the Philly native and former NBA All-Star the No. 2 executive for the franchise, sources tell ESPN.
Jalen Brunson says he isn’t looking around New York, at all, not until it’s over.
-“You left your family, a couple of your friends, anything like that?”
Brunson: “They can do whatever they want.”
Adam Silver defends the 65 game rule and says extended rest may cause more injuries: “The only place where we see an uptick in injuries is not towards the end of the season when guys have played more, but after the all-star break. Maybe players are not getting appropriate load on those off-days.”
KAT talking about his matchup with Victor Wembanyama “A player that I’ve spoken about countless times that’s gonna be a generational player.”
Victor Wembanyama Shooting 3’s in Madison Square Garden
The Complete Compilation of Kevin McHale’s Greatest Stories Told By NBA Players & Legends
Mikal Bridges on what it takes each and every day to go out there and play all 82 games, for about six years straight: “Just wanna be out there.”
The Spurs are 0-4 against the Knicks this year when having a 10+ point lead in the game and 1-0 when not having a 10+ point lead.
Sam Presti: “If there is one thing I’m a little frustrated about, besides not winning the final quarter of the season is… I think we lost out on a lot of team development.”
Knicks tell fans to arrive to the game 2 hours early due to enhanced security for the game.
Jeremy Lin on being invited by Carmelo Anthony to appear on his podcast: “My desire is still kinda the same. I would love to have a private conversation before having a public recorded conversation.”
Guillermo at NBA Media Day 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns to Jalen Brunson after Game 2 victory despite a rough shooting night from Brunson: “You’re never by yourself, I’m always with you step by step.”
No team that has lost the first two games of the Finals at home has ever come back to win it.
The Spurs’ secret weapon this postseason? A former coach offering pearls of wisdom
The 2026 Spurs are eerily similar to the 1995 Orlando Magic