Jack Norris 
Mitch Marner is experiencing his best postseason in the NHL with the Golden Knights. His performance this spring contrasts with his previous playoff experiences with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner’s freedom and control on the ice have led to increased offensive output.
Kevin Love has stated that Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time. Love reflected on playing against Duncan early in his career. He described the experience as ‘really special’.
San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant became the subject of a viral video after a fan filmed him during a mid-game restroom break. The incident occurred during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His teammate, Julian Champagnie, has since commented on the situation.
William Karlsson has made an immediate impact for the Vegas Golden Knights after returning from a lower-body injury. He jumped back into the lineup in the second round against the Anaheim Ducks. Karlsson is centering Brett Howden and Mitch Marner, forming the Knights’ best line in the series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline the Kia All-NBA team. The NBA announced the league’s Kia All-NBA teams Sunday ahead of the Thunder meeting the Spurs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić were named to the All-NBA First Team.
During Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, Devin Vassell was involved in an on-court incident. The altercation, which also involved Ajay Mitchell, briefly escalated before being calmed down by players and coaches. The Thunder secured a 123-108 victory, giving them a 2-1 series lead.
Kylian Mbappe has secured a second straight Pichichi Trophy after scoring in Real Madrid’s final-day win over Athletic Club. The French forward has now matched a feat previously achieved only by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi over the last 38 years in La Liga. Mbappe officially secured the 2025-26 Pichichi Trophy after scoring in Real Madrid’s 4-2 victory over Athletic Club.
Cale Makar returned to the Colorado Avalanche for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. The defenceman had yet to play in the series because of an upper-body injury. The Avalanche trail the best-of-7 series 2-0.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-108, securing a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 26 points. Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points for San Antonio.
The Colorado Avalanche are looking for ways to get back into the Western Conference final against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Avalanche need better contributions from some of their well-paid forwards. Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, and Nazem Kadri have combined for exactly one assist in two games against the Golden Knights.