The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face off in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have been dominant, while the Cavaliers have had a bumpier road. The Knicks won two of the three regular-season meetings.
Alex Caruso made an immediate impact in the conference finals. The Los Angeles Lakers regretted letting him walk, a fresh reminder on display to start the Western Conference Finals. He played a key role in OKC’s 2025 championship.
The Texas Rangers face a potential challenge due to the Colorado Rockies starting left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana. Texas has struggled against left-handed pitching this season. Corey Seager will be out of Monday’s lineup.
Stephen A. Smith has discussed Reggie Miller’s career. This article looks at Smith’s perspective on the player’s impact. It also considers the broader context of Miller’s contributions.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs. The Thunder defeated the Spurs in Tim Duncan’s last playoff series in 2016. Oklahoma City’s ability to function without relying on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has helped them in the playoffs.
George Kittle, coming off a torn Achilles, faces questions about returning to his dominant form for the 2026 fantasy football season. Fantasy football projections currently have Kittle finishing as TE13. He suffered his injury in the Wild Card round.
The Sabres are utilising their depth to make lineup changes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tage Thompson, their top centre, shifted to right wing in Game 6. Rookie defenseman Zach Metsa made his debut in Saturday’s come-from-behind win.
The Minnesota Wild and the Jacksonville Icemen have announced a multi-year ECHL affiliation agreement. It will begin with the 2026-27 season. The Icemen will support the development and personnel needs of both the Iowa and Minnesota Wild.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are set to begin the Western Conference Finals. This series is the first between two 62-win teams in the playoffs since 1998. The winner will be the heavy favourite entering the NBA Finals.
Speculation of a rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren has surfaced, despite both players denying any animosity. The rumours date back to the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup Final. Fans remain unconvinced, with some suggesting Wembanyama harbours strong feelings towards Holmgren.