Gary Payton disagreed with comparisons between MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

2008 — The Boston Celtics win their 17th NBA title with a stunning 131-92 blowout over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6. Kevin Garnett scores 26 points with 14 rebounds, Ray Allen scores 26 and Paul Pierce, the finals MVP, adds 17.

The Oklahoma City Thunder always respond. No team has been better after a loss this season, and that trend continued on Friday when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his bunch on a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Indiana Pacers,

Social media is calling out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his interesting advertisement during the NBA Finals.

Lakers guard Gabe Vincent expressed regret over his poor play in this year's NBA playoffs versus the Timberwolves.

No, Prescott was not in the news cycle, nor did he do anything on the field during Cowboys minicamp to warrant a conversation. But he did mention his legacy during an interview last week, sparking a rather unnecessary debate on the ESPN airwaves as the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final roll on.

Big scoring numbers tend to stand out, but defense is also key to winning a championship. Let's look at the players with the most steals in an NBA Finals game.

After the Grizzlies and Magic made a trade on Sunday, podcaster Bill Simmons sarcastically predicted a big one between the Grizzlies and Lakers.

The Lakers need a center. Considering the Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. might become available via the trade market.

The NBA Playoffs can be a brutal watch for most home teams, especially if they are pitted against their nemesis or postseason villains.