The New York Knicks could reportedly target a landmark player this summer after they fell short of the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals matchup, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised these teams are playing for the first NBA title for their respective cities. The Pacers and Thunder have the league's two best records overall since the calendar flipped to 2025.

Exactly six months ago, on Jan. 2, the Pacers opened 2025 with a win over the Heat. Then, they caught fire – finishing the month with an NBA-best 10-2 record and riding that momentum to a 34-14 mark the rest of the way, earning the No. 4 seed in the East.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for the Indiana Pacers, the circus that typically surrounds the NBA Finals is brand new for most of the roster. Even Alex Caruso — the lone champion on their roster — had a unique experience in The Bubble.

Oddsmakers expect a one-sided NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as the former are -700 or shorter across the board to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Unsurprisingly, he will be out for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on 107.5 The Fan on Monday. Rick Carlisle on @MorningShow1075: Jarace Walker (ankle) will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals.

SGA enters the NBA Finals as the favorite to win Finals MVP after snagging league and conference finals MVP. It's not even close.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Tyrese Haliburton will most likely be this year's NBA Finals MVP. But they're not completely without challengers.

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