Stephen A. Smith explains why the Thunder need a win more than the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, who was traded to the Bears by the Chiefs in March, has reached a two-year contract extension with Chicago, his agent said.

Former Denver Nuggets NBA champion head coach Michael Malone will join ESPN's "NBA Countdown" for its coverage of the 2025 Western Conference Finals.

The 16-team field for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs is now down to four: the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. For the Stars and Oilers, it's a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference finals; for the Canes and Panthers, it's a rematch of 2023's Eastern Conference finals.

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