Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Praises Key Teammate Amid NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

ESPN has taken plenty of criticism for its coverage of the 2025 NBA Finals, but at least one analyst received praise for his performance on Monday night. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Indiana Pacers,

Haliburton has a lower leg injury — nobody’s saying exactly what it is, whether it’s an ankle, calf, or something else — and it seems to be the sort that if this were a back-to-back situation in December,

Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it’s safe to assume he’s a fan of the schedule right about now.

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center... Morant and the Grizzlies have been at the forefront of the offseason so far, as his future and the team's future remain in limbo.

OKC Thunder Anticipated to Make 'Bold' NBA Draft Decision After Finals Run originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA championship. That is the organization's primary focus at the moment. However, it will not be long until they are forced to shift their attention elsewhere.

Obviously, we know the position we’re in,” Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins said. “Can’t think about it.” Everybody on the outside, though, is thinking about it. With massive games from Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,