NBA Finals

Former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme has agreed to a deal with a new NBA team ahead of training camp. The 6-foot-10 forward has been working to secure a regular roster spot after going undrafted in 2023, with stints in the G League and brief NBA appearances along the way. Fans of the program are watching to see whether this move turns into a lasting NBA opportunity.

The Detroit Pistons have waived a veteran guard ahead of the start of the NBA season. The move frees up a roster spot as the team finalizes its squad for the upcoming campaign. Details on the player's identity and contract terms have not been widely reported, and reaction from fans and analysts is still limited.

NBA G League United have been crowned champions of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, taking the title against international club competition. The victory gives the NBA's developmental league side a notable international trophy and adds to the growing visibility of G League talent on the global stage. Details of the final score and standout performers were not immediately available.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced they will honor an NBA champion during their December 12 game against the Golden State Warriors. Details about which champion will be celebrated and the format of the tribute have not been laid out in the announcement. The matchup with Golden State carries historical weight given the teams' four straight Finals meetings from 2015 to 2018.

The San Antonio Spurs are holding their NBA media day, and coverage is focused on whether the roster is now built for a genuine run to the NBA Finals. The New York Times previews what to expect from the event, framing the team as finals-ready and pointing to the expectations placed on players and coaching staff heading into the new season.

On this day in 2020, the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals, falling to the Miami Heat in six games inside the NBA's pandemic bubble at Walt Disney World in Florida. The series, played without fans amid COVID-19 restrictions, marked Miami's return to the NBA Finals and ended Boston's bid for a first championship since 2008.

The Brooklyn Nets have waived forward Nick Pringle shortly before the start of NBA training camp. The move trims the roster ahead of camp, leaving the former South Carolina forward to look for another opportunity elsewhere in the league or overseas. No further details about the decision have been reported.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced their training camp roster for the 2026-27 NBA season, setting out the group of players who will report for camp ahead of the new campaign. The announcement gives fans a first look at the squad composition as the defending contenders prepare for another run, with attention on roster battles and final spots.