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The New York Knicks are the latest NBA champions. New York beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought and giving the franchise its third championship.
The table below lists every BAA and NBA champion from 1947 through 2026. The BAA seasons from 1947 to 1949 are included in the NBA’s recognized historical record.
The NBA luxury tax bills 2025-26 are now set. Seven teams finished the season on the wrong side of the tax line, and two of them, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, each owed the league nearly $70 million for the privilege. Combined, the seven taxpaying franchises are on the hook for roughly $223.1 … Read more
After falling in 2022-23, NBA three-point volume climbed for two consecutive seasons before easing back in 2025-26. Teams attempted 37.0 threes per game last season, down from a record 37.6 in 2024-25, according to Basketball-Reference’s league averages. The decline amounts to 0.6 attempts per team per game, or approximately 1.6%. It is not evidence that … Read more
The 2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule features five nationally televised games on Friday, Dec. 25, beginning at noon ET and continuing through the late-night window. The slate includes a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals, LeBron James’s record 21st Christmas appearance and several of the league’s leading contenders. 2026 NBA Christmas Day schedule and TV … Read more