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Former Minnesota Timberwolves player Kevin Garnett is introduced before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)

Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett’s jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. the Celtics

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season.

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) celebrates towards fans after Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Landry Shamet will stay with Knicks on 4-year, $24 million deal, AP source says

This photo combination shows, from left, Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10), Feb. 22, 2026, in Washington, Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, May 8, 2026, in Minneapolis and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball in Charlotte, N.C., April 14, 2026 (AP Photo/Nick Wass, Abbie Parr, Nell Redmond, file)

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

Cameron Boozer, right, poses for a photo with Adam Silver, left, NBA Commissioner, after being selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Grizzlies, Mavs and Spurs bring top front-court prospects to the Southwest Division in the NBA draft

Caleb Wilson walks off the stage after being selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Bulls hope for more UNC magic with Wilson. Bucks begin post-Giannis era by taking Burries and Ament

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Micah Nori, the lead assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, directs play during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks, May 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Blazers hire Wolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach, a year after Chauncey Billups’ sudden exit

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker shakes hands during player introductions prior to Game 3 in a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, April 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Suns’ All-Star guard Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 in honor of his dad Melvin

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs fans still believe they can overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks to capture 6th NBA title

New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) shoots between San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard De'aaron Fox (4) during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP

Taylor Swift, with Este Haim, center right back, and Alana Haim, center right front, arrives prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ADDITION: Adds a few names of people standing near Swift.

Taylor Swift attends Knicks’ record-breaking rally over Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and guard Miles McBride (2) walk to their bench as San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson, left, looks away during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Knicks need a quick response from their 1st loss since April as the Spurs try to even the NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama lies on the court after a shot during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts Knicks’ NBA Finals lead to 2-1

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Atlanta Hawks reward Quin Snyder with a contract extension

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown makes a call during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Knicks coach Mike Brown again finds himself reveling in a long playoff win streak

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots free throws during a workout prior to the start of the NBA Finals basketball series against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The NBA Finals, which start Wednesday, will be a whole new world for many Knicks and Spurs

With the help of former players Manu Ginobili, back left, and Tim Duncan, right, former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, introduces Mitch Johnson, left, as the new head coach of the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball team, in San Antonio, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Victor Wembanyama’s respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs’ NBA Finals run

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the second half of Game 7 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs series Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Kornet’s 4th-quarter block on Hartenstein is one that the Spurs will savor for a long time

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds the MVP trophy as he celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs series win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Wembanyama wins West finals MVP, and looks ahead to NBA Finals matchup

The San Antonio Spurs celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs series Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) during overtime of Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals

Canton Charge basketball team general manager Mike Gansey poses for a portrait during the Charge's practice at Edgewood Community Center in Canton, Ohio, on Nov. 19, 2015. (Chuck Crow/Cleveland.com via AP)

76ers agree to deal with Cavaliers’ Mike Gansey to be team president, AP source says

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, May 24, 2027. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cavaliers’ Altman addresses tough offseason calls that need to be made after Knicks sweep

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney directs the team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dec. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson dunks during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, AP source says

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

NBA Finals will show if the Knicks were a great team or just benefited from good fortune

Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day, Sept. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Hawks promote Onsi Saleh from GM to president of basketball operations following playoff season

President Donald Trump listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren during the first half in Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Thunder top Spurs 127-114 in Game 5, move a win away from a return to NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts to a basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jalen Williams downgraded to out, Jared McCain comes up big for Thunder in Game 5

New York Knicks players celebrate with guard Jalen Brunson, left, after he was awarded with the MVP trophy after winning Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Becky Hammon stands by her ‘small player’ take as Jalen Brunson lifts Knicks to NBA Finals

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Knicks focus on title after accomplishing Dolan’s first mandate of reaching the NBA Finals

New York Knicks fans cheer during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center, holds the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to NBA Finals, wins Larry Bird Trophy as Eastern Conference finals MVP

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, hugs New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

The Knicks keep adding numbers to their historic run, which has taken them to the NBA Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, talks with guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cavaliers overwhelmed in Game 4 by Knicks, who sweep series and send Cleveland into uncertain summer

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