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AFP
Oct 07, 2025

LeBron’s ‘decision of all decisions’ a PR stunt

The so-called “Second Decision”, hyped in a 10-second video posted to the NBA star’s social media channels, was in fact a public relations strategy to announce James’ partnership with a leading cognac brand due to go on sale in October.

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Reuters
Jun 30, 2025

Jordan refuses to play Israel over Gaza war, forfeits FIBA match

The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza.

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Reuters
Jun 25, 2025

Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contract

He averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 36.1 minutes in 50 games (all starts) last season.

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Reuters
Jun 23, 2025

Thunder best Pacers in Game 7 to bring 1st NBA crown to Oklahoma City

The NBA championship is the franchise’s first since moving to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season and first since winning the 1979 title as the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Reuters
Jun 20, 2025

Pacers cruise past Thunder, send Finals to Game 7

“Dreamed of being in this situation my whole life,” Haliburton said, “so to be here is really exciting. Really exciting for me and our group.”

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Reuters
Jun 14, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder level Finals with late rally

The Thunder trailed by seven entering the fourth quarter but outscored Indiana 31-17 in the last period to escape with the victory.

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Reuters
Jun 12, 2025

Pacers backups star, stake Indiana to 2-1 Finals lead

“Those guys were tremendous,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said of his reserves. “T.J. just brought a competitive will to the game. This is the kind of the team we are. This is how we have to do it. We have to make it as difficult on them as we can.”

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Reuters
Jun 06, 2025

Adam Silver: NBA ‘should be exploring’ expansion

In terms of potential expansion locations, Silver said, “There’s been no lack of interest. I essentially have said to people from several different cities, ‘We’re just not engaging in that process right now.’

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Reuters
Jun 06, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers stun Thunder in last second of Game 1

Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points and added 10 rebounds. Obi Toppin had 17 points off the bench, Turner scored 15 and Nembhard had 14. Haliburton finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.