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The Chicago Bulls announced that former player and longtime broadcaster Stacey King has died at age 59. His cause of death was a fall in his home, as reported by David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago. King, a three-time NBA champion with the Bulls, spent 19 seasons as a television analyst.
Knicks forward Josh Hart criticized NBA Finals ticket prices for Game 3 against the Spurs, calling them 'ridiculous' as the cheapest tickets were $7,000-$8,000. Only 550 tickets were sold, each costing upward of $2,000, causing fan frustration. Game 3 is Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET, with President Trump attending.
Get-in prices for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden fell to under $4,000 on TickPick, down from $11,510, attributed to enhanced security and congestion due to President Trump's planned attendance, though ticketing professionals cite a bigger driver. Game 4 prices also dropped. The Knicks lead the series 2-0.
This commentary argues that the San Antonio Spurs' offensive struggles, not a need for a miracle, are the primary reason they trail 0-2 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. It contends that the Spurs can adjust their pace and execution to overcome the Knicks' stifling defense.
This commentary argues that Mikal Bridges' experience of blowing a 2-0 NBA Finals lead with the Suns in 2021 makes him a valuable voice for the Knicks, who currently hold a 2-0 lead in the Finals. It suggests Bridges' advice to stay desperate and levelheaded is key to avoiding a similar collapse.
President Trump's attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden prompted the Knicks to advise fans to arrive two hours early, enforce a no-bag policy, and cancel watch parties. Security measures include TSA-style screening and Secret Service presence. The Knicks lead the Spurs 2-0.
Players from both teams expressed frustration over heightened security at Madison Square Garden due to President Trump's attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox cited inconvenient screenings and earlier bus schedules, while Knicks forward OG Anunoby downplayed the distraction.
Potential top draft pick AJ Dybantsa said he expects to have quick success as a pro, similar to the San Antonio Spurs' rapid rise after drafting Victor Wembanyama. Dybantsa is working as a player correspondent at the NBA Finals and led the nation in scoring at BYU.
Michael Jordan expressed being 'deeply saddened' by the death of former Chicago Bulls teammate Stacey King, who died at age 59 on June 7, 2026. King later became a beloved color commentator for Bulls broadcasts starting in 2006.
Knicks fans loudly booed Spurs center Victor Wembanyama as he took the floor for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Wembanyama had admitted after Game 2 that he lost his poise and things were 'blurry' during final possessions. The Knicks held a 2-0 series lead.