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Spike Lee Says New York City Is on Fire for Knicks’ Finals Run

Spike Lee said “New York City is on fire” as the Knicks return to the Finals, describing a city transformed by basketball. He said people are “smiling,” “talking to strangers” and wearing “orange and blue.” After years of lows, Lee said this feels different because “we got a squad,” “we got a coach” and “it’s our time.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Celtics Interest Adds New Threat to Miami Heat Chase

Antetokounmpo’s title focus has reportedly made Boston a serious part of his market, not just Miami. The Athletic reported he is “very intrigued” by joining a Celtics team considered “deeper and more dynamic” than the Heat and still competitive after a blockbuster deal, keeping his championship priorities central to any Milwaukee exit.

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Spike Lee Gives Victor Wembanyama and Spurs Their Respect Before Finals

Spike Lee said, “New York City is on fire” before the Finals, but still gave San Antonio respect. He called Wemby “my guy,” praised him as “natural” and “gifted,” and gave “love to Coach Popovich.” Still, the Knicks superfan said he is confident because “it’s our time,” picking New York in six.

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Miami Heat Emerge as Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorites Amid Trade Chatter

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Miami Heat Emerge as Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorites Amid Trade Chatter

Miami is viewed as the “overwhelming favorites” to land Antetokounmpo if his Milwaukee future breaks open, according to The Athletic. The report said the noise around the Heat “remains louder than all the rest,” with agents and executives believing Giannis could eventually end up in Miami, keeping Pat Riley’s next superstar chase firmly alive.

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Stephen A. Smith Flips The Script, Calls Mikal Bridges Essential to Knicks’ Title Chase

Weeks after spewing hatred about Bridges on First Take, Stephen A. now said Bridges went from “playing horribly” to giving Knicks exactly what they traded for, averaging over 19 points on strong shooting. He said, “You ain’t winning no damn championship without Mikal Bridges,” because the Knicks need his scoring, spacing, and “elite defender” length on Wemby at the perimeter.

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about 3 hours ago

Brian Windhorst Tests Victor Wembanyama Against Young Shaq and LeBron

Windhorst said Wembanyama reminds him of young Shaq and LeBron, who reached the Finals at early ages after emotional series but struggled with the moment. Shaq’s Magic got “blitzed,” while LeBron’s Cavaliers were not “emotionally able to compete.” Now, with Victor 22 and “coming off this very emotional series,” Windhorst asked if San Antonio can meet it emotionally.

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