On June 9 Beijing time, Game 3 of the Finals tips off, with the Knicks currently leading the Spurs 2-0 in the series.

On June 9th Beijing time, Thunder general manager Sam Presti held a press conference, publicly supporting center Chet Holmgren while refuting ongoing criticism of guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's frequent foul-drawing tactics. The press conference lasted over 100 minutes, during which Presti called Holmgren a "key member of the team."

On June 9, Mike Gansy appeared at a press conference to officially take over basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. "This team is not yet at a championship level," Gansy stated. He has assumed the role of the 76ers' new president of basketball operations, replacing Daryl Morey.

According to U.S. reporter Jake Weinbach, the Nuggets are expected to trade Cameron Johnson this summer to ease their salary cap burden. Last summer, Denver sent Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round pick to the Nets in exchange for Johnson.

On June 8, Beijing time, the NBA Finals are set to feature Game 3 on June 9. The Knicks have claimed victory in both prior matchups, leading the Spurs 2-0 in the series. The NBA has officially announced the officiating crew for Game 3: Mark Davis will be the crew chief, joined by referees John Goble and Curtis Blair.

Last summer during the offseason, the Shanghai team sent Zhao Sen + Sun Fuheng + cash to pry Zhang Zhenlin away from the Liaoning team. According to the latest leaks, the cash amount reached as high as 50 million... In his first year with Shanghai, Zhang Zhenlin helped his new club win its second championship in team history as a core forward, while also collecting his fourth career title. During the regular season, he averaged 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, with shooting splits of 46.9%, 32.

Here comes the big news. Reporter Matt Moore reports that league insiders believe the Heat are close to finalizing a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo... Notably, Giannis was recently spotted at Miami International Airport. As early as last May, former NFL star and Miami native Chad Johnson revealed that Giannis had already been house-hunting in Miami before the season started.

Yesterday, a local branch of the Italian Consumer Association filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding James' suspected act of hitting golf balls toward the sea, requesting an investigation into whether the golf balls he used were biodegradable and whether they could pose a potential hazard to the environment.

On June 8th, Beijing time, rumors have circulated in recent months that the Cavaliers are considering using Mobley as the centerpiece in a trade for Giannis. Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor discussed the likelihood of such a deal on a show. Fedor stated that the chances of it happening are very slim, mainly for the following reasons — "First, multiple members of the Cavaliers' front office are strongly opposed to this move.

Today, let’s talk about one thing: money! Tomorrow, the NBA Finals will return to the "Mecca of Basketball"—Madison Square Garden in New York—for the first time in 27 years. We’ve often said that in competitive sports, money isn’t everything, but without it, nothing is possible. That statement is typically aimed at teams. But in reality, it applies to fans watching the game as well... The stars and the sea require a ticket, and the cost of poetry and distant places is also steep.