After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–91 to snag the 2025 NBA Finals crown, the race for the 2026 championship favorites is officially underway!

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA champions after outlasting the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series. Oklahoma City captured its first title Sunday night behind a standout performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

The Oklahoma City Thunder had just won the NBA championship, the on-court ceremony was over and they were heading to the locker room to start the party

The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring hole at center and an obvious affinity for Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in win-now mode and are desperate for a big man. Because that one roster flaw was exploited endlessly by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs, the Lakers will try to add a big man this offseason either via trade or free agency.

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the hunt for a center this offseason, and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is at the top of the list.