The NBA Finals referee list has been released, as follows: Curtis Blair, Tony Brothers, James Capers, Mark Davis; Tyler Ford, Foster, John Goble, Courtney Kirkland; Josh Tiven, James Williams, Sean Wright, Zach Zarba.

The NBA Finals preview that many fans have been waiting for is finally here. Since we're talking about it, I have to offer a perspective different from others—no need to beat around the bush; the conclusion is already in the title. In my over 20 years of watching the NBA, there has never been a player with Jalen Brunson's height serving as the absolute leader and primary cornerstone of a team to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

On June 3rd Beijing time, renowned reporter Shams reported that Curry's new contract with Li-Ning is worth over $400 million over 10 years. During the show, Shams mentioned that Wembanyama's Nike shoe deal will expire this October. At that time, multiple sportswear brands are expected to offer him massive contracts. Shams said, "Looking at the new generation, Wembanyama has now reached the highest stage of the Finals.

On June 3, Beijing time, Stephen Curry signed a landmark sneaker endorsement deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning, and the contract value has now been disclosed. According to ESPN insider Shams, the agreement is a 10-year endorsement contract totaling more than $400 million. This groundbreaking partnership will serve as the foundation for the next phase of the Curry brand's growth, expanding beyond basketball footwear into new categories.

On June 3, Beijing time, the suspense surrounding the Finals MVP is far greater than that of the regular season MVP: the regular season determines its winner over a grueling 82-game schedule, while the Finals is a best-of-seven series full of variables, giving any player a chance to rise and claim the award. The NBA's official website has released the first edition of the Finals MVP rankings, with Victor Wembanyama firmly in first place and Jalen Brunson ranking second. Below are the specific rankings and analysis—1.

On June 3, Beijing time, as the 2026 NBA Finals approach, the gaming world received a major update: key information about the popular basketball title NBA 2K27 has surfaced. An insider shared a screenshot that appears to prematurely reveal the cover athlete—San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

As of June 3, Beijing time, in the coming weeks, Giannis Antetokounmpo will dominate NBA trade rumors, but only one team will ultimately acquire him. Once that deal is done, teams that miss out on Giannis can shift their focus to another star forward whose current team situation is increasingly awkward—Kawhi Leonard.

They won, they won. In Game 4, the Guangsha team defeated the Shanghai team 101-93 at home, now trailing 1-3 in the finals. In this game, four Guangsha players scored in double figures. Hu Jinqiu was extremely efficient, making 13 of 16 shots for 30 points. The two foreign guards, Brown and Tucker, combined for an explosive 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists. Lin Bingsheng played the role of a surprise contributor with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.

Completely drained... In Game 4, with the Guangsha team on the brink of elimination, Hu Jinqiu stepped up. He made 9 of 10 shots in the first half, nearly flawless, scoring 22 points plus 3 rebounds. He repeatedly used his individual skills to tear apart the Shanghai team's defense. In the first quarter, Guangsha took the lead, beating Shanghai 28-18; however, the advantage didn't last long. In the second quarter, Shanghai launched their fiercest counterattack, led by 36-year-old veteran Fogg, dropping 31-21 in that single period.

On June 2 at 19:35 Beijing time, in Game 4 of the 2025-2026 CBA playoff finals, Guangsha defeated Shanghai 101-93 at home, narrowing the series deficit to 1-3.