Fans cheer on the Spurs during NBA Finals Game 1
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It's a big night for the Spurs, with Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipping off in San Antonio. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel joined us from one of the city's biggest watch parties.

San Antonio nuns become viral sensations after scoring VIP treatment at Spurs playoff game

A group of San Antonio Spurs-supporting nuns have become the unexpected breakout stars of the NBA playoffs, bringing a dose of divine enthusiasm as their favorite team prepares to square off against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

San Antonio Spurs-supporting nuns get VIP treatment
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The San Antonio Spurs-supporting Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco have become unexpected stars of the NBA playoffs, and they’re likely to make their mark as their favorite team squares up to the New York Knicks in finals. @UnoNunoMedia via Storyful

Rick Adelman, NBA Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 79

Rick Adelman won 1,042 games as an NBA coach, which is the 10th-most in league history. He also played for seven NBA seasons before transitioning to a coaching career.

Spurs vs Knicks: NBA Finals ticket prices skyrocket

The San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks are set to face off in the NBA finals starting Wednesday, June 3, in San Antonio.

Dallas Mavericks leaving downtown for new Far North Dallas arena site

The Dallas Mavericks have chosen a site for their new arena, one that will take the team out of downtown Dallas for the first time in the team's history.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor

Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling case

Damon Jones on Tuesday was the first person to plead guilty in a gambling probe that resulted in the arrests of over 30 individuals, including mobsters and basketball figures.

Terry Rozier facing more federal charges in NBA gambling scheme

Terry Rozier is facing additional charges connected to an NBA gambling investigation. Last year, Rozier was arrested after he was accused in a scheme of exploiting sensitive information about players to win bets on NBA games.

Victor Wembanyama named 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year in first unanimous vote

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Monday as the first player to be unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at 22 years old.

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance.

2026 NBA All-Star Game: USA vs. World format explained

The NBA is introduced a new USA vs. World format for the 2026 All-Star Game at Intuit Dome. Here’s how the three-team tournament works, full rosters and what players are saying.