NBA Finals 2025 - What we're hearing on Durant, Giannis, Knicks coach search - ESPN

The NBA world will be focused on Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to bounce back against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers and tie the suddenly fun Finals at two games apiece.

But for the 28 teams not taking part, business hasn't stopped. So, with less than two weeks until what could be a very eventful NBA draft, and less than three weeks until the start of this year's free agency period, here's our latest look at the happenings around the league.

And, with trade chatter involving Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other stars, the spiraling New York Knicks coaching search and some early free agency buzz, there is no shortage of storylines outside of the Pacers-Thunder Finals duel.

Until either a trade materializes involving Antetokounmpo or there is definitive word out of Milwaukee that the two-time MVP will be staying, the offseason's biggest headline is the Greek Freak's future.

There are few players in league history of Giannis' caliber. The chance to potentially acquire him — in his prime at 30 years old no less — is a tantalizing possibility for opposing teams and fans alike.

Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
Game 4: at Pacers, Friday, 8:30 p.m.
Game 5: at Thunder, Monday, 8:30 p.m.
Game 6*: at Pacers, Thu., June 19, 8:30 p.m.
Game 7*: at Thunder, Sun. June 22, 8 p.m.
* If necessary | All times Eastern

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A possibility is far from a certainty. And, as things stand today, the expectation is that Antetokounmpo will start next season as a Buck, sources told ESPN. To be clear, the emphasis is on today. There's still a lot of road to be walked this offseason, and