Live updates: 2026 NBA Finals Media Day | Spurs, Knicks speak ahead of Game 1

Victor Wembanyama and the other players featuring in the 2026 NBA Finals will meet with the press this morning, live from San Antonio.

We’re live from San Antonio as the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet with the press ahead of

Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals

, scheduled to be broadcast Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 ET on ABC.

What we know about NBA Finals Media Day

Players will discuss their outlook towards the Finals with media members throughout the day.

We’ll have live coverage on the NBA App and NBA TV beginning at 1 ET, with this blog being updated before, during and afterwards.

NBA Finals Podcast Row

brings podcasts and digital shows on-site for the Finals following today’s Media Day, with top basketball podcasts previewing the series and featuring appearances from NBA legends, league executives and special guests.

11:55 ET / JUNE 2, 2026

Go inside the Spurs

Manu Ginóbili and Keldon Johnson celebrate Johnson winning the Kia Sixth Man of the Year award.

NBA.com’s Jeff Zillgitt takes you inside

the dynastic connection in San Antonio, as a new generation of Spurs learns from the lessons and heroes of the past.

“The old Spurs want to see the young Spurs succeed, and the new Spurs want to learn from the old Spurs. The ethos of what’s required to win a title still permeates through the organization, and while (coach Mitch) Johnson isn’t going to coach the same way (former coach Gregg) Popovich did, the tenets of Spurs basketball still ring true: effort on defense, use the pass to create quality offense (‘pass up a good shot for a great shot”’is a Popovich proverb) and a commitment to team.

‘We have the talent, Fox said. “That’s where it starts. I just tell guys all the time, when you go from college to the NBA, it’s a totally different game. They’ve learned that, and our coaching staff has been excellent for us all year with the film, making minor adjustments, the big adjustments.

“And we have a group of guys who are willing to listen to coaches and willing to listen to one another and we just help each other.’

11:45 ET / JUNE 2, 2026

NBA.com predicts the Finals

Tap in with the NBA.com writing crew

as they predict who will win the 2026 NBA Finals.

11:25 ET / JUNE 2, 2026

The summer of Wemby

Read more about Victor Wembanyama’s summer

, as he took a new step on the journey that’s led him to the NBA Finals.

1. 🤔

2. Training with the Shaolin warrior monks

3. Visiting NASA's Space Center in TX

4. 🤔

5. 🤔

Wemby had quite the time last summer… fast forward to June 2026, he's making his NBA Finals debut in just his third year in the league!

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— NBA (@NBA)

June 2, 2026

10:55 ET / JUNE 2, 2026

Got to stay up on the latest style

Wemby’s reaction is gold.

Is wearing black socks with white sneakers valid??

Every hooper has their own answer… but the

@spurs

give us their take 👀

San Antonio hosts Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 tomorrow night at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

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10:30 ET / JUNE 2, 2026

Luke Kornet’s gone viral — again

Luke (Korn)et is "The Big Elote" 🌽😂

Learn how Spurs center Luke Kornet got his viral nickname ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals!

🍿 NYK/SAS NBA Finals Game 1

📺 Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30pm/et on ABC

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10:15 ET / JUNE 2, 2026

Check out the courts

The Larry O’Brien Trophy is back in the design for the NBA Finals courts.

The design for the NBA Finals court at Madison Square Garden.