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Luka Doncic has undergone significant physical and lifestyle changes during the offseason, including a new diet and rigorous workouts, motivated by past criticisms and his desire to improve, signaling the start of a new chapter in his career with the Lakers.
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a fully guaranteed $250 million, five-year contract extension following their 2025 NBA Finals victory, solidifying Holmgren's role in the team's promising young core.
Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire next NBA season due to a torn Achilles, with Pacers president Kevin Pritchard emphasizing the importance of his full recovery over immediate return, and the team planning to re-sign center James Wiseman as a reserve.
Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2024-25 NBA season after tearing his Achilles tendon during the NBA Finals, but the team is optimistic about his recovery and future performance. Andrew Nembhard is expected to start as point guard in his absence.
Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon during the NBA finals, a serious injury that may sideline him for 8-10 months, but he remains optimistic about returning stronger and is committed to fighting through the recovery to continue his career.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, celebrated with a victory parade in downtown Oklahoma City following a championship breakfast at the Paycom Center.
Tyrese Haliburton played through a calf strain during the NBA Finals, which led to a torn Achilles that ended his season and potentially his career, but he remains optimistic about returning stronger after surgery.
Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers was the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years, with an average of 16.4 million viewers on ABC, peaking at 19.3 million, and contributed to record-breaking viewership and social media engagement for the NBA.
Game 7 of the Thunder-Pacers series was the most-watched NBA Finals game since 2019, with over 16 million viewers on ABC and ESPN+, highlighting the significance of decisive games in sports viewership. The series averaged around 10.3 million viewers, slightly down from last year's shorter series, and the NBA's overall playoff viewership increased by 10% compared to 2024. The league is set to renew and expand its broadcasting partnerships in the upcoming seasons.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship with a young roster that surprisingly celebrated their victory in a subdued manner, relying on an older teammate to teach them how to pop champagne, highlighting a generational shift in sports celebrations and social behaviors among young athletes.
The Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder was the most-watched NBA game in six years, peaking at 19.3 million viewers, despite lower overall ratings for the series, which was affected by small-market teams and the absence of superstar players.
The 2025 NBA Finals Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers drew 16.35 million viewers, the most-watched NBA Finals game since 2019, but overall the series had among the lowest viewership of the century, averaging 10.27 million viewers, largely due to the small-market teams involved.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, ending his season and casting uncertainty over his future, after a promising playoff run marked by clutch performances and leadership.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA finals, casting doubt on his next season as recovery could take 8-10 months, similar to other recent high-profile injuries in the league.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, likely missing the 2025-26 season after scheduled surgery, ending his remarkable playoff run where he set records and made clutch plays despite playing through injuries.