NBA auctions game-used ball from Anunoby's Finals tip-in, players frustrated
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The NBA is auctioning off the game-used ball from OG Anunoby's tip-in that secured a championship for the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. This event took place during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where Anunoby's pivotal play led to a 107-106 victory. Following the game, Anunoby threw the ball into the crowd, but it was retrieved by Knicks executives. The auction is set to take place through Sotheby’s on June 30, with collectors speculating the ball could fetch around $3 million. Amidst the auction news, players have expressed frustration over access to game-used items, sparking debate about memorabilia protocols in the NBA.
- •Anunoby's tip-in occurred with 1.2 seconds left in Game 4.
- •The Knicks lead the Finals series 3-1 after clinching the title.
- •The auction goes live on June 30 with no estimated starting price.
- •Collecting community anticipates a record-setting sale for the ball.
- •Player frustrations revolve around the auctioning of game-used memorabilia.
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Expert predicts how much OG Anunoby tip ball from NBA Finals Game 4 will sell for at auction
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Players Have Been Extremely Frustrated’ — Controversy Erupts As NBA Auctions Off Game-Used Ball From OG Anunoby’s Finals Tip-In
"OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks are currently savoring one of the highest points in their recent history after clinching the championship title over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the aftermath of the series has also drawn attention off the court, as controversy has emerged after news surfaced that the NBA is auctioning off the game-used ball from Anunoby’s Finals tip-in.
"Years from now, when the New York Knicks reflect on their championship run, one passage of play from Game 4 of the NBA Finals will stand as the defining image — and the ball at the center of it is heading to auction. The Knicks trailed by 29 points in the third quarter before storming back to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 at Madison Square Garden.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:48 AMExpert predicts how much OG Anunoby tip ball from NBA Finals Game 4 will sell for at auction
Years from now, when the New York Knicks reflect on their championship run, one passage of play from Game 4 of the NBA Finals will stand as the defining image — and the ball at the center of it is heading to auction. The Knicks trailed by 29 points in the third quarter before storming back to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 at Madison Square Garden.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 1:58 PM‘Players Have Been Extremely Frustrated’ — Controversy Erupts As NBA Auctions Off Game-Used Ball From OG Anunoby’s Finals Tip-In
OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks are currently savoring one of the highest points in their recent history after clinching the championship title over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the aftermath of the series has also drawn attention off the court, as controversy has emerged after news surfaced that the NBA is auctioning off the game-used ball from Anunoby’s Finals tip-in.
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