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San Antonio Spurs fall to New York Knicks in NBA Finals, seek Jaylen Brown

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

San Antonio Spurs fall to New York Knicks in NBA Finals, seek Jaylen Brown
Summary

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks 4-1 in the NBA Finals, culminating a remarkable playoff run for rookie Victor Wembanyama. Despite his stellar performance, averaging 26.0 points and 11.2 rebounds in the Finals, the Spurs lacked the experience needed in critical moments. As a result, reports suggest they may pursue a trade for Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, who offers championship experience and could complement the Spurs' young core. The potential deal could involve sending De’Aaron Fox and other assets to Boston.

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  • •Spurs averaged 26.0 points from Wembanyama in Finals.
  • •San Antonio lost Game 5, dropping the series 4-1.
  • •Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper are key young players.
  • •Spurs reportedly interested in trading for Jaylen Brown.
  • •Potential trade could involve De’Aaron Fox and picks.
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  • 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama wasn't enough in the NBA Finals — The Spurs need Jaylen Brown
What they're saying
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The Spurs' NBA Finals loss revealed one glaring issue even Victor Wembanyama couldn't fix. But Jaylen Brown could be the answer.

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