The 2025-26 NBA season has officially come to a close and after a year full of twists, turns and unforgettable moments, it was the New York Knicks who ultimately climbed to the top of the basketball world.

In Episode 69 of The New Twenty Four, Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return to break down the conclusion of the NBA Finals after Jalen Brunson poured in 45 points to lead the Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, securing the franchise's first NBA championship since 1973 while earning Finals MVP honors in the process.

The guys reflect on New York's historic postseason run, what this championship means for one of the league's most passionate fanbases and more after putting an end to a 53-year drought.

Before shifting gears to talk on the Spurs following a remarkable season that culminated in their first NBA Finals appearance in 12 years. In addition to how San Antonio should approach the offseason ahead and what steps might be necessary for the franchise to take the next leap toward sustained championship contention with Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and a talented young core already in place.

Prior to sharing perspective and thoughts on the NBA's current era of parity after witnessing the league crown its eighth different champion since 2019, as the duo examines the various factors behind the trend, provide their takes on whether a repeat champion is likely anytime soon and discuss how the league's current structure continues to shape championship contention across the NBA.

On top of reacting to the Chicago Bulls hiring former Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their new head coach and top prospect Darryn Peterson's decision to meet exclusively with the Washington Wizards ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

All that and more as The New Twenty Four officially puts a bow on the 2025-26 NBA season and begins looking ahead toward the NBA Draft, free agency and the next chapter of the league's ever-evolving landscape.

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The first three games of the 2026 NBA Finals are officially in the books, as Gavriel and Torrence make their way back behind the mic to provide their respective thoughts on the championship round and more in Episode 68 of The New Twenty Four.

Where the duo opens up this week's discussion by sharing their immediate reactions to the latest news from around the league, ranging from the Toronto Raptors signing Bobby Webster to a multiyear extension and promoting him to Executive Vice President, to the Atlanta Hawks agreeing to a multiyear contract extension with head coach Quin Snyder. Just moments before taking the time to pay special tribute to beloved Chicago Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion Stacey King following his sudden passing at the age of 59.

From there, the two friends shift their attention to the NBA Finals and break down everything that's unfolded through the first three games between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, including San Antonio's Game 3 victory at Madison Square Garden to hand the Eastern Conference champions their first loss in 46 days.

Before taking a closer look at the stars of the series by discussing Jalen Brunson's clutch play and overall performance, De'Aaron Fox's impact while battling through injury, Karl-Anthony Towns' strong production despite his fourth-quarter struggles, and Victor Wembanyama's historic start to his first NBA Finals appearance.

The guys also highlight several role players and supporting contributors who have helped to shape the series thus far before examining the coaching battle between a pair of former Gregg Popovich disciples in Knicks head coach Mike Brown and Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson.

All before wrapping up the show by sharing the biggest storylines they're watching moving forward and examining what each team must do as the series heads into a pivotal Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.

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Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger return in Episode 67 of The New Twenty Four to break down all the latest happenings from around the league on the eve of the championship round getting underway.

As the dynamic duo tips off this week's show sharing their final key takeaways & assessments from the unforgettable Spurs-Thunder series, discussing the rise of Victor Wembanyama in his first postseason run, the growth of San Antonio's young core and what's impressed them most about the Spurs' journey to the NBA Finals.

Before discussing the road that lies ahead for Thunder after their quest to repeat as champions came to an end, as the guys assess the current state of the franchise entering the offseason. In addition to the looming luxury-tax decisions and what all lies ahead for back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the rest of Oklahoma City's championship core.

Prior to giving their immediate thoughts on the latest news around the league, ranging from the Orlando Magic hiring Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, the Philadelphia 76ers naming Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations, reports of the Dallas Mavericks exploring a potential new arena outside downtown Dallas to Stephen Curry's decision to sign a landmark deal with Li-Ning.

While closing things out by providing fans with a preview of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, from breaking down the key matchups that will come to define the series and sharing their predictions as to which team will ultimately raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Including another edition of Pass or Shoot, as the 2025-26 season reaches its final chapter.

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