There are plenty of stars still alive between the four conference finalists.

So the debate becomes whether to get paid more now, or start the clock on your second NBA contract — the money that sets up ...

Despite any shortcomings, this tier has very good players, including Paul George, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dylan Harper. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; photos: Sarah Stier, ...

OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have two of the league's tallest players facing off in the Western Conference Finals.