San Antonio Spurs pursue free agent Rui Hachimura after NBA Finals loss
The San Antonio Spurs finished the season with a surprise run to the NBA Finals, where they fell to the New York Knicks 4‑1. Seeking to improve the roster around rookie Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs have identified free‑agent forward Rui Hachimura, whose contract with the Los Angeles Lakers expired. Hachimura averaged 17.5 points per game in the playoffs and shot 56.9% from three‑point range, making him an attractive "stretch forward" for the Spurs. The team has roughly $15 million in cap space and faces competition from the Brooklyn Nets for the player.
The broader 2025/26 NBA season saw the Knicks capture their first championship since 1973, ending a 53‑year drought. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander earned back‑to‑back MVP honors, the first repeat since Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2019‑20. In a standout individual performance, Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Miami Heat, the second‑highest total in the modern era. Other highlights included rookie awards and record‑breaking three‑point shooting feats.