Mitchell Robinson, the New York Knicks center, revealed that his hand injury prior to the NBA Finals was caused by punching a truck due to worries about his younger brother's health. This injury raised doubts about his availability for the series opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson recently announced his decision to leave the Knicks and sign with the Boston Celtics, addressing his injury and mental health concerns in a Facebook post.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski, and Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani may miss their All-Star mound appearances due to scheduled starts next weekend. Meanwhile, four players from the World Series champion Dodgers have been elected to the National League's starting lineup, and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has earned his 12th All-Star selection.

The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, scheduled for Tuesday night. Among the potential selections are college players AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer, all of whom had impressive freshman seasons. This announcement comes amid a busy June for the NBA, following the New York Knicks' recent championship victory.

The NBA draft is set to resume on Wednesday night in New York, following the first round held on June 23, 2026. The event highlights the significance of second-round picks, with notable players like Jalen Brunson and Willis Reed having made their mark as such. As the Knicks prepare to make their selection, teams are hopeful of discovering talent that could lead to future success.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks after suffering a groin injury during Friday's 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir. The Nigeria international put his side ahead before being forced off in the 33rd minute. Scans conducted in Istanbul reportedly confirmed a moderate groin strain accompanied by irritation around the affected area. The injury represents a setback for the Turkish club, which will be without its star forward for several upcoming fixtures.

Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers has resumed full training with Panathinaikos after being sidelined for six months due to a thigh injury. He is aiming for a strong return for the upcoming season.