Kevin McEvoy

Sports Business + Finance. Fintech vet. Dog dad x2. Read the Front Office Forecast👇

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Outstanding resolve, poise, and mental toughness from the Knicks all series. They rose to the challenge in the clutch moments while the Spurs continuously shrunk. All the difference in an incredibly competitive Finals.

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Harper needed the ball in his hands in the 4th. He was ready. Loved his aggressiveness to the rim. Fox didn’t have it all series but worse, lacked the awareness that he didn’t have it. Seemed like he was trying to redeem himself for the end of G5

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@NBAPR @NBA Notable names 👀 👏

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@NBAPR @NBA Politicians are not and should not be considered celebrities. They are public servants despite what their actions may tell us. Notable attendees of Game 1 would be more accurate

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@MichaelRedd_ Well said. There will be vultures looking to take advantage of the less financially savvy. Players should have support with saving, investing and protecting their money and most importantly learning so they can identify and avoid risks that have ruined others

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become the new President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Gansey -- who rose the ranks within the Cavaliers front office since joining in 2011-12 -- now lands the top executive position in Philadelphia.

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Lakers reduce headcount shortly following the ~70 person reduction by the Blazers.

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

The Lakers conducted layoffs across multiple departments on Wednesday.

The @latimes reported that at least 15 people across multiple departments, including communications, marketing and sales, would be laid off.

MORE: https://t.co/qF0DQYt1VK

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@kylekuzma @tbpn @sama Interesting choice to use a16z terminology 👀

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@fearthefin Currently $1700 monthly stipend and assistance finding housing within 15 miles of team facility. Only increases $100 per year so will be $2200 when it’s time to negotiate new CBA. With no rev share in place this could become an issue for orgs in HCOL areas

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@YahooSports Move toward the wrong things like…fan experience? Additional value for the increased cost of playoff tickets? Community?

[WNBA @WNBA]

The WNBA and WNBPA have announced the following statement

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@WNBA @TSN_Sports @TheWNBPA Major. Can’t wait to read it

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

@AnnieCostabile When is it expected to be publicly available?

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Significant job reduction in Portland. Coming days after Dundon said “I just don’t understand the league.”

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

Around 70 people were let go Tuesday in layoffs by the Trail Blazers, including roughly a quarter of the team’s business staff.

The layoffs marked team owner Tom Dundon’s most significant cost-cutting measure since purchasing the franchise in March.

Via @Oregonian | https://t.co/WVVzkY4sGk

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Pacers lose their pick to the Clippers. Wizards get the top pick.

Big jumps for Grizzlies and Bulls, no such luck for Warriors.

[NBA @NBA]

The final results from the NBA Draft Lottery 2026:

1. Washington Wizards
2. Utah Jazz
3. Memphis Grizzlies
4. Chicago Bulls
5. LA Clippers
6. Brooklyn Nets
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Atlanta Hawks
9. Dallas Mavericks
10. Milwaukee Bucks
11. Golden State Warriors
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Miami Heat
14. Charlotte Hornets

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Helpful chart for today’s lottery.

I’m interested specifically in seeing where Memphis, Chicago, and Golden State fall.

Who gets #1? I’m guessing Pacers.

[NBA Communications @NBAPR]

Below are the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery probabilities for each team ⬇️

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: Steve Kerr has agreed on a new two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of @PrioritySports tell me, @anthonyVslater and @ramonashelburne. After three weeks of extensive conversations, Kerr and the Warriors agreed to continue their legendary partnership in what will be his 13th season and beyond as Warriors coach.

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

Big partnership for the third largest footwear company in the world as they continue to increase presence in basketball. Athlete roster includes Joel Embiid, Julius Randle, Rickea Jackson, and Jackie Young.

[WNBA Communications @WNBAComms]

WNBA and Skechers Announce Multiyear Partnership

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

The PWHL is expanding to nine teams with addition of Detroit next season.

Detroit joins Original Six franchises Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto, plus recently debuted Seattle and Vancouver.

The PWHL has grown each season, with attendance +28% YoY

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

NEWS: The Professional Women's Hockey League is welcoming Detroit as its ninth team, debuting in the 2026–27 season, it announced.

[Kevin McEvoy @mcekev]

If I’m the Pelicans, I’d much rather go with Rondo and live with possibility of being too early than go with more experience and the possibility of missing out entirely on someone with all time great HC in the range of outcomes. Esp in market like NO