The NBA playoffs are drawing significant viewership, marking the second-largest audience in the first two rounds since 2014. Playoff games are averaging 3.85 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPNU, TNT, and NBA TV, a 2% increase from last year. Excluding ESPNU and NBA TV, the average rises to 4.17 million viewers, also the second-highest since 2014. The 2023 playoffs remain the leader in viewership milestones for the initial rounds.

In a standout moment, the New York Knicks' Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on ESPN peaked at 6.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched program of the day across all TV networks on that Friday.

Turning to player news, Darrion Williams has officially withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft. Williams, who averaged 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game at Texas Tech last season, is now in the transfer portal.

Tyrese Haliburton expressed his excitement about being a playable character in an upcoming video game, highlighting his anticipation for the virtual experience.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo announced his return to basketball after recovering from a torn Achilles, an injury that sidelined him for the 2024-25 season. Antetokounmpo emphasized the emotional challenges of his rehab process, countering assumptions that his off-court activities indicated he was fully recovered.

In WNBA news, the Indiana Fever's 93-58 victory over the Chicago Sky drew 2.7 million viewers on ABC, setting a record as the most-viewed WNBA regular-season game across ESPN networks. This is potentially the most-viewed WNBA regular-season game in 25 years. The game peaked at 3.1 million viewers. Additionally, the game between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty averaged 1.3 million viewers on ABC.

Danny Green will host a School’s Out Basketball Camp in Laredo on May 31, welcoming students from first through 12th grades for a day of activities, including a Q&A, pictures, and autographs.

Victor Wembanyama has returned to the court to work out with fellow Frenchman and 2025 NBA Draft prospect Maxime Raynaud. Wembanyama, recovering from blood clot issues that ended his 2024-25 season early, appeared taller and more muscular during the session, towering over the 7-foot-1 Raynaud.