What happened: The official court designs for the 2026 NBA Finals have been released and shared publicly through an image gallery. The reveal shows the custom hardwood treatments prepared for the championship series.

Why it matters: A Finals court reveal is a traditional signal that the championship round is imminent and that the host arenas and branding are locked in. It marks the transition from the conference rounds to the title series and is a fixture of the league's annual Finals rollout.

What to watch: Watch for the official Finals schedule and Game 1 tip-off now that the championship court design has been finalized.