Deadlines and Commitments: Getting closer edition

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: A general view outside the arena prior to the season opener between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on May 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA Finals begin Wednesday in ei