Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 3, #618

The June 3, 2026 Connections: Sports Edition puzzle focused on basketball clues and NBA references.

One group covered synonyms for dunking, while another highlighted NBA teams with five or more championships.

Other answers involved NBA Finals player nicknames and clues tied to Jalen Brunson.

The puzzle and its solutions were covered by The Athletic and The New York Times.