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Florida has moved to the top of the men’s way-too-early Top 25 following key roster movement tied to the transfer portal and NBA draft deadlines. Louisville and Indiana have also joined the rankings as the early picture for next season begins to take shape.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant all-around performance in his return from a concussion, leading San Antonio past Portland. The Spurs closed strong to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
The Spurs return to the floor looking to rebound against the Trail Blazers in Game 3. Follow along for live coverage and key moments as the series continues.
Joel Embiid will miss Game 3 of Philadelphia’s first-round series against Boston as he continues to recover from an appendectomy. The 76ers center had taken on an increased workload, but the team said he is not ready to return.
The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in Game 3 with the series lead on the line. Follow live coverage as the matchup shifts to Atlanta for a pivotal contest.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 after missing time with a left oblique strain. Rockets star Kevin Durant is also listed as questionable due to a sprained left ankle.
AJ Dybantsa, widely viewed as the potential top pick, has officially declared for the 2026 NBA draft. He shared the news in an announcement posted to YouTube.
Oklahoma City star Jalen Williams left Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter after grabbing his left hamstring. The injury occurred following a missed contested layup.
Attorneys for the NBA and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer filed separate letters to a federal judge ahead of the sentencing of Joseph Sanberg. Sanberg is the co-founder of Aspiration, the now-defunct company tied to a league investigation.
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday. The honor places him alongside Manu Ginobili as the only players to win the award while with San Antonio.
After Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels labeled Denver “bad defenders,” the Nuggets responded Wednesday by framing the comments as part of an ongoing rivalry. Denver said it’s nothing new and indicated it isn’t bothered by the criticism.
Orlando’s momentum shift came in a three-minute stretch that played like a highlight reel. That burst set the tone for a surge against Charlotte and a surprise win over Detroit.
Asked about reports of cost-cutting measures under new Portland owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter kept his comments brief. Splitter said his attention remains on basketball and maintaining a professional approach.
Duke has secured a major addition out of the transfer portal, landing guard John Blackwell. The move brings a veteran scoring presence to a Blue Devils team in the midst of reshaping its lineup.
Jaden McDaniels delivered a pointed postgame remark after Minnesota’s 119-114 Game 2 playoff victory in Denver, calling the Nuggets “all bad defenders.” The comment came following the Timberwolves’ road win in the series.
The NBA has finalized its tiebreaking process for the 2026 draft, establishing the order for picks 15 through 30. The league also resolved two ties involving teams positioned inside the lottery.
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and James Harden added 28 as the Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead with a wire-to-wire win over the Raptors on Monday night. Cleveland never trailed in the victory.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season. The setback removes a backcourt option for the Huskies for the full year.
With the NBA lottery approaching next month, the full 2026 draft order is coming into sharper focus. Here’s where all 60 picks currently stand heading into lottery night.
Portland will not hand out fan T-shirts for Games 3 and 4 of its opening-round series against San Antonio. The decision is the latest move to draw questions about the franchise’s cost-cutting and finances.
