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A group of prominent stay-or-go NBA draft decisions could have a major effect on the 2026-27 college basketball landscape. Players including Milan Momcilovic and Rueben Chinyelu are among those whose choices may influence roster outlooks for next season.
An updated 2026 NBA mock draft lays out all 60 projected selections following a busy week at the NBA combine. The latest outlook reflects the ongoing evaluation process as prospects continue to be assessed ahead of draft night.
Karl-Anthony Towns has taken on more playmaking responsibility, operating as a point-center and helping New York find a sharper offensive rhythm. As the Knicks move toward the Eastern Conference finals, that shift has become a defining feature of their attack.
At the Big Ten meetings in Southern California, the word “unsustainable” has emerged as a central concern despite the conference’s broader success. The discussion reflects growing attention on the financial pressures shaping college athletics.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledged he did not meet his own standard after receiving his second straight MVP trophy before Oklahoma City’s Western Conference finals opener. The Thunder star said he has to be better following a thrilling Game 1 against the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant performance with 41 points and 24 rebounds as the Spurs stunned Oklahoma City. The standout showing came on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP night.
The Spurs earned a notable win over the defending champion Thunder, adding another layer to an already compelling series. The result highlighted key takeaways for both teams as the matchup moves forward.
Australian basketball great Joe Ingles has confirmed his return to the NBL, signing a two-year deal with Melbourne United. Ingles described the decision as “incredibly special” as he prepares to continue his career in Australia.
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of a right ankle sprain. His absence removes a key backcourt option for San Antonio as the series opens Monday night.
A former high school teacher in hospice care hoped to reconnect with one of her former students: Michael Jordan. The request fulfilled a deeply personal bucket-list item tied to the basketball icon’s early life.
Rick Fox, the retired three-time NBA champion, has been appointed as a senator for the Bahamas’ main opposition party. The appointment comes after Fox was unsuccessful in the country’s general election.
NBA analysts have made their picks for which teams could emerge from the Eastern and Western Conference matchups and reach the Finals. The selections center on key series involving Thunder-Spurs and Knicks-Cavaliers.
The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach on a five-year contract. Mosley arrives after five seasons leading the Orlando Magic, where he compiled a 189-221 record.
The Spurs and Thunder enter a highly anticipated conference finals matchup that has drawn widespread attention around the league. Executives are examining the central questions that could shape the series, from roster matchups to strategic adjustments.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander treated his teammates to a collection of high-end gifts. The package included Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats and golf clubs, among other items.
The season series between San Antonio and Oklahoma City provides a useful lens for assessing one of the West’s most compelling clashes. Key trends from those meetings highlight how each team has tested the other in a matchup with major conference intrigue.
The conference finals spotlight shifts to two compelling matchups: Knicks-Cavaliers and Thunder-Spurs. Each series brings major questions around execution, adjustments and which teams can sustain their form under playoff pressure.
Detroit’s season ended Sunday night with a 125-94 Game 7 loss to Cleveland at Little Caesars Arena. Afterward, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the year as a whole was “not a disappointment.”
Cleveland wasted little time turning its attention toward Detroit after the final buzzer. The Cavaliers used the moment to troll the Pistons multiple times, adding a rivalry-flavored edge to the postgame scene.
The Cavaliers delivered a decisive Game 7 win over the top-seeded Pistons to reach the Eastern Conference finals. It marks Cleveland’s first trip to that stage since LeBron James’ final season with the franchise.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive season. He becomes the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVP honors.
The Cavaliers enter Game 7 against the Pistons with more than a series at stake. Another second-round exit would intensify scrutiny on the team’s star core and its ability to turn regular-season success into a deeper playoff run.
OG Anunoby practiced again with the Knicks on Saturday as he continues to manage a right hamstring injury. The forward said afterward that the issue is not as serious as the hamstring injury he dealt with during the 2024 playoffs.
The possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade continues to draw attention around the NBA. A reset of the landscape focuses on potential suitors and the routes they would need to take to construct a viable deal.
Several NBA teams enter the offseason facing major decisions involving star players. Those choices could have a significant impact on roster construction and the league’s competitive landscape.
Steve Kerr entered a pivotal stage of his coaching career with little left to prove. Yet confronting the weight of his past helped reinforce why he still had more to give with the Warriors.
James Harden climbed another spot on the NBA’s all-time postseason scoring leaderboard during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. A first-quarter step-back 3-pointer moved him past Stephen Curry for 10th place.
OG Anunoby fully practiced with the Knicks on Friday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury. New York is preparing to host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on either Sunday or Tuesday.
Thunder wing Jalen Williams says he is healthy entering the Western Conference finals after missing the past six games with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. His return gives Oklahoma City one of its key players back for the next stage of the playoffs.
Steve Kerr acknowledged he needs to do a better job after deciding to return for a 13th season as head coach of the Golden State Warriors. In his first media availability since that decision, Kerr was self-critical about his performance during his 12th year leading the team.
