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A little-noticed deal on July 11, 2007, between the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic continues to resonate nearly two decades later. The ripple effects have remained tied to Oklahoma City’s long-term roster-building and championship ambitions.
Nikola Jokic endured a rare off night as Denver suffered a blowout loss in Game 3. The defeat pushed the Nuggets into a 2-1 series hole against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes delivered matching 33-point performances to power the Raptors to a 126-104 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3. The result injected life into Toronto’s first-round series and backed up the team’s belief it could “make some noise.”
Mikal Bridges went scoreless as the Knicks fell in Game 3 in Atlanta. Coach Mike Brown said he isn’t ready to bench Bridges, but his reduced second-half minutes reflected a difficult finish.
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 with the series lead on the line. Follow along for live updates as the matchup shifts to Minnesota.
CJ McCollum drilled a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to seal a Hawks win Thursday night. The basket gave Atlanta a 2-1 edge over New York in their first-round playoff series.
The NBA fined Suns guard Devin Booker $35,000 for publicly criticizing officiating after Phoenix’s Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The league also rescinded a technical foul from the game.
Tennessee forward Nate Ament announced Thursday he will enter the NBA draft after one season with the Volunteers. Ament said he leaves the program with pride in his time at Tennessee.
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.
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to make Taylor Jenkins the franchise’s next head coach. The agreement was still being completed Thursday, according to reports.
Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock is retiring after 12 years leading the Hokies’ athletics department. He will transition into an advisory role, the school announced.
National Association of Basketball Coaches executive director Craig Robinson said discussions on NCAA player eligibility rules must include coaches. Robinson also emphasized that the timing of any changes should be part of those conversations.
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for games this weekend while he continues progressing through the NBA’s concussion protocol. His availability remains tied to completing the required steps.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. The team said he will be reevaluated on a weekly basis.
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.
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will not move forward with a $1 million retirement position that drew widespread criticism. The decision ends a plan that had faced significant pushback.
A rare 1997 Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems Green card sold for $3.15 million through alternative trading platform Alt. The purchase marks the highest price ever paid for a single Bryant card.
Jalen Duren’s progression has been more methodical than meteoric, but Detroit views his development as arriving at the right moment. The Pistons center has translated physical tools into on-court benchmarks as his role continues to expand.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ role and long-term fit remain recurring pressure points in New York. As the Knicks continue their playoff run, their path forward hinges on Towns delivering the kind of game-changing versatility that has defined his value.
The NBA draft lottery for 2026 will be held May 10. Fourteen teams will enter the drawing with a chance to land the No. 1 overall pick.
Phoenix star Devin Booker and Memphis wing Dillon Brooks voiced frustration with the officiating following the Suns’ loss Wednesday. Booker singled out crew chief James Williams by name and said the performance was “bad for the integrity of the sport.”
Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff delivered a fiery halftime speech in Game 2, and the Pistons responded with an emphatic performance after the break. The result served as a pointed reminder of Detroit’s standing atop the Eastern Conference.
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.
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. announced Wednesday that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft. Acuff shared the decision during an appearance on ESPN’s “NBA Today.”
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.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league remains committed to Memphis as an NBA market. He also noted he’d like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville to broaden the team’s fan base.
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.
San Diego State is set to take part in the inaugural Bill Walton Classic on Nov. 7 at Pechanga Arena. The Aztecs will face a power-conference opponent that has yet to be announced.
