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With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injuries, the Lakers are adding backcourt reinforcement. Two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. is signing a new two-year contract, according to his agent.
Denver will sit most of its regular rotation for Sunday’s matchup with San Antonio. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable.
Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler is declaring for the NBA draft, according to his agency, ProMondo Sports. The decision marks the next step for the first-year guard after his season with the Illini.
Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars secured two transfer commitments Saturday in LSU guard Dedan Thomas Jr. and Kent State forward Delrecco Gillespie. Both additions were rated among the top-60 transfers.
Colorado freshman guard Isaiah Johnson has committed to Texas after entering the transfer portal. Johnson averaged 16.9 points and 3.0 assists this season.
Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford plans to return to the Tigers for his junior season. The decision keeps a key backcourt piece in place as Auburn looks ahead to next year.
Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to a new deal, athletic director Warde Manuel announced Saturday. Manuel said the agreement will keep May leading the Wolverines “for many years to come.”
Texas A&M has secured a major addition out of the transfer portal, landing Kansas State transfer P.J. Haggerty. Haggerty arrives in College Station with a reputation as one of the nation’s most prolific scorers.
With summer underway for 10 franchises that missed the postseason, attention shifts to roster-building season. From Milwaukee and Dallas to every other eliminated club, the focus turns to the draft, free agency and potential trade targets.
More NBA players are dedicating time to chess, shifting their focus from the hardwood to the board. The trend highlights a growing interest around the league in strategy away from the game’s usual film sessions and workouts.
Victor Wembanyama hit the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility Friday, delivering 40 points and 13 rebounds. His performance powered a 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston tied the NBA and franchise single-game record with 29 made 3-pointers in a Friday night rout of the New Orleans Pelicans. The win also clinched the Celtics as the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 playoff seed.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said teams in the Western Conference still jockeying for playoff seeding would prefer to draw Los Angeles in the first round. Redick framed the Lakers as a desirable opponent given the team’s current health situation.
A massive wave of absences hit the NBA on Friday, with no fewer than 168 players held out across the league. The list included reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies.
UC Santa Barbara will move to the West Coast Conference beginning with the 2027-28 season. The addition will bring the WCC to 12 member schools.
Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen is pursuing a return to Florida, where he started his college career. His ability to suit up for the Gators next season depends on receiving an NCAA waiver for an additional year of eligibility.
76ers star Joel Embiid has been released from a hospital in Houston and is traveling back to Philadelphia. The team said there is no timeline for his return to game action.
UConn freshman Eric Reibe has entered the transfer portal. Reibe was part of the Huskies’ rotation on a team that reached the Final Four.
Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears announced Friday that he will enter the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Fears led the Spartans in scoring and paced the nation in assists per game.
Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen is transferring to Ohio State, according to his agents at WME Basketball. Pippen began his college career at Michigan before spending last season at Cal.
Miami is expected to waive guard Terry Rozier on Friday. Rozier has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe.
As the season closes, analyst Dean Oliver applies ESPN Analytics’ Net Points metric to recognize the NBA’s most valuable players across 15 categories. The list spans skill-specific areas such as floaters and defense, while also including the league’s top overall honor.
As the NBA postseason unfolds, several league-wide storylines are coming into sharper focus. From the Lakers’ outlook to the Spurs’ perimeter shooting, six key questions are drawing attention across the league.
Jayson Tatum logged 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night. Afterward, the Celtics star said the most important part was walking off the floor “on my own two feet.”
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said he appreciated an endorsement from team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf as he continues to weigh his future with the organization. Donovan added he understands the need for everyone involved to prioritize what’s best for the Bulls.
Michigan star point guard Elliot Cadeau, the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, will return to Ann Arbor for his senior season. Cadeau shared the decision Thursday in an interview with Pete Thamel.
Providence and first-year coach Bryan Hodgson added two notable pieces Thursday, securing a commitment from G League standout Dink Pate and signing reigning Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year Miles Byrd. The pair represent significant early roster additions for the Friars under new leadership.
The Big Ten will collect $69.4 million in NCAA distributions tied to appearances and performance in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The payout reflects the conference’s share of NCAA revenue allocated through tournament participation and results.
Stephen Curry will not play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a knee issue, the Warriors announced. The absence means Curry and LeBron James will not face each other in the regular season this year.
Wizards forward Alex Sarr is likely to miss Washington’s final three games of the season due to a toe injury. The setback leaves the club shorthanded in the closing stretch of its schedule.
