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The trade involving James Harden reflected a shared understanding between the guard and the Clippers that his best path to winning lay elsewhere. It also signaled the end of a turbulent stretch in Los Angeles.
Stephen Curry said his right knee injury is “trending in the right direction” as Golden State navigates the trade deadline. He also addressed the franchise impact of Jimmy Butler’s injury and his reaction to the Kristaps Porzingis trade.
The first Duke-North Carolina meeting of the season will put two of the nation’s top four freshmen on the same floor. Duke’s Boozer and UNC’s Wilson enter the rivalry game in the Freshman of the Year conversation.
In the wake of the NBA trade deadline’s final wave of deals, teams around the league are reassessing where they stand. The moves have also sharpened focus on what could be a pivotal summer ahead.
Lakers star Luka Doncic limped off the floor in the second quarter Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is set to undergo an MRI on his left hamstring Friday.
Golden State has not set a timetable for Kristaps Porzingis’ first appearance with the team. The Warriors said they expect the oft-injured big man to be back on the court soon.
Tyus Jones is on the move again after being traded from Orlando to Charlotte on Wednesday. He is now headed to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Malaki Branham.
Amari Bailey is pursuing a rare path back to college basketball after appearing in NBA games. He has scheduled his first official recruiting visit to Grand Canyon University.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit Thursday backing the NCAA in its legal fight involving Bediako. Sankey argued that failing to uphold NCAA eligibility rules would "fuel disruption" across the college sports landscape.
The SEC will distribute more than $1 billion to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The total represents an increase of more than $200 million from the previous figure.
Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is slated to make his season debut Friday. The second-year guard has been sidelined while recovering from a torn left hamstring.
The Brooklyn Nets have released guard Cam Thomas, clearing the way for him to enter free agency. Thomas is now eligible to sign with any team.
Following an unusually active trade deadline, Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas said the franchise is “not satisfied” with being mediocre. The comments marked a notable change in tone for Chicago compared with recent years.
Memphis will keep Ja Morant beyond the trade deadline, with league interest in the star guard described as lukewarm. The decision leaves Morant in place as the Grizzlies move forward without a deal involving their franchise centerpiece.
With the 2026 trade deadline in the books, league insiders are sorting through the biggest takeaways and unresolved storylines. From Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation to whether the Lakers improved, nine questions now frame what comes next.
A week of major NBA movement reshaped rosters across the league. Zach Kram breaks down the trade deadline’s biggest winners and losers, highlighting how Cleveland and Oklahoma City strengthened their outlooks.
The LA Clippers are trading center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers in a deal that brings back Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and two future first-round picks. Indiana will send a protected 2026 first-rounder and an unprotected 2029 first-rounder to Los Angeles.
New York is set to add guard Jose Alvarado from New Orleans. The Knicks will send Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash to the Pelicans in the deal.
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Hawks receive guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick.
Milwaukee has communicated to other teams that Giannis Antetokounmpo is not being moved ahead of the trade deadline. The Bucks have instead shifted focus to exploring other trade options.
Minnesota has acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu from Chicago as part of a four-player trade. The move reshapes the backcourt depth for both teams ahead of the next stage of the season.
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Milwaukee is not operating under urgency to move Giannis Antetokounmpo. Team sources indicated the Bucks are not feeling pressured to make a deal involving their franchise star.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said the program’s ability to add recruits is being constrained by the athletic department’s finances. Sampson described the department as “very poor,” even as the Cougars sit in the top 10.
Portland delivered a major upset Wednesday night, knocking off No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80. The win came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.
BYU coach Kevin Young said he was disappointed by anti-Mormon chants that were audible from the Oklahoma State student section. The comments came after the No. 16 Cougars suffered an upset loss to the Cowboys.
The top five teams in the latest power rankings remain unchanged for now, even as movement elsewhere reshapes the broader picture. Kansas posts one of the week’s biggest jumps, while Gonzaga and BYU register notable drops.
Denver’s double-overtime loss to New York is carrying an additional cost, with the Nuggets now facing another hamstring injury. The issue is described as lingering and appears likely to sideline the player for an extended period.
Golden State is acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a deal that sends Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta, according to reports. The move also effectively ends the Warriors’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Los Angeles plans to play at a faster pace with newly acquired point guard Darius Garland. Garland arrives via trade after the Clippers sent James Harden to Cleveland.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo publicly criticized guard Jeremy Fears after he drew accusations of dirty tactics for a second straight game. Fears was hit with a key technical foul as the Spartans fell 76-73 to Minnesota.
