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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.
The NBA will reveal this season’s MVP winner on Sunday night, one day before the Western Conference finals begin. Finalists Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio are set to meet in Game 1 on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
A former Abilene Christian men’s basketball player has been permanently banned by the NCAA. The penalty stems from allegations that he helped manipulate games for sports bettors.
An eBay user paid $9,000,100 to win a private lunch with a Warriors star and a legendary investor. The winning bid marks a striking price for access to one of basketball’s most prominent figures alongside a major name in investing.
Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson confirmed relationship rumors by sharing memories from a vacation in Turks and Caicos. The posts gave fans a public glimpse into the couple’s time together.
Illinois and head coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract. The deal, which runs through the 2031-32 season, includes the potential to extend through 2035-36 based on team performance over the next four seasons.
Isaiah Hill, a top-10 junior prospect and 7-footer, committed to Purdue on Friday. His pledge makes him the highest-ranked recruit to choose the Boilermakers since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007.
The second day of 5-on-5 action at the NBA draft combine in Chicago offered another look at prospects under game conditions. Evaluators continued to focus on how players handled live competition, physical matchups and decision-making in a structured setting.
Oklahoma City has built a contender around continuity, internal buy-in and a player-friendly environment. With a roster that has avoided unnecessary drama, the Thunder enter the season viewed as a leading championship threat.
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay active player, died Tuesday. His legacy remains one of courage, visibility and lasting significance within professional basketball.
Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie, North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar and Duke’s Isaiah Evans each announced Wednesday that they plan to remain in the NBA draft. The decisions keep all three players in the professional draft process rather than returning to college basketball.
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips expressed full support for Duke’s agreement with Amazon to stream three nonconference men’s basketball games. Phillips described the move as a creative approach to generating new revenue.
One assault charge against former Providence player Duncan Powell was dropped Monday. Powell still faces trial in a separate court stemming from a March altercation.
Wisconsin has formed a nine-person committee to assist in the search for the school’s next athletic director. The group includes Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and former NBA All-Star Michael Finley.
LeBron James offered no firm answer on his playing future after the Lakers were swept out of the second round by the Thunder. His record-setting 23rd season ended with a 115-110 Game 4 loss.
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff criticized the free-throw disparity after Detroit’s Game 4 loss to the Cavaliers. He described the gap in attempts as “unacceptable” following Monday’s matchup.
The Lakers battled to extend their season while facing elimination, but Oklahoma City finished the job late. The Thunder’s victory completed the series sweep and kept them unbeaten in the postseason at 8-0.
The Thunder began to pull away as the action unfolded, creating separation during a key stretch. With limited details available, the focus remains on the live-game momentum shift.
Donovan Mitchell matched an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 112-103 on Monday night. The win evened their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Spurs have listed guard De’Aaron Fox as questionable for Tuesday’s Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Fox is dealing with right ankle soreness ahead of the matchup at Frost Bank Center.
The men’s college basketball offseason will bring a new round of coaching movement across the sport. CourtFrame is tracking the coaching changes ahead of the 2026-27 season as programs make decisions on leadership.
Iowa coach Ben McCollum has agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2032. The deal follows a breakthrough season in which he guided the Hawkeyes to their first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years.
Darius Bivins, a McDonald’s All American, has committed to Saint Mary’s. The commitment gives the Gaels a notable addition to their incoming recruiting class.
Victor Wembanyama will not face additional discipline after elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid. The Spurs star is expected to be available for Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio.
The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly willing to listen to trade calls and offers involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. The development marks a significant moment for the franchise as it assesses its roster direction.
Philadelphia’s season ended with a sharp turn from a historic comeback to a second-round sweep. The 76ers now head into the offseason facing familiar questions about Joel Embiid’s health and the shape of the roster around him.
Ahead of one of the most anticipated drafts in recent memory, the lottery process unfolded with a mix of tension, humor and quiet focus. The selection of the ping-pong balls determined the order that will shape the next stage of the offseason.
