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Victor Wembanyama scored a team-high 26 points Friday night, but the Spurs fell 123-108 to the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. After the loss, Wembanyama said he needs to be “more of a team player” as San Antonio trails the series 2-1.
The NCAA Division I cabinet discussed a potential age-based eligibility model and the steps that could follow if the concept is approved. The group indicated it may consider a vote on the matter at next month’s meeting.
Bam Adebayo has been named the NBA's Social Justice Champion. The honor recognizes his impact beyond the court and his commitment to social justice efforts.
Victor Wembanyama headlined the NBA All-Defensive First Team as the only unanimous selection. He was joined by Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White.
Oklahoma City overcame a stunning early deficit in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals after turning to its reserves. The Thunder bench provided the shift in energy that changed the tone of the matchup.
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play for Duke next season. The move adds a proven college guard to the Blue Devils’ roster.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of being listed as playoff underdogs for the first time in two years. The Spurs opened as favorites Friday, putting Oklahoma City's 33-game streak as postseason favorites in jeopardy.
San Antonio guard Dylan Harper is dealing with a right adductor injury and will be evaluated before Friday night's Game 3 against Oklahoma City. His status adds a key injury question for the Spurs as the series shifts into another pivotal matchup.
This summer’s NBA free-agent market features several notable players, led by the league’s all-time leading scorer. The group includes 20 players whose contract situations could shape roster decisions across the league.
Victor Wembanyama continues to stand out as one of the NBA’s most unusual young stars. The Spurs forward is testing long-held assumptions about how much playoff experience matters in a player’s development.
Oklahoma City’s championship roster was shaped by a focus on fit, with Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso filling vital roles. Their arrivals helped round out a Thunder team built around balance, defense and complementary pieces.
The Cavaliers are down 2-0 in their playoff series after a double-digit loss in Game 2. Despite the setback, Cleveland took positives from its performance and pointed to past experience overcoming the same deficit.
Josh Hart delivered a playoff-career-high 26 points as the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night. The win gave New York a 2-0 series lead and moved the franchise halfway to its first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
Thunder wing Jalen Williams is being evaluated on a day-to-day, game-to-game basis because of a left hamstring injury. His status will continue to be monitored as Oklahoma City determines his availability.
Bryan Seeley, CEO of the 11-month-old College Sports Commission, has a direct message for schools frustrated by NIL enforcement. The rules now in place, he noted, are the ones schools helped create.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to the Gators for his senior season. His return keeps an experienced frontcourt presence in place for Florida.
Highly regarded sophomore Kam Mercer has committed to Cincinnati and plans to reclassify into the 2027 class. The commitment gives the Bearcats an early pledge from one of the top players in his current high school class.
LeBron James acknowledged a talent gap between the Lakers and Thunder after their playoff matchup. The Lakers star said Los Angeles was “out-talented” by Oklahoma City.
The University of Georgia men’s basketball program is set to receive a major financial boost. A $10 million donation from the founder of one of the nation’s largest daily fantasy sports companies will support the Bulldogs’ program.
Cleveland is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended. The achievement marks a major step forward for a franchise that spent years searching for a new direction.
New York’s Game 1 comeback was fueled by a clear offensive target: attacking James Harden after switches. The approach created a defining storyline heading into Game 2 as Cleveland looks for answers.
With the Eastern and Western Conference races nearing their conclusion, four possible NBA Finals matchups remain on the table. Each pairing would offer a distinct storyline as the league’s top remaining teams compete for a championship berth.
Thunder wing Jalen Williams exited Wednesday’s Western Conference finals Game 2 after receiving treatment on his left hamstring in the first half. Oklahoma City later ruled him out for the remainder of the game due to left hamstring tightness.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded with a game-high 30 points to lead Oklahoma City past San Antonio, 122-113. The win evened the series at 1-1.
San Antonio guard Dylan Harper sustained a right hamstring injury during Wednesday night’s Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals. The setback comes with the Spurs already playing without De’Aaron Fox.
The NBA announced its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe earning unanimous first-team honors. The trio led the way among the league’s top first-year players recognized for their rookie campaigns.
San Antonio’s double-overtime win over Oklahoma City delivered a record audience for a Western Conference Finals Game 1. The matchup averaged 9.2 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, with viewership peaking at 12 million.
San Antonio Spurs starting guard De’Aaron Fox will miss Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right high ankle sprain. It marks the second straight game Fox has been sidelined by the injury.
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off a significant number of employees on the business side of the organization. The cuts come as part of a reorganization under new owner Tom Dundon.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin confirmed the Bruins have added four transfers and two highly regarded freshmen for next season. Filip Jovic, Sergej Macura, Jaylen Petty and Azavier Robinson are joining the program along with a pair of incoming freshmen.
