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The NBA has finalized its tiebreaking process for the 2026 draft, establishing the order for picks 15 through 30. The league also resolved two ties involving teams positioned inside the lottery.
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and James Harden added 28 as the Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead with a wire-to-wire win over the Raptors on Monday night. Cleveland never trailed in the victory.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch again voiced frustration over Jamal Murray’s 16 free-throw attempts in Game 1. Finch said Minnesota isn’t getting the same whistle because his players don’t “flop.”
CJ McCollum scored 32 points as the Atlanta Hawks rallied late to stun the New York Knicks, 107-106, on Monday night. The win evened their first-round playoff series at 1-1.
Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman has committed to St. John’s. The Red Storm won out over Kentucky in the recruitment, according to sources.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season. The setback removes a backcourt option for the Huskies for the full year.
Cleveland welcomes Toronto for Game 2 of their first-round matchup. Follow along for live coverage as the series continues in Cleveland.
Rockets star Kevin Durant participated in roughly half of Houston’s practice Monday. His availability will be decided at game time for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Lakers.
Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year at age 22. He becomes both the youngest winner in league history and the first to receive the award unanimously.
With the NBA lottery approaching next month, the full 2026 draft order is coming into sharper focus. Here’s where all 60 picks currently stand heading into lottery night.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA draft process while maintaining his college eligibility. Chinyelu is ranked No. 57 on ESPN’s NBA draft big board.
Portland will not hand out fan T-shirts for Games 3 and 4 of its opening-round series against San Antonio. The decision is the latest move to draw questions about the franchise’s cost-cutting and finances.
Brooklyn has signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his full coaching staff to multiyear contract extensions. The moves lock in continuity on the bench as the organization continues its work on and off the court.
Draymond Green said he hopes Steve Kerr returns to coach Golden State, but acknowledged it felt like the end after the season. Green’s comments reflect the uncertainty around the franchise following a difficult year.
Coachella 2026 drew notable athletes to the desert, with Steph Curry and Paige Bueckers among the headliners in attendance. The annual festival once again served as an offseason stop for stars from across the sports world.
Chicago has begun its search for a new head of basketball operations. The Bulls have received permission to interview multiple NBA executives as the process gets underway.
North Carolina is waiting on a decision from Henri Veesaar as it monitors its roster outlook. Meanwhile, Kansas and Kentucky are competing for the top-ranked recruit in the class.
The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs delivered three clear takeaways: a long-running LeBron James postseason approach resurfaced for the Lakers, Cleveland unveiled a different defensive look, and Oklahoma City sent an early message.
Golden State is heading into another offseason with significant uncertainty. The Warriors are again looking for a co-star to pair with Stephen Curry, and the team could also be weighing a coaching change.
Chris Paul’s legacy is showing up across this year’s postseason, even as he’s no longer on the floor. Dozens of NBA players he has mentored are now among those competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Celebrity sightings have been a notable part of the NBA playoffs atmosphere. High-profile guests have been showing up courtside, adding extra buzz to postseason arenas.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a record-setting postseason debut for San Antonio, scoring 35 points in a 111-98 win over Portland. The Spurs opened their first-round series with a decisive Game 1 victory Sunday night.
Oklahoma City began its postseason run with a commanding 119-84 win over Phoenix on Sunday at Paycom Center. The defending NBA champions and West No. 1 seed grabbed a 1-0 series lead in emphatic fashion.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama have been announced as finalists for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. The trio headlines the league’s top individual honor for the season.
Orlando delivered a jolt in the postseason opener, stunning No. 1 seed Detroit in Game 1 of the series. The Magic played with an intensity and fight that had largely been absent for much of their season.
The Detroit Pistons open their series at home against the Orlando Magic in Game 1. Follow along for live updates as the matchup gets underway.
Boston opened strongly against Philadelphia, with Jayson Tatum leading the way as the Celtics took control early in the matchup. The start also revived a familiar storyline for the Sixers in this rivalry: recent series frustration against the Celtics.
Charles Barkley said he and Michael Jordan have started speaking again after nearly 15 years. Barkley added the two plan to play golf together during the offseason.
Jalen Brunson poured in 22 of his 28 points before halftime as the Knicks opened their first-round series with a 113-102 win over the Hawks at Madison Square Garden. New York took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference matchup.
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James powered the Lakers to a Game 1 upset of the Rockets. James filled the box score with 19 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds and two steals.
