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The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach on a five-year contract. Mosley arrives after five seasons leading the Orlando Magic, where he compiled a 189-221 record.
The Spurs and Thunder enter a highly anticipated conference finals matchup that has drawn widespread attention around the league. Executives are examining the central questions that could shape the series, from roster matchups to strategic adjustments.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander treated his teammates to a collection of high-end gifts. The package included Audemars Piguet watches, Burberry trench coats and golf clubs, among other items.
The season series between San Antonio and Oklahoma City provides a useful lens for assessing one of the West’s most compelling clashes. Key trends from those meetings highlight how each team has tested the other in a matchup with major conference intrigue.
The conference finals spotlight shifts to two compelling matchups: Knicks-Cavaliers and Thunder-Spurs. Each series brings major questions around execution, adjustments and which teams can sustain their form under playoff pressure.
Detroit’s season ended Sunday night with a 125-94 Game 7 loss to Cleveland at Little Caesars Arena. Afterward, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the year as a whole was “not a disappointment.”
Cleveland wasted little time turning its attention toward Detroit after the final buzzer. The Cavaliers used the moment to troll the Pistons multiple times, adding a rivalry-flavored edge to the postgame scene.
The Cavaliers delivered a decisive Game 7 win over the top-seeded Pistons to reach the Eastern Conference finals. It marks Cleveland’s first trip to that stage since LeBron James’ final season with the franchise.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive season. He becomes the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVP honors.
The Cavaliers enter Game 7 against the Pistons with more than a series at stake. Another second-round exit would intensify scrutiny on the team’s star core and its ability to turn regular-season success into a deeper playoff run.
OG Anunoby practiced again with the Knicks on Saturday as he continues to manage a right hamstring injury. The forward said afterward that the issue is not as serious as the hamstring injury he dealt with during the 2024 playoffs.
Several NBA teams enter the offseason facing major decisions involving star players. Those choices could have a significant impact on roster construction and the league’s competitive landscape.
The possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade continues to draw attention around the NBA. A reset of the landscape focuses on potential suitors and the routes they would need to take to construct a viable deal.
The Spurs closed out their series against the Timberwolves with a commanding 139-109 victory. Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper combined to provide nearly half of San Antonio’s scoring in the clinching win.
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.
James Harden climbed another spot on the NBA’s all-time postseason scoring leaderboard during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. A first-quarter step-back 3-pointer moved him past Stephen Curry for 10th place.
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.
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.
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.
The Pistons stayed alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs with a Game 6 win over the Cavaliers on Friday. A dominant second-half performance helped Detroit claim its fourth elimination-game victory of the postseason.
Anthony Edwards acknowledged the Spurs as the better team after Minnesota’s season ended in Game 6. The loss marked the Timberwolves’ third straight playoff exit.
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.
