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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
With the Lakers down 3-0, their star-focused roster-building approach is facing renewed scrutiny. Oklahoma City’s dominance has highlighted the value of depth, development and a more balanced team structure.
The Lakers have become the latest opponent to raise concerns about how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are officiated. The issue adds to the growing attention surrounding one of the NBA’s leading teams and its star guard.
Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his career during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Spurs star was dismissed early in the second quarter after throwing an elbow at Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.
Anthony Edwards delivered a decisive fourth-quarter surge to lift the Timberwolves and even the series against the Spurs. Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the final period as San Antonio played without Victor Wembanyama.
The Knicks delivered a commanding 144-114 win over the 76ers on Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Backed by a large traveling contingent of fans, New York completed a sweep and advanced to the NBA’s final four.
LaMelo Ball and his partner have welcomed their first child. The couple also announced plans to launch I Am Fertility, a nonprofit focused on supporting women through fertility and IVF journeys.
Joel Embiid said he is as confident as he has ever been about his health after being limited to 38 games this season. The 76ers star added that he is no longer thinking about his injured knee as he looks ahead.
The Minnesota Timberwolves return to action looking to even their playoff series. With the matchup carrying significant postseason stakes, Minnesota will try to respond and shift the tone of the series.
The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 144-114 win over the 76ers on Sunday, completing a sweep of their second-round series. New York set an NBA postseason record by making 11 3-pointers in the first quarter.
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologized to fans after Indiana lost this year’s No. 5 pick, which had been traded to the Clippers with protections in a deal for Ivica Zubac. Pritchard said he takes responsibility for the outcome.
The NBA draft lottery has determined the order for the 14 teams outside the playoffs. Washington emerged with the top selection, giving the franchise the first choice in the opening round.
The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery on Sunday in Chicago. The result gives Washington the first selection as the franchise looks to add a cornerstone prospect.
The Washington Wizards are positioned at the top of the latest 2026 NBA draft order, followed by the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. The updated mock order highlights the early landscape for teams holding the highest selections.
