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The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will expand to 76 teams. The move marks the largest men’s tournament increase since 1985 and the first women’s expansion since 2022.
John Calipari says any NCAA tournament expansion should be designed with smaller programs in mind. The longtime coach, familiar with the event from multiple perspectives, has expressed concern over how changes could affect college basketball’s broader competitive balance.
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are set to grow from 68 to 76 teams. The expansion will change the structure of March Madness while adding more programs to each championship field.
The Charlotte Hornets have signed head coach Charles Lee to a contract extension after a significant year-over-year improvement. Charlotte increased its win total by 25 games this season.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. He is considered day-to-day as the team monitors his recovery.
A newly updated NBA mock draft simulator gives fans the chance to test their decision-making from the front office perspective. The interactive tool allows users to run through draft scenarios and compare choices as if they were managing their favorite team.
Daniss Jenkins may be an unfamiliar name to many watching the Eastern Conference semifinals, but his presence has become part of Detroit’s push to restore order. The G League call-up has given the club another piece during a high-stakes postseason stretch.
Players Era and ESPN have reached a multiyear agreement making ESPN the exclusive broadcast partner for the Players Era Men’s Championships. The November tournament will also expand to a 24-team field.
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are again facing pressure in the NBA playoffs, with their teams needing a turnaround. For Mitchell, the challenge also reflects the Cavaliers’ broader need to reshape their postseason narrative.
The NBA draft lottery will determine the order at the top of the upcoming draft, setting the stage for how the league’s highest-picking teams approach one of the offseason’s key roster-building moments. Lottery odds, potential selections and prospect fits will be central to the conversation ahead of Sunday’s drawing.
The 76ers endured a costly late scoring drought in their 108-102 Game 2 loss to the Knicks. Nick Nurse lamented Philadelphia's inability to convert several quality looks during the decisive stretch.
OG Anunoby exited in the closing minutes of the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. The forward appeared to be dealing with a leg issue as New York closed out the win.
The Timberwolves were unable to respond to a recharged Spurs team in Wednesday night’s Game 2, falling by 38 points. Minnesota coach Chris Finch described the defeat in blunt terms after his team failed to match San Antonio’s pace and intensity.
De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama responded from difficult series-opening performances to power San Antonio past Minnesota. The 38-point margin marked the Timberwolves' largest playoff defeat.
The NCAA is moving through the final stages of expanding the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams. The process could be completed as early as Thursday.
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said he would like Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with Milwaukee settled before next month’s NBA draft. The comment places emphasis on clarity for the franchise as it approaches a key offseason checkpoint.
Jaylen Brown made clear Wednesday night that he remains happy with the Celtics. The Boston star said that, if the decision were his, he would stay with the franchise for the next 10 years.
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points as New York edged Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The victory gave the Knicks a 2-0 lead over the 76ers in their series.
Nick Nurse rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers after attending the funeral of his brother, Steve Nurse. The 76ers coach said Steve was a fan who would have wanted him on the sideline for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller underwent surgery to address instability in his left shoulder. The team announced the procedure Wednesday.
Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill underwent an MRI on his left hamstring after being injured in Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons. The injury occurred during the Cavaliers’ Game 1 loss.
Detroit Mercy has extended men's basketball head coach Mark Montgomery through the 2030-31 season. The agreement gives the program long-term continuity under Montgomery.
A Connecticut Senate amendment has named former UConn stars Sue Bird and Jordan Hawkins as state birds for the month of March. The nod highlights both players’ lasting ties to UConn basketball and their fitting avian-themed surnames.
Brad Stevens dismissed suggestions of tension between Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, saying the veteran wing did not express frustration with the organization in a recent conversation. Stevens also made clear his support for Brown, emphasizing the relationship remains intact.
Lakers star Luka Doncic said he remains unsure when he will be able to return from a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The injury has kept him sidelined since early April.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 against the New York Knicks because of ankle and hip injuries. His absence leaves the Sixers without their franchise centerpiece as the series continues.
With all four conference semifinal series underway, the playoff bracket has been re-ranked based on each team’s current position in the postseason. The reset evaluates which remaining teams appear closest to the 2026 NBA title after the opening games of the round.
Austin Reaves endured a difficult shooting night as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder. The guard finished 3-for-16 from the field and committed a team-high four turnovers, but refused to point to his recent injury layoff as an excuse.
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell addressed why he has not been getting to the free-throw line as often in the playoffs as he did during the regular season. Asked about the difference Tuesday night, Mitchell offered a blunt explanation: “I don’t flop, maybe that’s why.”
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for criticizing officials following Boston’s first-round loss to the 76ers. Brown said the officiating crew had “an agenda” against him.
