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Two seasons after arriving in Ann Arbor, Dusty May capped Michigan’s championship with a return to his home state of Indiana. The net-cutting moment underscored a homecoming that doubled as a family affair.
The men’s basketball transfer portal opened to an immediate surge, with more than 1,000 players entering within the first 24 hours. A new ranking highlights the top 20 talents currently available.
The Dallas Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick’s assertion that their medical staff examined the wrong area during an MRI for guard Austin Reaves. The disagreement centers on how Reaves’ imaging was handled while under the Mavericks’ care.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers declined to offer a definitive answer about his coaching future on Tuesday. Instead, Rivers highlighted a personal priority: spending more time with his grandchildren.
Brad Stevens said Tuesday he’s happy with how the Boston Celtics have played this season. Stevens also said he’s content with his current role with the organization.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a rib contusion but avoided a major injury. San Antonio remains optimistic he can return in at least one of its final three games, a key threshold for postseason award eligibility.
Bulls CEO and president Michael Reinsdorf said retaining head coach Billy Donovan will be a key requirement in the team’s search for a new head of basketball operations. The comments come days after Chicago fired Arturas Karnisovas.
Milwaukee guard Kevin Porter Jr. has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
The Lakers will be without LeBron James for Tuesday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles listed James as out due to left foot soreness.
Fresh off winning the men’s national championship, Michigan closed the season atop the final Associated Press Top 25 poll. UConn finished second, with Arizona, Duke and Illinois rounding out the top five.
North Carolina is making new head coach Michael Malone the second-highest-paid coach in college basketball. The move places Malone near the top of the sport’s coaching salary scale as he begins his tenure in Chapel Hill.
Duke has been installed as the early betting favorite to win the 2027 men’s basketball national championship. Newly crowned 2026 champion Michigan sits second in the opening odds for next season’s title.
Roster movement is underway across men’s college basketball as players enter and exit the transfer portal ahead of the 2026-27 season. This tracker follows the latest updates as decisions become official.
With the 2026 champion crowned, attention shifts immediately to what comes next. A new Way-Too-Early Top 25 sets the stage for next season’s landscape under a few updated rules.
A disappointing season in Milwaukee has intensified a seasonlong conflict involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. The result is a once-stable partnership now marked by uncertainty and unresolved questions.
In his first season in Ann Arbor, Dusty May guided Michigan to a national championship by leaning on transfers and experienced upperclassmen. The Wolverines’ run was built on a loose, player-friendly approach that helped the group rediscover joy in the game.
UConn’s pursuit of a third national championship in four years ended Monday night with a 69-63 loss to Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium. Coach Dan Hurley and star Alex Karaban closed their final game together with a reflective exit from the tournament.
Oklahoma has hired Lucas McKay as its first men’s basketball general manager. McKay previously held the same position at Clemson.
NC State freshman Matt Able is declaring for the NBA draft while also entering the transfer portal. Able averaged 8.8 points per game this season for the Wolfpack.
Nikola Jokic posted 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists as Denver erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Portland. The comeback win moved the Nuggets into the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Michigan secured its second national title, holding off UConn on the sport’s biggest stage. The win also marked a rare postseason breakthrough against the Huskies in the tournament’s later rounds.
Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the second half of San Antonio’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. The Spurs listed the rookie center with a left rib contusion.
Memphis tied the NBA single-game record with 29 made 3-pointers on Monday night. Even with the historic shooting display, the Grizzlies lost 142-126 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Former NBA center Boban Marjanović drew attention Monday night by joining Michigan fans in the student section. The 7-foot-4 big man was on hand during the men’s national championship game.
North Carolina intends to hire longtime NBA head coach Michael Malone as its next men’s basketball coach, according to reports. The move would mark a notable shift to an NBA-tested leader for one of college basketball’s marquee programs.
Chicago moved on from vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. The firings mark a major reset at the top of the franchise’s basketball leadership.
Cade Cunningham was upgraded to doubtful for Monday’s game before ultimately being ruled out. The shift in his designation suggests the Pistons’ All-Star point guard may be getting closer to returning as the postseason nears.
The possibility of Michael Malone being linked to North Carolina has sparked immediate focus on what a transition would require in Chapel Hill. The next steps center on priorities, process, and the biggest questions surrounding the program’s direction.
The Atlanta Hawks signed center Tony Bradley on Monday as they look to strengthen their interior depth entering the playoffs. Bradley most recently appeared in 38 games for the Indiana Pacers this season.
The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. The move ends their six-season run leading the franchise’s basketball operations.
