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Steve Kerr met with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy on Monday as discussions continue regarding his future with the franchise. The sides are expected to meet again next week, with no immediate resolution indicated.
Several men’s basketball programs still have important roster needs to address as they look to strengthen their postseason profiles. Key additions could help separate contenders from the rest of the field.
Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a 10-year contract extension, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Wednesday. The new agreement raises Otzelberger’s annual salary to $6 million.
AJ Dybantsa is taking the next step in his relationship with Nike as he transitions from college basketball toward the NBA draft process. His 2024 NIL agreement with the brand has been extended into a professional basketball endorsement contract.
The NCAA has begun the final steps toward expanding both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams. The remaining approvals are expected to be procedural, setting the stage for a larger March Madness field.
A proposed expansion of the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams would create additional at-large opportunities. The change would particularly affect bubble teams and could provide added benefits for programs from power conferences.
The Clippers are set to enter the 2026 offseason with significant roster decisions ahead. The most pressing issue centers on the future of superstar wing Kawhi Leonard.
LeBron James reflected on the biggest themes of his career in a wide-ranging yearlong conversation spanning eight cities. The discussion covered the GOAT debate, the records he believes may never be broken and what he envisions after his playing career.
LeBron James acknowledged Michael Jordan’s influence while addressing the ongoing GOAT debate. James noted that any comparison is complicated by the differences in how the two legends play the game.
Jalen Brunson delivered a standout performance as New York routed Atlanta 126-97 at Madison Square Garden. The victory came with the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series tied 2-2, giving the Knicks a decisive response at home.
The Spurs closed out their first-round series with a 114-95 win over the Blazers on Tuesday night. The victory sends San Antonio to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points as the 76ers erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Celtics in Game 5. Philadelphia’s defense took over late, holding Boston to just 11 points in the fourth quarter.
The Rockets will be without Kevin Durant for Wednesday night’s Game 5 against the Lakers. Durant has been ruled out with a left ankle sprain as Houston again faces elimination.
Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to Kansas. His decision gives the Jayhawks a major recruiting addition and places one of the nation’s top young players in one of college basketball’s most prominent programs.
Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 player in ESPN’s 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to Kansas. The highly regarded prospect chose the Jayhawks over Kentucky on Tuesday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added a pointed social media twist after Oklahoma City moved past Phoenix in the playoffs. The Thunder star edited Dillon Brooks’ Suns jersey in a post that leaned into Brooks’ reputation as an NBA agitator.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is uncertain for Game 5 as he deals with a right calf strain. His availability will depend on how the injury responds to treatment.
The NBA has proposed a new draft lottery reform designed to discourage tanking. The plan would expand the lottery, flatten the odds and reduce the advantage held by the league’s three worst teams.
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has been named NBA Executive of the Year. The honor comes after he assembled a roster that secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season before making significant changes to manage the team’s luxury tax situation.
Kevin Durant continues to make progress in his recovery from a left ankle injury, but his availability for Game 5 against the Lakers remains uncertain. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said the team will continue to monitor Durant ahead of Wednesday’s matchup.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a wide-ranging gambling case. The sweep resulted in more than 30 arrests, including reputed mobsters and other figures connected to basketball.
The NCAA released findings from its investigation into a Fordham point-shaving plot, outlining how players were approached by a gambling ring under federal indictment. Investigators said the group presented itself as NIL representatives while targeting athletes.
Jerome Tang is set to return to Baylor and rejoin Scott Drew’s coaching staff. The move brings Tang back to a program where he previously served before becoming Kansas State’s head coach.
With the 2026 NBA draft lottery set for Sunday, May 10, an updated mock draft projects all 60 selections. The new board outlines how the draft landscape is taking shape before the lottery order is finalized.
Austin Reaves is optimistic about returning to the Lakers’ lineup for Game 5 against the Rockets after missing roughly four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain. His potential availability would give Los Angeles a key backcourt boost in the playoff matchup.
Keldon Johnson’s move to a reserve role became a turning point in San Antonio’s season. The Sixth Man of the Year emerged as a key leader as the Spurs returned to the postseason.
Detroit’s postseason run is in jeopardy after a lackluster Game 4 defeat to Orlando. The 60-win Pistons, the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, committed 20 turnovers and now face elimination.
Oklahoma City began its postseason with a first-round sweep, dispatching Phoenix to advance. The result mirrors the way the Thunder opened last season’s championship run.
Nikola Jokic delivered a triple-double as Denver avoided elimination with a 125-113 Game 5 victory over Minnesota. Spencer Jones added an important spark for the Nuggets in a physical matchup against an injury-hit Timberwolves team.
Federal prosecutors are expected to file superseding charges against Terry Rozier, including sports bribery and honest services wire fraud. An assistant U.S. attorney disclosed the expected charges as the legal case involving the veteran guard continues.
