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Jalen Duren said he plans to play with more aggression in Game 2 after being held to just four shot attempts in Game 1. Orlando’s defense limited the first-time All-Star’s opportunities as the series opened.
VJ Edgecombe posted 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after an early hard fall, and Tyrese Maxey added 29 as Philadelphia beat Boston 111-97. The win tied the series at 1-1 on Tuesday night.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion after a hard fall in the second quarter of Tuesday night’s Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. His status moving forward was not addressed in the initial report.
The Los Angeles Lakers are back home to face the Houston Rockets in Game 2. Follow along for live coverage as the series continues in Los Angeles.
Boston welcomes Philadelphia for Game 2 as the series continues. Follow along for live coverage and key developments as the teams meet again.
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown attacked the rim with force, finishing over center Adem Bona in a highlight sequence. Brown was assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct after the play.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation aimed at regulating college athletics. His comments come as athletes have greater freedom to transfer between schools and can earn salaries that are straining athletic department budgets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s list of accolades continues to grow. The reigning MVP has been named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding another major honor to his résumé.
Duke has secured a major addition out of the transfer portal, landing guard John Blackwell. The move brings a veteran scoring presence to a Blue Devils team in the midst of reshaping its lineup.
The 2026 NBA MVP conversation is already centering on three headliners: Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama. Each represents a different team context and star profile as the league’s top individual award comes into view.
Thomas Haugh is returning to Florida for his senior season after the Gators’ NCAA tournament loss. He is expected to be among the highest-paid players in college basketball.
Los Angeles posted record-level shooting marks in Game 1, creating a notable shotmaking gap against Houston. Analyst Zach Kram argues that the extreme nature of that disparity can be interpreted as a positive sign for the Rockets moving forward.
Victor Wembanyama has long been linked to Spurs legends Tim Duncan and David Robinson. After a dominant Game 1 on Sunday night, the conversation shifted toward another generational benchmark: LeBron James.
Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, ending a six-year run on the sideline. His departure comes as the franchise undergoes sweeping changes.
Jaden McDaniels delivered a pointed postgame remark after Minnesota’s 119-114 Game 2 playoff victory in Denver, calling the Nuggets “all bad defenders.” The comment came following the Timberwolves’ road win in the series.
Joseph Savarino, the grandson of retired Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, has been charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired. The charge is tied to a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Rudy Gobert turned a disappointing Defensive Player of the Year result into a statement performance in Game 2. The Timberwolves center helped hold Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting as Minnesota earned a 119-114 win to tie the series.
The NBA has finalized its tiebreaking process for the 2026 draft, establishing the order for picks 15 through 30. The league also resolved two ties involving teams positioned inside the lottery.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points as the Atlanta Hawks rallied late to stun the New York Knicks, 107-106, on Monday night. The win evened their first-round playoff series at 1-1.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch again voiced frustration over Jamal Murray’s 16 free-throw attempts in Game 1. Finch said Minnesota isn’t getting the same whistle because his players don’t “flop.”
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and James Harden added 28 as the Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead with a wire-to-wire win over the Raptors on Monday night. Cleveland never trailed in the victory.
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season. The setback removes a backcourt option for the Huskies for the full year.
Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman has committed to St. John’s. The Red Storm won out over Kentucky in the recruitment, according to sources.
Cleveland welcomes Toronto for Game 2 of their first-round matchup. Follow along for live coverage as the series continues in Cleveland.
Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year at age 22. He becomes both the youngest winner in league history and the first to receive the award unanimously.
Rockets star Kevin Durant participated in roughly half of Houston’s practice Monday. His availability will be decided at game time for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Lakers.
With the NBA lottery approaching next month, the full 2026 draft order is coming into sharper focus. Here’s where all 60 picks currently stand heading into lottery night.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA draft process while maintaining his college eligibility. Chinyelu is ranked No. 57 on ESPN’s NBA draft big board.
Draymond Green said he hopes Steve Kerr returns to coach Golden State, but acknowledged it felt like the end after the season. Green’s comments reflect the uncertainty around the franchise following a difficult year.
Brooklyn has signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his full coaching staff to multiyear contract extensions. The moves lock in continuity on the bench as the organization continues its work on and off the court.
