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Orlando welcomes Charlotte in a play-in tournament matchup with postseason stakes. Follow along for live updates as the Magic and Hornets battle for advancement.
Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reiterated the franchise’s long-term commitment to Kawhi Leonard. Speaking at his end-of-season news conference Friday, Frank said the organization’s goal remains to win with Leonard.
Oscar Schmidt, a Basketball Hall of Famer revered in Brazil as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68.
Andrej Stojakovic is set to return to Illinois, rejoining a roster that brings back five of its top seven scorers. The Illini are coming off a Final Four appearance and retain much of the core that powered that postseason run.
Notre Dame and Villanova will open the basketball season with a men’s and women’s doubleheader on Nov. 1 in Rome. The event will feature both programs facing off to start their respective campaigns.
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball said he was relieved Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn’t more seriously hurt following a second-quarter run-in. Ball emphasized there is no rift between the two players.
Guard Kayden Mingo is transferring to Baylor following a strong freshman season at Penn State. The move comes as Baylor is also involved in the recruitment of his brother, five-star prospect Dylan Mingo.
Dillon “The Villain” Brooks has built a reputation as one of the NBA’s most polarizing figures. Behind the edge, his teammates have embraced his presence as he’s helped spark turnarounds in two franchises.
Orlando made an aggressive move for Desmond Bane, aiming to accelerate its rise around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The Magic believe Bane has already brought new dimensions to what their top stars can do as they chase the franchise’s next title run.
Victor Wembanyama’s season featured a steady stream of momentum-shifting moments on both ends of the floor. From emphatic finishes to rim-protecting rejections and late-game daggers, these 10 plays capture the range of his impact.
With several races described as too close to call, Tim Bontemps has released his official ballot for the NBA’s major individual honors. The ballot spans MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, All-NBA and more.
The NBA will stage a regular-season matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Mexico City on Nov. 7. The league announced the international date Thursday.
LeBron James said he’s looking forward to sharing the floor with his son, Bronny James, in the playoffs. The Lakers are set to face the Houston Rockets in their upcoming postseason matchup.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that Hornets guard LaMelo Ball shouldn’t face any further punishment following his fine for tripping Miami center Bam Adebayo. Spoelstra indicated the league’s action was sufficient moving forward.
Washington expects Brian Keefe to return as head coach in 2026-27. The move comes after a season in which the Wizards added Anthony Davis and Trae Young but still finished with the NBA’s worst record.
Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a wide-ranging gambling case. The sweep has resulted in the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham remain eligible for end-of-season honors after their challenges to the NBA’s 65-game rule were approved. Anthony Edwards’ challenge was declined.
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale will miss at least the first two weeks of the NBA playoffs with a sprained right ankle. His absence rules him out for the start of the Hawks’ postseason series against the New York Knicks.
Kansas freshman Bryson Tiller is leaving the Jayhawks and will continue his career at bitter rival Missouri. The move comes after what was described as a promising and productive first season in Lawrence.
The LA Clippers’ season came to an end Wednesday night with a play-in tournament loss. Former Clippers guard Chris Paul added to the moment by poking fun at the team after the defeat.
Kawhi Leonard declined to address his future with the Los Angeles Clippers following Wednesday’s play-in loss. He also said he’s “not stressing” the NBA’s investigation into his deal with Aspiration.
A lopsided loss in Oklahoma City on April 2 was followed by the Lakers losing two of their three stars. Now Los Angeles returns home facing Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets as an underdog.
Ja Morant is now the last remaining figure from a previous version of the Memphis Grizzlies. The franchise is positioned at a pivotal point, with hopes of moving on from Morant this summer.
Stephen Curry powered a fourth-quarter comeback as the Warriors erased a 13-point deficit to edge the Clippers. The win moves Golden State forward in the NBA play-in tournament and keeps its season alive.
NBA referee Ben Taylor exited the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers due to an injury. His departure reduced the officiating crew during a high-stakes postseason qualifier.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points as Philadelphia pulled away in the final stretch to beat Orlando 109-97 on Wednesday night. The win secured the 76ers the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The NBA fined Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for what it called unnecessary and reckless contact with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in game. Ball was also assessed a separate $25,000 fine for profane language used in a postgame TV interview.
After an uneven regular season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves say their focus has shifted fully to the postseason. Minnesota opens its playoff run against the Denver Nuggets with a message: “We’re here now.”
The NBA is reviewing a play involving LaMelo Ball and Bam Adebayo from Tuesday’s play-in game between the Hornets and Heat. The incident resulted in a lower back injury for Adebayo.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic square off in the NBA play-in tournament. Follow live coverage, key moments and updates as the teams battle for postseason positioning.
