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Florida forward Alex Condon set to return for senior season
Florida forward Alex Condon will return for his senior year. Condon is ranked No. 30 in ESPN’s Top 100 prospects.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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NBA Reports Major Jump in Regular-Season TV Audience
The NBA said 170 million people in the United States watched regular-season games across its four primary broadcast platforms. The league characterized the figure as an 86% increase from last season.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Robert Wright III’s Return Gives BYU a Key Backcourt Lift
BYU is set to welcome back point guard Robert Wright III, a development that strengthens the Cougars’ backcourt. His return comes as the program prepares to move forward without two of its top players.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Final Four Transfer Watch: Michigan, UConn, Arizona and Illinois Reset Their Rosters
As the offseason begins, four Final Four programs are turning to the transfer market and roster decisions to shape what comes next. Here’s a snapshot of who’s leaving, who’s staying and who’s coming for Michigan, UConn, Arizona and Illinois.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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St. John’s Tournament Standout Dylan Darling Enters Transfer Portal
Dylan Darling, a key figure in St. John’s NCAA tournament run, entered the transfer portal Tuesday. The move came hours after the Red Storm secured a commitment from highly regarded European point guard Quinn Ellis.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson commits to Arkansas
Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson, one of the transfer portal’s top scorers, has committed to Arkansas. He chose the Razorbacks over a group of finalists that included Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Zach Kram Ranks and Tiers 50 Players Poised to Shape the 2026 NBA Playoffs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram released a playoffs-focused NBA Rank, sorting the 50 players he believes are most likely to have the biggest postseason impact. The list is organized in tiers to reflect differing levels of influence and importance.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Season Grades: Charlotte Earns an ‘A’ as a Play-In Standout
A full set of NBA season grades is in, spanning all 30 teams from unexpected contenders to clubs leaning into lottery odds. Charlotte is highlighted as a play-in darling and one of seven teams to receive an ‘A.’
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Heat’s Bam Adebayo Ruled Out After Second-Quarter Fall
Miami center Bam Adebayo exited after a second-quarter fall that left him with a lower back injury. He was ruled out for the second half.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Avdija drops 41 as Blazers rally past Suns to clinch West’s No. 7 seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points as Portland erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Phoenix 114-110. The win secured the Blazers the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Amazon Prime Video stream drops out late in Heat-Hornets play-in overtime
Amazon Prime Video’s broadcast of the Miami Heat–Charlotte Hornets play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during overtime. The outage caused viewers to miss a Hornets possession in the closing moments of the thriller.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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ESPN Playoff Bracket Projected Through the NBA Finals
A full postseason bracket projection maps out every NBA playoff series from the opening round through the Finals. The exercise lays out potential matchups and a complete path to a championship series in June.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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LaMelo Ball’s late drive lifts Hornets past Heat in OT play-in thriller
LaMelo Ball scored the go-ahead basket with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, and Miles Bridges finished the job with a buzzer-beating block. The Hornets edged the Heat in a frantic Tuesday night play-in game.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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J. Cole Says His Pro Basketball Run in China Is Over After One Game
J. Cole announced Tuesday that his stint playing professional basketball in China has ended. The rap star appeared in one game before confirming his time with the team was complete.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Live updates: Heat and Hornets meet in the play-in tournament
The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets square off in a play-in tournament matchup. Follow along for live coverage and key moments as the teams battle to keep their postseason hopes alive.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Redick: No New Timeline for Doncic as Lakers Continue Prep
JJ Redick said he has no additional information on Luka Doncic’s return as the Lakers opened their first playoff-prep practice. The team continues to list the star as out indefinitely while getting ready for its next matchup against the Rockets.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Dumars: Pelicans Still Building Coaching Short List; Borrego in Mix
The Pelicans have not finalized a short list of candidates for their head coaching job, according to Joe Dumars. Interim coach James Borrego remains a possibility to keep the role on a permanent basis.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Stephen Curry among Warriors on minutes restriction for play-in vs. Clippers
Stephen Curry will be on a minutes restriction when the Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers in Wednesday’s play-in game in Los Angeles. Curry is one of three Warriors expected to have limited minutes.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Nike’s Trademark Bid for Bronny James’ ‘B9’ Logo Refused
Nike’s attempt to trademark Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James’ “B9” logo was denied. The filing was refused due to a “likelihood of confusion” with an already-registered mark.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Top 10 Rankings Released
Andre Snellings has published his early fantasy basketball rankings for the 2026-27 season. The list highlights his initial top-10 outlook well ahead of next year’s drafts.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Hornets Near End of NBA’s Longest Active Playoff Drought, Face Heat in Play-In
Charlotte sits two wins from snapping the NBA’s longest current playoff drought. The Hornets’ next hurdle comes in the play-in against the Miami Heat.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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UNC freshman Caleb Wilson declares for NBA draft after one season
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson announced he is entering the NBA draft. Wilson called his lone season with the Tar Heels “the most fun year of my life.”
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Luka Doncic Set to Return to L.A. Friday After Treatment in Spain
Luka Doncic is scheduled to return to Los Angeles on Friday after traveling to Spain for treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain. His playing status remains undetermined.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Anthony Davis Focused on Helping Wizards ‘Compete’ Next Season
Anthony Davis said he isn’t certain about his long-term future in Washington, but emphasized his commitment to helping the Wizards win next season. The veteran big man framed his immediate priority as raising the team’s level of competitiveness.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Zion Williamson targets a ‘different summer’ after healthiest season
Zion Williamson said he plans to approach the offseason differently after completing one of his healthiest NBA seasons. The Pelicans star is aiming to use the summer to help push New Orleans to the next level.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Dick Vitale Announces Melanoma Diagnosis, Plans to Begin Immunotherapy
ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale said he has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity. Vitale added that he will begin immunotherapy soon.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Five-star guard Dylan Mingo decommits from North Carolina, reopens recruitment
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo has decommitted from North Carolina after pledging to the Tar Heels in February. Mingo will reopen his recruitment, leaving him among the top available guards in the senior class.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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UNC Adds Virginia Tech Transfer Neoklis Avdalas in First Major Move Under Michael Malone
Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, giving new head coach Michael Malone a notable early addition. The move marks Malone’s first significant roster pickup since taking over in Chapel Hill.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Pryce Sandfort Withdraws From Draft Consideration, Returning to Nebraska
Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort will return to the Cornhuskers next season after weighing an NBA Draft decision. The 3-point specialist played a key role in the program’s breakthrough NCAA Tournament run.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Raptors unveil icy courtside setup as ‘Iceman’ buzz hits Scotiabank Arena
The Toronto Raptors leaned into the “Iceman” theme pregame, giving Drake’s courtside seats an icy makeover. The setup aligned with promotion around the Canadian rapper’s upcoming album, “Iceman.”
By Marcus Thompson5 min read