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A proposed tweak to the NBA’s incentives would shift the focus of the standings to games played after the All-Star break. The concept aims to reduce the value of late-season losing by making only post-break wins count.
USA Basketball is in a transitional moment as it looks ahead to the 2028 Olympic cycle. With international competition continuing to deepen, roster construction and continuity remain central topics for the program.
With the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles looming, USA Basketball is entering a new chapter. A new era brings a new coach and a fresh set of decisions that will shape the program’s next cycle.
Jaylen Brown powered Boston past Los Angeles on Sunday, then drew praise from the opposing side of the rivalry. LeBron James endorsed Brown’s place in the MVP conversation following the Celtics’ win.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles. Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Haliburton will be away from the team for a few weeks.
The Lakers unveiled a statue of legendary coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The sculpture depicts Riley wearing an Armani suit.
Nikola Jokic delivered a massive 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, but Denver fell 128-117 to Golden State on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors earned the win despite being without their four highest-paid players.
Trail Blazers guard Deni Avdija exited Sunday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns after his lower back issue flared up. Avdija has been dealing with the problem for weeks.
Chicago guard Anfernee Simons will receive additional imaging on his injured left wrist on Monday. Coach Billy Donovan said Simons is also scheduled to see a hand specialist.
The NBA offseason is set to revolve around major roster decisions and franchise-defining priorities. A new rundown highlights 10 storylines, including the futures of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo and how several marquee teams approach the months ahead.
The latest MVP straw poll has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic leading the updated results. With multiple top candidates at risk of falling short of the NBA’s 65-game minimum, availability is becoming a defining factor in the race.
A year after a blood clot ended Victor Wembanyama’s season, the Spurs are headed back to the playoffs with their franchise centerpiece on the floor. Even with the rapid rise, Wembanyama has pushed back on the idea that the team is ahead of schedule.
No. 4 Arizona halted a two-game slide with a 75-68 win over BYU. AJ Dybantsa poured in 35 points for the Cougars, but Arizona did enough to secure the result.
Darius Acuff Jr. delivered one of the season’s biggest scoring performances with 49 points, but Arkansas came up short against Alabama. Acuff had the ball for the final shot as the Razorbacks’ comeback bid ended in overtime.
Josh Hubbard drilled a Mississippi State record 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points. The Bulldogs overcame a blown 18-point lead to beat Auburn 91-85.
Stephen Curry will miss Golden State’s first game out of the All-Star break Thursday night against Boston, with no clear timetable for his return. The matchup also comes with Boston set to welcome Kristaps Porzingis for his debut.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will remain out for at least two additional weeks. He is continuing his recovery from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow suffered Jan. 21.
No. 5 UConn’s offense stalled in the second half Wednesday night, leading to a 91-84 upset loss to Creighton. The defeat marked the Huskies’ first home conference loss of the season.
San Diego has dismissed head coach Steve Lavin, ending his tenure in his fourth year with the program. The move comes as the Toreros make a change at the top of the men’s basketball staff.
Memphis has dismissed Hasan Abdul Hakim following what coach Penny Hardaway called “repeated violations of team rules.” The program also reinstated Zach Davis after both players were suspended indefinitely last week.
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season. Toppin has been the Red Raiders’ leader in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots.
Iowa’s athletic department apologized after a security breach allowed an individual to approach Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg during the postgame handshake line. The incident occurred despite standard game-day security procedures.
Sacramento will be without two key stars for the remainder of the season. Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine both underwent surgeries Wednesday to address a knee injury and a hand injury, respectively.
Joel Embiid will miss Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks after reporting soreness in his right shin during the All-Star break. Philadelphia will be without its star center as it resumes play following the midseason pause.
The Denver Nuggets are converting two-way player Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season. The move keeps Jones with Denver on an NBA deal down the stretch.
The Horizon League has issued a one-game suspension to Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb following his public criticism of the officiating in the Phoenix’s loss to Milwaukee. Gottlieb said the calls in Sunday’s game were inconsistent.
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be out indefinitely due to lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced Wednesday. Orlando will be without one of its key rotation pieces as he continues to deal with the issue.
LeBron James said he went two months without cookies and wine, two of his favorite indulgences. Caitlin Clark reacted with a blunt line: she’d rather retire than give them up.
With roughly two months left in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the league’s focus shifts to the biggest storylines still unfolding. Key matchups and awards races will help define the stretch run.
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will not return this season as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. Irving underwent the procedure last March and remains sidelined.
