He revealed he was gay in a first-person Sports Illustrated story, receiving widespread praise and encouragement in the public sphere.
- Charles Curtis For The Win
The 2026 NBA sraft lottery is done, with the Washington Wizards emerging on top. The franchise that badly needs a star to build around may get one with their selection.
- Lorenzo Reyes USA Today
Here are the winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
- FIELD LEVEL MEDIA
Another crucial piece of the Wizards' plan fell into place during Sunday's NBA draft lottery when they won the first pick in a year when the draft features multiple stars.
- Jared Beilby USA Today
Last month, the NBA announced its list of early entrants for June’s 2026 draft. Only that list was much smaller than in years past.
- Lorenzo Reyes USA Today
It took three Game 7s and three series that ended in six, but the first round of the NBA playoffs have wrapped up, which means the conference semifinals are here.
- FIELD LEVEL MEDIA
Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award on Thursday.
New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday.
Though only one first-round series is complete and no top championship contender is eliminated, the 2026 NBA playoffs have already been jarred by unexpected drama.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker became the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to be named the NBA's Most Improved Player when he was announced as the winner on Friday.
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was named the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday.
The NBA announced Wednesday that San Antonio Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson has been voted the league's Sixth Man of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of the first-place votes for the award.
- Field Level Media
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of the first-place votes for the award.
- LORENZO REYES USA Today
What, exactly, can be gleaned from the early games of the playoffs? Plenty. Here are the winners and losers from the first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
- Field Level Media
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a first-time NBA Most Valuable Player candidate, along with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Lorenzo Reyes USA TODAY
Here are the six biggest questions headed into the 2026 NBA postseason.
- TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint.
- TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press
James could take outright possession of his next record Saturday night, when he's scheduled to play in his 1,612nd career regular-season game — breaking a tie with Robert Parish.
What, exactly, can be gleaned from the early games of the playoffs? Plenty. Here are the winners and losers from the first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a first-time NBA Most Valuable Player candidate, along with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Here are the six biggest questions headed into the 2026 NBA postseason.
The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint.
James could take outright possession of his next record Saturday night, when he's scheduled to play in his 1,612nd career regular-season game — breaking a tie with Robert Parish.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Speculation about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks is rampant. Last week, Antetokounmpo criticized the team's performance, fueling rumors.
Other notable first-timers include Elena Delle Donne, Joe Johnson, and Mike D'Antoni. Nearly 200 players and teams are on the list, including some who missed out on the 2025 class.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
- TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press
Speculation about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks is rampant. Last week, Antetokounmpo criticized the team's performance, fueling rumors.
- TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press
Other notable first-timers include Elena Delle Donne, Joe Johnson, and Mike D'Antoni. Nearly 200 players and teams are on the list, including some who missed out on the 2025 class.
- MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer
OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 as the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Spurs 124-113 and win the NBA Cup.
- STEVE REED Associated Press
Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Lakers — and later won a championship with the Pistons, has died.
- TIM BOOTH and ANDREW DESTIN Associated Press
Lenny Wilkens, a legendary figure in basketball, has died at 88 Wilkens was a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame, honored as both a player and a coach.
OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 as the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Spurs 124-113 and win the NBA Cup.
Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Lakers — and later won a championship with the Pistons, has died.
Lenny Wilkens, a legendary figure in basketball, has died at 88 Wilkens was a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame, honored as both a player and a coach.
Michael Jordan has made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting.
Robotic eyes now track just about everything on basketball courts as the NBA taps into technology to ensure plays get adjudicated correctly.
Stephen Curry has released a book called "Shot Ready." The book quickly became a top seller on Amazon.
Carmelo Anthony joined Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles for their induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Boban Marjanovic wants to be America's next big action hero. He recently appeared in "Happy Gilmore 2" and gained confidence from his role in "John Wick: Chapter 3."