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Wemby On Three Cards: NBA Awards Finalists Set Up A Five-Year MVP Race For SGA, Jokic And Wembanyama
Inside The NBA revealed the official 2025-26 finalists for MVP, DPOY, COY, ROY, MIP and Clutch Player. Victor Wembanyama is up for MVP and DPOY in the same season, joining a list last topped by Olajuwon and Jordan.
'I'm Worried About This Pistons Team': Inside The NBA Splits On Cade As Detroit Routs Magic 98-83
Detroit's third-quarter blitz erased an 11-game home playoff drought, but Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley spent more time interrogating the Pistons' second tier of scorers than celebrating Cade Cunningham's double-double on Inside The NBA.
Why NBA Playoff Scoring Has Cratered In 2026: Zones, Refs, And A League Slowing Down
Scoring has plummeted in the 2026 NBA playoffs and nobody around the league is entirely sure why. From Devin Booker's officiating complaints to Chris Finch's praise of pure 'force,' the explanations vary, but three trends keep turning up: zone defense is back, referees have let the physicality rise, and the regular-season scoring numbers were inflated by a tanking race that the postseason has now corrected.
Iman Shumpert: 'Steph Made It So You Have to Shoot the Three' — How Curry Rewired the NBA
Former Knicks guard Iman Shumpert detailed how Stephen Curry single-handedly remade NBA scoring philosophy — from coaches demanding more threes to teammates getting upset when shots were declined. 'That's the first time I've seen the three-pointer actually being used though as a weapon.'
Are Tatum, Brown and SGA Already NBA Legends? Analysts Split on the Bar
On The Deep 3, three analysts argued whether Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander qualify as NBA legends today — and what each would need to do to cross the line. The room was sharply split on Brown and Tatum.
'It's Still Crazy' — LeBron on Sharing an NBA Court With Bronny as Lakers Open Playoffs
As the Lakers tip off the 2026 NBA Playoffs with Bronny James now a rotation piece, LeBron James admits he still has to remind himself that his son is his colleague — and says Bronny has earned every minute by out-working the noise.
NBA Roundup: Knicks Stun Celtics, Ingram Drops 38 as Playoff Picture Tightens on April 9, 2026
A thrilling eight-game slate on Thursday, April 9, 2026, delivered significant implications across both conferences as the regular season winds down. The night was headlined by a major statement win in the East, a scoring clinic in the West, and several standout individual performances that shifted the playoff landscape.
WNBA Free Agency: Young Stays with Aces, Ogwumike Leaves Storm
WNBA free agency opened with significant player movement following the league's new collective bargaining agreement. The Las Vegas Aces are finalizing a one-year deal with guard Jackie Young, while veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike announced her departure from the Seattle Storm. The free agency period features unprecedented spending power with the salary cap increasing from $1.5 million to $7 million.
NBA April 2026 Schedule Features 15-Game Finale
The NBA schedule for April 2026 includes a packed slate of games throughout the month, culminating with 15 contests on April 10th. The schedule shows varying numbers of games each day, with several days featuring no games scheduled. Radio broadcast information is available for all teams through their local affiliates.
2026 NBA Playoff Scenarios: East Seeds Up For Grabs
The 2026 NBA playoff picture is coming into focus with just days remaining in the regular season. The Detroit Pistons have locked up the Eastern Conference's top seed, while multiple teams battle for positioning in the tightly contested middle of the standings. Several crucial tiebreakers will determine final seeding as teams jockey for guaranteed playoff spots versus play-in tournament positioning.
NBA Playoff Picture: Final Weekend Standings & Matchups Set
The NBA regular season concludes with playoff seeding and matchups nearly finalized. The Detroit Pistons have secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference. The final weekend will determine the remaining play-in tournament participants and final playoff positioning.
NBA Night of Fireworks: Pelicans Drop 156, Pistons Shock Bucks in High-Scoring Wednesday Slate
**April 9, 2026** – The NBA’s offensive explosion continued in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night, with a nine-game slate featuring eye-popping scores and a seismic upset. The evening was headlined by a historic shooting display in New Orleans and a stunning blowout in Detroit, proving that even in early April, the league is never short on surprises as teams jockey for playoff positioning.
2026 WNBA Free Agency Opens With Record $1.4M Supermax Deals
The 2026 WNBA free agency period has begun, marking the most significant player movement window in league history with a new $1.4 million supermax contract available. Multiple star players including A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier have indicated their intentions to remain with their current teams. The free agency period follows the implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement that dramatically increases player salaries across the board.
Jokić’s Triple-Double, Cavaliers’ Offensive Onslaught Headline Wild NBA Tuesday
**April 8, 2026** – The NBA’s penultimate night of the regular season delivered a whirlwind of action, from historic individual performances to statement wins that could reshape the playoff picture. With seven games on the docket, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, featured an offensive explosion in Cleveland, a masterclass in Denver, and a crucial defensive struggle in the East, setting the stage for a dramatic final day.
NBA Injury Updates: Sheppard, Walker Questionable for Pacers
Indiana Pacers guards Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker are both questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland with hip and back injuries respectively. Meanwhile, several players posted impressive performances in Tuesday's games, including Golden State's Stephen Curry playing through a minutes restriction and Utah's Bez Mbeng setting season highs.
WNBA Mock Draft 2026: Olivia Miles Projected No. 1 Pick to Dallas Wings
TCU point guard Olivia Miles has surged to the top of ESPN's latest WNBA mock draft projections after an impressive NCAA tournament performance. The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick in Monday's draft, with international center Awa Fam and UCLA champion Lauren Betts also projected as top selections. Four players from UCLA's NCAA championship team are expected to be drafted in the first round.
WNBA Stars Receive Core Offers: Ionescu, Collier Among Top Players
Ten WNBA teams have extended core qualifying offers to key players including Sabrina Ionescu, Napheesa Collier, and Kelsey Plum. The core designation gives teams exclusive negotiating rights and prevents stars from leaving without compensation. Free agency negotiations will run through Friday with signings beginning Saturday.
WNBA Free Agency Opens With Historic CBA, Reese Trade to Dream
WNBA free agency has officially opened under a new collective bargaining agreement that dramatically increases the salary cap to $7 million. The Chicago Sky traded All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for multiple first-round picks, while several stars received core qualifying offers. Elite talent fills the free agent market as teams prepare for roster transformations ahead of expansion.
2026 NBA Playoff Scenarios: Thunder Clinch Top Seed, East Race Heats Up
The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured the Western Conference's No. 1 seed as the 2026 NBA regular season enters its final days. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference features a tight battle for positioning with just two games separating the fifth through ninth seeds. Several teams can clinch playoff berths or improve their seeding during Tuesday's matchups.
Kings' Jeffries, Hayes Earn All-NBA G League Team Honors
Sacramento Kings organization players DaQuan Jeffries and Killian Hayes received All-NBA G League recognition for their standout performances this season. Jeffries was named to the First Team after leading Stockton in scoring with 23.5 points per game, while Hayes earned Second Team honors for his play with Cleveland before joining Sacramento. Both players are now contributing to their respective teams' postseason pushes.