🏆 Final NBA MVP and ROY straw poll
Can Wemby’s late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.
Sources: Lakers' Reaves (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.
Curry details his 'new normal' after knee recovery
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and “unpredictable” right knee injury that has kept him out of the previous 27 games.
Vucevic to return from broken finger vs. Raptors
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors, coach Joe Mazzulla told reporters, as he makes his return one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring…
Pistons seal East's top seed as 'gritty' D steps up
The Pistons have clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.
Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
Embiid irked by 76ers, out again against Pistons
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
NBA playoff watch: Can ailing Lakers stay ahead of Nuggets?
LA’s lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
🏀 Scouts on draft: Is Peterson or Dybantsa No. 1?
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
