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Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 2025-26 All-NBA selections with Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham on the First Team; Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and Jalen Brunson are on the Second Team; Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey and Jamal Murray compose the Third Team. Durant adds to his historic All-NBA résumé, while Dončić and Cunningham were granted eligibility under the NBA/NBA PA extraordinary circumstances provision after initially missing the 65-game threshold.
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As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, AJ Dybantsa remains the likely No. 1 but isn’t guaranteed, with Darryn Peterson and others still in contention amid medical review concerns. Aday Mara’s strong combine has him climbing boards and could disrupt the top-8 run on guards. Don’t expect the Jazz to trade up for Dybantsa; Sacramento is eyeing Darius Acuff at No. 7, and Milwaukee could add more picks if Giannis moves.
Gilgeous-Alexander claims back-to-back MVP as Jokic finishes second
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second consecutive NBA MVP award with 83 first-place votes, beating Nikola Jokic (10) as Victor Wembanyama finished third. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists on 38.6% from three, helping the Thunder to 60+ wins and the league's best record with a league-leading plus-minus of +788. He becomes one of a select few to win back-to-back MVPs and now eyes both another MVP title and NBA championship as an epic Western Conference Finals vs. Wembanyama’s Spurs looms.
Game 6 stakes rise as Pistons seek road reversal vs. Cavaliers
Detroit faces an elimination game in Cleveland, needing a stronger supporting cast around Cade Cunningham after a taxing series and turnover-heavy stretch; Tobias Harris and a group of bench contributors could help, Donovan Mitchell aims to notch his first conference finals with help from teammates like Harden, and the crucial fourth quarter is expected to decide the outcome as both teams battle for control.
Nike Launches Rebel Edition Jerseys Across All 15 WNBA Teams to Kick Off 30th Season
Nike released Rebel Edition alternate jerseys for all 15 WNBA teams to celebrate the league’s 30th season, with designs that reflect each team’s city and identity and were developed with community input; the line complements the Court Origins throws, the 2026 regular season starts May 8 with three opening games, and the jerseys are available now.
Brunson fuels Knicks to 3-0 series lead in 108-94 win over Sixers
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points to lift the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94, giving New York a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. He overcame a slow start to finish 11-for-22 with 9 assists, while Mikal Bridges added 23 points and Josh Hart contributed a 12-point, 11-rebound performance as the Knicks pulled away in the fourth. Joel Embiid returned for Philly with 18 points, but Kelly Oubre Jr. (22) and Tyrese Maxey (17) kept the Sixers in contention, though Philly shot better from the line (13-16) than the Knicks (23-32) and couldn’t overcome the 50% team shooting by New York. Game 4 heads to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons to 2-0 series lead over Cavaliers
Detroit topped Cleveland 107-97 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Little Caesars Arena to take a 2-0 lead. Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavs, and Detroit connected on 50% of its 3-pointers (14-for-28) while Cleveland went 0-for-11 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter, fueling Cleveland’s road playoff woes. The Pistons’ win in Detroit gives them control of the series heading into Game 3 in Cleveland on Saturday.
Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State, continuing the Cyclone Expressway from Wisconsin
Iowa State has secured Donovan Davis, a Wisconsin standout, extending the Cyclone Expressway from Wisconsin to Ames as part of T.J. Otzelberger’s Midwest recruiting push; Davis becomes the 25th Wisconsin recruit to ISU in about 20 seasons, underscoring ISU’s Wisconsin pipeline and Midwest footprint.
Cyclones land Wisconsin four-star forward Donovan Davis, boosting 2027 class
Iowa State secured a commitment from four-star power forward Donovan Davis (6'7", 200 lbs) from Wisconsin, the second-highest rated recruit in Cyclones history. Davis, a Class of 2027 prospect, chose ISU over Iowa, Marquette, Nebraska and Wisconsin, helping Otzelberger's program to its No. 1 nationally ranked 2027 class and strengthening ISU’s forward depth for the future.
Bulls Begin Rebuild at the Ground Floor With Bryson Graham
Bleacher Nation reports that the Chicago Bulls introduced Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations, emphasizing a patient, development‑driven rebuild at the “ground floor,” noting about $60 million in cap space for 2026 free agency, and signaling no player is untouchable. Graham outlined his roster‑building plan, the upcoming draft, and the coaching search—suggesting a two‑way, versatile approach and the possibility of a first‑time head coach—without rushing for a championship, while weighing targets and how to allocate resources.
Pistons seal first playoff series win since 2008 with Game 7 over Magic
Detroit defeated Orlando 116-94 in Game 7 to claim the Pistons' first playoff series win in 18 years, led by Cade Cunningham's 32 points and 12 assists and Tobias Harris's 30; Paolo Banchero scored 38 for Orlando, who were slowed by struggles after Franz Wagner’s injury in Game 4.