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Cade Cunningham sidelined by collapsed lung, Pistons’ playoff run in jeopardy
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will miss an extended period (roughly 3–8 weeks) per Shams Charania, threatening Detroit’s bid for a deep playoff run. Cunningham has averaged about 24.5 points, 10 assists and 5.6 rebounds, and the Pistons entered the season with the East’s best record; the playoffs begin in mid-April as the team navigates his absence.
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Durant dodges direct denial in latest burner-account controversy
A burner-account controversy involving Kevin Durant resurfaced during All-Star Weekend as screenshots circulated; Durant declined to explicitly deny the posts in a Rockets practice interview, saying he’s focused on the season and that his teammates are aware. The article places the episode in a historical pattern of Durant’s use of burner accounts and notes the murky provenance of such messages, while the Rockets’ playoff chances and Durant–Sengun dynamic are discussed.
Three fresh James Harden trade scenarios the Clippers could entertain at the deadline
SB Nation outlines three hypothetical James Harden trades at the NBA trade deadline: sending Harden to Cleveland for Darius Garland (plus a pick swap), returning him to Houston with Durant in win-now mode, and a salary-dump swap to Atlanta, all while the Clippers preserve cap space into 2027.
Celtics land Vucevic, Bulls snag Simons in three-team swap
Boston sends Nikola Vucevic to Boston? Correction: Boston acquires Nikola Vucevic from Chicago in a three-team trade with Detroit and Minnesota, while Chicago lands Anfernee Simons (and Jaden Ivey) as part of the deal. Boston also receives a 2027 Denver second-round pick and will cut more than $22 million off its projected tax bill thanks to Vucevic’s expiring contract, plus a new traded-player exception; Chicago retools its guard-heavy roster around the incoming Simons and Ivey amid a favorable 2026 second-round pick landing.
Deadline Dynamo: 6 bold NBA trades to reshape the playoff push
SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell outlines six proposed NBA trade deadline deals, including OKC’s pursuit of Michael Porter Jr. (for Lu Dort), Portland targeting Ayo Dosunmu, Detroit buying low on Coby White, James Harden returning to the Rockets, the Hornets chasing Jaren Jackson Jr., and Cam Thomas moving to the Raptors, with explanations of how each could impact the playoff race.
MPJ leads 2026 All-Star snubs as Kawhi, Sengun miss out
SB Nation ranks the 2026 All-Star snubs, headlined by Michael Porter Jr.'s omission in the USA vs. The World format, with Kawhi Leonard, Alperen Sengun, Joel Embiid, and James Harden also highlighted as deserving but excluded.
Cavaliers land Ellis and Schröder in three-team trade shake-up
The Cavaliers acquire Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder in a three-team deal that sends De’Andre Hunter to the Kings; the Bulls receive Dario Saric and two second-round picks from Sacramento.
Nuggets set a 4–6 week check on Aaron Gordon’s hamstring
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be reevaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain after aggravating the previous injury; coach David Adelman had said Gordon hoped it wasn’t as bad as his earlier setback, and Gordon is averaging 17.7 points in 23 games this season amid an injury-plagued Nuggets roster.
NBA Legend Bill Walton Passes Away at 71
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who won two championships and later became a beloved sports broadcaster, has died at 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Known for his dominant play at UCLA and in the NBA, Walton also had a colorful post-playing career as a broadcaster and activist. He is survived by his wife Lori and sons Adam, Nate, Chris, and Luke.
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