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Grizzlies-Pelicans pull off four-player swap centering on Hawkins and Gibson
Memphis and New Orleans completed a four-player deal: the Grizzlies send AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson to the Pelicans in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, and two future second-round picks, with Hawkins (No. 14 in 2023) and Peavy (No. 40 in 2025) joining Memphis while New Orleans lands Johnson and Gibson.
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Pistons land Isaiah Joe from Thunder for two future second-round picks
Detroit reportedly lands guard Isaiah Joe from Oklahoma City for two future second-round picks, adding 3-point shooting to a high-scoring Pistons lineup as OKC continues roster reshaping.
Stacey King, Bulls champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 59
Stacey King, a member of the Chicago Bulls’ 1991–93 championship teams and a longtime Bulls broadcaster, has died at 59. A former 6-foot-11 forward/center who played eight NBA seasons with stops in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, King later became a beloved TV analyst for Bulls broadcasts for more than two decades, earning an Emmy and connecting with generations of fans. The Bulls and NBA issued statements of condolence.
Hall of Fame NBA coach Rick Adelman passes away at 79
Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who coached in the NBA for nearly three decades and won 1,042 games—10th-most in league history—has died at 79. A former point guard who played seven NBA seasons, Adelman led the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA Finals appearances and also coached in Sacramento, Houston, Minnesota and Golden State, leaving a legacy of innovation and leadership praised by players, teams and peers.
NBA's 3-2-1 Lottery Aims to End Tanking and Redefine Draft Odds
The NBA Board of Governors approved a new '3-2-1 Lottery' that expands the Draft Lottery to 16 teams, flattens odds for non‑playoff teams, and uses three, two or one lottery balls per team with draft relegation for the three worst records; it also sets pick floors (no worse than 12, others as low as 16), restricts consecutive top picks, ends top‑12 through top‑15 protections on traded picks, and grants expanded penalties for tanking. The policy takes effect for the 2027–2029 NBA Drafts, with 2030 rules to be determined by a Board vote.
Trailblazer Jason Collins remembered for leadership and resilience
Jason Collins, a 13-year NBA veteran and NBA Cares ambassador who helped break barriers for LGBTQ athletes, died at 47 after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the Collins family issued statements praising his leadership, inclusivity, and impact beyond basketball, including his life with husband Brunson.
Mavericks appoint Masai Ujiri to steer Dallas's next era
Dallas named Masai Ujiri president and alternate governor to oversee all basketball operations, including roster construction, player personnel and scouting, as the franchise maps a long-term path to championships. Ujiri, famed for leading the Raptors to the 2019 title and for founding Giants of Africa, brings a reputation for building competitive rosters and a global leadership profile, joining Dallas about a year after his Toronto dismissal.
Franz Wagner out for Game 6 as Magic push to close Pistons series
Franz Wagner has been ruled out for Game 6 with a right calf strain, the second straight absence in Orlando’s first-round series against Detroit. The No. 8 seed Magic leaned on Wagner for about 17 points and 5.5 rebounds across the first four games, and now face a must-win at home to avoid a Game 7 in Detroit.
Magic-Pistons Set Stage for a Physical Detroit Playoff Duel
NBA.com's live blog covers Sunday’s four first-round games: Celtics–76ers and Suns–Thunder on ABC, followed by Magic–Pistons and Trail Blazers–Spurs on NBC. Highlights so far include Celtics’ 123–91 win over Philadelphia and Oklahoma City’s 119–84 throttling of Phoenix, with Magic–Pistons’ Game 1 to watch. The post also includes starting lineups, injury notes, award finalists, and other play-by-play updates as the playoffs tip off.
Curry tops 2025-26 NBA jersey sales as Knicks lead merchandise
Stephen Curry leads the 2025-26 Top-Selling Jersey list as the NBA/NBPA release results based on sales from NBAStore.com, Fanatics and partners, with the Knicks first in Team Merchandise; the list features 14 jersey players in postseason, six under 25 including Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg, the Thunder break into the top 10 in Team Merchandise for the first time since 2018-19, and the Play-In Tournament begins ahead of the 2026 Playoffs on April 18.
Final Sunday Shake-Up: 10 NBA Playoff Seeds Up for Grabs
Sunday’s regular-season finale features a 15‑game slate that could reshape 10 of the 20 playoff seeds, with the East’s top four locked in but the rest up for grabs and Play‑In implications looming in both conferences.