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Kawhi Leonard Traded Back to Raptors in Clippers Swap
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Hornets trade Bridges to Suns for Allen and O’Neale
Charlotte Hornets trade Miles Bridges plus two future picks to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick; Phoenix sends Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to Charlotte, as the seven-year Hornet exits and Charlotte adds veteran shooting in Allen and O’Neale amid a roster reshaping.
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Pistons land Isaiah Joe from Thunder for two future second-round picks
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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.
Cade Cunningham makes triumphant return as Pistons roll Bucks
Cade Cunningham returned from a collapsed lung with 13 points and 10 assists in 26 minutes, helping the Pistons to a 137-111 win over the Bucks. Detroit clinched the East’s No. 1 seed and the Central Division, but Cunningham’s 64-game total may fall short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold for seasonal awards, potentially affecting his All-NBA chances.
NBA Board Greenlights Expansion Review for Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA Board of Governors voted to authorize formal exploration of adding teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, hiring PJT Partners to assess markets, ownership, arena infrastructure, and broader economic implications, with Commissioner Adam Silver signaling openness to interested parties and updates as the process progresses.
Tatum's comeback reshapes the East's balance
Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury to lead the Boston Celtics in his 2025-26 season debut, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks, signaling a potential shift in Eastern Conference power dynamics as Celtics teammates and coaching staff praised the resilience and depth that could carry them into the playoffs, while questions about return tempo and durability linger.