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Jamal Murray 53 Points and Jokic’s 6,000th Assist Propel Nuggets Past Mavericks
Jamal Murray 53 points and a historic 23-point, 21-rebound, 19-assist performance from Nikola Jokic secured a 142-135 victory for the Denver Nuggets over Dallas.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined for Fifth Consecutive Game Due to Left Knee Hyperextension
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out against the Portland Trail Blazers as he recovers from a bone bruise and knee hyperextension sustained on March 15.

Joel Embiid Returns with 35 Points as 76ers Secure 157-137 Victory Over Bulls
Joel Embiid's 35-point comeback and Paul George's 28-point performance propelled the Philadelphia 76ers to a high-scoring 157-137 win against the Chicago Bulls.

Jaylen Brown Scores 31 as Celtics Beat Thunder 119-109 to Snap 12-Game Streak
Jaylen Brown recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109, ending the visitors' month-long winning run.

NBA Power Rankings: OKC Holds No. 1 as Wembanyama Joins Elite 4,000-Point Club
The Oklahoma City Thunder maintain the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings with a 54-15 record following Jalen Williams' 18-point return in Philadelphia.

Adam Silver Targets NBA Draft System Reform to Combat Tanking 'Full Stop'
Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Wednesday that fundamental changes to the NBA draft system are coming to prevent teams from tanking.

NBA Board of Governors Votes to Explore Las Vegas and Seattle Expansion Bids
The NBA Board of Governors has officially authorized the league to evaluate expansion bids exclusively from Las Vegas and Seattle applicants.

Jayson Tatum and Celtics Labeled Biggest Wild Card of 2026 NBA Playoffs
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics face a high-stakes balancing act as the primary wild card entering the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Moses Moody Out for Season With Torn Patellar Tendon in Left Knee
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody is done for the year following a diagnosis of a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.