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🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.[read more]
Draymond has sprain; Kuminga also out vs. Jazz
Warriors forward Draymond Green, who sustained a right foot sprain after Portland's Donovan Clingan fell on him on Friday, will miss Monday's game against the Jazz.[read more]
Pels' Poole OK'd for on-court work; Jones out week
Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was cleared to resume on-court basketball activities Monday after missing 10 games because of a quad strain. Also, forward Herb Jones will miss at least one week because of a mild right calf strain.[read more]
Minority owners claim Ishbia mismanaging Suns
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners allege that Mat Ishbia is using the franchise as "his personal piggy bank" in a lawsuit claiming misconduct and mismanagement by the Suns' governor.[read more]
Lakers rule out Ayton, sign Timme to 2-way deal
The Los Angeles Lakers, who will be missing Deandre Ayton for the immediate future, signed 6-foot-10 big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.[read more]
Blazers' Billups pleads not guilty in poker case
Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty, on Monday, to charges tied to his alleged role in rigged poker games involving Mafia figures. He was released on $5 million bond.[read more]
Herro keeps red-hot Heat rolling in season debut
Tyler Herro eventually got going in his return from ankle surgery in September and led Miami to a win over Dallas on Monday night.[read more]
Pistons tie '90, '04 title teams, win 13th in row
Guard Cade Cunningham and the surging Detroit Pistons, who set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28 in 2023, tied a franchise record Monday night with their 13th straight victory, defeating the Indiana Pacers 122-117.[read more]
'LeBron watches us': Duquesne coach talks Akron roots ahead of game at former high school
Joyce, now the coach of Duquesne, won a state championship with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his team will now play on Saturday.[read more]
'They traded me on draft night': Derik Queen sets record straight after Falcons name-drop troll
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.[read more]