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Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.[read more]
🏆 Final NBA MVP and ROY straw poll
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.[read more]
Pistons seal East's top seed as 'gritty' D steps up
The Pistons have clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.[read more]
Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.[read more]
Flagg flips ROY odds after latest 'statement' game
After putting up 45 points in a near triple-double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.[read more]
Curry returns, puts Warriors 'back in the fight'
Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes Sunday night against the Rockets, a performance that was missing only the final punctuation point.[read more]
Luka to seek care in Europe, aims for playoffs
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as he and Austin Reaves target a return to the Lakers' lineup during the playoffs.[read more]
Bucks poke fun at LeBron James with caption referencing 'everyone's two favorite cities'
The Los Angeles Lakers star said Saturday that the two cities he doesn't like playing in right now are Milwaukee and Memphis.[read more]
Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.[read more]
Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.[read more]