NBA Notes: Draft, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, what’s next
NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft is starting to take shape, and the reviews are strong.
UNC forward Caleb Wilson declared on Friday, and he’s widely...
Bulls eliminated, Matas Buzelis backs Billy Donovan amid uncertain future
The Bulls are officially out of it. Now comes the real question.
What happens next?
Chicago was eliminated from even play-in contention following Friday’s loss, and...
Nets have lost 10 straight, continue climb up tanking ladder
The Nets just keep sliding, and at this point, it may not be the worst thing.
Brooklyn dropped its 10th straight game Friday, falling to...
NBA trade proposal sends Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat
If Giannis Antetokounmpo ever becomes available, expect the Miami Heat to be right in the middle of it. Probably at the front of the...
NBA trade idea sends Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski to Mavericks
The Mavericks and Warriors may not be done dealing with each other just yet. At least, that’s the idea behind a recent trade proposal...
Cavs serve reminder of how things can go when they’re clicking
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers talked about it. Then they showed it.
After getting called out for their defense and overall approach earlier in the week,...
Dribbles: Jarrett Allen returns, Max Strus erupts, Cavs bury Heat
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 149-128 offensive eruption of a home win over the Miami Heat on Friday.
1. Coach Kenny Atkinson seemed...
North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson declares for NBA Draft
Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA.
The North Carolina star announced on Instagram that he’s declaring for the 2026 draft, with The Athletic’s Lindsey...
Kawhi Leonard: Clippers ‘not scared of nobody’ as playoffs near
The Clippers are sitting in the No. 8 spot in the West with nine games to go. Not ideal.
But not exactly a team anyone’s...
NBA players’ union floats own anti-tanking plan
The NBA is looking for answers on tanking. The players may have a few of their own.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line,...
Pistons still proving doubters wrong minus Cade Cunningham: ‘We believe we’re best in East’
The Pistons are no longer a feel-good story. They’re a problem.
And as David Aldridge of The Athletic detailed, they’re doing it the old-school way....
Steve Kerr: Warriors ‘running out of games’ for Stephen Curry return
Time is becoming a factor for the Warriors and coach Steve Kerr isn’t hiding it.
“We’re running out of games,” Kerr admitted when discussing Stephen...
NBA’s latest tanking proposals again show no easy answer
It's safe to say that figuring out how to curb tanking and fixing the NBA Draft lottery have not been Adam Silver's strong suits.
This...
NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Nuggets
Magic
Magic forward Franz Wagner is at least trending in the right direction.
Wagner has missed 20 straight games with a left high ankle sprain and...
