

While the tanking race heats up, the Pelicans are figuring out how to win
The Pelicans won't make the playoffs this year but the momentum they're building now could get them there next season.Headlines

5 biggest tests for Cameron Boozer's NBA Draft stock in Duke's tournament draw
The path to an NCAA championship won't be easy for Duke. If Cameron Boozer wants to cement his claim as a potential top NBA Draft pick, these challenges await.
NBA Tanking turnarounds: Which bottom-10 team could make the playoffs next year?
At least five teams that finished in the bottom-10 last season will make the playoffs this year. Who will follow them next?
4 biggest tests for AJ Dybantsa's NBA Draft stock in BYU's tournament draw
The BYU star has room to cook in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Labaron Philon, Yaxel Lendeborg and the 15 best NBA Draft prospects in the Midwest Region
The Midwest Region of the March Madness bracket is not loaded with high-profile freshmen, but there are future first-round NBA Draft picks — and sleepers, too.
Kevin Durant accidentally explained why the Rockets could be doomed
Durant is the Rockets' offense and that's exactly the problem in Houston.NBA Draft

Texas' First Four win sets up a brutal test for BYU and AJ Dybantsa
AJ Dybantsa will lead a banged-up BYU team into battle against 11-seed Texas in the NCAA Tournament, a tough matchup with huge NBA Draft implications.
Kingston Flemings, Tyler Tanner and the 15 best NBA Draft prospects in the South Region
A slew of top prospects will be hoping to use March Madness as a launching pad for their NBA Draft stock.
AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff and the 15 best NBA Draft prospects in the West Region
The West Region of the NCAA Tournament features several future pros, from potential March Madness breakouts to a favorite to go No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft.
2026 The Crown bracket: Printable version, schedule, teams and rules
There's a new kid on the postseason tournament block, and it comes with deep pockets.
Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson and the 15 best NBA Draft prospects in the East Region
The East Region of the NCAA Tournament bracket is loaded with future NBA Draft prospects; here's everything (and everyone) you need to know.
Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and the best players to never make All-Defense
The best NBA players have always played both sides of the ball, but some of the greats never got their due respect of that end.
4 biggest tests for Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock in Kansas' tournament draw
After a topsy-turvy regular season, Kansas' Darryn Peterson will look to prove that he's the No. 1 pick with a strong tournament.
How would an NBA Expansion Draft work if the league adds teams in Las Vegas and Seattle?
The 2004 expansion draft for the Charlotte Bobcats gives the league a blueprint to work off of.
How official NBA history changes if the Seattle SuperSonics return
NBA history would need to do some twists and turns to accommodate the return of the Sonics. What kinds of historical problems might come from bringing basketball back to Seattle?
Imagining conference realignment with NBA expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle
Two new Western Conference teams means someone would have to move to the East.NBA Rumors

Giannis, LeBron and 5 more pipe-dreams the Warriors are hoping to land this summer
Stephen Curry believes another star will join the Golden State Warriors next season. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are obvious targets, but who else?
4 NBA stars who survived the trade deadline but won't make it through the offseason
The 2026 NBA trade deadline featured plenty of big names on the move. More should be coming this offseason.
NBA tanking fines will test how far Adam Silver is willing to go
The NBA finally punished teams for egregiously tanking, but whether their punishment was harsh enough to dissuade other teams from tanking remains to be seen.
Every NBA Trade Deadline move: Live tracker, grades, instant reaction, latest rumors
Grading every trade deadline deal as we wait with bated breath to see if Giannis Antetokounmpo gets moved.
Coby White trade grades: Hornets are making frantic push for the Play-In
The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls exchange spark-plug guards amidst a heated Eastern Conference Play-In race, with Coby White going home.
5 college basketball stars who won't be back after missing March Madness
These college basketball stars won't grace the NCAA Tournament stage, but an NBA future awaits in the very near future.
The best NBA prospect on every top-four seed in 2026 March Madness
With March Madness upon us, let's dive into the top NBA Draft prospects on all the best teams, from potential No. 1 picks to second round steals.
5 coaches the Bucks need to replace Doc Rivers with, like yesterday
Head coach Doc Rivers has proven he is not the answer to Milwaukee's problems. So, here are five coaches that might be.
5 under-the-radar freshmen with breakout potential in March
These unheralded college basketball freshmen can explode on NBA Draft radars with a strong performance in the NCAA Tournament.
