Basketball NewsFriday, May 8, 2026

Publisher:CBS Sports GeneralOutlet infoMay 8, 1:54 AM ET

Austin Reaves, meanwhile, accused John Goble of being 'disrespectful'

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Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Pistons won the last meeting 107-97 on Thursday, led by 25 points from Cade Cunningham. Donovan Mitchell l...

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMay 8, 1:30 AM ET

Ever since she stepped into the WNBA, Napheesa Collier has been the face of the Minnesota Lynx. Through deep playoff runs, roster changes, injuries, and championship heartbreak, the Minnesota Lynx could always count on Phee to stay put.

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The Dallas Wings have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season.

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Atlanta Dream at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Dream -3.5; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx host the Atlanta Dream in the season opener. Minnesota finished 20-2 at home last season while going 34-10 overall. The Lynx shot 47.2% from the field and 37.8% from 3-point range last season. Atlanta finished 30-14 overall a season ago while going 14-8 on the road. The Dream averaged 84.4 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.7% from beh...

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Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 211.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 125-107 on Friday, led by 22 points from Chet Holmgren. Austin R...