Basketball NewsWednesday, May 6, 2026

Publisher:ESPN GeneralOutlet infoMay 6, 10:36 AM ET

Ted Turner, the former owner of the Braves and Hawks who made his mark as a media mogul and a philanthropist, has died at the age of 87.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMay 6, 2:14 PM ET

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is nearing, and excitement is growing around who will secure the top pick. Here's everything you need to know.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoMay 6, 4:13 PM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs held him out of practice Wednesday, a day before they will shoot to even the second-round series in Detroit. Merrill had one assist and one turnover in six-plus minutes of the opener on Tuesday night.

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoMay 6, 5:17 PM ET

In Connecticut, Van Lith will try to carve out a larger role in the W.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoMay 6, 6:10 PM ET

Hornets forward Brandon Miller underwent surgery to address left shoulder instability, the team announced Wednesday.

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Publisher:ESPN College BasketballOutlet infoMay 6, 11:36 PM ET

The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that the process could be completed as early as Thursday.

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