Basketball News · LatestSunday, Apr 5, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers just received a massive blow, one that could soon lead to the loss of LeBron James.

After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Pacers will look to rebound quickly, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Indiana is currently projected to operate over the cap and near the luxury tax, with limited flexibility outside of the taxpayer mid-level exception. The team’s offseason will largely hinge on the draft lottery. Its 2026 first-round pick […] The post Pacers have eyes on lottery, return to contention in 2026-27 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Suns close out East play with a game they cannot afford to lose.

Michigan coach Dusty May said that he expects star forward Yaxel Lendeborg to play in the national title game against UConn on Monday night.

Head coach Jordan Ott said he expects Coffey (ankle) to be available for Sunday's game in Chicago, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Veteran center Nikola Vucevic will return to action in Sunday’s game vs. Toronto, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed to reporters, including Jay King of The Athletic (Twitter link). Vucevic has been sidelined since March 6 due to a fractured right ring finger. The injury, which required surgery, was expected to sideline him for at least […]

Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.

Thumbs up, Baylor.

Duke's Cameron Boozer said he suffered multiple fractures around his eye late in his team's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight. Boozer is projected to be a top-five pick if he enters the NBA draft.

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“I always wanted to win one back home.”

Tests carried out this morning confirmed the injury for Luca Vildoza L'articolo Virtus Bologna’s Luca Vildoza sidelined with second-degree left hamstring injury proviene da Sportando.

Since his return, Tatum’s rebounding is better than ever

The NBA regular season enters its final stretch this Sunday, April 5, as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee (30-47) is looking to find its rhythm in front of the home crowd, while Memphis (25-52) arrives in Wisconsin determined to snap a recent skid and finish their campaign with a signature road victory. Both teams have dealt with significant injury challenges throughout the 2025-26 season, but tonight's matchup offers a prime opportunity for emerging y...

The ongoing Jaden Ivey fiasco has illustrated just how well the Houston Rockets handled the surprising retirement by AJ Griffin, after shelling out draft capital for him with no return.

A new bombshell has entered the feud.

SportsLine's model simulated the Auburn Tigers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane and revealed its college basketball picks for the NIT 2026 Final on Sunday

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San Antonio’s dreams of the first seed fade in loss to the Nuggets

The struggling Sacramento Kings are hosting a hungry Los Angeles Clippers squad tonight, aiming to get a win for their playoff hopes.

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The NBA regular season reaches its final sprint this Sunday, April 5, as the Phoenix Suns travel to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Phoenix (42-35) currently holds the seventh seed in the Western Conference and is fighting to climb into the top six to secure a guaranteed playoff berth and avoid the Play-In Tournament. On the other side, the Bulls (29-48) have been eliminated from postseason contention but remain a dangerous spoiler at home. Looking to finish the...

Julius Randle had a legitimate All-Star snub case during the first half of the season, but has struggled mightily lately.

UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the NCAA championship game.

Solo Ball suffered a foot injury early in UConn's Final Four win over Illinois and is in a walking boot ahead of Monday's national championship game.

The Wolverines have rolled over every NCAA Tournament opponent to this point

The NBA has over $4.5 billion in active contracts across the 30 teams in the league, but these 10 contracts have been terrible value for the teams who have it cluttering their cap.

Bob McAdoo’s bold message to Magic Johnson highlights forgotten legacy and influence.

David Aldridge of The Athletic takes a look at the “humbling” season the Pacers have endured in 2025/26 after they were two quarters away from winning their first NBA championship last June. Indiana is just 18-59 with five regular season games remaining in ’25/26. “We talk a lot about just staying with the process,” guard […]

Toronto plays Boston in a potential first-round preview, plus Stephen Curry returns to the court for the Warriors.