Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Apr 14, 2026

Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and first-round matchups.

ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?

Let's run through the best available WNBA free agents.

The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference's 9-10 Play-In Tournament Game on Tuesday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama headline the 2026 All-NBA teams, while the 65-game rule opens up spots for some talented youngsters.

In the midst of their youth movement, with all eyes focused on Brooklyn’s record haul of first-round rookies, they could be overlooking the best player of the lot.

Kenya Barris, making his documentary directorial debut, speaks about meeting with the Lakers legend and forming a 'kinship' and why 'Winning Time' may have pushed West to participate.

The Charlotte Hornets host their first postseason game since 2016 against the Miami Heat as part of the NBA's play-in tournament on Tuesday, April 14.

The 2026 NBA postseason is here. We break down six big questions, from the Thunder's repeat bid to Lakers' health.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will enter her eighth season at the helm as she tries to steer the league to greater heights.

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Washington Wizards.

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Athens will once again host the final stage of Europe’s top club-based junior competition L'articolo NextGen EuroLeague Finals 2026 field officially announced proviene da Sportando.

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Miami Heat.

Gianmaria Vacirca was a guest on Area 52 yesterday. The current general manager of Derthona Basket and former general manager of Olimpia Milano shared some important revelations. L'articolo Former Sport Director: Olimpia Milano had an agreement with Tyler Dorsey and Nikola Milutinov proviene da Sportando.

Atlanta’s pick at this year’s WNBA draft appears to be a Dream come true for the team’s newest star, Angel Reese.

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Ahead of the Sixers' play-in tournament game vs. the Magic, here are 10 thoughts and tidbits.

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Everything is looking bleak for the Milwaukee Bucks at the moment. It looks as though Giannis Antetokounmpo is just about done with the franchise, especially when they did not see eye to eye with the handling of his injury to end the 2025-26 season, and they do not have the pieces around Antetokounmpo to keep […] The post Rich Paul has surprising outlook on Bucks amid Giannis uncertainty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Memphis Grizzlies just endured a rough 2025-26 season, falling way short of expectations and deciding to rebuild instead after trading Jaren Jackson Jr. at the deadline. One would think that Ja Morant is not long for the team, especially with the Grizzlies looking like they’re going to hit the reset button even further come […] The post Richard Jefferson sparks debate with Ja Morant all-time Grizzlies claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What Nets GM Sean Marks wants is a mystery. For Porter himself, not so much.

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Five-star prospect Dylan Mingo decommitted from North Carolina on Monday. Mingo had initially committed to the program under Hubert Davis, who was fired following the season. UNC hired Michael Malone earlier this month. Mingo picked the Tar Heels over Baylor, Penn State and Washington, but he is expected to consider other programs. Mingo is ranked ranked No. 9 in the SC Next 10 for the 2026 class. Malone was able to retain top-25 recruit Maximo Adams.

Caleb Wilson officially declared for the NBA Draft in a video statement on Monday. "I am grateful for the opportunity I had to represent North Carolina," Wilson said. "Wearing No. 8, running out of that historic tunnel every day for practice and games, and I'm happy to say every day I gave it my all." Wilson averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in his freshman season that was initially cut short by a broken bone in his left hand. Wilson then broke his right thumb in a noncontact drill to end...

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