NBA News · LatestFriday, May 8, 2026

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Friday, May 8th.

The Houston Rockets might make another massive swing this offseason.

The Spurs take on the Timberwolves in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series.

The Mavericks are hiring former Blazers assistant GM Mike Schmitz to run the franchise's basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri.

I enter tonight’s game more calm and serene than any other game this postseason. And I don’t particularly think I’m the only Knicks fan who feels that way. For many, the last 36 hours involved being an involuntary passenger on a roller coaster ride of emotions. After seeing the Knicks win an ugly and gritty […]

Schmitz helps round out the Mavericks' new front office.

If the Lakers can't beat the Thunder when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the bench, then this series is over.

After a struggle in Game 1, Austin Reaves got his much-needed offense going with 31 points in Game 2.

With nearly $94 million already committed to guards, the Suns are expected to be spectators in this year's market.

This is what everyone was tanking for.

After 23 years in the league — and at 41 years old — LeBron James has experienced nearly every NBA scenario. And Thursday night in Oklahoma City was a doozy....

I don’t want to trade Derrick White, but I’m just considering options.

Playoff James Harden was in full force Thursday night.

Front office personnel have told NBC Sports they were not that concerned about Peterson's issues but wanted to see medical reports.

By putting two defenders in the All-Star's path, the Knicks aim to make him make a decision: Either try to navigate heavy traffic, or get rid of the ball.

After the final buzzer, Austin Reaves could be seen talking to the referees about how the game was called.

We don’t dip our toes into the NBA waters very often, but we’re less than two months away from the 2026 NBA Draft! Once again, there are multiple former Mountain West players testing their waters, specifically in the G-League combine, which will begin Friday and last through Sunday in Chicago, Ill. What do these two […]

J.J. Redick’s biggest coaching challenge arrives as the undermanned Lakers take on the reigning champion Thunder. Can strategy, defense and discipline overcome OKC’s dominance?

The Spurs showed they can adjust and respond to being “punked”, now it’s the shorthanded Wolves’ turn.

The Sixers-Knicks second-round playoff series heads to South Philadelphia for the weekend. First up, Game 3 on Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio SpursDate: May 8th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN Wolves-Spurs Game 3 Preview: Bury the Blowout, Protect the Den The Timberwolves had a chance to put this series in a vice grip. That’s what Game 2 could have been. Steal another one in San Antonio, fly back to […]

The noteworthy and positive from Dallas’ otherwise disappointing season

Top NBA Draft prospect Darryn Peterson said in a new ESPN interview he has an answer to the cramping problems that caused him to miss games at Kansas.

Tip-off is at 7:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Tip-off is at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover by Knicks supporters.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens offered Hugo Gonzalez high praise -- and also a goal to work toward, writes Chris Forsberg.

Martin played his role, often in the face of injury, but the fit is difficult to find

Let’s dive into the “new” guy, Haywood Highsmith.

Jared McCain has found his stride with the Thunder.