Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 19, 2026

Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hoped to reach a deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him on the roster. “We look forward to coming together with his representation," Langdon said Tuesday, wrapping up a 60-win season that ended in Game 7 of the second round against Cleveland. The 22-year-old Duren can become a restricted free agent this summer, when Detroit would be able to match any offer from other teams.

Southampton face a shocking ban from the Championship playoff final and a future points deduction after admitting to spying on multiple opponents during the season

The 2026 WNBA rookie class is already proving to be a deep one.

The WNBA is booming like never before. The talent is unreal, the crowds keep growing, and the league finally feels impossible to ignore.

Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama made a statement with his Game 1 performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The 2026 NBA Draft has some of the most impressive one-and-done prospects in recent memory and lottery teams will have plenty of talent to pick from.

How to watch Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and the Cavaliers.

The Chicago Bulls have hired Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for the team's revamped front office under Bryson Graham. The Bulls announced the additions on Tuesday. Mervis was hired as senior vice president of basketball operations and Law's title is vice president of player personnel.

Fermin López has seen his World Cup dreams go up in smoke after Barcelona confirmed the midfielder requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal.

The Spurs and Thunder aren’t just battling for a trip to the NBA Finals; they’re launching what could become the league’s defining rivalry of the next decade.

There's a chance we could soon have an NBA without any active American-born MVPs... so who's the best bet to change that?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the all-time classic in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.

Vitinha has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo continues to inspire Portugal's squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Next time the star is on the bench, please no photos.

Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. is keeping his name in the NBA draft.

Who is the frontrunner to replace Donovan in Chicago? Trail Blazers Tiago Splitter reportedly to get interview.

Victor Wembanyama's deep 3-pointer was eerily similar to Steph Curry's iconic dagger

Carlo Ancelotti has apologised to Joao Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil's World Cup squad.

Victor Wembanyama felt some type of way going into his Western Conference finals debut after losing out on NBA MVP honors to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was ranked the second most influential and popular European basketball player from 2020-2025 in a new global study measuring win percentage, fan sentiment and online popularity.

Reflecting on Jayson Tatum’s inspirational return to the floor in 2026.

After his memorable stint with the Lakers, Luke Kennard remarked on his special time in purple and gold.

A strange media dustup has emerged in recent days, after ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the 2025-26 NBA MVP award.

Can Tsais investment in women’s health help Liberty?

The Spurs sensation stole the show on the night that Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his Most Valuable Player trophy.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti announced his squad, with Neymar taking center stage in his return to the team.

The numbers deserve a deeper look: 41 points, 24 rebounds, three blocked shots. Take a bow, Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio star did everything — and a whole lot of it — in the Spurs' 122-115 double-overtime Game 1 victory over Oklahoma City to open the Western Conference finals on Monday night.

Immediately after the Lakers season came to an end a week ago by being swept in the second round by the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, questions immediately came swirling around LeBron James.

Who will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

The 2026 WNBA season is still young, much like the rookies who are already bolstering some of the league’s top teams.