NBA NewsThursday, May 14, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to look like a serious threat in the Eastern Conference as their health stabilizes, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. A three-game road winning streak has pushed Philadelphia within striking distance of the conference’s top tier, and the most notable development has been lineup continuity. For the first time in […] The post Joel Embiid gives Sixers needed lineup stability appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The shorthanded Denver Nuggets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game, 108-104, on Sunday evening. Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped 25 points, Aaron Gordon scored 23, while Peyton Watson with 19 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists, and Zeke Nnaji added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. […] The post Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Golden State Warriors overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 Tuesday night at Chase Center, turning a fast start into a decisive home victory. Golden State opened on a 38-24 first quarter and never relinquished control, building a lead that Portland could not overcome. De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 23 points off the bench […] The post Warriors dominate Trail Blazers 119-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here are the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft Combine.

Walsh, Scheierman, Harper Jr. and Gonzalez all flashed this season. Here's how they stack up heading into next year.

Is this it for the longest-tenured Rocket?

The Kentucky big man says conversations with family and his inner circle will help determine his future.

The NBA said Thursday that officials were correct in not calling a foul on Jarrett Allen in the closing seconds of regulation of Game 5 between the Cavaliers and Pistons on Wednesday night.

Bob Myers, who is overseeing the 76ers general manager search, said the franchise is looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.

St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor is about to realize his dream of making the NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

On the 552nd Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the financial impact of this New York Knicks playoff run and World Cup tickets. The Knicks are a rare major U.S. sports team owned by a publicly-traded company, which means there’s more …