NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: May 15, 2026, 11:53 PM ET
Western Conference Playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams declared himself healthy for the Western Conference finals after missing six games with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, providing a significant boost to the top-seeded Thunder. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are losing two assistant coaches as Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will not return to the franchise, marking a notable shakeup to Steve Kerr's coaching staff.
Officiating Controversy
The NBA confirmed Thursday that officials were correct in not calling a foul on Jarrett Allen in the closing seconds of regulation during Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, ending speculation about the controversial no-call that had drawn scrutiny from fans and analysts.
College Basketball
Duke star Cooper Flagg and actress/influencer Roberson confirmed their relationship by sharing memories of a vacation together in Turks and Caicos, validating long-running rumors about the pairing and drawing significant attention on social media.