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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

League Strategy & Player News

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith’s radio show that the league has finalized a proposal for the "3-2-1 lottery" system, which will be presented to the board of governors later this month to overhaul the current draft drawing structure NBA lands on '3-2-1 lottery' proposal, per Silver. On the court, the Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards maintained a defiant posture following a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, insisting that the team is not overly concerned despite facing playoff elimination Defiant Edwards says Wolves not worried down 3-2. Meanwhile, optimism is growing within the Knicks organization regarding the return of forward OG Anunoby from his hamstring injury, with sources indicating he could be available by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals Sources: Optimism Knicks' Anunoby back for ECF.

Draft & Scrimmage Insights

As the league looks toward future talent, scouts at the NBA draft combine in Chicago observed several standouts during the initial 5-on-5 scrimmages, providing early takeaways for front offices. Following these evaluations, Jeremy Woo released an updated post-lottery mock draft projecting the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies as the teams holding the top three selections in the 2026 NBA Draft Post-lottery mock draft with all 60 picks. Elsewhere, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are heading back to Detroit after splitting their initial four games, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 5 where key factors around the home team's defense will be scrutinized Everything you need to know for Pistons-Cavs Game ....

A Somber Farewell

The basketball community mourned the loss of Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player, who passed away Tuesday at age 47 following a battle with brain cancer Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at.... Collins spent the last decade serving as a dedicated global ambassador for the sport, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that fundamentally changed the league’s culture and opened doors for athletes across professional sports A thank-you letter to Jason Collins, the first ope....