NBA Basketball 3 Hours

Last updated: May 25, 2026, 5:45 PM ET

Front Office & Draft

The Lakers named Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM in their first major offseason move, bringing in the analytics specialist to work under Rob Pelinka as the franchise retools around its young core. Meanwhile, Jeremy Woo's comprehensive 2026 mock draft projects all 60 picks following an eventful combine week that showcased top prospects vying for lottery positioning.

Conference Finals Action

Oklahoma City delivered their worst offensive performance in years in Game, falling 106-88 to San Antonio as the Spurs evened the Western Conference finals at 2-2. Kenny Atkinson claimed the Cavaliers "analytically" won two of the first three games against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, though New York leads the series 2-1. The four conference finalists demonstrated distinct roster-building philosophies that other teams will study during the summer.

International & Recognition

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned unanimous first-team All-NBA honors, while Victor Wembanyama missed joining them by a single vote in a tight race for the third guard spot. In Athens, Olympiakos defeated Real Madrid 92-85 to capture the Euro League title with Giannis Antetokounmpo watching from courtside. A photo of Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson at a Golden Knights playoff game generated social media buzz, showing the NBA stars supporting Las Vegas' hockey playoff run.

Trade Market Heating Up

ESPN's NBA insiders proposed six potential blockbuster trades that could reshape the league landscape, with Ja Morant among the marquee names potentially on the move this offseason. The speculation intensifies as teams evaluate roster construction lessons from the conference finalists, setting up what could be a transformative summer for several franchises.