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Last updated: May 10, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NBA Playoffs & Coaching Moves

Golden State officially secured the return of head coach Steve Kerr, who agreed to a two-year contract extension, a decision sources indicated was driven by his desire to manage the team's critical offseason transition and maintain continuity. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference semifinals saw the New York Knicks crush the Philadelphia 76ers behind Jalen Brunson's 33-point effort, pushing the series lead to an insurmountable 3-0 and putting the Sixers on the brink of elimination, even with Joel Embiid's return. In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder blitzed the Lakers in Game 3 to move to 7-0 for the postseason, benefiting from an emergent playoff star in second-year guard Ajay Mitchell as defenses focused on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Cavaliers managed to cut Detroit's lead to 2-1 in their own series, as James Harden hit three crucial shots late while Donovan Mitchell posted 35 points in the 116-109 victory.

League Operations & Draft Futures

The Mavericks are reportedly finalizing a front office move, hiring former Blazers assistant general manager Mike Schmitz to oversee basketball operations under team president Masai Ujiri, indicating further attempts to restructure the Dallas roster management. On the officiating front, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch publicly condemned official Tony Brothers, labeling his actions during a fourth-quarter stoppage in Game 3 as "completely unprofessional behavior" after being confronted twice. to the offseason evaluation process, prospective NBA player Darryn Peterson revealed that intensive testing concluded high doses of creatine were the source of his debilitating cramping issues. The immense pressure surrounding the upcoming draft lottery is palpable, with a significant portion of the league seemingly having engaged in strategic losing to secure a better position for Sunday's drawing, where teams like the Rockets (now 35-1 title are hoping to climb the draft board ahead of the lottery teams.