NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff & Roster Shakeups

The Western Conference semifinals remain tense as the Spurs advanced to a 3-2 series lead over the Timberwolves, though San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama will face no further discipline for an elbow delivered to Minnesota's Naz Reid, allowing him to suit up for Game. Despite facing elimination, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards maintained a defiant stance, asserting that the team is not "too worried," while the matchup features a compelling French subplot as $\text{Wembanyama}$ and fellow countryman Rudy Gobert prepare for their duel in the crucial deciding game. Elsewhere in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed an 8-0 start to the postseason after escaping a late Los Angeles Lakers charge in a sweep, prompting Lakers President Rob Pelinka to confirm the organization "would welcome LeBron James back" should he opt out of retirement.

Organizational restructuring has hit Philadelphia hard following their second-round exit, as sources confirmed that Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons, though head coach Nick Nurse is expected to remain; this departure leaves the 76ers facing substantial roster and health questions as they contemplate a summer without their top executive following a historic comeback that ultimately ended in a sweep by the Celtics. Meanwhile, the league concluded its probe into the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo's status, determining that no further action was warranted regarding the team's communication during the shutdown. On the coaching front, Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff strongly criticized the officiating disparity following a Game 4 loss, labeling the gulf in free throw attempts against the Cavaliers as "unacceptable" following the defeat.

League Mourning & Draft Preparation

Tragedy struck the NBA community with the announcement of two somber passing in the last 24 hours. Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was reported dead at age 29 due to undisclosed circumstances. Separately, Jason Collins, recognized as the NBA's first openly gay player, passed away at age 47 after a battle with brain cancer; Collins had spent the last decade serving as a global ambassador for the sport since his retirement. As focus shifts toward the future, the league's draft prospects gathered in Chicago for the initial testing phase of the combine, where evaluators are scrutinizing drills and measurements from top prospects like AJ Dybantsa. Early projections following the lottery place the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies holding the top three selections in the 2026 draft, according to Jeremy Woo's latest mock draft covering all 60 picks.