NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 17, 2026, 5:41 PM ET

Awards & Injuries

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed his second consecutive MVP, becoming just the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back awards, a decision sources say reflects his 32.3-point scoring average and league-leading 1,988 points this season. With the Thunder set for the Western Conference finals, Jalen Williams declared himself healthy after missing six games with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, giving Oklahoma City a full-strength wing against the Mavericks. Across the league, OG Anunoby returned to practice with the Knicks and described his right hamstring injury as less severe than the one that sidelined him during the 2024 playoffs, though he remains day-to-day ahead of Game.

Postseason & Coaching

As Minnesota's playoff run ended in a sixth straight postseason loss, Anthony Edwards walked to the Spurs bench to concede they were "the better team," marking his third consecutive first-round exit with the Timberwolves. The acknowledgment came hours after Steve Kerr committed to a 13th season with the Warriors but openly criticized his own performance in 2024-25, saying "I have to be better" — a frank admission that could reshape Golden State's offseason approach as the team looks to retool around its aging core.