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Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.[read more]
🏆 Final NBA MVP and ROY straw poll
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.[read more]
Embiid irked by 76ers, out again against Pistons
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.[read more]
Pistons seal East's top seed as 'gritty' D steps up
The Pistons have clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.[read more]
Sources: Lakers' Reaves (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.[read more]
Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.[read more]
Luka to seek specialized treatment in Europe
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in an attempt to expedite his return to play, his agent said.[read more]
Bucks poke fun at LeBron James with caption referencing 'everyone's two favorite cities'
The Los Angeles Lakers star said Saturday that the two cities he doesn't like playing in right now are Milwaukee and Memphis.[read more]
Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.[read more]
Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.[read more]