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Dallas Mavericks April 6, 2026

Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers

Cooper Flagg's 45-point performance lifts Mavericks over Lakers, ending Dallas' longest home losing streak in 32 years in the NBA Rookie of the Year race.

Los Angeles Lakers April 4, 2026

Lakers' Austin Reaves to miss significant time with injury as team takes another blow before playoffs

Austin Reaves is out for the rest of the Lakers' regular season with a left oblique muscle injury, a major blow ahead of the NBA playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers April 4, 2026

LeBron James reiterates displeasure playing in Memphis, Milwaukee, adds Cleveland to list

LeBron James defended his comments criticizing Memphis and Milwaukee, telling critics to "chill the hell out" after facing social media backlash.

Milwaukee Bucks April 4, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes clear he wants to 'f---ing play' as feud erupts over injury status

Giannis Antetokounmpo publicly blasted the Bucks for keeping him benched despite insisting he is healthy, saying the situation may need an investigation.

Chicago Bulls April 4, 2026

Knicks broadcaster's joke comparing Bulls' 'obliterated' defense to Iran leaves partner stunned

Walt "Clyde" Frazier remarked that friends thought he was talking about Iran when describing the Chicago Bulls' defense, prompting a stunned reaction from Mike Breen.

Dallas Mavericks April 4, 2026

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg becomes first teen in NBA history to score 50 points in a game

Cooper Flagg, 19, made NBA history by becoming the first teenager to score over 50 points in a game, dropping 51 in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Orlando Magic.

Los Angeles Lakers April 3, 2026

Lakers superstar Luka Dončić suffers season-ending injury

Luka Doncic, averaging 33.5 points per game, is out for the rest of the regular season with a hamstring strain as the Lakers prepare for the NBA playoffs.

Sports April 3, 2026

Grammy Award-winning rapper set to play professional basketball in China

Rapper J. Cole announced he will play professional basketball in China with the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association this season.

Washington Wizards April 2, 2026

Wizards apologize after fan backlash over half-court prank; skit 'intended to celebrate' April Fools' Day

The Wizards faced backlash over an April Fools' prank in which a blindfolded fan was tricked into thinking they made a half-court shot for a cash prize.

NBA April 2, 2026

Jaden Ivey's wife disputes claim she 'abandoned' him after he was waived after anti-Pride Month remark

NBA player Jaden Ivey's wife Caitlin denied claims she abandoned him after he was waived after his comments criticizing Pride Month events.