Kurt Helin

NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers

Aspiration co-founder assisted NBA in investigation of Steve Ballmer, Clippers

The Clippers allegedly used Aspiration to circumvent the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, a charge the Clippers denied.

NBA: Playoffs-Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams exits game in third quarter with left hamstring injury, does not return

Williams missed 30 games during the season with a strain of his other hamstring.

Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons - Game Two

Pistons bring the defense all game, then pull away from Magic in third quarter to get win, tie series

It was clear the Pistons brought a different defensive attitude to Game 2 when they had seven blocks in the first quarter.

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio’s Keldon Johnson named NBA Sixth Man of the Year

The heart and soul of the Spurs just edged out Miami’s Jaime Jaquez, with Denver’s Tim Hardaway Jr. third.

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Hawaii at Arkansas

Projected top-10 pick Darius Acuff declares for NBA draft

The Arkansas guard is a fan favorite for his athletic, dynamic play as a driver.

New Portland owner Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching ways talk of league, he does not care

At the heart of this debate is the Trail Blazers potential search for a new coach and what they are willing to pay.

How soon could Victor Wembanyama return to court for Spurs?

Wembanyama suffered a concussion after a fall in Game 2 and the Spurs need to think long term, not just short term.

NBA: Playoffs-Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James outduels Kevin Durant, but it’s Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard that have Lakers up 2-0 on Rockets

The Lakers defended well and their role players stepped up, while the Houston offense looks stuck in the mud.

Kevin Durant cleared, will play in Game 2 against Lakers Tuesday night

Houston’s offense struggled in Game 1, scoring just 98 points on 37.6% shooting. Durant should solve those issues.

Portland Trail Blazers v San Antonio Spurs - Game Two

Victor Wembanyama exits game, enters concussion protocol after nasty face-first fall on court

The concussion could well keep Wembanyama out for a game or games beyond this one.

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander runs away with Clutch Player of the Year Award

Gilgeous-Alexander got 96 of the 100 first-place votes. Jamal Murray was second, just edging out Anthony Edwards.

Lakers, Rockets health update: Kevin Durant may play Tuesday, Austin Reaves could return before series end

According to the latest report, the Lakers do not expect Luka Doncic to return in the first round.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets - Game Two

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels takes jab at Nuggets saying they are ‘bad defenders’

McDaniels had 14 points on 7-of-15 shooting in Minnesota’s win to even the first-round series.

NBA: Playoffs-Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns

Report: Steve Kerr not expected to return to coach Warriors barring a significant change of heart

The Warriors added veterans this year to make a push with Stephen Curry, but injuries ended those dreams.

Billy Donovan steps away as Chicago Bulls head coach after six years

When the Bulls recently fired their top front office executives, ownership said the new GM had to fit with Donovan.

DENVER NUGGETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, NBA PLAYOFFS

Edwards, Randle combine to spark another Timberwolves comeback win vs. Nuggets, tie series

Minnesota came from 19 down behind Edwards, who scored 30 with 10 rebounds (and two blocks), and Julius Randle with 24.

NBA: Playoffs-Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama wins Defensive Player of the Year, is youngest player to take honor

Wembanyama was the first unanimous winner ever. Chet Holmgren came in second and Ausar Thompson third.

Brooklyn extends coach Jordi Fernández, entire coaching staff for multiple years

While the Nets haven’t been winning games, Fernandez has impressed front offices around the league with his work.

NBA: Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings

Warriors reportedly want multi-year commitment from Steve Kerr. If not, there could be big changes.

The Warriors have Stephen Curry and an injured Jimmy Butler, but they have missed the playoffs two of the last three years.

Bulls formally start search for new head of basketball operations, talking to multiple teams’ No. 2s

The new GM will have up to $65 million in cap space and a lottery pick to reshape the Chicago roster.

NBA: Playoffs-Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

Five takeaways from first weekend of 2026 NBA playoffs: Detroit shouldn’t panic. Yet.

Boston and Oklahoma City looked dominant, and Denver reminded everyone not to sleep on them.

Wembanyama puts up 35, Spurs pull away for comfortable 111-98 Game 1 win over Trail Blazers

Wembanyama was setting NBA and Spurs records in his playoff debut.

Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons - Game One

Orlando bullies top-seeded Detroit, gets Game 1 upset on the road 112-101

Detroit never led in a game at home, and concerns about secondary shot creation and shooting became reality.

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Wembanyama top three for MVP as NBA awards finalists announced

The NBA announced the finalists for all the individual awards, including Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

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