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NBA Draft Winners and Losers: What the Thunder’s Draft Could Mean for OKC’s Key Players

A look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NBA draft with all 60 picks in the rearview.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets agree huge LaMelo Ball trade deal

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jun 25

LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in blockbuster NBA draft deal

LaMelo Ball is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Charlotte Hornets

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Why Kon Knueppel Should've Won Rookie of the Year Over Former Duke Teammate Cooper Flagg

A look at Kon Knueppel's case for the NBA Rookie of the Year award over his former teammate and this year's winner Cooper Flagg.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

Grading the Hornets’ Season After Ugly Play-In Tournament Exit Against Magic

Does a blowout loss to the Magic in the play-in diminish the most successful Hornets season in years?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18

Three Bold Predictions for Rockets-Lakers As Kevin Durant, LeBron James Clash in First Round

With Luka Dončić still on the shelf, LeBron James has to keep the Lakers competitive against Kevin Durant and the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18

Why Draymond Green Is Happy NBA Didn’t Suspend LaMelo Ball for Tripping Bam Adebayo

It’s not for the reason you might think.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

LaMelo Ball Explained Why He Hasn’t Apologized to Bam Adebayo Yet

LaMelo Ball insists his head stays clear, but he will apologize to Bam Adebayo when he sees him.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Will a Thunder repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-off

The Guardian - US · Apr 17

Bam Adebayo Is Still Waiting to Hear From LaMelo Ball After Tripping Incident

LaMelo Ball told reporters on Tuesday that he would check on Adebayo after tripping him and causing him to miss the rest of the game.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16