OutKick-Sports April 28, 2026 NBA tries fixing tank jobs with confusing '3-2-1' lottery scheme nobody asked for The NBA is reportedly overhauling its draft lottery with a "3-2-1" system that penalizes the league's worst teams instead of rewarding them for tanking.
OutKick-Sports April 28, 2026 The public is hammering San Antonio, but the betting value is on Portland in Game 5 The Trail Blazers are down 3-1 to the Spurs heading into Game 5, but San Antonio's inexperience in closeout games makes Portland a worthy underdog bet.
OutKick-Sports April 28, 2026 Should you waterboard yourself if your team falls down 3-1 in the playoffs? The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination after a 60-win regular season, and their fans are not taking things too well.
Sports Gambling April 28, 2026 NBA gambling scandal sees first guilty plea after former Lakers assistant's change of plans NBA champion Damon Jones pleaded guilty in the league's gambling scandal after being accused of leaking insider information about a Los Angeles Lakers star's availability.
NBA Playoffs April 28, 2026 Hawks vs Knicks Game 5 betting preview: Why Karl-Anthony Towns' assists are the play to watch NBA playoff betting picks for Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5, including player props and game total analysis for tonight's pivotal matchup in New York.
NBA April 28, 2026 NBA guard Terry Rozier may get hit with new charges in alleged gambling scheme Federal prosecutors seek additional charges against NBA player Terry Rozier, alleging bribery and wire fraud in the league's gambling scandal.
Sports April 27, 2026 Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year after Kon Knueppel's Play-In Tournament struggles swayed voters Dallas Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg edged fellow Duke alum Kon Knueppel in a razor-thin vote to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Golden State Warriors April 27, 2026 Steve Kerr reveals Warriors All-Star Draymond Green has done things he can 'never forgive him for' Warriors' Steve Kerr opened up about his volatile relationship with Draymond Green, calling him the best defender he's ever witnessed in the NBA, while saying he's crossed the line.
Kevin Durant April 27, 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder at Suns Game 4 best bet: Why Phoenix can cover +10.5 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to sweep the Suns in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but Phoenix may keep the contest competitive.
NBA Playoffs April 27, 2026 Ben Stiller's three-word post about the Knicks sparked a firestorm after White House security scare Ben Stiller faced a social media firestorm after his Knicks tweet was misread as referencing the security incident at the Correspondents' Dinner.