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Momcilovic Enters Transfer Portal and Declares for NBA Draft

Milan Momcilovic
April 2026

Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has declared for the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal while keeping his college eligibility. The sharp-shooting forward leaves after leading the ACC in scoring and becoming one of the top perimeter threats in college basketball. Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points per game and shot 48.7 percent from three, making a nation-leading 136 threes this season. He said he will focus on the draft process while still leaving the door open to continue in college if that becomes the best route.

Stanford Freshman Ebuka Okorie Declares for NBA Draft

Ebuka Okorie
April 2026

Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie has declared for the NBA draft after a standout freshman season in which he led the ACC in scoring at 23.2 points per game. He enters the draft as a projected late first-round candidate after one of the best debut seasons in program history. Okorie broke the ACC freshman record for 30-point games and finished with 719 points, the third-most in a single season in Stanford history. He thanked coach Kyle Smith and the staff in his social media announcement before officially entering the draft process.

NBA Clears Kings After Doug Christie Foul Investigation

Sacramento Kings
April 2026

The NBA has cleared the Sacramento Kings and coach Doug Christie after investigating the late intentional foul against Golden State on April 7. The league concluded Christie made a mistake about the penalty situation, not an attempt to manipulate the result. The investigation found Christie wrongly believed the Warriors were not yet in the penalty and ordered the foul to stop the clock and preserve a timeout. The NBA said there was no intentional effort to hand Golden State free throws or to lose the game.

Bulls Fire Karnišovas and Eversley as Atlanta Add Tony Bradley

Chicago Bulls
April 2026

Chicago fired executive vice president Arturas Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley after another failed season, while Atlanta strengthened its frontcourt by signing Tony Bradley for the playoff push. Both moves signal late-season roster and leadership correction in the East. Multiple reports confirmed Chicago ended the AKME era after a 224-254 run with only one playoff appearance, with Michael Reinsdorf citing the need for a new direction. In Atlanta, reporting said the Hawks waived Caleb Houstan to open a roster spot and signed Bradley after his 38-game season with Indiana.

NBA Continues Investigation Into Bucks and Giannis Injury Dispute

NBA
April 2026

The NBA’s investigation into the dispute between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks over his injury status is still active. The league said facts remain in dispute, even though it has already established that Milwaukee scheduled Giannis for return-to-play scrimmage work that he declined. Giannis says he is healthy enough to play, while the Bucks continue to list him out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The league is now examining whether Milwaukee’s actions complied with player participation rules, with the disagreement unfolding publicly as the season closes.

Cooper Flagg Drops 51 in Defeat and Becomes First Teenager to Reach 50 in NBA Game

Cooper Flagg
April 2026

Cooper Flagg scored 51 points in Dallas’ loss to Orlando and became the first teenager ever to reach 50 points in an NBA game. The performance came in dramatic fashion after frustration over a missed foul call led to ejections on the Mavericks bench. Flagg exploded for 24 fourth-quarter points after Jason Kidd and Naji Marshall were ejected protesting a no-call. He finished 19-for-30 from the field and hit the milestone in the closing minutes, even though Dallas still fell 138-127 for its 14th straight home loss.

Trail Blazers Fined and Executives Suspended Over Yang Hansen Scouting Violation

Portland Trail Blazers
April 2026

Portland were fined $100,000 by the NBA after the league found the franchise made illegal contact with Yang Hansen while he was still draft-ineligible. Assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz were also suspended for two weeks without pay. The violation related to scouting contact in December 2023, two years before Hansen entered the draft. Portland said it self-reported the issue, cooperated fully with the investigation, and accepted the league’s punishment after later selecting Hansen with the 16th pick.

Doncic Suspended One Game After 16th Technical Foul

Luka Doncic
March 2026

Luka Doncic has been suspended for one game without pay after receiving his 16th technical foul of the regular season. The punishment means he will miss the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards under the NBA’s automatic suspension rules. The latest technical was assessed in the Brooklyn game and, unlike an earlier foul that had been rescinded, this one stood after league review. Once the 16-foul threshold is reached, the NBA applies an automatic one-game suspension, with further bans triggered after every two additional technicals.

LeBron and Bronny Make NBA History With First Father-Son Assist

LeBron James, Bronny James
March 2026

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-son pair to combine for an assist in NBA history during the Lakers’ game against Brooklyn. The moment added another unique milestone to LeBron’s career while marking a rare on-court family moment in league history. The play came when LeBron passed to Bronny for a three-pointer in the second quarter after both checked in together. The sequence followed increased rotation minutes for Bronny and extended a historic partnership that already made them the first father and son to play together in the NBA.

Naz Reid Fined $50,000 for Questioning Officiating Integrity

Naz Reid
March 2026

Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for questioning the integrity of game officials after Minnesota’s overtime win against Houston. The punishment followed an incident late in the game that led to a technical foul and ejection for the Timberwolves big man. The league said Reid’s comments crossed the line into questioning official integrity, which triggered the fine. The incident occurred with just over four minutes left in overtime of Minnesota’s 110-108 victory over the Rockets at Target Center

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