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Bickerstaff Wins 2026 NBCA Coach of the Year Award

J.B. Bickerstaff
April 2026

J.B. Bickerstaff has been named the 2026 Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year after leading Detroit to a 60-22 season, the best record in the Eastern Conference and one of the biggest turnarounds in franchise history. The award is voted on by fellow NBA head coaches, making it one of the most respected coaching honours in the league. Detroit also posted its first 60-win season since 2005-06, and Bickerstaff became the first coach ever to take a franchise from 60 losses to 60 wins in a two-season span.

Wembanyama Wins 2025-26 Magic Johnson Award

Victor Wembanyama
April 2026

Victor Wembanyama has won the 2025-26 Magic Johnson Award, which recognises the NBA player who best combines excellence on the court with professionalism and openness with media and fans. He becomes the first Spurs player to win it. The PBWA praised Wembanyama for being thoughtful, patient and engaging throughout the season, while also producing elite numbers on the court. He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and a league-leading 3.1 blocks per game.

Cade and Luka Cleared for NBA Awards, Edwards Denied

Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić
April 2026

Cade Cunningham and Luka Dončić have been ruled eligible for 2025-26 NBA annual awards under the CBA’s extraordinary circumstances provision, while Anthony Edwards’ challenge was denied. Cunningham and Dončić qualified after considering the totality of their circumstances. Cunningham finished with 63 qualified games after missing time with a collapsed lung, while Dončić finished with 64 after injury and time away for the birth of his daughter. Edwards, who played 60 qualified games, did not receive the same relief.

Stephen Curry and Knicks Top NBA Merchandise Sales for 2025-26

Stephen Curry
April 2026

Stephen Curry finished first in the NBA’s top-selling jersey rankings for the 2025-26 regular season, while the New York Knicks led all teams in merchandise sales. The official list also highlighted strong postseason-linked demand across the league. The NBA and NBPA said the rankings are based on sales through NBAStore.com, Fanatics.com and partner sites. Curry reclaimed the top jersey spot, and the Knicks finished first in team merchandise, with the Thunder also returning to the top 10.

Bridges Extends Ironman Streak to 638 Games in 23-Second Appearance

Mikal Bridges
April 2026

Mikal Bridges extended the NBA’s longest active consecutive-games streak to 638 by playing 23 seconds against Charlotte. The brief appearance moved him further up the all-time list and preserved one of the league’s rarest durability records in the load-management era. Knicks coach Mike Brown started Bridges solely to keep the streak alive, then substituted him out after an intentional foul stopped play. New York had already locked up the East’s No. 3 seed, so the move was purely about preserving the run rather than game strategy.

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.

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