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    Billy Donovan Resigns as Bulls Coach After Front Office Shake-Up

    Billy Donovan
    April 2026

    Billy Donovan has resigned as Chicago Bulls head coach after six seasons, choosing to step aside rather than continue under a new basketball operations structure. Donovan and the Bulls agreed it was best for the incoming front-office leadership to choose its own staff. Chicago had already fired Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley, and Donovan said the decision followed extensive talks with ownership about the franchise’s future.

    Gilgeous-Alexander Wins NBA Clutch Player of the Year

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
    April 2026

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, beating Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray for the Jerry West Trophy. The NBA said Gilgeous-Alexander led the league with 175 clutch points and helped Oklahoma City go 20-7 in clutch games he played. The finalists were chosen by coaches, with the final vote coming from a media panel.

    Wembanyama Becomes Youngest Defensive Player of the Year

    Victor Wembanyama
    April 2026

    Victor Wembanyama has won the 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award and, at age 22, became the youngest player ever to receive it. AP also reported that he was a unanimous winner. Wembanyama led the league in blocked shots for a third straight season and finished ahead of Chet Holmgren and Ausar Thompson. The win also made him only the third player, after Michael Jordan and David Robinson, to win both Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year

    Durant Misses Game 1 but Rockets Hope Absence Is Brief

    Kevin Durant
    April 2026

    Kevin Durant missed Houston’s playoff opener against the Lakers because of a bruised right knee suffered in practice. The Rockets still believe it may only cost him one game. Udoka said Durant tested the knee but did not feel well enough to play because of pain and restricted movement. Scans found no structural damage, and Houston remain hopeful he can return quickly as the series continues.

    Durant Ruled Out for Game 1 as Rockets Open Lakers Series Short-Handed

    Kevin Durant
    April 2026

    Kevin Durant missed Game 1 of Houston’s playoff series against the Lakers with a right knee injury suffered in practice. The Rockets do not believe it is a long-term problem, but they had to begin the series without their leading scorer. Ime Udoka said Durant tested the knee but could not move comfortably enough to play. Houston hopes the issue is only worth one game, and Reed Sheppard stepped into the lineup while the Lakers also continue without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

    Kerr Unsure if His Warriors Run Will Continue

    Steve Kerr
    April 2026

    Steve Kerr says he is undecided on whether he will return as Warriors coach next season after Golden State were knocked out of the play-in tournament. He said the run may continue, but it may also be over. Kerr plans to take a week or two, then meet with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to discuss the next step. He stressed he still loves coaching, but also acknowledged that every job eventually reaches its end.

    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.

    Curry Drops 35 as Warriors Rally Past Clippers in Play-In

    Stephen Curry
    April 2026

    Stephen Curry scored 35 points with seven threes as Golden State came back to beat the Clippers 126-121 in the play-in tournament. The win kept the Warriors alive and sent them on to face Phoenix for the West’s final playoff spot. Golden State erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit behind Curry’s scoring burst, four late Al Horford threes, and Draymond Green’s defense on Kawhi Leonard. The victory was one of the Warriors’ best nights of a difficult season.

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