The 2026 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, with 73 players getting a chance to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of the scouts. But which players came away from the event as the biggest winners?

If the Lakers are to take the next step and become legitimate championship contenders, they will need to add quality depth.

One of the tentpole events of the NBA draft process and college basketball offseason came to an end Thursday, with the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages at the 2026 combine. The next steps of the predraft process are agency pro days -- though some already took place this week in Chicago -- and team workouts.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points and the Thunder outlasted the Lakers for a 115-110 win Monday to advance to the Western Conference finals.

Making sure Game 6 is all they need, Stephon Castle responded to the Timberwolves’ defensive switch-up and scored a game-high 32 points along with 11 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox chipped in 21 points with 9 assists while Victor Wembanyama “casually” scored 19 points with 3 blocks.

Thunder two-way player Payton Sandfort joins the TBU crew to talk about his memorable week in mid-March, witnessing his brother make history, returning to the court after injuries last year, scoring his first NBA basket,

NBA insider highlights how the Minnesota Timberwolves’ fearless approach vs Victor Wembanyama led to Game 1 win over San Antonio Spurs.

At The Athletic, we understand that catching up on last night’s game means more than just checking the box score. Fans – not to mention all of our reporters and broader staff! – want to see the pivotal moments, understand the nuances, and connect ...

Isaiah “IHart” Hartenstein discusses his "Oklahoma Standard" documentary and the importance of remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing, while Ajay Mitchell joins the crew to break down his regular season and lessons learned from last year’s playoff run.

The Detroit Pistons fell to the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.