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NBA executives and scouts converged across the country this week to evaluate the top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City serving as the centerpiece of pre-draft scouting. Teams across both conferences are positioning themselves to capitalize on a draft class widely regarded as both elite at the top and deep throughout. Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU remain the consensus leaders for the No. 1 pick. Peterson, who has bat

MILWAUKEE — Devin Booker led the way with 27 points, followed by Jalen Green with 25 and Royce O’Neale contributing 21 as the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure a 129-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Phoenix shot an impressive 53.9 percent from the field, hitting a season-high 24 three-pointers on 51 attempts. Milwaukee also shot well, making 51.2 percent of their attempts and 16 of 38 from beyond the arc. The game was tightly conte

ORLANDO — In the latest statement from the NBA’s top team, Cade Cunningham recorded 29 points and 11 assists to power the Detroit Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, extending Detroit’s road dominance and reinforcing its league best record. The Pistons improved to 45-14 overall, winning for the eighth time in nine games and securing their sixth consecutive road victory. Detroit is now 21-7 away from home and has captured 10 of its last 11 road contests,

OKLAHOMA CITY — Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and Cason Wallace recorded 20 points and 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame major injuries to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday, delivering a statement win despite missing multiple starters. The breaking update underscores Oklahoma City’s depth and resilience as the Western Conference contender improved to 44-14 while Cleveland saw its eight game winning streak come to an end. Playing without Shai Gilgeo

SAN FRANCISCO — I mmanuel Quickley delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, scoring 40 points and handing out 10 assists as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 145–127 at Chase Center. The game marked Golden State’s first outing since losing Jimmy Butler to a season-ending right knee injury. Quickley matched his career-high scoring total while shooting an efficient 11-of-13 from the field and converting all 11 of his free-throw attempts. Scottie Barn

Inglewood, Calif — Kawhi Leonard delivered an efficient 33 point performance as the Los Angeles Clippers continued their midseason surge, defeating the Washington Wizards 119 to 105 on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. Kawhi scored 33 points in just 30 minutes while operating under a minutes restriction, shooting 7 of 11 from three point range and closing the game with a decisive fourth quarter stretch. James Harden added 22 points and continued to anchor the offense as Los Ang

CLEVELAND — Cade Cunningham recorded 27 points and Daniss Jenkins contributed 25, including 21 in the second quarter, as the Detroit Pistons withstood a late push to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114–110 on Sunday. Despite missing two starters, Detroit, which leads the Eastern Conference, earned a rare road victory in Cleveland, snapping a nine-game skid at Rocket Arena. The Pistons have now beaten the Cavaliers only twice in their last 15 meetings. Donovan Mitchell led Cle

HOUSTON — Kevin Durant poured in 30 points Monday night to lift the Houston Rockets to a 126–119 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The performance marked Durant’s second consecutive 30-point outing and his 10th of the season. It was also his first such game in Houston since arriving via a major offseason trade from Phoenix. Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. The win was