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The Milwaukee Bucks are taking calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo following the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. The team holds the 10th overall pick and is not expected to receive a top selection in any deal.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have locked in second-year guard Ajay Mitchell on a three-year contract worth nine million dollars. Mitchell has emerged as a key contributor during the team's playoff run, matching the production of reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander through the first three games.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley declared he will not retire and remains committed to winning during his end-of-season press conference on Monday. Expressing disappointment with the team's recent Play-In struggles, he rejected tanking and pledged aggressive roster improvements. Riley emphasized building around Bam Adebayo while leveraging salary-cap flexibility.

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The NBA named Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker the 2025-26 Most Improved Player on Friday. He edged out finalists Deni Avdija and Jalen Duren, despite not earning an All-Star nod like his competitors. This marks the second straight year a Hawks player has claimed the award.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year award, the league announced on Tuesday. He received 96 of 100 first-place votes from a global media panel. Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA in clutch points despite appearing in fewer clutch situations than most peers.

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The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday that head coach Billy Donovan is stepping down after six seasons. Donovan, who led the team to a 31-51 record this season, cited discussions with ownership about the organization's future in his decision. The move allows the Bulls to conduct a fresh search for front office and coaching leadership.