NBA News
NBA's BOG expands lottery, addresses tanking
The NBA's board of governors voted overwhelmingly Thursday to change the league's draft lottery format, including expanding from 14 to 16 teams, as well as anti-tanking measures, the league announced.
Wembanyama warned by NBA for skipping media
The NBA has warned Victor Wembanyama for violating media access rules after he did not speak to reporters following the Spurs' Game 5 loss, the league told ESPN.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals game at MSG
President Donald Trump said he is planning on attending an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month.
Hawks' Saleh signs extension, promoted to prez
The Hawks signed Onsi Saleh to a long-term contract extension and promoted him from general manager to president of basketball operations, it was announced on Wednesday.
Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid reorg
The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees Wednesday they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Sources: Projected 1st-rounder Peat stays in draft
Arizona forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Mazzulla 4th from Celtics to win Coach of the Year
Boston's Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year over finalists J.B. Bickerstaff and Mitch Johnson on Tuesday night, officially wrapping up the league's end-of-season awards schedule.
Sources: Atkinson to return as Cavaliers coach
Kenny Atkinson will return next season as the Cleveland Cavaliers coach, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
These are the most important NBA deals that could get done, plus how each outcome could help shape next season.