Monday, April 13, 2026

Basketball

WNBA’s 2026 Draft Class Will Be Richest Rookies Yet

The top pick gets $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’s $78,831.
April 13, 2026
ESPN's Jay Bilas speaks during ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast ahead of No. 4 Tennessee's basketball game against No. 10 Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.
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Bilas To Fill Malone’s Role on ESPN NBA Playoff Coverage

Bilas will call playoff games alongside Ryan Ruocco.
April 13, 2026
May 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after a basket buy forward Evan Mobley (4) against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Teams To Get Lowest Luxury Tax Check Since Pandemic

Just seven teams wound up in the luxury tax.
April 13, 2026

NBA Playoffs Set to Leave Local TV Behind in Streaming-Heavy Shift

The league’s new TV deals introduce a stark reality.
April 13, 2026