Tanking played a role in the FBI's investigation, as an individual known as "Co-Conspirator 8" reportedly told one of the defendants that the Portland Trail Blazers intentionally sat some of the team's best players during a 2023 game against the Chicago Bulls in order to get a better draft pick.

Ideas include limiting protections on traded picks, and prohibiting a team from drafting in the top four two years in a row.

The Cavs took care of business at home vs. the Pelicans. A road trip awaits, beginning with a Christmas Day game at the New York Knicks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast, 4 stl) scored 20+ points for the 100th consecutive game in a 119-103 win over the Grizzlies, joining Wilt Chamberlain (126 over 1961-62) as the only players to do so.

While a crucial trade deadline still stands between the Chicago Bulls and the 2026 NBA Draft, it's never too early to start digging into the college tape. The

The NBA is no stranger to controversy. Fresh off a gambling scandal, the league is now turning its attention to tanking, specifically exploring ways to combat it. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on the latest developments:

The NBA’s strong viewership numbers in 2025-26 are continuing as the year comes to an end. More than 87 million people in the U.S. have watched NBA games this season across NBC/Peacock, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NBA TV, the most viewers in 15 years and up 89% vs. last year, the league announced Monday.