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BYU's AJ Dybantsa -- the potential No. 1 pick -- has declared for the 2026 NBA draft.

News story: Mike Vrabel won't be with Patriots for Day 3 of draft, as he seeks counseling. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with a concussion and will have further testing on Wednesday.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has entered concussion protocol and is out for remainder of Game 2 vs. Portland.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, earning the Jerry West Trophy.

The Bulls made clear that the organization wanted Donovan back after making sweeping changes to their front office, but Donovan held an option in his contract for next season and elected to step down after extensive meetings with team ownership in the last week, sources said. Donovan determined he wanted to give the team a clean break, provide the ability for the organization to undergo its front office search and allow the new top basketball executive to make the next coaching hire.

BREAKING: Billy Donovan is exiting as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons, sources tell ESPN.

Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year since the award’s inception in 1982-83. The winner was selected by a global media panel of 100 voters. Complete voting results ⬇️

San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earning the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy.

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama has won the 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He is the youngest player in league history to win the award.

Complete list of awards finalists for the 2025-26 NBA regular season ⬇️

The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award: ▪️Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, @okcthunder ▪️Nikola Jokić, @nuggets ▪️Victor Wembanyama, @spurs

The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award: ▪️VJ Edgecombe, @sixers ▪️Cooper Flagg, @dallasmavs ▪️Kon Knueppel, @hornets

The three finalists for the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year Award: ▪️J.B. Bickerstaff, @DetroitPistons ▪️Mitch Johnson, @spurs ▪️Joe Mazzulla, @celtics

The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award: ▪️Tim Hardaway Jr., @nuggets ▪️Jaime Jaquez Jr., @MiamiHEAT ▪️Keldon Johnson, @spurs

The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award: ▪️Chet Holmgren, @okcthunder ▪️Ausar Thompson, @DetroitPistons ▪️Victor Wembanyama, @spurs

The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award: ▪️Nickeil Alexander-Walker, @ATLHawks ▪️Deni Avdija, @trailblazers ▪️Jalen Duren, @DetroitPistons

The three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award: ▪️Anthony Edwards, @Timberwolves ▪️Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, @okcthunder ▪️Jamal Murray, @nuggets

Draft week blockbuster: The Giants are trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the 10th overall pick going to New York, per ESPN sources. The Giants now head into Thursday night with the 5th and 10th overall picks.

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