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Victor Wembanyama added another major achievement to his growing NBA resume after becoming the lone unanimous selection on the 2025-26 All-Defensive First Team. The Spurs superstar followed his unanimous Defensive Player of the Year victory with another dominant defensive honor, backed by league-leading block numbers and elite defensive metrics. Joined by Chet Holmgren, Rudy Gobert, Ausar Thompson and Derrick White on the First Team, Wembanyama continues to establish himself as the defining defensive force of the league’s next generation.

Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ star player, has dominated the headlines as his messy custody battle with ex fiancee, Anamaria Goltes, intensifies, sparking shockwaves across the league. As Luka Doncic recently announced that he will be skipping the Slovenia national team’s summer qualifiers for next year’s FIBA World Cup in Qatar to spend more time with his two daughters, it seems the matches might impact the legal implications of his messy custody battle.

Victor Wembanyama is expected to play for the San Antonio Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. His dominant Game 1 performance, where he showcased exceptional scoring, rebounding, and rim protection, was crucial in the Spurs' double-overtime victory. His availability is a major factor in this highly anticipated playoff series.

Jalen Williams returned for the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs after recovering from a hamstring strain. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault confirmed there would be no strict minutes restriction, signaling confidence in Williams’ health. His return adds scoring, defense and versatility against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, although some analysts believe Oklahoma City must still be careful managing his workload after multiple injuries this season.

Evan Mobley has become one of the NBA’s fastest-rising stars both on and off the court. Entering 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward carries an estimated $15 million net worth fueled by NBA contracts, endorsements, and long-term investments. Cleveland’s massive five-year extension worth up to $269 million positioned Mobley as the franchise cornerstone for years to come. Alongside endorsement partnerships with adidas, Panini, AT&T, Chipotle, and New Era, Mobley’s growing offensive game and elite defense continue raising both his basketball value and financial profile.

Anthony Edwards has officially been cleared to play in Game 3 against the Spurs despite dealing with a left knee bone bruise. The Timberwolves star entered the matchup listed as questionable, but Minnesota received positive news before tipoff as the series returned to Minneapolis tied 1-1. Edwards has struggled statistically so far in the series, though his presence remains critical for Minnesota’s offense.

In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, NBA legend DeMarcus Cousins reflected on redefining the role of big men in basketball. Cousins discussed overcoming serious injuries, learning the harsh business side of the NBA, and drawing inspiration from Kobe Bryant. He also urged young Indian players to believe in themselves, saying confidence comes from “the work that you put in”.

Jadavpur University, historically a left-liberal bastion, witnessed its first RSS morning drill involving staff members. This event, occurring shortly after the BJP's rise to power in the state, signifies a notable expansion of the RSS's presence in Bengal's prominent educational institutions. The drill included physical exercises and an intellectual session focused on nationalistic ideology.

Tom Brady became the biggest talking point from Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart after surprising the audience with a fiery cameo. Brady mocked Hart’s height, career, and past controversies before jokingly flirting with Eniko Hart in front of the crowd. The exchange quickly went viral online, with many viewers feeling Brady completely stole the spotlight during the event. His appearance also revealed a more relaxed and aggressive side of the former NFL star ahead of his upcoming FOX broadcasting return.

Battery charges against WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale have been dropped nearly two months after her arrest following an alleged altercation at E11EVEN Miami during a championship celebration.

Whether you call it karma or symmetry or simply the long arc of football's most generous rivalry, the ledger between these two clubs has a strange and beautiful balance to it. Bernabeu spent years rebuilding United out of nothing but goodwill, and the game eventually sent his club the greatest player of his generation in return.

The Supreme Court hearing on the law governing CEC and election commissioners’ appointment has turned the spotlight on the Prime Minister-led selection panel that gives the government veto power

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's West Bengal victory a national security triumph, promising to identify and remove infiltrators. He criticized the TMC for political violence and criminalization, vowing a new era of fearless governance and dismantling the 'syndicate raj'.

In this exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Isiah Thomas reflects on his journey from Chicago’s gang-ravaged West Side to NBA greatness. The Detroit Pistons legend spoke about survival instincts, leadership, the “mental over physical” philosophy behind the Bad Boys era, business lessons after basketball, his long-held vision of positionless basketball, and more.