The 2026 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, with 73 players getting a chance to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of the scouts. But which players came away from the event as the biggest winners?

One of the tentpole events of the NBA draft process and college basketball offseason came to an end Thursday, with the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages at the 2026 combine. The next steps of the predraft process are agency pro days -- though some already took place this week in Chicago -- and team workouts.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points and the Thunder outlasted the Lakers for a 115-110 win Monday to advance to the Western Conference finals.

If the Lakers are to take the next step and become legitimate championship contenders, they will need to add quality depth.

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San Antonio tries to keep the momentum going in Minnesota.

Follow along on all the latest NBA highlights, scores and news tonight with our Nightly Pulse live blog covering all the action. NBA.com Staff Pistons 133, Cavaliers 122 (Final) Raptors 108, Hornets 97 (Final) Clippers 132, Nets 100 (Final) Warriors 111 ...

The Detroit Pistons fell to the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

After another disappointing playoff exit, the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing difficult questions about chemistry, leadership, and whether this core is truly capable of winning an NBA championship despite its undeniable talent.