
Tempers Flare as Thunder, Nuggets Battle Into Overtime After Dort Ejection
A heated fourth-quarter incident involving Lu Dort and Nikola Jokić overshadowed an intense Thunder–Nuggets matchup that ultimately stretched into overtime.

A heated fourth-quarter incident involving Lu Dort and Nikola Jokić overshadowed an intense Thunder–Nuggets matchup that ultimately stretched into overtime.

Rising tensions in the Western Conference Finals boiled over when Devin Vassell and Ajay Mitchell exchanged shoves during Oklahoma City’s road victory.

A late third-quarter altercation between Mark Williams and Jose Alvarado set the tone for a chippy night that Phoenix ultimately controlled in a 123–114 win over New Orleans.

Tennessee has bolstered its secondary by adding Miami transfer Jadias Richard, continuing the Volunteers’ active presence in the 2026-27 transfer portal.

The Volunteers have added Colorado transfer Ryan Staub to their roster but remain in search of a definitive starting quarterback for the 2026 season.

After a disappointing 2025 season, Tennessee is expected to hire Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator to revamp a struggling Volunteers defense.