https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:43 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png https://www.cbssports.com https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-retirement-lakers-contract/ The 41-year-old James just completed his 23rd season and is headed to unrestricted free agency Tue, 12 May 2026 06:42:42 +0000 Sam Quinn 0a173d7c-3212-4815-9d36-6f342dbc56eb https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-matchups-schedule/ The Thunder became the second team to advance to the conference finals via a sweep, joining the Knicks Tue, 12 May 2026 06:04:56 +0000 Brad Botkin c2dddf2b-4fc3-4157-a456-da3cabb4ffdd https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-odds-next-team-retirement/ The 41-year-old superstar is a free agent, and every option is on the table, from a Lakers return to retirement Tue, 12 May 2026 05:29:13 +0000 Sam Quinn 7cb86767-f237-4693-8566-145b73b41e0a https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/donovan-mitchell-historic-half-cavaliers-pistons-nba-playoffs/ Mitchell added to his playoff lore with 39 second-half points Tue, 12 May 2026 04:32:50 +0000 Brad Botkin f98d15c9-0470-4581-95e7-66cfab8fb90c https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunder-lakers-odds-prediction-spread-line-start-time-2026-nba-playoff-picks-game-4-best-bets/ SportsLine's model reveals its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 picks for Monday Tue, 12 May 2026 00:15:36 +0000 Daniel Kohn c071c2f2-c0cc-4da4-8413-a1396c017dcf https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pistons-cavaliers-odds-prediction-spread-start-time-2026-nba-playoff-picks-game-4-best-bets/ SportsLine's model reveals its Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 picks Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:42 +0000 Ross Kelly bb36372b-814a-43fa-817b-d17f3a1c42f2 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-playoff-odds-picks-predictions-basketball-parlay-monday-may-11/ After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today Mon, 11 May 2026 20:33:04 +0000 Daniel Kohn 88a58faf-c5d9-4a3e-820e-b7ff2195cb5c https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-pistons-vs-cavaliers-avalanche-vs-wild-and-more/ Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Mon, 11 May 2026 19:30:39 +0000 Scott Erskine 22fd2fc2-010b-418e-b058-ccc53fff8a20 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoffs-odds-picks-are-there-any-hidden-gems-in-the-2026-finals-mvp-race/ SportsLine's Josh Nagel makes the case for a massive longshot that could provide backers legitimate equity Mon, 11 May 2026 18:06:20 +0000 Josh Nagel ff882649-b786-48de-8353-574c2ca909d0 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/nba-odds-how-victor-wembanyama-avoiding-additional-discipline-has-impacted-game-5-odds-model-simulations/ Here's how Wembanyama's presence impacts the SportsLine Projection Model's simulations for Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:46 +0000 Gene Menez d39ea644-6d69-4237-ba20-3bae23142333 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/washington-wizards-finally-have-hope/ The Wizards, irrelevant and listless for the past nine years, won the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday Mon, 11 May 2026 17:44:20 +0000 Zachary Pereles eec6ce6b-eea5-4eb9-b8fd-93a43b38f9c7 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-draft-combine-caleb-wilson-darryn-peterson/ The NBA Draft Combine features a massive point guard debate, Darryn Peterson has a lot of questions to answer and there are college programs (hello, Kentucky) watching the stay-or-go decisions closely. Mon, 11 May 2026 17:38:50 +0000 Isaac Trotter ded123c7-045d-4e66-ac76-11b04329c7a8 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-bucks-draft-lottery/ The Bucks are reportedly taking calls on Giannis (again) after a Draft Lottery that didn't help their cause Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:26 +0000 Robby Kalland 6be51b28-8771-4fd1-829f-cb6d749cec87 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-spurs-ejection-suspension-elbow-naz-reid-timberwolves/ The Spurs star was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after elbowing Naz Reid in the face Sunday night Mon, 11 May 2026 17:01:18 +0000 Jasmyn Wimbish 0400a56a-d619-4405-b02e-bf6ba047d494 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoff-schedule-odds-predictions-games-today-may-11-cavaliers-pistons-lakers-thunder/ OKC is just one win away from sweeping and advancing, while Cleveland is trying to even up that series Mon, 11 May 2026 15:07:10 +0000 Jasmyn Wimbish d2a79f25-5deb-44c4-86b8-0e6e0dca84f9 https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-nba-draft-combine-stay-go-decisions/ Milan Momcilovic, Allen Graves, Amari Allen and Malachi Moreno are among several top prospects who will have a decision to make after this week's NBA Draft Combine: Stay in the draft or return to school. Mon, 11 May 2026 15:24:20 +0000 Isaac Trotter 5370eea8-6723-4123-ba70-d54694bd43f3 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-monday-may-11/ SportsLine's model and team of experts have revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Monday Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:06 +0000 Brandt Sutton 0ab3b002-3830-4f6c-9add-440f390b2a36 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-mock-draft-2026-cameron-boozer-caleb-wilson/ Gary Parrish's first mock draft after Sunday's lottery has a few surprises Mon, 11 May 2026 13:44:13 +0000 Gary Parrish a967efc7-75f0-4f17-a512-17caff9a5857 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-sweep-76ers-victor-wembanyama-ejected-from-game-4-wizards-win-lottery/ Plus, every NFL team's reason for optimism in 2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:03:46 +0000 Austin Nivison 42f15b01-76d0-4aac-b948-2adf71297638 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/wizards-lottery-luck-no-1-pick-anthony-davis/ Timing matters for the Wizards, who won Sunday's draft lottery and are entering a new era Mon, 11 May 2026 04:04:49 +0000 Brad Botkin cac436b1-7ba2-4a83-a5a7-860b7761d6be https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-ejected-spurs-wolves-naz-reid/ San Antonio's coach called the way opponents are allowed to foul Wembanyama with impunity 'disgusting' Mon, 11 May 2026 03:56:01 +0000 Brad Botkin 84cda474-9883-47ea-8f3a-454077f2a37f https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers-season-unravels-ugly-sweep-knicks-familiar-place/ The 76ers were riding high after a comeback vs. Boston ... but, eight days later, their season is over Mon, 11 May 2026 12:10:07 +0000 John Gonzalez 16c55be2-3431-4424-8a06-a0c043a2c072 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pacers-president-apologizes-draft-lottery-gambit-backfires/ Kevin Pritchard said sorry to Pacers fans for 'taking this risk' after Indy lost its draft pick to the Clippers on Sunday Mon, 11 May 2026 00:32:44 +0000 Sam Quinn 35cd0d0a-4bc2-47e9-8abe-60814dcc3ce6 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-sitting-pretty-dominant-sweep-76ers/ New York is on a hell of a run, and it has put itself in an excellent position with a seven-game playoff winning streak Mon, 11 May 2026 00:05:38 +0000 James Herbert b303397e-c66c-4180-bfdd-40a9f907ca83 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-lottery-trade-market/ How does the Draft Lottery alter the trade markets for Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and other big names? Sun, 10 May 2026 22:53:34 +0000 Sam Quinn 7b369842-05a6-4421-96ad-13d8e48f56b1 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/spurs-timberwolves-odds-prediction-time-2026-nba-playoff-picks-game-4-line-best-bets/ SportsLine's model reveals its San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 picks for Sunday Sun, 10 May 2026 21:58:14 +0000 Ross Kelly 2e95a32e-18bb-4c70-8ffa-c9a06ae72538 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-lottery-winners-and-losers-2026/ One of the most consequential NBA Draft Lotteries ever went down Sunday, and these are the biggest winners and losers Mon, 11 May 2026 13:53:45 +0000 Sam Quinn 2a65f097-2cd3-4131-9171-81e9f508b4d8 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-mock-draft-2026-lottery-aj-dybantsa-darryn-peterson-cameron-boozer/ Adam Finkelstein's first mock draft with fits for each pick following the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday Mon, 11 May 2026 01:26:38 +0000 Adam Finkelstein f57ed9e5-118a-40f5-883a-7eb84b00fd57 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/use-draftkings-promo-code-for-100-bonus-bets-timberwolves-spurs-canadiens-sabres-mlb-sunday/ DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for NBA, MLB and NHL betting on Sunday Sun, 10 May 2026 20:10:42 +0000 Owen OBrien 8def31cf-daf0-458f-9114-07d951a2f14f https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-order-lottery-odds-2026/ The Wizards won the draft lottery, and the Bulls, Grizzlies and Clippers were also big winners on Sunday afternoon Sun, 10 May 2026 20:09:00 +0000 Sam Quinn 172d4f3f-85d1-4ab2-80c5-5228af3c4e0d https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-draft-lottery-where-to-watch-live-stream-tv-channel-online-start-time/ The NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday will determine the draft order for this year; here is everything you need to know ahead of this weekend Sun, 10 May 2026 18:45:38 +0000 Cameron Salerno e6a6bfeb-bbef-404c-8594-35352ae87ef8 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-76ers-odds-prediction-time-2026-nba-playoff-picks-game-4-line-best-bets/ SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 picks for Sunday Sun, 10 May 2026 18:05:24 +0000 Daniel Kohn 7d045480-40f7-4b5a-96d7-83d7f02291c6 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoff-schedule-odds-predictions-games-today-may-10-knicks-76ers-spurs-timberwolves/ New York will look to sweep Philadelphia and advance to the conference finals, while San Antonio is aiming for a 3-1 series lead Sun, 10 May 2026 15:32:55 +0000 James Herbert 1b83cf36-ffc7-4943-8407-ada585c00e2d https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ajay-mitchell-thunder-contract-future-star/ OKC's strategy of paying young non-superstars has once again paid off -- and almost certainly will next time too Mon, 11 May 2026 17:31:47 +0000 Sam Quinn 6dc1e1fc-80ff-4ca2-ae92-b6804299c557 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-model-reveals-three-best-2026-nba-playoffs-prop-bets-for-sunday-may-10/ SportsLine's model has revealed top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Sunday Sun, 10 May 2026 13:40:53 +0000 Brandt Sutton d4a1fa4b-6d91-4002-93dd-3592307c5689 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoff-winners-losers-cavaliers-pistons-lakers-thunder/ The Pistons attempted 17 more field goals than the Cavaliers, but somehow still lost by seven points Sun, 10 May 2026 03:26:19 +0000 James Herbert c9613de2-1d80-466e-a91b-93c2bfc98af2