Louisiana will host LIV Golf in New Orleans in 2026 after the state commits 5 million dollars plus 2.2 million for Bayou Oaks at City Park upgrades. The moment, linked to Katrina’s 20th anniversary, is framed by Gov. Landry as a historic opportunity. Bubba Watson highlights his local ties as he eyes a homecoming on a course he once conquered. The Zurich Classic remains the city’s long-running PGA Tour stop, and organizers project a roughly 40 million boost to the local economy. Scheduling could shift due to heat and hurricane season, but organizers say New Orleans could become LIV’s base while dismissing notions of PGA Tour competition. Zion Williamson is humorously referenced as a potential attendee, underscoring cross-sport buzz in a city steeped in sports culture.

Nikola Jokic headlines a tight 2025-26 awards race, with Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in MVP contention. Cooper Flagg runs away with Rookie of the Year in a loaded class, while Victor Wembanyama eyes DPOY if he hits the 65-game mark. Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Zion Williamson and LeBron James pepper the field in other categories, as Mosley looks poised to win Coach of the Year amid Orlando’s resurgence.

Los Angeles added Kylor Kelley to its center mix on an Exhibit 10 contract, aiming to bolster Ayton's spellings behind him. Ayton's star potential remains, with Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber backing up the bigs. Kelley, seven feet, undrafted in 2020, spent last season with South Bay in the G League, posting 11.1 points on 67.4% FG, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 24.3 minutes, after brief NBA stints with Dallas and New Orleans and a season in Italy. The move signals depth-building ahead of training camp.