NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 19, 2026, 3:30 AM ET

NBA Ownership & Playoff Picture

LeBron James announced he will no longer pursue an ownership stake in a potential National Basketball Association expansion team located in Las Vegas, ending months of speculation regarding his involvement in the league's next market addition. Elsewhere on the court, Golden State coach Steve Kerr faced the harsh reality following a sixth loss in seven games, bluntly stating that the Warriors are destined for the play-in tournament as the regular season winds down.