NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 16, 2026, 6:30 PM ET
League Operations & Ownership
The NBA appears closer to formalizing expansion, with current projections centering on adding two franchises, likely targeting markets such as Seattle and Las Vegas, while the league continues to map out potential procedural details like an expansion draft structure late this week. Simultaneously, off-court ownership shifts are progressing in Phoenix, where Suns controlling owner Mat Ishbia is pursuing a buyout of minority stakeholders, entering confidential binding mediation to potentially increase his stake from 87% to 96% by acquiring the remaining 13% interest from the current partners. Elsewhere, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr secured a non-basketball related accolade, serving as an executive producer on the documentary short "All the Empty Rooms," which won an Academy Award recognizing the families affected by mass shootings on Sunday night.
Roster Management & Fantasy Outlook
As teams look toward the final stretch of the season or prepare for offseason maneuvers, fantasy basketball managers are advised to scout the waiver wire for immediate impact players, with specific attention being directed toward the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers for potential pickups. These suggested additions aim to help owners fill specific statistical gaps in their weekly lineups ahead of the next slate of games, offering depth that might be overlooked in larger league formats this week.