NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 16, 2026, 9:30 PM ET

NBA Front Office & Awards Buzz

Golden State coach Steve Kerr earned an Academy Award Sunday night as an executive producer for the documentary short film "All the Empty Rooms," which focuses on the families affected by mass shootings. Meanwhile, in Phoenix, Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia is advancing toward controlling the franchise entirely, as he and two minority partners enter confidential binding mediation that could see Ishbia acquire their combined 13% stake, potentially raising his ownership to 96%.

Fantasy Basketball Outlook

For fantasy managers seeking depth, analysts suggest targeting available players on the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers waiver wires this week to shore up weak roster spots. These pickups are recommended as the league moves further into the second half, where late-season streaming opportunities often arise from teams managing injury loads or resting starters ahead of playoff positioning.