NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 20, 2026, 1:30 AM ET
NBA Milestones & Injury Updates
LeBron James tied Robert Parish’s all-time games-played record with his 1,611th appearance, prompting the Hall of Famer to offer praise, stating James is "deserving" of claiming the full mark soon. Meanwhile, team stability faced recent challenges as Nets confirmed Michael Porter Jr. will miss 2-3 weeks due to a strained left hamstring, potentially sidelining their leading scorer for the remainder of the season. In Eastern Conference action, the Cavaliers secured a tight 115-110 victory over the Bulls despite star Donovan Mitchell sitting out due to a bruised left eye sustained earlier in the week.
Franchise Recognition
The Hornets honored franchise legend Dell Curry on Thursday night, retiring his No. 30 jersey during a halftime ceremony against the Orlando Magic, an emotional event where Curry reportedly fought back tears while addressing the crowd.