NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 8:57 AM ET
Game Results
Luka Doncic exploded for 51 points as LeBron James returned, powering the Lakers to victory with their starting five totaling a remarkable 137 points—the most by a starting lineup in regulation since the 1970-71 season. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama sat out with right ankle soreness for the Spurs, who fell 136-131 to the Nuggets in his absence.
League Issues
Celtics' Jaylen Brown criticized NBA's "foul baiting" trend, expressing frustration that players are being rewarded for what he considers non-basketball moves, saying, "I just don't think it's basketball."
Draft & Roster Moves
With the NBA draft approaching, league insiders debate Peterson vs. Dybantsa as potential No. 1 picks. As the regular season winds down, lesser-known players like Tre Johnson and GG Jackson emerge as "silly season" stars to watch on rosters across the league.