NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
NBA Milestones & Ownership Shifts
Golden State coach Steve Kerr achieved his 600th career regular-season victory Monday night in Washington, making him the fourth-fastest coach in league history to reach that benchmark in his 943rd game, even as he concurrently celebrated an Oscar win as an executive producer for the documentary short "All the Empty Rooms," which honored the families of mass shooting victims. Elsewhere in ownership circles, Phoenix Suns majority stakeholder Mat Ishbia is pursuing a massive stake increase, entering confidential mediation that could see him acquire the remaining 13% held by minority partners, signaling a consolidation of control within the franchise.
League Expansion & Player Returns
The NBA appears poised for expansion, with details emerging about a potential two-team addition, focusing speculation on Seattle and Las Vegas and how a future expansion draft structure might be implemented to balance the newly formed rosters. Meanwhile, the Lakers are benefiting from the remarkable comeback of guard Marcus Smart, whose return from a severe hand injury—sustained from a self-inflicted punch—is now fueling the team's ascent in the Western Conference standings after nearly derailing his season. For fantasy managers looking to bolster immediate rosters, analysts suggest monitoring the waiver wire specifically for available talent with the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers as potential sources for weekly pickups.