NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 31, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MVP Chatter & Player Statements

The race for the league's most valuable player award continues to generate significant buzz, though leading candidates are remaining coy about the discussion. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledged the MVP discourse as "good chatter" but firmly stated he prefers to "let my game do the talking" rather than engage directly. Conversely, Lakers coach J.J. Redick strongly advocated for Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, suggesting that if Doncic and the Lakers maintain their current strong closing pace for the regular season, he should secure the award. Meanwhile, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic made a lighthearted comment regarding praise received from rising star Caitlin Clark, attributing the positive remarks to the fact that they share the same agent.

Franchise Moves & Ownership Shifts

The NBA formally approved the Portland Trail Blazers' sale on Monday, transferring controlling interest from the Paul Allen estate to a group spearheaded by investor Tom Dundon, marking a major ownership transition for the Pacific Northwest franchise. In Canadian basketball news, former Raptors President Masai Ujiri joined the ownership group of Toronto's newly established WNBA expansion team, signaling continued high-level executive involvement in the city's basketball future. to the offseason, Bobby Marks analyzed the biggest priorities facing the ten teams that did not make the playoffs, while another report dissected the critical weaknesses that could derail the title aspirations of the ten current playoff contenders.

Player Health & Roster Changes

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a slight boost with the return of star Anthony Edwards, though his re-entry was humorously delayed as he missed the tipoff because 'nature calls'. However, the team soon faced new adversity, confirming that forward Jaden McDaniels is now sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to ongoing knee injuries following Edwards' six-game absence. Separately, the Chicago Bulls made a swift roster move, waiving guard Jaden Ivey immediately after his recent public anti-gay comments, terminating his contract amid controversy surrounding his statements on religion and social topics.

Individual Milestones & Future Speculation

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama continued his historic season, registering a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds in Monday's victory, achieving his latest double-double in the third-fastest time since the 1997-98 season. As the season winds down, speculation is ramping up regarding where superstar LeBron James might land next, with league insiders weighing options that include a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a potential move to the Warriors, or remaining with the Lakers, as James approaches a major free agency decision this summer.