NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 31, 2026, 11:35 AM ET

League Transactions & Ownership Shifts

The NBA formally approved a major ownership change on Monday, confirming the sale of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from the late Paul Allen's estate to an investment group fronted by Tom Dundon. This institutional shift comes as former Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri expands his involvement in city sports, joining the ownership group for the new Toronto Tempo WNBA franchise. Separately, Mark Cuban expressed public remorse for relinquishing control of the Dallas Mavericks, stating he regrets the sale to the Adelson and Dumont families and admitted to making "a lot of mistakes in the process."

MVP Candidacy & Player Commentary

As the regular season nears its close, the conversation surrounding the Most Valuable Player award continues to intensify, though contenders are hesitant to engage directly. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a leading candidate, deflected the MVP chatter by asserting he lets "my game do the talking," while Luka Doncic received a strong endorsement from Lakers Coach JJ Redick, who believes Doncic merits the award if he and the Lakers finish the season strongly. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic offered a lighthearted explanation for receiving high praise from Caitlin Clark, joking that the connection stems from the fact that both superstars share the same agent.

Team Updates & Player Absences

The [San Antonio Spurs'] Victor Wembanyama delivered a commanding performance in Monday’s victory, logging 41 points and 16 rebounds while achieving the third-fastest double-double recorded since the 1997-98 season. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced mixed news upon their star player’s return; while Anthony Edwards rejoined the lineup after missing six contests, the team confirmed that Jaden McDaniels is now sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to knee injuries. In a bizarre start to his return game, Edwards missed tipoff because he had to attend to a sudden, urgent need to use the restroom.

Free Agency Outlook & Roster Moves

Speculation is ramping up regarding LeBron James' impending free agency decision this summer, with league insiders weighing options ranging from remaining with the Lakers to potentially returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers or exploring a wild card destination. On the transactional front, the Chicago Bulls took immediate disciplinary action following recent controversies, swiftly waiving guard Jaden Ivey following his public anti-gay comments made during several recent rants.