NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 31, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

League Transactions & Ownership Shifts

The NBA Board of Governors formally approved a sale of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers to the investor group spearheaded by Tom Dundon, concluding the transfer from the estate of Paul Allen. In team personnel news, the Chicago Bulls swiftly waived guard Jaden Ivey following a series of public anti-gay comments he made during recent rants touching upon religion and other matters. Elsewhere in league infrastructure, former Raptors President Masai Ujiri joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the city’s incoming WNBA franchise, signaling a continued commitment to basketball operations leadership in the region.

Player Focus & MVP Discourse

Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dismissed MVP chatter despite acknowledging the "good chatter" surrounding his candidacy, stating simply that he prefers to "let my game do the talking." Conversely, Lakers coach JJ Redick threw his support behind Dallas's Luka Doncic, arguing that if the Mavericks maintain their current hot streak through the regular season finish, Doncic deserves the league's MVP award over other contenders. This discussion comes as Nikola Jokic, when asked about high praise from college star Caitlin Clark, jokingly attributed her admiration to the fact that they share the same agent.

Team Updates & Injury Reports

The Minnesota Timberwolves navigated an unusual return for Anthony Edwards, who missed the opening tip against an opponent because he urgently needed to use the restroom after being sidelined for six games. While Edwards' return provided a boost, the team simultaneously announced that Jaden McDaniels will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to ongoing knee injuries sustained recently. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs benefited from a dominant showing by Victor Wembanyama, who logged a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, achieving the third-fastest double-double recorded in the league since the 1997-98 season during their Monday victory over a Western Conference foe.

Offseason Speculation & Personal Anecdotes

As the regular season winds down, the focus shifts to the impending free agency decisions for LeBron James, with league insiders weighing various destinations including the Lakers, Cavaliers, or a potential wild card entry, even as sources debate his next move this summer. Separately, Mark Cuban expressed his disappointment regarding the sale of the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, admitting that he regrets the transaction and believes he made numerous errors during the process. In a lighter moment away from the contractual pressures, LeBron James confirmed an anecdote where he accidentally shattered a driveway backboard while playing against his son, Bronny, joking that his intensity was reminiscent of "'That's like Miami Bron'" days.

Fantasy Basketball Implications

For managers pushing into the late stages of fantasy basketball playoffs, identifying available talent remains paramount, requiring immediate roster adjustments to cover positional gaps. Analysts recommend immediate pickups such as Harper, Sexton, and Hayes, who are positioned as top players to add based on favorable upcoming schedules and consistent recent production across various statistical categories.