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Last updated: April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

League Expansion & Offseason Moves

The NBA announced expansion into international markets, confirming the Nuggets & Pacers will play a regular-season contest in Mexico City on November 7, continuing the league's global outreach efforts. Meanwhile, the Wizards confirmed leadership will remain intact, expecting Brian Keefe to return as coach for the 2026-27 season despite overseeing a year where the team finished with the league's worst record following major acquisitions like Anthony Davis and Trae Young. In Memphis, the Ja Morant era appears finished as he is now the final remaining player from a core unit that the Grizzlies organization hopes to pivot away from this summer.

Player Eligibility & Legal Matters

Postseason aspirations for some stars were clarified by eligibility rulings, as Luka Doncic & Cade Cunningham successfully appealed the 65-game minimum threshold, making them eligible for end-of-season awards, a distinction that was denied to Anthony Edwards. Separately, the integrity of league operations faces scrutiny as Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a major gambling investigation that has already implicated over 30 individuals, including reputed organized crime figures and other basketball affiliates.

Playoff Scrutiny & Future Speculation

As the postseason looms, drama continues around exiting teams; Kawhi Leonard deferred questions regarding his future with the Clippers following their play-in exit, stating he was "not stressing" the ongoing NBA probe into his past contract dealings with Aspiration. Adding to the Clippers' sour exit, a former teammate publicly gloated after their elimination, rubbing salt in the wound following the Wednesday night loss. Conversely, on the Lakers side, LeBron James expressed optimism about potentially sharing the court with his son, Bronny, in the playoffs, though the team faces an uphill battle as they enter their matchup against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets as home underdogs following a devastating April 2 blowout loss in Oklahoma City that preceded the sidelining of two key stars shifting their season outlook.