NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: March 31, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MVP Chatter & Player Milestones

The race for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award remains a central topic across the league as the regular season concludes, though candidates are remaining circumspect about the debate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deflected questions regarding the ongoing MVP discourse, stating his preference to "let my game do the talking" while acknowledging the general conversation Luka Doncic, however, received a strong endorsement from Coach JJ Redick, who argued that if the Dallas Mavericks finish the season strongly, Doncic deserves the award. Meanwhile, rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama continued his historic run, posting 41 points and 16 rebounds in a San Antonio Spurs victory, achieving the third-fastest double-double recorded since the 1997-98 season.

Team Status & Injury Updates

The Western Conference playoff picture saw significant movement and setbacks for contenders; the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite welcoming back Anthony Edwards after a six-game absence—which oddly began with him missing tipoff because nature called—immediately faced another blow with the announcement that Jaden McDaniels will be sidelined week-to-week due to a knee injury. In stark contrast, the Boston Celtics secured their 50th win, prompting Jaylen Brown to playfully jab at critics who suggested it was merely a "gap year" for the Eastern Conference powerhouse. Conversely, the Milwaukee Bucks saw their season abruptly end after a blowout defeat to the Spurs, which officially eliminated them from playoff contention and snapped the league's second-longest active postseason streak Bucks eliminated.

Front Office Moves & Off-Court Developments

In major administrative news, the NBA Board of Governors formally approved the transfer of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to an investment group spearheaded by Tom Dundon on Monday. Separately, the Chicago Bulls took immediate disciplinary action by waiving guard Jaden Ivey following a series of controversial on- and off-court statements, including recent anti-gay remarks made during rants covering various topics. Elsewhere, Nikola Jokic offered a humorous explanation for the effusive praise he received from Caitlin Clark, suggesting their shared agent was the primary reason for the compliments.

Playoff Contender Weaknesses & Lottery Outlook

As the postseason looms, analysts are dissecting the fundamental flaws threatening the championship aspirations of top-tier teams potential playoff sinkholes while simultaneously examining the offseason priorities for those already looking toward the 2025 draft lottery team agendas. The New York Knicks experienced a setback when Miles McBride, making his return after February hernia surgery, exited their recent loss, adding to concerns about player durability heading into critical matchups, while the fully healthy Philadelphia 76ers managed a vital road win over the Charlotte Hornets, thanks to contributions from their Big Three led by Tyrese Maxey. In the East, the Toronto Raptors delivered a staggering performance on Sunday, utilizing a massive 31-0 unanswered run in the first half to crush the Orlando Magic 139-87, marking the longest such streak in recorded play-by-play history Raptors dominant run.