NBA Basketball 3 Days

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

League Transactions & Ownership Shifts

The National Basketball Association saw major ownership restructuring approved this week, as the league’s Board of Governors formally sanctioned the Trail Blazers' sale from the Paul Allen estate to the investor group spearheaded by Tom Dundon on Monday. In other ownership news, former Raptors President Masai Ujiri has reportedly joined the ownership collective of the Toronto Tempo, the city's newly established WNBA franchise. Meanwhile, former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed deep regret over his prior transaction, stating he mishandled the sale to the Adelson and Dumont families and committed "a lot of mistakes" during that process.

MVP Debates & Player Milestones

As the regular season winds down, the MVP discourse intensified, with Coach JJ Redick advocating for Luka Doncic should the Mavericks maintain their current strong finish alongside the Lakers' late-season push. Despite the chatter, Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander declined to insert himself into the debate, asserting he prefers to "let my game do the talking" rather than engage in public campaigning. On the rookie front, San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama continued his historic campaign, posting 41 points and 16 rebounds in a victory Monday, achieving the third-fastest double-double recorded since the 1997-98 season.

Playoff Picture & Team Weaknesses

With playoff seeding becoming critical, the Boston Celtics secured their 50th victory, prompting Jaylen Brown to jab at critics who labeled it a "gap" year for the Eastern Conference frontrunners. Conversely, several contenders face immediate concerns; the Milwaukee Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the franchise's second-longest active postseason streak. Analysts are already dissecting the postseason vulnerabilities across the league, evaluating which inherent weaknesses could derail top title contenders once the playoffs commence.

Injury Updates & Roster Changes

Several key teams dealt with personnel setbacks over the past few days. The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed back Anthony Edwards on Monday after a six-game absence, though Edwards himself reportedly missed the opening tip-off due to an urgent bathroom break. Compounding Minnesota's situation, the team announced that Jaden McDaniels is now sidelined on a week-to-week basis with knee injuries following Edwards' return. In New York, guard Miles McBride returned to action after recovering from hernia surgery performed in February, only to exit the loss to OKC shortly after re-entering the game due to an apparent recurrence of injury.

Offseason Questions & Free Agency Speculation

With ten teams already facing the lottery drawing, front offices are intensely focused on offseason strategy. Bobby Marks detailed the most pressing priority facing every non-playoff organization, particularly addressing the futures of stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. Attention is also fixed on the impending free agency decisions surrounding LeBron James, as league insiders weigh potential destinations ranging from the Lakers and Cavaliers to a potential dark horse contender. Furthermore, the Chicago Bulls acted swiftly to address internal conduct issues, immediately waiving guard Jaden Ivey following a series of public anti-gay comments made by the player.

Player Camaraderie & League Interactions

In lighter league news, Nikola Jokic offered a humorous explanation for the glowing praise he received from WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, joking that their shared representation was the reason for Clark’s high compliments on Sunday night. Separately, Toronto's former executive Masai Ujiri received an unexpected note of encouragement from across sports; Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed he received a reassuring letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr regarding handling high-stakes disappointment. Finally, the Philadelphia 76ers managed a critical road victory over the Hornets, as the core trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey all returned healthy, marking the first time the Big Three played together in months.