NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 17, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
NBA Injury & Player Relations Update
LaMelo Ball expressed relief following a recent on-court collision, stating that reports of tension between him and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo were unfounded after the two players tangled in the second quarter. Ball confirmed that his primary concern was ensuring Adebayo avoided serious injury during the physical exchange, emphasizing that "It's all basketball" amidst any speculation of a personal rift between the two Eastern Conference players following the incident.