NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
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Last updated: March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NBA Injury & Milestone Watch
The Brooklyn Nets confirmed that forward Michael Porter Jr. will sit out for the next two to three weeks with a strained left hamstring, a significant blow that jeopardizes his availability for the remainder of the season given the team's current standings. Meanwhile, LeBron James is expected to suit up for the Lakers' road matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday, putting the superstar on the verge of matching Robert Parish's NBA record for career games played.