NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 16, 2026, 1:30 PM ET

NBA Ownership & League Expansion

Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia pursues full control espn.com as he and minority stakeholders enter confidential binding mediation, potentially leading to Ishbia acquiring the remaining 13% stake in the franchise. This internal restructuring comes as the league appears closer than ever to expansion espn.com, with reports detailing potential mechanics such as a future expansion draft for any new Seattle and Las Vegas franchises entering the association.