NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NBA Personnel & Legal Issues

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo confirmed he "talked seriously" with Suns owner Mat Ishbia last summer regarding the Phoenix head coaching vacancy before the team settled on hiring Jordan Ott. This coaching speculation surfaced shortly before news broke that Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas facing charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance, adding off-court turbulence for Memphis as the offseason begins.