NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 14, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NBA Play-In & Playoff Prep

As the postseason looms, the Miami Heat faced off against the Charlotte Hornets in a crucial Eastern Conference play-in matchup, vying for seeding positioning. Meanwhile, on the Western Conference side, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed Tuesday he has received no new updates regarding the availability status of superstar Luka Doncic as the team concluded its initial practice session prepping for a potential series against the Houston Rockets no update on Doncic.