NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM ET

NBA Injury & Milestone Watch

The Nets confirmed news that forward Michael Porter Jr. will miss two to three weeks with a strained left hamstring, a blow that could sideline their leading scorer for the remainder of the regular season schedule. Meanwhile, the Lakers star LeBron James is available to play Thursday night against the Miami Heat, putting him on the cusp of equaling Robert Parish's all-time NBA games played record.