NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 24, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
NBA Playoff Push & Coaching Frustration
Rockets coach Ime Udoka espn.com sharply criticized the officiating crew following Houston's defeat to the Chicago Bulls espn.com, publicly alleging "soft" calls led to his ejection and contributed to the outcome. Meanwhile, Western Conference hopefuls are setting their immediate roster strategies; Golden State coach Steve Kerr espn.com confirmed the team will deploy Stephen Curry in the upcoming play-in tournament, even if their seeding remains uncertain, indicating a full commitment to securing a top-eight spot rather than resting key players for the playoffs espn.com.
Roster Adjustments
In moves designed to secure depth for the final stretch of the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas espn.com on Thursday afternoon. This procedural move allowed the organization to convert forward Pete Nance's espn.com two-way contract into a standard NBA deal, bolstering their frontcourt options ahead of the postseason bracket setting next week espn.com.