NBA News · LatestWednesday, Apr 1, 2026

Trail Blazers get penalized for illegal contact with young big man Yang Hansen.

The NBA's proposed European league attracted substantial financial commitments after a Tuesday midnight ET deadline for non-binding proposals closed. Multiple bidders submitted investments of at least $1 billion, with several others meeting or surpassing the league's projected $500 million entry threshold, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the submissions. Adam Silver's office reported "serious" interest from more than 120 prospective investors across the 12 target cities, whi...

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd suggested that Mark Cuban's podcast comments was an attempt to draw him into an ongoing clash between Cuban and current governor Patrick Dumont. At the core of the dispute is Cuban's belief that he holds less influence over the team's basketball operations than was promised when he sold the franchise in December 2023. Cuban reignited the Luka Doncic trade debate Tuesday on the Intersections podcast, expressing regret over the sale and criticizing the February...

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Kennedy Chandler to a second 10-day contract. Chandler, 6-0 and 170 pounds, has appeared in six games for Utah, posting averages of 14.2 points, 6.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 32.3 minutes per contest, including one start. The 23-year-old spent the bulk of this season with the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League, starting 41 of 42 appearances and averaging 17.0 points, 9.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 34.7 minutes per game. The Dallas Mavericks ...

The most storied modern rivalry in the Eastern Conference reignites this Wednesday, April 1, as the Boston Celtics travel to Florida to face the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. Boston (55-18) continues to look like a juggernaut, holding the top seed in the East, while Miami (41-33) is once again in "Playoff Heat" mode, fighting to climb out of the Play-In bracket and secure a guaranteed top-six spot. Catch the action live on fubo. Tonight's clash features a masterclass in star power. The Cel...

Inter-conference intensity hits a fever pitch this Wednesday as the Milwaukee Bucks travel to Texas to face the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. The Rockets (46-29) are entering the final stretch of the 2025-26 season with significant momentum, currently riding a three-game winning streak as they aim to solidify their seeding in the Western Conference. Conversely, the Bucks (30-45) are looking to play spoiler and build rhythm behind the continued dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch...

Northwest Division rivals face off this Wednesday, April 1, as the Denver Nuggets travel to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz. Denver (48-28) enters the night on a six-game winning streak, currently fourth in the Western Conference and on the verge of clinching a 2026 playoff berth. The Nuggets are looking to complete a season sweep of Utah after narrowly defeating them twice in late March. Catch the action live on fubo. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz (21-55) are looking to play spoiler des...

Western Conference drama reaches a boiling point this Wednesday as the Golden State Warriors host the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. The Spurs (57-18) enter the night as the hottest team in the NBA, currently riding a dominant nine-game winning streak as they look to solidify their position at the top of the division. Meanwhile, the Warriors (36-39) are fighting through a grueling stretch, desperately trying to maintain their Play-In standing despite a historically crowded injury report. ...

The divide between playoff contenders and lottery-bound teams has reached unprecedented levels this season, exposing a structural problem that is fundamentally altering the competitive landscape of the NBA, according to a report by Yahoo's Tom Haberstroh. The combined gap between the No. 10 and No. 11 seeds in each conference has ballooned to 20.5 games, nearly double the previous record this century. In the Eastern Conference, the No. 10-seeded Charlotte Hornets hold a 9.5-game cushion over ...

The New York Knicks and Washington Wizards were among multiple teams that aggressively pursued Jaden Ivey at the 2022 NBA Draft, according to league sources. Detroit's phones were flooded with trade inquiries centered on the fifth overall pick before the Pistons ultimately kept him. Detroit elected to stay put and select Ivey despite the volume of interest. The Pistons then acquired center Jalen Duren later in the lottery via trade, securing both targets on draft night. There had been interna...

Tom Dundon delivered a direct message to Portland Trail Blazers players on his first day as owner Tuesday that the franchise's current trajectory falls short of his expectations. The meeting took place inside Intuit Dome prior to Portland's game against the LA Clippers. "Right now, where we are isn't where I think we can be," Dundon told the team. Dundon, who also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, built a winning culture through a combination of analytics and instinct. Carolina has reached ...

The NBA has drawn huge interest in their proposed European league. Reports are that multiple bidders submitted investment proposals of at least $1 billion. The NBA's expected range was at least $500 million and several others met or exceeded that marker as well. All told, the league received interest from 120 prospective partners. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum, who is overseeing the project, said that the level of interest backs the league's belief that an NBA European league is viable. ...

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green knows he's entering the twilight of his NBA career. Green also recognizes that comes with some uncertainty, including potentially being traded. But Green has some control over his immediate future, because he holds a player option for next season. Green is expected to pick up his $27.7 million player option for the 2026-27 season. If Green opts out, it's expected to be to sign a longer-term deal, which would lessen his cap hit starting with next se...

Multiple executives around the NBA expect the New Orleans Pelicans to listen to trade offers on Zion Williamson, who becomes extension-eligible this offseason. The two-time All-Star says he is aware of the speculation and acknowledges the business reality he faces. "New Orleans is home for me. It's where I want to be," Williamson told Yahoo Sports. "But at the end of the day, if we're going to be realistic about it, the NBA is a business. I could be traded in the offseason, or I could be trad...

The Dallas Mavericks want Jason Kidd to remain as head coach and have made finding a general manager who can partner with him a central priority, according to league sources. The franchise is focused on building around rookie Cooper Flagg following the February 2025 trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Reports suggesting Kidd might pursue a front office role have been consistently dismissed by sources close to the organization. Kidd was a target of the New York Knicks last offseaso...

Former Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers has surfaced as the most commonly cited target in the general manager search of the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. Myers currently serves as president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, overseeing consulting roles across multiple pro sports franchises. Myers has already declined overtures from the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and undoubtedly other NBA teams since departing Golden State following the 2022-23 season. His HBS...

The Blazers said in a statement they self-reported the violation to the league.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.

The shoes were designed with the Lakers team colors of purple and gold wrapped around a rainbow infinity symbol, a mark of pride and permanence for the autism community.

Longtime Warriors forward Draymond Green holds a $27.7MM player option for the 2026/27 season, giving him the ability to opt out of his contract and test the unrestricted free agent market in search of a change of scenery. However, league and team sources don’t expect him to take that route, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have six important games in April to secure their spot in the Western Conference before the NBA Playoffs.

James Worthy recalls Michael Jordan’s relentless drive, revealing mentality behind his greatness.

Justin Herbert, Halsey, Anthony Kiedis, Vivica A. Fox and more headline a celebrity-packed night at Crypto.com Arena as the Lakers defeat the Cavaliers127-113 in Los Angeles.

Five down, five to go

LeBron James might join forces with some big guns if he leaves the Lakers.

After suffering the backlash of Nico Harrison's decisions as GM, the Mavericks will look to make amends by looking to hire a replacement with a proven track record.

With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?

As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.

The Lakers and Thunder were two of the NBA's hottest teams in March. When they face off, L.A. will get a chance to prove it is ready for the playoffs.

The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points, adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.