NBA NewsMonday, Mar 30, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks have not hired a search firm to help find a new head of basketball operations, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team was looking to fill the role by the draft in June. Michael Finley or Matt Riccardi, who are currently co-interim GMs, could still receive promotions into the position. It was reported earlier in the season that the Mavs will value previous experience as a lead NBA executive, with Dennis Lindsey mentioned as a possible candidate. Stein also not...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant will be out indefinitely due to a right calf injury. Grant said he felt a "pop" in his calf during Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward had an MRI, but a timeline to return won't be determined until Grant undergoes more testing. Grant has rebounded this season to be a productive contributor for Portland. On the season, the 12th-year veteran has averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Grant has been more eff...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season reaches a critical juncture this Monday as the Boston Celtics travel to State Farm Arena for a quick rematch against the Atlanta Hawks. Just three days ago, a shorthanded Boston squad fended off a red-hot Hawks team at TD Garden, snapping Atlanta's three-game win streak. Boston (5...

Miles McBride left the New York Knicks' 111-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder after colliding with Lu Dort while diving for a loose ball on Sunday. McBride had returned to the lineup for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February. Head coach Mike Brown had no updates on McBride's condition following the game. The Knicks are 20-8 without McBride in the lineup.

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA's 2025-26 regular season reaches a critical crossroads this Monday as the Detroit Pistons travel to the Paycom Center to battle the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup features two of the league's most elite rosters, with both teams having already secured 50-plus wins. Oklahoma City (59-16) ente...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season winds down this Monday as the Chicago Bulls travel to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs. This matchup features two teams at opposite ends of the standings. San Antonio (56-18) has taken the league by storm, currently sitting at No. 2 in the Western Conference and...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The race to escape the Play-In Tournament reaches a boiling point this Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers head to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat. Philadelphia (41-33) currently holds the No. 7 seed and is within striking distance of the top six, bolstered by a massive 118-114 road win over Charl...

The Memphis Grizzlies injury-ravaged season has claimed another victim. Jaylen Wells will undergo surgery to repair a tendon avulsion fracture in his right big toe. While Memphis did not attach a timeline for Wells' return, it's likely he'll miss the remainder of the season. In his sophomore season, Wells improved on the surprising success of his rookie season. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and continued to play very good defense. Wells joins six other Grizzlies as side...

The Boston Celtics became the second Eastern Conference team to clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Boston joined the Detroit Pistons as the two teams to have clinched top-six spots in the playoffs. Boston is currently second in the East, four games behind Detroit. The Celtics have a 2.5-game lead over the New York Knicks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. This is Boston's 12th consecutive playoff appearance, which is the longest current streak in the NBA. Overall, the Celtics...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA's Western Conference playoff race reaches a fever pitch this Sunday as the Golden State Warriors travel to Ball Arena to face the defending-caliber Denver Nuggets. Denver (47-28) enters the contest as one of the league's hottest teams, riding a five-game winning streak and currently battling for...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season reaches a fever pitch this Sunday as the New York Knicks travel to the Paycom Center to face the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. New York (48-26) enters the contest looking to bounce back from a tough loss in Charlotte that snapped their seven-game winning streak. Led by the...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season is reaching its final crescendo this Sunday as the Houston Rockets visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Houston enters the contest in a strong position, currently holding the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and looking to solidify their standing to avoi...