NBA

Doncic and Adebayo Named NBA Players of the Week After Dominant Week 21

Luka Doncic, Bam Adebayo
March 2026

Luka Doncic and Bam Adebayo have been named NBA Players of the Week after leading their teams with huge statistical outputs. Doncic delivered across scoring, rebounds and assists, while Adebayo posted elite scoring numbers and added strong defensive production for Miami. Doncic averaged 37.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 11.0 assists during the week for the Lakers, showing all-round control of games. Adebayo put up 41.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals for the Heat, earning recognition after one of the most productive stretches of his season.

Max Strus Returns for Cavaliers After Missing First 67 Games of Season

Max Strus
March 2026

Max Strus made his season debut for the Cavaliers after missing the first 67 games with a broken left foot. His return gives Cleveland an important rotation boost, and he made an immediate impact by hitting two three-pointers soon after entering the game. Strus suffered a Jones fracture during offseason training and underwent surgery in late August, with recovery initially projected at three to four months. He entered against Dallas late in the first quarter, while Kenny Atkinson said before tip-off that the forward would likely play around 20 to 24 minutes.

Reaves Pulls Off Perfect Miss to Rescue Lakers in Overtime Win Over Nuggets

Austin Reaves
March 2026

Austin Reaves produced a remarkable late play by intentionally missing a free throw, recovering the rebound and scoring the tying basket to help the Lakers beat the Nuggets 127-125 in overtime. The sequence kept Los Angeles’ winning streak alive and secured a valuable tiebreaker. With the Lakers down three and 5.2 seconds left, Reaves chose to miss on purpose rather than leave Denver a chance to control the closing foul game. He bounced the ball off the rim to the single side, gathered it himself and made a floater, drawing praise from LeBron James and JJ Redick.

Fouls Shape NBA Milestone Week as Gilgeous-Alexander and Adebayo Rewrite Record Books

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
March 2026

An unusual NBA milestone week highlighted how heavily fouls influenced two major scoring achievements, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record and Bam Adebayo produced a huge scoring night driven by a record number of free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his run to 127 straight 20-point games, with free throws playing a major part in keeping the streak alive. Adebayo’s outburst against Washington included NBA single-game records for free throws made and attempted, while the discussion also revived focus on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing career fouls mark.

Stephen Curry Ruled Out At Least 10 More Days as Warriors Wait on Knee Recovery

Stephen Curry
March 2026

Stephen Curry will miss at least another 10 days as he continues recovering from right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. The Warriors star has already missed 15 straight games, and Golden State’s form has dipped sharply without their leading scorer in the lineup. Curry has returned to individual on-court work and will be re-evaluated again in 10 days before any full team ramp-up begins. Golden State had hoped for a post-All-Star return, but recent losses and a 9-17 season record without Curry underline the scale of his absence.

Nuggets Under Pressure as Injuries and Western Conference Slide Threaten Playoff Position

Denver Nuggets
March 2026

The Denver Nuggets are facing mounting pressure after injuries and inconsistent form left them vulnerable in a crowded Western Conference race. Instead of pushing for the top seed, Denver now risks slipping into the Play-In zone despite retaining clear belief in its championship potential. Denver has struggled with rotating lineups, key absences and uneven results, including recent losses to Oklahoma City. Coach David Adelman pointed to the team’s strong 8-2 start when healthy, while the Nuggets continue waiting for Peyton Watson and rely on Nikola Jokic to steady their push.

Luka Doncic fined $50,000 for gesture toward official

Luka Dončić
March 2026

Dončić was fined $50,000 for an inappropriate, unprofessional gesture toward a game official during the third quarter of a 110-97 Lakers win. League issued the fine under conduct guidelines for gestures toward officials.

Shai matches Wilt’s 20-point streak record at 126 as OKC beat Denver on late heroics

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
March 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt’s NBA record with 126 straight games scoring 20+ points, finishing with 35 and hitting a go-ahead 3 with 2.7 seconds left in a 129-126 win. He reached 20+ late in the third, then closed with key threes; could break the record Thursday vs Boston.

Maxey avoids fracture but remains sidelined as specialists assess pinky sprain

Tyrese Maxey
March 2026

X-ray and MRI showed no fracture in Maxey’s sprained right pinky. He will see hand specialists to determine next steps. Injury occurred in late collision with teammate Adem Bona; same pinky was sprained last season, increasing concern.

Egor Dëmin ruled out for season with left foot plantar fasciitis flare-up

Egor Dëmin
March 2026

Nets announced Dëmin will miss the rest of the season due to increased plantar fasciitis. Team expects offseason rehab and full summer program participation; his rookie year included heavy minutes, high three-point volume, Rising Stars selection, and multiple franchise and rookie shooting marks.