NBA

Trail Blazers Fined and Executives Suspended Over Yang Hansen Scouting Violation

Portland Trail Blazers
April 2026

Portland were fined $100,000 by the NBA after the league found the franchise made illegal contact with Yang Hansen while he was still draft-ineligible. Assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz were also suspended for two weeks without pay. The violation related to scouting contact in December 2023, two years before Hansen entered the draft. Portland said it self-reported the issue, cooperated fully with the investigation, and accepted the league’s punishment after later selecting Hansen with the 16th pick.

Dominique Wilkins Backs Tatum as Celtics Star Builds Momentum After Achilles Return

Jayson Tatum
April 2026

Jayson Tatum’s comeback has become one of the NBA’s biggest late-season storylines, with Dominique Wilkins publicly backing him as he works back toward full force. The Celtics star is already showing flashes of top form, raising belief that Boston could still peak at the right time. Tatum recently said he feels like himself again after a season-high scoring night, while Boston have won regularly since his return. Wilkins, one of the most famous successful returnees from an Achilles tear, said he is one of Tatum’s biggest supporters as the forward rebuilds rhythm and confidence.

Edwards Returns as Timberwolves Crush Mavericks and Regain Momentum

Anthony Edwards
April 2026

Anthony Edwards returned from a six-game absence and helped Minnesota hammer Dallas 124-94, giving the Timberwolves a major lift for the closing stretch. He played limited minutes, looked sharp, and said afterward that sitting out had helped him see what the team needed. Reuters reported Edwards scored 17 points in the win, while Ayo Dosunmu produced a triple-double to drive the offense. Edwards also made headlines for missing the opening tip because he was in the bathroom, then coming on shortly after and settling smoothly back into the game flow.

Tatum Says He Feels Back After Season-High Night for Celtics

Jayson Tatum
March 2026

Jayson Tatum said it would not be crazy to say he feels back after delivering 32 points in Boston’s win over Charlotte. The outing was his best since returning from an Achilles injury and included another milestone as he reached 14,000 career points. Tatum scored efficiently, hit five threes and said he felt more decisive and explosive than in his previous game. Boston improved to 9-2 since his return, while the scoring landmark underlined how quickly he has resumed elite production after a demanding rehabilitation.

Michigan Crush Tennessee to Reach Final Four Behind Lendeborg

Michigan
March 2026

Michigan rolled past Tennessee 95-62 to reach its first Final Four since 2018, with Yaxel Lendeborg scoring 27 points in another dominant display. The Wolverines used their size, balance and a huge first-half run to take control and never let Tennessee recover. Michigan blew the game open with a 21-0 run in the first half and finished with six players scoring at least 11 points. Reuters and AP both noted that Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists, while Tennessee struggled badly from the field and again fell short of a Final Four under Rick Barnes.

Doncic Suspended One Game After 16th Technical Foul

Luka Doncic
March 2026

Luka Doncic has been suspended for one game without pay after receiving his 16th technical foul of the regular season. The punishment means he will miss the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards under the NBA’s automatic suspension rules. The latest technical was assessed in the Brooklyn game and, unlike an earlier foul that had been rescinded, this one stood after league review. Once the 16-foul threshold is reached, the NBA applies an automatic one-game suspension, with further bans triggered after every two additional technicals.

Warriors Confirm Moody Surgery and Season-Ending Absence

Moses Moody
March 2026

Moses Moody has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left patellar tendon. The injury ends what had been the most productive campaign of his career and removes an important rotation piece from Golden State’s plans. The Warriors said Moody’s operation was successful and that he is expected to make a full recovery, with the next update due at training camp. He had appeared in 60 games this season and posted career-best numbers in scoring and three-point shooting.

LeBron and Bronny Make NBA History With First Father-Son Assist

LeBron James, Bronny James
March 2026

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-son pair to combine for an assist in NBA history during the Lakers’ game against Brooklyn. The moment added another unique milestone to LeBron’s career while marking a rare on-court family moment in league history. The play came when LeBron passed to Bronny for a three-pointer in the second quarter after both checked in together. The sequence followed increased rotation minutes for Bronny and extended a historic partnership that already made them the first father and son to play together in the NBA.

Naz Reid Fined $50,000 for Questioning Officiating Integrity

Naz Reid
March 2026

Naz Reid has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for questioning the integrity of game officials after Minnesota’s overtime win against Houston. The punishment followed an incident late in the game that led to a technical foul and ejection for the Timberwolves big man. The league said Reid’s comments crossed the line into questioning official integrity, which triggered the fine. The incident occurred with just over four minutes left in overtime of Minnesota’s 110-108 victory over the Rockets at Target Center

Jarrett Allen Returns to Boost Cavaliers Before Playoff Push

Jarrett Allen
March 2026

Jarrett Allen returned to Cleveland’s lineup after missing 10 games with a knee injury, giving the Cavaliers a major lift with the playoffs approaching. His comeback strengthens a team that has struggled to stay fully healthy and badly needed his rim protection and interior presence. Kenny Atkinson said Allen would likely be on a minutes restriction as Cleveland eased him back in against Miami. His return is especially important because the Cavaliers are still without other rotation pieces and have had limited time to build chemistry with their reshaped roster.