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 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.
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
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.
Bam Adebayo
March 2026
Adebayo became the second player in Heat history to reach 10,000 points, joining Dwyane Wade, in a 121-110 win over Detroit. He scored 24 to cross the mark, highlighting growth from defensive specialist to multi-level scorer, including four made threes and a season total matching his prior two seasons combined.
Jayson Tatum
March 2026
Tatum scored 20 and hit a key late three as Boston won 109-98, continuing his controlled minutes ramp-up after an Achilles rupture. After an emotional home return, he said the road routine felt more “normal,” played 27 minutes again, struggled through the middle quarters, then closed strong in the fourth with his minutes managed for precaution.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
March 2026
Giannis will sit out the second night of a back-to-back as Milwaukee carefully ramps him up after a right calf strain that previously sidelined him for 15 straight games. He returned recently, has played three games since the five-week absence, logged 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists in 27 minutes vs Utah, and will miss his 30th game of the season (a personal high).
Khris Middleton
March 2026
Middleton was fined $25,000 after throwing his mouthpiece toward the spectator stands. The incident occurred with 6:55 left in the third quarter of a 115-114 loss and drew a technical foul.
Jamal Murray
March 2026
Murray left just before halftime with a left ankle sprain and did not return. He landed on Nikola Jokic’s foot after contact on a drive. Adelman said they will assess it, unsure if the absence is days or weeks.
Nikola Vučević
March 2026
Vučević left after 2 minutes and was ruled out with a right ring finger fracture, reportedly needing a procedure and about four weeks out. Boston issued an in-game “OUT” update; the report says surgery/procedure will sideline him roughly a month.
