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Michael Porter Jr said he would love to continue his journey with the Brooklyn Nets, making it clear that he hopes to sign an extension or re-sign with the franchise. Porter is entering the final year of his current contract, but his personal preference is already clear: he wants to stay in Brooklyn.

The forward pointed to the chemistry inside the locker room, describing the team environment as positive and full of good energy. Porter believes the Nets are building something promising and said he would be excited to make Brooklyn his long-term home while watching the franchise continue to grow.

Porter also acknowledged that he needs to improve after a weaker finish to the season. He admitted that after the All-Star break, and after not being selected as an All-Star, his focus and preparation slipped. That self-criticism underlines his determination to respond better and keep developing within the Nets’ project.

Zach LaVine said he remains undecided about his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season. “I will go back and look at the best course of action and ask what is most important to me right now,” LaVine said, making it clear that no final choice has been made yet.

The issue matters because recent reporting had pointed to LaVine being expected to exercise the option with the Sacramento Kings. His contract includes a player option worth roughly $48.9-$49 million for 2026-27, the final season of the deal he originally signed with the Bulls.

These latest comments, however, cool down any certainty and suggest the decision will come later, once LaVine has fully weighed both personal priorities and basketball considerations. For now, every path remains open.

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a powerful message about his future after the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated by Philadelphia. The Greek star refused to guarantee he will remain in Milwaukee, saying: “I don’t know. It’s not up to me. We’ll see” when asked whether he had played his final game for the franchise.

During his media session, Antetokounmpo made clear how frustrated he is with the current state of the Bucks, calling the team “very bad” and saying it is “the furthest away” from contention it has been in years. He also criticized the lack of communication inside the organization and the handling of his possible return to the floor: “I’m very big on communication… it has to go both ways”.

Even with the tension, Giannis did not completely close the door on a possible extension. “If that is on the table, then I will try to make the best decision for me and my family,” he said, keeping every scenario open ahead of the fall. Milwaukee now faces a crucial offseason, with a coaching change and major questions about the future of its franchise player.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Doc Rivers are parting ways after three seasons, according to ESPN. The franchise is now set to begin its third head coaching search in three years, while discussions are ongoing about a possible advisory role for Rivers within the organization.

The move comes after a disappointing season in which Milwaukee missed both the playoffs and the play-in tournament. Rivers posted a 97-103 overall record with the Bucks and had to deal with major injury issues involving his top stars, with Giannis Antetokounmpo limited to 36 games in 2025-26 and Damian Lillard also missing time in previous playoff runs.

Since winning the 2021 NBA title under Mike Budenholzer, the Bucks have not won a playoff series since 2022. Rivers, a 2026 Hall of Fame inductee and the coach of the 2008 champion Boston Celtics, now closes a difficult chapter in Milwaukee, one also marked by a season-long disconnect with the locker room.

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year deal, turning him from a two-way player into a standard-contract guard who can now be part of the playoff roster. ESPN reported the news through agent Lucas Newton of Klutch Sports.

The decision addresses an immediate need in the backcourt with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out. This season, Smith has averaged 6 points per game while shooting 40% from three, numbers that help explain why Los Angeles chose to keep him in the mix for the stretch run.

For the Lakers, this is mainly a depth move designed to provide another usable guard for the most important part of the year. His conversion to a standard deal is especially relevant because it makes him eligible for the playoffs.

According to The Athletic, Sacramento has decided to move forward with Christie despite a season that fell well short of internal expectations. The former Kings player, who took over after Mike Brown’s dismissal, appears to have benefited from the organization’s view of the difficult circumstances around the team.

Among the reasons behind the decision are the roster limitations, the fallout from the De’Aaron Fox trade, and the long list of injuries involving key players such as Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and DeAndre Hunter. The Kings believe Christie deserves more time before a final judgment is made.

The focus now shifts to the offseason, with Sacramento hoping for lottery luck while resuming trade discussions involving its most expensive veterans. The situations of LaVine, Sabonis, Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan remain central, and no final decision has reportedly been made yet on DeRozan’s future.

Source: The Athletic

According to ESPN, Miami are waiving Terry Rozier as the regular season comes to a close. The move follows months of inactivity after Rozier was placed on NBA leave in October amid a federal sports gambling investigation.

The Heat are therefore creating an open roster spot heading into the end of the season and the play-in. Rozier had been away from the team since October, when the league placed him on leave following federal charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering; he has pleaded not guilty.

For Miami, this move brings a basketball decision to a situation that had remained unresolved for months. The next question is whether the franchise will use that newly opened roster spot immediately.

Doc Rivers’ future in Milwaukee is being described as increasingly uncertain. Stein reported that there is growing anticipation that the Bucks and Rivers could be headed toward some type of split, or at least a restructuring of his job inside the organization, after a little more than two seasons on the bench.

The same report identifies Taylor Jenkins as a legitimate candidate if Milwaukee decides to make a coaching change. The former Memphis Grizzlies head coach is viewed as one of the early names in the mix for a possible replacement.

Rivers was hired by the Bucks in January 2024 following the abrupt dismissal of Adrian Griffin. Around the same time, it was also confirmed that Rivers will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, adding another layer to the current situation around Milwaukee’s bench.

Source: The Stein Line / RealGM

The Blazers are surveying the coaching market during a sensitive stage of the season. Stein reported that the franchise wants a clearer picture of its options while Tiago Splitter continues to lead the team, posting a 40-37 record as interim head coach so far.

The situation is also tied to Chauncey Billups’ status after the NBA placed him on indefinite leave amid a federal gambling investigation. At the same time, Portland is currently eighth in the Western Conference, which adds further weight to the franchise’s coaching evaluations.

New owner Tom Dundon had already hinted that changes could be considered, saying the organization is not yet where he believes it should be. That makes this a potentially pivotal stretch for Portland’s next decision on the bench.

Source: The Stein Line / RealGM

The Golden State Warriors plan to sign Charles Bassey, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, with the report also echoed by HoopsRumors. The move would give Golden State another option in the frontcourt heading into the final stretch of the season.

Across five NBA seasons, Bassey has averaged 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game, while shooting 63% from the field. His profile adds size, rebounding and interior efficiency to the Warriors’ rotation.

The Utah Jazz have signed Bez Mbeng to a two-year contract, according to Shams Charania.

The rookie from Yale appeared in 11 games across two 10-day contracts with the Jazz, averaging 5 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

Expectations are rising that Kristaps Porzingis will remain with the Golden State Warriors this offseason. According to Marc Stein, with the report echoed by multiple U.S. outlets, the Latvian big man is increasingly seen as likely to work out a new deal with Golden State after being acquired at the trade deadline.

Speculation has also been fueled by Porzingis’ recent public praise for Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ vice president of player health, whom he called the “GOAT.” That quote has been viewed as another sign of the strong connection developing between the player and the franchise.

Since joining Golden State, Porzingis has averaged 17.1 points in 10 games, underlining why the Warriors are believed to be interested in keeping him beyond this season.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly giving serious thought to making a move for LeBron James this summer. According to Marc Stein, the idea “has some legs,” suggesting that the concept is more than just background speculation inside league circles.

This is not an entirely new scenario: Golden State had already explored the possibility of landing LeBron in the past before turning to other options. The topic is now resurfacing because the Warriors know their window to build another title contender around Stephen Curry is getting shorter.

It remains an open market scenario, however, since James is set to become a free agent this summer and much will also depend on the direction chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers. For now nothing is decided, but the report is strong enough to make this one of the biggest NBA offseason storylines to watch.

The Sacramento Kings have signed DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception. He joins from the Stockton Kings, where he averaged 23.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 28 G League games this season.

For Jeffries, it is a return to a familiar organization after previously spending time with Sacramento at the NBA level. Over his career, he has appeared in 111 NBA games, including 25 starts, playing for Sacramento, Houston, Memphis, New York and Charlotte.

The move gives the Kings an immediate reinforcement at a delicate stage of the season, adding physicality and familiarity with the system. For Jeffries, it is another chance to earn minutes and push for a longer stay on an NBA roster.

The Golden State Warriors are set to keep Ömer Yurtseven on a second 10-day contract. The Turkish center first joined the team in mid-March on an initial short-term deal as Golden State dealt with frontcourt injury issues.

During that first stint, Yurtseven provided useful bench minutes for a depleted rotation. The situation remains difficult because Al Horford is still out with a left calf strain, according to official NBA reporting.

For the Warriors, this is a continuity move at a time when every available body matters. Yurtseven now gets another chance to carve out a role and show he deserves to stay in the picture for the rest of the season.

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Malachi Smith to a second 10-day contract, continuing their evaluation of the guard after his call-up from the Long Island Nets. In his first six NBA games with Brooklyn, Smith averaged 6.2 points, 2.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes, while shooting 50% from the field and from three-point range.

His new deal also reflects the work being done within Brooklyn’s G League pipeline. The Long Island Nets, coached by Mfon Udofia, have now produced three NBA call-ups this season: Malachi Smith and Grant Nelson to Brooklyn, plus Jeenathan “Nate” Williams to the Golden State Warriors on a two-way deal.

For Smith, this is another valuable chance to earn a longer look from the franchise before the season ends. After this second 10-day contract, Brooklyn would need to sign him for the rest of the season in order to keep him beyond that point.

Brooklyn Nets G League head coach Mfon Udofia has gotten three NBA call-ups from the Long Island Nets this season, including Malachi Smith and Grant Nelson with the Brooklyn Nets and Jeenathan “Nate” Williams with the Golden State Warriors on a two-way contract. https://t.co/bCK1akKYWw

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) March 25, 2026

LeBron James remains one of the biggest talking points in the NBA, with the Lakers still at the center of the discussion. Reports have recently fueled the idea of a possible split, but the financial picture adds another layer: James’ current deal is worth more than $101 million over two years, with the 2025-26 season locked in at $52.6 million after he exercised his player option.

That is where the point relayed by Ramona Shelburne becomes important: the market, at least right now, does not appear to include teams willing to offer LeBron a fresh $50 million-per-year contract. If that remains the case, it would leave the Lakers with a realistic opening, but only if James were willing to consider a reduced salary. In that sense, the issue may become as much financial as basketball-related.

The situation still needs to be treated carefully, because there has been no official announcement about James’ next move. But one thing is clear: LeBron’s upcoming offseason could depend not only on the right competitive fit, but also on what teams are genuinely prepared to pay.

Markelle Fultz is officially back in the NBA after agreeing to a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. ESPN reported that the former No. 1 overall pick is getting another opportunity after spending time with Raptors 905 in the G League.

This move gives Fultz a fresh chance in what will be his ninth NBA season. The guard is trying to relaunch his career and has evidently done enough during his stint with Toronto’s G League affiliate to earn an immediate opportunity at the NBA level.

There is also clear symbolic value in the move, considering Fultz’s path through massive expectations and difficult setbacks. Toronto are now giving him a short but meaningful window to try to earn a longer stay before the end of the season.

Kennedy Chandler has joined the Utah Jazz on a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania.

The point guard had been playing in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats, where he averaged 17 points, 9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 34 minutes per game.

According to ESPN, the Miami Heat are expected to part ways with Terry Rozier before the postseason in order to free up a roster spot. Rozier has been away from the team since Oct. 23, when he was arrested as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling.

The situation also affected the trade that brought him to Miami from Charlotte in January 2024, with the Hornets later sending a second-round pick to the Heat to settle the dispute. Rozier’s $26.6 million contract expires this summer, though his salary has been placed in escrow while the legal case continues.

To clear waivers before the regular season ends, Rozier would need to be released by 5 p.m. on April 9. He has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges involving wire fraud and money laundering.

Sandro Mamukelashvili said on the Full Court Passport podcast that he’d like to return to Europe to close out his career and hopes he could eventually play in a potential NBA Europe league. “I think it will be a really successful league… it would create opportunities for players close to making the NBA while allowing them to develop,” the Georgian forward said, adding the idea should work even if it takes time to build momentum.

Mamukelashvili also suggested the league could compete “a little” with both college basketball and the NBA, and stressed his personal goal of living in Europe: “I want to finish my career there… be close to home and make it easier for my parents and friends to visit.”

The legal fight between Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two minority partners is expected to move into confidential binding mediation, per a new court filing submitted Monday in Delaware state court. If the judge approves the proposal, the case would be jointly dismissed, and Ishbia could be positioned to buy out Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg’s combined 13% stake at a price set by the mediator.

The dispute, filed in November 2025, had escalated to the point that it raised questions about Ishbia’s control position, with filings arguing his majority stake could be significantly diluted depending on how the operating agreement was applied.

If the buyout proceeds, Ishbia would remove the last remaining ownership holdovers from the Robert Sarver era and could increase his stake to roughly 96%, per ESPN’s reporting.

The NBA is set to discuss a potential expansion of the league. According to ESPN, the Board of Governors meetings scheduled for March 24-25 will include a vote to explore the addition of two new franchises, specifically in Las Vegas and Seattle.

The league is targeting the 2028-29 season for the debut of the new teams, which would bring the total number of franchises to 32. This initial vote would allow the NBA to begin exploring purchase processes, with industry executives projecting bids in the range of $7 to $10 billion for each team.

A final vote could then take place later in the year to officially approve the expansion. In both voting rounds, at least 23 of the league’s 30 governors must vote in favor for the process to move forward.

The Sacramento Kings are signing guard Killian Hayes to a two-year deal, agent Yann Balikouzou of LIFT Sports Management told ESPN. Hayes played 10 games for the Kings across two 10-day contracts, and he has now converted that opportunity into a full agreement.

Hayes, the former No. 7 overall pick, secures a longer-term landing spot after his Sacramento tryout period.