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Doncic set to miss at least rest of regular season
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48389387/lakers-doncic-hamstring-miss-least-rest-regular-season

Lakers star Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will be out at least through the end of the regular season, the team announced Friday.
Sources: Curry expected to return vs. Rockets
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48388053/sources-warriors-curry-expected-return-sunday-vs-rockets

Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right knee issue, league sources told ESPN.
Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest to have 50-pt game
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48391619/rookie-cooper-flagg-51-point-night-mavericks-loss

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in Friday's 138-127 home loss to the Magic.
Sources: NBA investigating Bucks, Giannis' health
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48391034/nba-investigating-bucks-giannis-says-healthy

The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.
Embiid irked by 76ers, out again against Pistons
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48398411/joel-embiid-pistons-says-was-upset-being-held-wednesday

Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48397873/ex-nba-referee-joey-crawford-advocates-challenge-systems

Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48400333/jokic-outduels-wembanyama-amazing-ot-thriller

Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48377855/2026-nba-buzz-latest-live-updates-news-intel-nba-draft-offseason

Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.
Bucks poke fun at LeBron James with caption referencing 'everyone's two favorite cities'
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48407895/milwaukee-bucks-poke-fun-lebron-james-memphis-nba-comments

The Los Angeles Lakers star said Saturday that the two cities he doesn't like playing in right now are Milwaukee and Memphis.
Luka to seek specialized treatment in Europe
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48409097/luka-doncic-hamstring-seek-specialized-treatment-europe

Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in an attempt to expedite his return to play, his agent said.
Biggest questions and what to watch in the last week of the NBA regular season
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48387069/what-watch-biggest-question-last-week-2025-2026-nba-regular-season-playoffs-postseason-standings

NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.
WNBA Expansion Vote: Ownership, Valuation Breakdown for 3 Teams
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/wnba-expansion-vote-ownership-valuation-cleveland-detroit-1234889257/

The WNBA announced expansion plans more than nine months ago, with new teams slotted for Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia by 2030. The move was subject to WNBA and NBA boards of governors approval, which is finally on the docket for this week. On Friday, WNBA BOG members received a breakdown of the three expansion teams […]
The Bulls clean house: Why now? What's Billy Donovan's status? What's next?
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48413848/the-chicago-bulls-clean-house-fired-president-gm-why-now-coach-billy-donovan-status-happen-next

The Bulls fired vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. So ... what now? Here's what our insiders are hearing.
Wemby leaves Spurs' victory due to bruised rib
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48416021/wembanyama-exits-spurs-game-vs-76ers-bruised-rib

The Spurs ruled out Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday's win against the 76ers because of a left rib contusion.
Grizzlies tie NBA mark for 3s with 29 but still lose
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48416352/grizzlies-tie-record-most-3s-made-29-lose-cavaliers

The Grizzlies tied the NBA single-game record with 29 3-pointers on Monday but still lost 142-126 at home to the Cavaliers.
'It feels like a funeral': Inside the seasonlong conflict between Giannis and the Bucks
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48412620/inside-fractured-relationship-giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks

A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
Bulls fire Karnisovas, GM Eversley after 6 seasons
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48413577/sources-bulls-fire-vp-arturas-karnisovas-gm-marc-eversley

The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley.
Jokic rallies Nuggets as Denver moves to 3 seed
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48417190/jokic-rallies-nuggets-vs-blazers-move-denver-3-seed

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nuggets rallied from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Blazers and move into the No. 3 seed in the West.
Mavs dispute claim they erred with Reaves' MRI
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48424364/mavericks-dispute-redick-claim-erred-reaves-mri

The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the Lakers guard received an MRI by the Mavs' staff.
Tatum preps for MSG return: 'Just another game'
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48426101/jayson-tatum-preps-return-msg-just-another-game

Jayson Tatum said that although he's not thrilled to return to the arena where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago, he is aiming to treat Thursday's matchup against the Knicks at MSG as "just another game."
Wemby avoids major injury; doubtful vs. Blazers
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48423510/victor-wembanyama-avoids-major-injury-doubtful-vs-blazers

There's optimism Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (rib contusion) will play in at least one of the Spurs' remaining three games to qualify for postseason awards.
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