The Boston Celtics and Dalano Banton have agreed to a two-year deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Banton has averaged 6.7 points in 14.3 minutes per game in five NBA seasons with the Raptors, Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Celtics. Deal negotiated by Aaron Turner of Verus Team.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery this afternoon in Houston.

Doc Rivers: “I have grandkids that I want to see. I’ll let you figure it out from there. I have 7 grandkids now and they’re all 8 and under. It kills me every time I miss grandparents day with each one of them in school. It’s probably time to go see them more, so I’ll let you figure out the rest.”

The Golden State Warriors plan to sign Charles Bassey to a deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Bassey has averaged 4.2 points on 63% shooting from the field and 4.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes during five NBA seasons combined with the 76ers, Spurs, Grizzlies, and Celtics.

The Atlanta Hawks and Tony Bradley have agreed to a deal, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Bradley brings needed size to a Hawks frontcourt without Jock Landale. He’s averaged 4.3 points on 62% shooting and 3.8 rebounds in eight seasons with the Jazz, 76ers, Thunder, Bulls, and Pacers.

The Atlanta Hawks have waived Caleb Houstan. He shot 53.8% from the field and 52.4% from 3-point range in limited playing time during 18 games for the Hawks this season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will be out for at least the remainder of the regular season.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. and rookie forward Danny Wolf are both out for the rest of the season coach Jordi Fernandez says.

Reporting on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine, who sources say is expected to exercise his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, along with potential offseason trade candidates Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Malik Monk with host Chris Shearn on YES Network.

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson is having a breakout season and will be one of the top restricted free agents this summer. After rebuffing trade interest, the Nuggets want to re-sign him this summer. Why Cam Johnson could become a trade candidate as a result on YES Network.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to exercise his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, league sources say. It’s the last year of a 3-year, $66 million deal negotiated by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. More on KCP and Ja Morant on YES Network.

Previewing an active offseason ahead for the Milwaukee Bucks, including what’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo and why teams like the Heat, Warriors, Knicks, Cavaliers, and others will circle the wagon again on trading for the Greek Freak with host Chris Shearn on YES Network.

Kevin Garnett will have his jersey retired by the Timberwolves sometime next season, per team. Garnett, Minnesota’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, steals, blocks, games played and minutes, will also make his first appearance at Target Center as a team ambassador on April 12.

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a 10-day deal with forward Toby Okani, agents BJ Bass and Cam Brennick told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Okani, who has played for the Westchester Knicks in the G League this season, is a versatile defender and was an MVC All-Defensive Team selection at UIC.

Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale suffered a right high ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Landale has averaged 9.1 points on 51.6% shooting from the field and 39.1% from 3-point range with 4.1 rebounds in 19.4 minutes during 23 games for Atlanta.

Sacramento Kings G League general manager Gabriel Harris will be named University of Memphis Tigers general manager, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Harris and the Stockton Kings recently won the 2025 G League championship. Harris also played for Stanford University.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will be re-evaluated in one week, team says.

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George will miss the remainder of the season. George originally suffered a Grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left elbow on March 2.

Brooklyn Nets are signing Tre Scott to a 10-day hardship deal, Senior VP of CSE Talent Darrell Comer told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Scott earns an NBA call-up after 2 years with the Long Island Nets. Danny Wolf (sprained ankle) is in a walking boot and will likely miss the rest of the season.

The NBA fined the Portland Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva two weeks without pay for violating rules governing contact with draft-ineligible players in connection with the team’s scouting of Yang Hansen in December 2023.

The Utah Jazz signed Kennedy Chandler to a second 10-day deal, agent Ryan Davis of WME Basketball told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Chandler has averaged 14.2 points and 6.8 assists in six games with the Jazz this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a 10-day contract with Lucas Williamson, agents Keith Kreiter and Sam Cipriano of Edge Sports told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The former Loyola Ramblers wing has spent this season with the Memphis Hustle and Windy City Bulls in the G League.

Washington Wizards G League assistant coach TC Swirsky is joining the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury as an assistant coach on the staff of Nate Tibbetts, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Swirsky was previously head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.

Former Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri has joined the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo as a Principal Owner.

NCAA News: Kareem Thomas, Dartmouth's leading scorer who shot 45% from 3-point range as a sophomore this season, is entering the transfer portal, a league source told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

The Chicago Bulls will waive guard Jaden Ivey, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

Minnesota Timberwolves say Jaden McDaniels will be listed week-to-week after an MRI revealed left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise. McDaniels is averaging a career-highs in points (14.8), field goal percentage (.518) and 3-point percentage (.421) this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a 10-day deal with Adama Bal, agent Yann Balikouzou of LIFT Sports Management told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 6-foot-7 French forward has spent this season with the Westchester Knicks. Prior, he was a two-time All-WCC First Team selection at Santa Clara.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has now been cleared for on-court basketball practice activities.

The Chicago Bulls have ruled out Jaden Ivey (left knee) and Jalen Smith (right calf) for the rest of the season.

Joel Embiid and Paul George will return tonight and start for the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid has been out since February 26 with a right oblique strain. George was suspended 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy.

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George will be re-evaluated again in one week.

Hawks assistant coach Ronald Nored was named Butler University head coach. He was also an assistant for the Pacers, Hornets, and Celtics, and was Long Island Nets G League head coach. At Butler, he was a 2-time Horizon League DPOY and played in the 2010 and 2011 NCAA title games.

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.

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Malachi Smith to a second 10-day contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Smith has averaged 6.2 points on 50% shooting from the field and 3-point range, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes during six games played for the Nets.

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Cam Thomas and signed Pete Nance to a multi-year standard NBA contract. Thomas averaged 10.7 points in 16.6 minutes during 18 games for the Bucks. Nance has averaged 4.5 points on 56.4% from the field in 12.1 minutes during 37 games this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing Tyler Burton to a second 10-day contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Burton has averaged 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 25.3 minutes during six games for the Grizzlies this season.

The Orlando Magic have converted two-way forward Jamal Cain and signed him to a two-year NBA contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Orlando has a team option for the 2026-27 season. Cain’s averaged 8 points on 56% from the field and 53% from 3-point range his last five games.

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac will miss the rest of the season after suffering a fractured rib in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, league sources confirm. First reported by @dustindopirak.bsky.social.

Wizards star Anthony Davis will be re-evaluated at the end of the month. His recovery continues to progress positively, but the volar plate tissue in his left hand hasn’t fully healed. He’ll continue with conservative treatment and advance his basketball activity as tolerated.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain following an MRI performed on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will be re-evaluated in two weeks after being diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax, team says.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards (right knee inflammation) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks.

Chicago Bulls say Anfernee Simons (left wrist) will be re-evaluated in 10 days.    Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (left knee soreness) will be re-evaluated in one week.

The Boston Celtics plan to sign Charles Bassey to a 10-day deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Bassey has averaged 4.3 points on 63% shooting from the field and 4.3 rebounds in 11.1 minutes during five combined NBA seasons with the Spurs, Grizzlies, and 76ers.

The Memphis Grizzlies and DeJon Jarreau have agreed to a 10-day deal, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He played with Memphis in the 2023-24 season and overcame a torn ACL to make his NBA return. He’s averaged 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists with the G League’s Memphis Hustle.

The Brooklyn Nets and Malachi Smith have agreed to a 10-day deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Smith averaged 14.4 points on 52% shooting from the field and 42% from 3-point range, 5.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League team.

Sources: Grizzlies PG Scotty Pippen Jr. will miss the rest of the season. He’ll undergo a sesamoidectomy to address ongoing discomfort in his right big toe. He’s averaged 10.6 points on 48% overall and 39% from 3-point range, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in three seasons with Memphis.

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left thumb and will miss the remainder of the season. Sharpe will require surgery to repair the ligament.