Top NBA News

March 19, 2025

1. Spurs Will Let Gregg Popovich Decide on Coaching Future

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, currently recovering from a stroke, will have the final say on his return next season. In the meantime, assistant Mitch Johnson is serving as interim coach as the team shows promising progress.

2. LaVar Ball Reveals Details on Leg Amputation

LaVar Ball, father of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, opened up about his recent leg amputation. Complications from diabetes and an untreated foot infection led to multiple surgeries and blood transfusions, ultimately forcing doctors to remove a large portion of his right leg.

3. Kings’ Domantas Sabonis Out with Ankle Injury

Sacramento Kings’ big man Domantas Sabonis will be sidelined for at least 10 days after suffering a moderate right ankle sprain and a cut above his left eye during the win against the Memphis Grizzlies. His absence could impact the team’s play-in tournament push.

4. Dyson Daniels Sets Historic Steals Record for Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is making NBA history with 194 steals this season—the highest total in 15 years. Averaging 3 steals per game, Daniels is on pace to surpass 200 steals with 13 regular-season games remaining.

5. Harrison Barnes Wins NBA Cares Award

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes has been honored with the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for February. Barnes and his wife donated $250K to AlamoPROMISE, supporting tuition assistance in Bexar County, while also leading community projects in San Antonio and Austin.