

Marc Stein
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@TheSteinLine
NBA correspondent: https://t.co/9tkh8HSBzn. Inquiries: [email protected]. Past: @nytimes @espn @dallasnews @ladailynews @sbsun @washingtonpost @ocregister




@TheSteinLine Fortunately for WAS the talent at #5 will be much better this draft

The Wizards will have the NBA's worst record this season, meaning they can't pick lower than fifth in the 2026 draft. Since the NBA last flattened the lottery odds in 2019, the team with the worst record has yet to get the first pick: nytimes.com/athletic/71870…

The Spurs have upgraded Victor Wembanyama to questionable for Friday’s home game against Dallas:

Bucks general manager Jon Horst updated us on Giannis Antetokounmpo's health status on Tuesday: nytimes.com/athletic/71796… Here was his response, when asked how much Giannis' desire to play with his brothers, Alex and Thanasis, played into their decision-making on his availability:


Joel Embiid Medical Update: Appendectomies are relatively uncommon in the NBA but have occurred with players like Grant Hill & OG Anunoby undergoing the procedure. The average time lost for in-season surgery is ~23 days (10.2 games). Median = 18 days



The Mavericks lose in the clutch again as they fall to the Suns in Phoenix. The @DLLS_Mavs crew will discuss it at 11:30 PM on @DLLS_Sports on the Postgame Show. #MFFL 📺: youtube.com/live/v3RHrg7N-…

The @JakeLFischer Latest is the latest from the NBA's soon-to-be-spinning coaching carousel. Lots of teams and scenarios covered here: tinyurl.com/2f5tn6c2



The Mavericks fall on the road to the Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s big night. The @DLLS_Mavs crew discusses on the Postgame Show at 12:10 AM on @DLLS_Sports. #MFFL 📺: youtube.com/live/rLhggR700…