Publication by EssentiallySports

March 11, 2026 | Edition #235

{{readername | Hey NBA Fans}},

Victor Wembanyama did something he has never done before on the court. And for that, he is likely to face some consequences at the worst possible time in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Bucks owner is stuck in a legal issue that has got the feds involved.

Let’s tip things off…

The French phenom got himself into a sticky situation after his volatile reaction.




With the Lakers on the brink of elimination, fans and players alike could use something to believe in. Here are five iconic instances when LeBron James refused to stay down.

Who is the Loser of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?

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Yesterday’s Result: 25% of you guessed the correct answer. The top overall seed has won the Championship eight times in the last 20 years. OKC can repeat this feat by going all the way this season.

Jalen Brunson sent his defender the other way with a neat double crossover, but his work didn’t end there because Joel Embiid was waiting at the rim. The Knicks' cornerstone beats him as well with a reverse layup from a tough angle.

  • New York blew past Philly again, and they’re moving on to the Conference Finals. The Knicks tied the NBA postseason record with 25 made 3-pointers. Miles McBride, who replaced OG Anunoby, hit seven threes and scored 25 points. Jalen Brunson had 22. Joel Embiid ended another injury-riddled season scoring 24 points. Tyrese Maxey had 17.

  • Minnesota has leveled the Spurs series 2-2. Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to make that happen. Victor Wembanyama was tossed from the game early in the second quarter after elbowing Naz Reid in the neck. De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points, and Stephon Castle had 20, but it wasn’t enough.

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