Lakers’ Luka Doncic picks up 16th technical foul against Nets

Less than a week after avoiding a suspension because of an accumulation of technical fouls, Lakers star guard Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night, meaning he’ll have to serve a one-game suspension in the team’s next game. 

Doncic picked up the technical foul of the season after he and Nets forward Zaire Williams were double T’d up after an altercation midway through the third quarter of Friday’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena. 

After Doncic was called for an offensive foul against Nic Claxton on an inbounds play underneath the Lakers basket, Williams was yelling next to Doncic after the turnover. Doncic shoved Williams in the back before Williams hit Doncic in the face while his back was turned to him. 

Less than a week after avoiding a suspension because of an accumulation of technical fouls, Lakers star guard Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night NBAE via Getty Images

Doncic picked up the technical foul of the season after he and Nets forward Ziaire Williams were double T’d up. NBAE via Getty Images

The sequence that led to the double technicals for Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams.

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The referees review saw a “push” from Doncic, followed by an “action” after the push by Williams, leading to the double technicals. 

“He [yelled] in my face three times,” Doncic said postgame. “I just wanted to get out of there. It’s a double tech, of course. What can I say? I didn’t even talk. I just wanted to get out of there. And they said I pushed. My push was exaggerated, which was obviously not. And I don’t know what else to tell you.”

Doncic is unlikely to dodge the league’s mandated one-game suspension for accumulation of technicals this time around. 

“I’m sure we will appeal it,” coach JJ Redick said. “I didn’t see what happened.”

Doncic was assessed a 16th technical during the March 21 road win over the Magic for a verbal back and forth with Magic center Goga Bitadze, who was also given a technical foul, but they later rescinded by the league, allowing Doncic to be eligible for the March 23 road loss to the Pistons.

Because the technical was rescinded, Doncic entered Friday with 15 technical fouls. 

If Friday’s technical foul isn’t rescinded, Doncic will have to serve the suspension for Monday’s home game against the Wizards.

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It’d mark the first suspension Doncic has had to serve because of an accumulation of technical fouls despite coming close in previous seasons. 

Before 2025-26, there had been three times in his NBA career (2020-23) that Doncic had finished a season with 15 technical fouls. 

He finished with 13 techs in 50 games last season with the Mavericks and Lakers after having 13 in 2023-24 with the Mavericks.

While playing for the Mavericks, Doncic narrowly avoided a one-game suspension in the season finale of the 2021-22 season after the NBA office rescinded his 16th technical foul.Doncic also picked up a 16th technical foul late in the 2022-23 season, which was also rescinded, resulting in him not having to serve a one-game suspension then either.

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Golden Nuggets: The 49ers would be Myles better with Garrett

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“Garrett was set to receive a $16.5 million option bonus. He will now wait close to the regular season to receive that. Additionally, the reworked deal gives any inquiring teams added cap flexibility in a deal that goes through 2030–something you’d want for a player set to be 31.”

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“Caleb Lomu: There’s not an abundance of aggression or violence to his play. That doesn’t mean he can’t or won’t be successful, but I would like to see a little bit of murder in his eyes, particularly in the run game. There’s a gentle quality to his style I don’t love. 

While he also has shorter arms, they’re not as dire as Fano, and his wingspan is fine. I don’t see him as someone you’d want to move to guard. He’s too lean for that. So the question becomes, is a redshirt tackle without tremendous drive and some length limitations worth pick No. 27 based on his athleticism? I don’t think so. He feels a bit developmental, and for the 49ers, I’d want guard utility. I don’t see it with him, as far as SF is concerned. If he’s somehow there at 58, then that’s a much different conversation. 

Spencer Fano: There’s so much more to like with Fano, even though he is the stumpiest of boys. He plays to his strengths which are quick feet, great hand placement, and overall technique, with some crafty ability to fake punches and encourage rushers to make the first move. Unlike Will Campbell, he’s not trying to vertical set or pretend he’s anything other than what he is. I would try him at tackle and then likely shift him to guard. 

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Bills are the favorites to win the AFC East

The Bills will be back on top in the AFC East this year, if the betting odds are to be believed.

Buffalo is a -145 favorite to win the AFC East. That makes the Bills the heaviest favorites to win a division of any NFL team.

New England is next at +150, while the other two teams in the division are long shots: The Jets are at +1800 and the Dolphins at +2800.

The Patriots engineered a major turnaround under first-year coach Mike Vrabel and young quarterback Drake Maye last season, winning the AFC East and then winning the AFC Championship. They look like a team that could be in contention for years to come.

But the Bills had won the AFC East five years in a row prior to last year, and the odds suggest that with Josh Allen playing in first-year head coach Joe Brady's offense, they'll get back on top.

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Dolphins meet with Rueben Bain Jr. – The Splash Zone 3/25/26

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The 2026 NFL Draft is a month away and we are slowly getting some news about prospects the Miami Dolphins are showing interest in. They didn’t have to look far for Rueben Bain, Jr as the pass rusher played ball for the University of Miami. It was reported by Bain that he was meeting with the Dolphins yesterday. The Dolphins need help all over the roster and pass rusher is a major need. But will Bain be there when they pick at 11? He seems to be getting mocked all over the place right now.

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Nets suffer beatdown from Trail Blazers for eighth straight loss as tanking race grows even tighter

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The Nets have lost eight straight and 18 of the last 20. Brooklyn (17-55) is a game behind Indiana (16-56) and a half-game behind Washington (16-55) for the best draft lottery odds.

Camara made 10 of 12 shots from the field.

Nets center Nic Claxton (33) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) as Trail Blazers’ forward Deni Avdija (8) watches during the second half at Moda Center. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Deni Avdija scored 18 points and Scoot Henderson had 13 points, five assists and four steals for the Trail Blazers. Donovan Clingan finished with 15 rebounds, seven points and seven blocks.

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Murray converted a three-point play with 4:48 left in the first quarter that gave the Trail Blazers the lead for good and sparked a 13-2 run that made it 28-18.

Ben Saraf converted two free throws that made it a three-point game with 4.7 seconds left, but Jrue Holiday answered with a layup three seconds later and Portland scored 11 of the first 12 points in the second quarter.

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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat

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Less than 2 weeks ago, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat were the talk of the NBA. An 83 point performance that put Adebayo in the record books also happened to coincide with a 7 game win streak that’s kept them right in the thick of things out East as the season winds down. Since Adebayo’s historic night though they’ve gone a paltry 1-4, including two losses to two teams that they’re fighting for positioning with in the standings. Currently the 9th seed with 11 games left in the regular season, the Heat have just 1 less win than the current 5th seed Toronto Raptors.

Meanwhile for the Spurs, the possibility of 60 wins remains alive and well. Currently holding a 7 game lead over the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2nd seed and still just 3 games back of the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio might just be locked into that 2nd spot. Even with six of their next seven on the road, there’s a good chance they could wrap that race up very soon. Once that happens, the focus can be entirely on health and fine-tuning for the franchise’s first postseason run in a very long time.

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San Antonio Spurs (53-18) vs Miami Heat (38-33)
March 23 2026 | 6:00 PM CT
Watch: Peacock, FDSS | Listen: WOAI (1200 AM)

Spurs Injuries: Stephon Castle, hip (day to day), Devin Vassell, hamstring (day to day), David Jones-Garcia, OUT

Heat Injuries: Andrew Wiggins, toe (day to day), Jaime Jaquez Jr, hip (day to day), Norman Powell, calf (day to day)

What to watch for

• While he’s obviously not averaging 83 points a night, Bam Adebayo has nonetheless had a phenomenal season. He’s hit at least the 20 point mark in his last 11 games and is second on the Heat in scoring this season, behind only Tyler Herro. He’s coming off a 32 point, 21 rebound game in a loss to the Houston Rockets, a game in which he played 45 minutes. Adebayo is the bedrock of an elite Miami defense, shutting off driving lanes with his quickness and providing solid rim protection. With Victor Wembanyama playing some of the best basketball of his career, the potential for a classic confrontation is there.
• No one plays faster than Miami, averaging nearly 104 possessions per game this year. They like to push the ball in transition while leaning on a defense that’s just outside the top 5 (6th in defensive rating) to stifle opposing offenses and force them into turnovers to fuel their offensive attack. San Antonio, who are no slouches themselves when it comes to pushing the tempo and playing elite defense, protect the basketball as well as any team in the Association, but there’s always a chance for things to get ugly on the road. Keeping turnovers down and cleaning the defensive glass will be key in limiting the Miami offense.
• Dylan Harper took full advantage of his first career start, tying a career-high 24 points in Saturday’s win against the Pacers on a super-efficient 9/13 from the field. With Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell potentially out once again for this one, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Mitch Johnson give the impressive rookie the starting nod once again tonight. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has more than a few great options to throw at San Antonio’s wings, but Harper and the rest of his teammates should be up to the task The 20 year old Harper has scored in double figures nine times since the All Star break.

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