Basketball Intelligence For 4/1/26

The day's best basketball news and analysis.

Apr 01, 2026

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FEATURES OF THE DAY
Welcome to the NBA’s new A-League, B-League phenomenon. Is it here to stay?
Tom Haberstroh, Yahoo Sports

The Anatomy of 31–0: How the Toronto Raptors Turn Pressure Into Points
Con Brennan, Wait For The Screen

Inside NBA Sneaker Culture: Why some players burn through 60 pairs a season and Jarrett Allen
James L. Edwards III, The Athletic

AROUND THE LEAGUE

Brian Windhorst: 'Walls' put up by NBA led to worse 'connection' with fans
Brendon Kleen, Awful Announcing

Tanks for nothing
Tom Ziller, Good Morning It’s Basketball

NBA News and Rumor Roundup 4/1/2026
Jacob Sutton, JSutt Hoops

NBA Power Rankings: What to watch over the final two weeks for all 30 teams
ESPN

Week 24 Watchlist: 8 critical games in NBA playoff chase
Brian Martin, NBA.com

Yes, the pros get nervous, too. Here’s how Stephen Curry and others deal with it
Janie McCauley, AP News

“I think that’s telling that Steph would say that and there is an innate fear in people to fail in big spots or to be nervous. I think it’s just important to admit it at times and then kind of move on from there,” Roberts said this spring. “We were talking about it a couple days ago, those moments I think you mitigate the fear or the nerves from preparedness. I think Steph has shot so many free throws when he’s tired in big spots, so to admit that he’s nervous, he knows at the end of the day that he’s prepared for that spot. Most of our guys, we talk about that a lot, so I think that’s how they can get past that fear or nerve hurdle.”

Luka Was All Smiles Dropping 42pts on the Cavs | HOOPS, 4/1/26
Dustin Brewer, HOOPS

NBA Europe draws host of bids, including $1 billion offers: Sources
Joe Vardon, The Athletic