NBA Postpones Games Due to Winter Storm

Treacherous travel conditions force league to reschedule Grizzlies-Nuggets and Mavericks-Bucks matchups.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:51pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes, conveying the disruption and energy of the postponed NBA matchups.A cubist interpretation of the postponed NBA games, capturing the disruption and uncertainty caused by the winter storm.Southaven Today

The NBA has postponed two Sunday games due to a brutal winter storm sweeping across the United States. The Dallas Mavericks were unable to travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks, while the Denver Nuggets' game against the Memphis Grizzlies was also called off as the Memphis region was hit hard by the wintry mix. The league cited player safety concerns in making the decisions, which also impacted a G League game in Southaven, Mississippi.

Why it matters

The last-minute postponements left fans and players in a state of uncertainty, raising questions about how sports leagues should balance player safety with the needs of the community. The NBA's decision to also postpone a Warriors-Timberwolves game due to a tragic shooting in Minneapolis further highlights the league's growing role in addressing societal issues.

The details

The Dallas Mavericks were twice grounded in their attempts to reach Milwaukee, while the Denver Nuggets' game against the Memphis Grizzlies was called off as the Memphis region was hit hard by the wintry mix, causing power outages and hazardous road conditions. In a separate incident, the NBA also postponed a game between the Warriors and Timberwolves, citing the need to prioritize the Minneapolis community's safety after a tragic shooting.

  • The postponed NBA games were originally scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The rescheduled dates for the postponed games have not yet been announced.

The players

Dallas Mavericks

An NBA team based in Dallas, Texas.

Milwaukee Bucks

An NBA team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Denver Nuggets

An NBA team based in Denver, Colorado.

Memphis Grizzlies

An NBA team based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Golden State Warriors

An NBA team based in San Francisco, California.

Minnesota Timberwolves

An NBA team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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What’s next

The rescheduled dates for the postponed NBA and G League games have not yet been announced, leaving fans and players waiting for updates on when the games will be played.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges sports leagues face in balancing player safety with the needs of the community, as well as their growing role in addressing societal issues. As the winter storm continues to impact schedules, the NBA and college basketball worlds are left in a state of flux, with fans eagerly awaiting news on when the games will be made up.