Basketball NewsThursday, Mar 5, 2026

Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoMar 5, 11:28 AM ET

Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoMar 4, 7:51 PM ET

Kyshawn George suffered a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be reevaluated in three weeks, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). The team states that it plans to treat the injury “conservatively,” so there’s no guarantee that George will return before the season ends on April 12. George left Monday’s game […]

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 5, 12:35 PM ET

The March 5, 2026, encounter between the Detroit Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs serves as a critical barometer for two franchises that have redefined the competitive landscape of the NBA during the 2025-26 regular season. Entering this contest, the Pistons maintain the premier position in the Eastern Conference standings with a 45-15 record, while the Spurs sit firmly in second place in the Western Conference at 44-17, trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder by just 3.5 games. This matchup is w...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 5, 2:04 PM ET

Anthony Davis was reevaluated Wednesday by Dr. Steven Shin of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as he is currently out with ligament damage in his left hand. Davis continues to progress as expected and has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities. Davis will be reevaluated in two weeks, and further updates will be provided at that time. The Washington Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline and he has yet to appear in any ...

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoMar 5, 1:16 PM ET

The upcoming game between the Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls, scheduled for March 5, 2026, serves as a critical matchup for both franchises as the regular season enters its final quarter. The Phoenix Suns currently occupy the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a record of 35-26, positioned just two games behind the sixth spot necessary to bypass the postseason play-in tournament. Under the leadership of head coach Jordan Ott, the Suns have cultivated a defensive-first identity th...

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoJan 12, 3:41 PM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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