Basketball NewsSunday, Mar 8, 2026

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Tristan Da Silva of the Orlando Magic has raised his level of play following the All-Star break, posting averages of 12.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steal across eight games while logging just over 30 minutes per contest, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel reports. The second-year forward delivered another productive outing against […] The post Jamahl Mosley credits Tristan Da Silva for role flexibility appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Desmond Bane played a major role in guiding Orlando to one of its most impressive wins of the season Saturday on the road against Minnesota, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. Determined to limit his perimeter shooting, the Timberwolves focused on defending Bane tightly along the three-point arc, holding the veteran wing to an 0-for-5 […] The post Desmond Bane says role clarity feels freeing now appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Houston Rockets will face the San Antonio Spurs Sunday at 8:00 PM ET at the Frost Bank Center without four players, including Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet. Adams is sidelined with a left ankle injury requiring surgery, while VanVleet continues recovery from right knee ACL repair. Jae’Sean Tate remains out with a right knee […] The post Rockets vs Spurs injury report: absences ahead of Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings are facing significant injury challenges ahead of their Sunday night clash at Golden 1 Center. Chicago listed five players as questionable or out, while Sacramento has six unavailable, raising questions about rotations and game strategy. For the Bulls, Zach Collins, Jaden Ivey, Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, and Mac McClung […] The post Bulls vs Kings injury report: who plays on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers are set to meet at the Moda Center on Sunday at 9:00 PM ET, with both teams facing significant injury concerns. For the Pacers, Johnny Furphy (right ACL tear) and Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear) are confirmed out. Andrew Nembhard (neck and lower back soreness) and Taelon […] The post Pacers vs Trail Blazers injury report for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 8, 11:13 AM ET

Vassilis Spanoulis has stepped down as head coach of AS Monaco, according to a tweet from Matteo Andreano on Saturday, March 7. The club’s board of directors has not yet confirmed whether it has formally accepted his resignation. Spanoulis was absent from Monaco’s French league game against Cholet on Saturday, marking his first missed appearance […] The post Vassilis Spanoulis resigns as Monaco coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .