Basketball NewsMonday, Mar 9, 2026

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RJ Barrett made his comeback in late January after being sidelined for an extended period due to injury. Yet, the Toronto forward is only now beginning to resemble his usual form, according to Michael Grange. Following a standout performance in Sunday’s victory over Dallas, where Barrett poured in a season-best 31 points while shooting an […] The post RJ Barrett regaining form after injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Former Los Angeles Lakers forward A.C. Green believes today’s NBA players are increasingly embracing fatherhood and family life, a shift he says reflects a positive evolution in how athletes use their public platforms. Green, a three-time NBA champion and one of the league’s most durable players, said he welcomes the growing visibility of players presenting […] The post A.C. Green praises NBA stars for embracing fatherhood appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 9, 12:12 PM ET

Former Lakers coach Byron Scott says he believes LeBron James will finish his career outside Los Angeles. Speaking on the Byron Scott Fast Break podcast with Olden Polynice, Scott emphasized LeBron’s departure from Lakers traditions. “I think this is his final year with the Lakers. I think he’ll go back to Cleveland and play one […] The post Byron Scott predicts LeBron James won’t retire with Lakers, cites ‘not a true Laker’ mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 9, 12:05 PM ET

Toronto Raptors’ struggles against elite competition remain troubling as the team continues pushing for postseason positioning, writes John Chidley-Hill of The Canadian Press. Toronto has managed just one home victory in 13 games against opponents holding superior records, and the pattern has been worse against the league’s strongest clubs, with 14 losses in their past […] The post Brandon Ingram says Raptors need better late execution appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Utah Jazz wing Brice Sensabaugh understands that his long-term role with the organization remains uncertain, even as he shows offensive progress. The 2023 first-round selection averaged 15.6 points per game last month and added a 17-point outing Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but concerns about his defense and ball security continue to affect his development. […] The post Brice Sensabaugh focused on defense and turnovers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoMar 9, 12:45 PM ET

Rudy Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has strong support from Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch to earn the honor once again, as reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Finch made it clear he believes Gobert stands above all other candidates this season. “I think he’s far and away the leader […] The post Chris Finch backs Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player award appeared first on TalkBasket.net .