Basketball NewsTuesday, Mar 3, 2026

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The Houston Rockets have been up and down lately, currently sitting at 38-22 after a recent narrow road win over the Washington Wizards. The Rockets’ solid roster construction has allowed them to stay afloat despite playing without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams for the most part this year. Roster construction has been a topic of […] The post Why Rockets’ Kevin Durant is ‘thanking God’ for controversial NBA salary cap rules appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Last season, Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn was denied honors for his defensive efforts. However, this season his efforts are being rewarded by teammates Kawhi Leonard and Darisu Garland. Leonard, in particular, is campaigning for Dunn to be named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, per Clippers beat writer Joey Linn. “He’s been great […] The post Kawhi Leonard hands out All-Defensive First Team endorsement to teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 3, 11:15 AM ET

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Coby White is back on the injury report, listed as out due to a calf problem. White has been a catalyst off the bench for the Hornets since arriving in Charlotte by way of the Chicago Bulls. Here is everything we know about Coby […] The post Coby White back on injury report vs. Mavs after recent return from nagging calf problem appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 3, 12:03 PM ET

In recent memory, many have been quick to compare Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green to NBA legend Dennis Rodman. This is due to their aggressive on-court play and their controversial off-court antics and statements. Rodman himself once said that Green is the only player in the NBA who reminds him of him. However, […] The post Why Draymond Green hates ‘lazy’ Dennis Rodman comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 3, 1:26 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks essentially hit the reset button when they traded away franchise cornerstone Trae Young to the Washington Wizards at the deadline. It’s clear they plan to build around their youth, such as rising star Jalen Johnson. And their other deadline trade for Jonathan Kuminga solidifies their direction. The name of the game for […] The post Hawks scoop up ex-Wizards young player in latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 3, 2:16 PM ET

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins criticized Steve Kerr following the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins questioned Kerr’s belief in Kuminga’s potential after the 23-year-old’s strong start in Atlanta. “We knew that Jonathan Kuminga had a high ceiling. […] The post Kendrick Perkins calls out Warriors coach Steve Kerr after Jonathan Kuminga-Hawks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .