Basketball NewsTuesday, Mar 17, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 17, 1:27 AM ET

ATLANTA – In sports, it seems as if you only get respect when you beat the good teams. For the past few weeks, the Atlanta Hawks have been streaking, but some people didn’t want to validate it after seeing the teams they’ve beaten. Brooklyn twice. Washington twice. Dallas. Three teams that are looking forward to […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker speaks up on disrespectful narrative about Hawks’ hot streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 17, 2:35 AM ET

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game has been the most divisive event of the 2025-26 season. On the one hand, a good portion of the NBA fanbase lauded Adebayo for trying to score as many points as he could; never mind that the Miami Heat faced the lowly Washington Wizards, scoring 83 points in a single game […] The post Should Heat star Bam Adebayo have subbed himself out to respect Kobe Bryant? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 17, 9:55 AM ET

As he has become more of a veteran leader, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has learned to tone down a bit. He used to have a combustible personality, getting into physical scuffles and verbal spats. His dogged mentality sometimes got the best of him. Now, at 32 years old and one of the seasoned […] The post Marcus Smart drops mic on haters ‘talking s**t’ about Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 17, 9:52 AM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks will play on Tuesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with an injury, however. Giannis was on the injury report before ultimately being made available for Milwaukee’s game on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers, a game the Bucks won 134-123. Antetokounmpo suffered an injury scare during the matchup, though. Here’s […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status for Bucks-Cavs after scare in Pacers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 17, 11:22 AM ET

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart raised eyebrows when he claimed that he was pressured to return to the lineup prematurely while he was still injured during his stint with the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart was a member of the Grizzlies for two seasons, prior to joining the Washington Wizards and then the Lakers. “I […] The post Grizzlies no-comment Marcus Smart’s claim he was pressured to play injured appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoMar 17, 11:21 AM ET

The 2025-26 campaign has been nothing short of a roller coaster for the Chicago Bulls. Their journey has been defined by a scorching 5-0 start that eventually gave way to the harsh reality of a rebuilding roster. Injuries to key cogs like Josh Giddey and Coby White derailed early momentum. The real story, though, unfolded […] The post 3 Bulls 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints .