Basketball News · LatestWednesday, Mar 4, 2026

Magic Johnson did not want to be drafted by the Chicago Bulls.

Before their win over the Jazz, the Nuggets suffered losses to both Oklahoma City and Minnesota, with one recurring issue standing out — the team struggled whenever Nikola Jokic was off the court. Denver was outscored during Jokic’s rest minutes in both games, which played a major role in the defeats. Head coach David Adelman […] The post David Adelman eyeing changes to bench units appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace made the most of increased opportunities last month while several teammates were sidelined by injuries. In February, he averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 30.9 minutes per game, boosting his case ahead of a potential contract extension this summer. Head coach Mark Daigneault praised […] The post Cason Wallace boosting case for summer extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

How far will the Rockets get?

Στη Θεσσαλονίκη βρίσκεται ήδη ο Αντρέα Τρινκιέρι, όπου το σήμερα το απόγευμα (18:00, 4/3) θα παρουσιαστεί από τον ΠΑΟΚ. The post Τρινκιέρι: Έφτασε στη Θεσσαλονίκη για λογαριασμό του ΠΑΟΚ appeared first on Eurohoops .

LeBron James and Luka Doncic had nothing but praise for Marcus Smart's defensive effort and leadership during the game against the Pelicans.

Denver’s forward has been out since Jan. 23 with a second hamstring issue this season L'articolo Nuggets: Aaron Gordon targeting return Friday vs. Knicks proviene da Sportando .

Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith continues to deal with lingering pain in his left ankle following surgery in the offseason, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports. Despite the discomfort and uneven performance since returning, Finney-Smith said he’s grateful simply to be back playing. “Of course, me being me, I expect more but I’m just happy […] The post Dorian Finney-Smith battling ankle pain after surgery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

I could not dedicate this introduction to anything else but the Nikola Jokic – Lu Dort incident this week, with Dort sticking his hip and leg to make contact with Jokic before he even crosses half court and with the Joker going absolutely crazy, as you can see in the home picture of this article. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Cameron Brink had opinions of her own regarding the WNBA CBA issue. “There’s so much, and it’s such a layered issue, but I would really just say to the fans and to the people that support us, please continue that support and let us know that we’re valid in what we’re asking for,” Brink said in an interview with ESPN.

The Dallas Mavericks fell 117-90 to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at Spectrum Center, and head coach Jason Kidd pointed directly to the three-point disparity. “Just how difficult it is to win on a night like tonight, when we’re kind of trading twos for threes, especially with how Charlotte was shooting the ball,” Kidd […] The post Jason Kidd sounds off after Mavericks’ blowout loss to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Queta’s meteoric rise from unproven rookie to defensive force puts him in elite company and in the Most Improved conversation.

From D’Angelo Russell’s limbo to Trae Young’s ejection and looming debut, Washington is defining who belongs.

How a remarkable, rarely discussed game set the course of Bird’s career—and gave rise to March Madness itself

El técnico del Valencia Basket acudió a las redes sociales para criticar la labor arbitral ante el Real Madrid: "Nosotros tenemos una opinión de qué pasó con el arbitraje" The post Pedro Martínez habla sobre sus polémicos twits con el arbitraje appeared first on Eurohoops .

How to rank Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s pantheon of greatest players is an all-time debate, but at least in terms of the tougher assignment, Iman Shumpert knows his pick.

Takeaways from the second top-16 seed reveal and what to watch for in the conference tournaments

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee highlighted the team’s depth and defensive activity after Tuesday’s 117-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Spectrum Center. “Some guys were really impactful… Grant, Josh, Sion… they gave us really big minutes,” Lee said, noting contributions from the bench that helped sustain the lead. He credited starters for early […] The post Charles Lee praises Hornets’ bench, defense in rout of Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Victor Wembanyama cracks NBA’s top 250 all-time blocks before completing three seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted his team’s defensive intensity and contributions from role players in Tuesday’s 110-101 comeback victory against the New Orleans Pelicans at crypto.com Arena. “Big emphasis for us pregame and on the film was just our physicality,” Redick said. “You have to match Zion’s physicality. You have to match […] The post JJ Redick praises defensive effort, role players in comeback win over Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart emphasized focus and composure as key factors in Tuesday’s 110-101 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at crypto.com Arena. “Just staying locked in. It’s been a long time since we’ve been in that position and had to fight back to get a victory,” Smart said about the team’s eight-point […] The post Marcus Smart credits defense, experience in Lakers’ fourth-quarter run appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Una jornada más, los europeos fueron protagonistas principales de la mejor liga del mundo The post Resultados y clasificación de la NBA: Dončić lidera a los Lakers, dobles-dobles de Yabusele y Raynaud appeared first on Eurohoops .

Antonio Daniels wants Luka Doncic to stop complaining to the officials.

With six weeks left until the NBA playoffs, what are the most intriguing games left on the schedule?

ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.

Will Riley shines for a shorthanded Wizards team

Μετά τον Σάσα Βεζένκοφ, προστέθηκε και ο Τόμας Ουόκαπ στη λίστα των "αμφίβολων" του Ολυμπιακού ενόψει του ντέρμπι της Παρασκευής (6/3) κατά του Παναθηναϊκού στο Στάδιο Ειρήνης και Φιλίας. The post Ολυμπιακός: Βεζένκοφ & Ουόκαπ ατομικό πρόγραμμα και αμφίβολοι για το ντέρμπι με Παναθηναϊκο appeared first on Eurohoops .

After receiving his 14th technical foul, Luka Doncic faces the possibility of suspension.

March Madness is right around the corner. Here's a look at the latest NCAA Tournament projections after March 3 games:

Selection Sunday for 2026 March Madness will be on Sunday, March 15, when the 68-team fields for the men's and women's NCAA DI basketball tournaments will be announced.