Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Mar 17, 2026

It wasn’t pretty, but offensive rebounds and free throws got the Spurs out of LA with a win.

The Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes is making a late push for a major award.

Here are six teams that will give you a nice bit of leverage based on comparative data analysis

SportsLine's model nailed 12 of the teams in the Sweet 16 last season and simulated the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket 10,000 times

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 NCAA basketball championship.

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Devin Booker can carry the offense but the Suns may need more structure late.

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 .

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 .

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The spotlight of the University of Dayton Arena shifts to the final night of the First Four tomorrow as the #16 seed Prairie View A&M Panthers battle the #16 seed Lehigh Mountain Hawks. With an automatic bid to the Round of 64 and a Friday date with top-seeded Florida on the line, this matchup features two of the most prolific scoring backcourts in the mid-major ranks. The Prairie View A&M Panthers (18-17) enter the Big Dance after a historic run through the SWAC Tournament, led by senior gua...

From National Player of the Year contenders to breakout stars and NBA Draft prospects, these 24 players across all four regions could shape the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

CBS Sports and SportsLine expert Matt Severance looks at Tuesday's NCAA Tournament First Four matchups from Dayton

Chris "The Bear" Fallica is back with his March Madness Bear Bytes — the nuggets you need ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

The best ability is availability, and these NBA players led by Mikal Bridges exemplify that with their iron-man streaks of consecutive games played.

The Denver Nuggets delivered a wire-to-wire performance to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-96 on Tuesday night at Ball Arena, capitalizing on a depleted opponent and controlling the game through execution and depth. Denver improved to 42-27, staying level with Minnesota in a tightly packed Western Conference race, while Philadelphia dropped to 37-32 amid significant injury […] The post Nuggets dominate short-handed 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Veteran wing NBA Evan Fournier, who currently plays for Olympiacos in Greece after spending 12 seasons in the NBA from 2012-24, said in an interview with L’Equipe that he expects to retire as a player at the end of his current contract, which expires in 2028 (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops). Fournier, 33, […]

Luka Doncic has been on an offensive tear the past few weeks, and the Los Angeles Lakers have benefitted as they entered their matchup with the Houston Rockets on a five-game winning streak. Doncic has led the NBA in scoring for most of the 2025-26 season as his body transformation this past summer has allowed […]

Maxi Kleber has played sparingly during the 2025-26 season, but he’s made an impact when called upon. Kleber has mostly ridden the bench in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, though he’s stepped in admirably whenever the rotation is hit by injuries. Head coach JJ Redick has a lot of respect for […]

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

As Steve Kerr stands one win from his 600th victory, the coach tells the Chronicle he’s no longer losing as much sleep over the losses. Not everyone on the Golden State Warriors believes that.

Tatum is still trying to gain confidence in his game, and the Celtics will be back to championship caliber when Brown helps him get close to his previous form.

The center lays out his goals before retirement: an NBA championship and an all-time defensive legacy L'articolo Rudy Gobert: I want a title and to be seen as the best defender in NBA history proviene da Sportando .

Kadın Milli Takımımız, 2026 Dünya Kupası'na katılma hakkını elde etti. The post Potanın Perileri, 2026 FIBA Dünya Kupası’nda! appeared first on Eurohoops .

Everything you need to know about why March Madness history matters! The post Why March Madness history always comes back into the conversation appeared first on Eurohoops .

Shai Is Upgrading the Three-Point Era, Two Points at a Time

The Miami Heat face the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, and Bam Adebayo once again sits at the center of the injury report. The Heat list Adebayo as questionable with right calf tightness, placing Miami’s All-Star big man in focus as the team looks to bounce back from its most recent loss. Miami enters the […] The post Is Bam Adebayo playing tonight? Heat vs. Hornets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Seven contracts expiring and a possible Clyburn exit: the club is preparing up to eight new faces and a full rebuild in the frontcourt L'articolo Barcelona planning major overhaul: Wright, Nebo and Francisco on the list as season is “written off” proviene da Sportando .

The New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, with both squads facing very different realities in this stretch.