Basketball News · LatestWednesday, Mar 18, 2026

The champs — and Nets role model — are in town.

Ο Απόστολος Νικολαΐδης κέντρισε τα βλέμματα στην 27η αγωνιστική της Elite League, πετυχαίνοντας triple-double, στη νίκη του Πανερυθραϊκού επί της Δάφνης. The post Elite League: Triple-double για τον Νικολαΐδη στη νίκη του Πανερυθραϊκού, “διπλά” για Δόξα και Βίκο appeared first on Eurohoops .

The 2026 WNBA draft is scheduled for just days after the 2026 NCAA Tournament wraps up. Here are key dates, draft order and what to know.

Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury, putting some added pressure on star freshman Cameron Boozer.

The Golden State Warriors have gone to battle since the All-Star break without Stephen Curry, as he continues to nurse a knee injury. It seems like Curry could be close to making a return to the court as the Warriors try to make a push late in the season, as he was seen taking shots […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry spotted getting up shots at shootaround before Celtics game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Over the course of his career, New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has become the ultimate glue guy, similar to former Golden State Warriors champion Andre Iguodala. Knicks head coach Mike Brown was an assistant coach on those Warriors teams when Andre Iguodala was helping them win titles, and he sees the similarities between Iguodala […] The post Mike Brown’s Warriors memories leads to Josh Hart-Andre Iguodala comparisons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The WNBA and CBA have reportedly come to a verbal agreement.

Siena men's coach Gerry McNamara said Wednesday his focus is on the opening matchup with Duke, not the job opening at his alma mater Syracuse.

Turns out tankers are not only tankers, but also bad-as-hell buncha guys. The Knicks trounced the Pacers, and the best is yet to come as they 1) were without JB and 2) next face the Nets. Forgive me for the lack of multimedia bits today, but X is down right now. Cold world. Mike Brown […]

Ayton has rebounded, played hard on defense and filled a role — as he did for Phoenix in its 2021 Finals run.

The Bulls have a lot of holes, but is possible most of their problems would be solved with the freshman star of BYU?

The Associated Press released its NCAA All-American first team for the 2025/26 season, and the group features a strong freshman presence, as noted by Dave Skretta. Duke’s Cameron Boozer earned a unanimous selection, joined by fellow freshmen AJ Dybantsa from BYU and Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas. They were rounded out by Texas Tech junior […] The post Freshmen headline AP NCAA All-American first team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the growing influence of NIL money in college basketball has significantly shifted how senior prospects are viewed, making them more appealing to evaluators than in previous years. In the past, most NBA-level talents rarely stayed in school for four or more seasons, but the ability to earn substantial […] The post NIL money makes senior prospects more appealing appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

One of the last two teams into the Big Dance will be the first one sent home in tonight’s First Four doubleheader

Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.., widely considered a top-10 prospect in the 2026 NBA draft class, won’t be suiting up for the Cardinals this week as the NCAA tournament tips off. The University of Louisville announced on Wednesday that Brown continues to deal with the back issues that have plagued him for much of the […]

Wayne Staats breaks down how the nation is picking the 2026 men's NCAA tournament bracket as brackets lock on Thursday, March 19, including the top-picked champion and the most-picked upset.

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

The New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara saw limited action on Tuesday, logging just six minutes, his lowest playing time in nearly a month, as Jordan Clarkson took over his spot in the rotation. After the game, head coach Mike Brown explained that Clarkson has been earning those minutes with his recent offensive play, also […] The post Mohamed Diawara plays less as Jordan Clarkson earns minutes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaylen Brown names LeBron James the best and Stephen Curry the hardest player to guard.

What you need to know and how to watch Thursday's first-round action in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden are often compared to each other. It’s easy to see why. Both players have spent a portion of their careers playing for OKC, each owns an NBA MVP award and a league scoring title, or in Harden’s case, three league scoring titles. And both guards are known for/criticized for perceived […] The post SGA or James Harden? Former NBA champion makes his pick appeared first on Hoops Wire .

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the prime attractions, but Acuff is making his case.

El March Madness 2026 reúne a varias promesas del baloncesto europeo The post Los 5 prospects europeos a seguir en el March Madness 2026 appeared first on Eurohoops .

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, and Dejounte Murray once again sits at the center of the injury report. He is listed as questionable due to illness, putting the Pelicans guard in focus as the team looks to win back-to-back games. Murray’s situation carries even more weight as he […] The post Pelicans star Dejounte Murray’s injury status vs. Clippers after missing last game with illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Year 23 has been a different one from LeBron James because for the first time in his career, he isn’t the best player on his own team. The Los Angeles Lakers have pivoted to Luka Doncic as the franchise’s current and future face, while Austin Reaves has ascended into a legitimate superstar on the offensive […]

There's a deal in place for a 2026 WNBA season.

WNBPA treasurer Brianna Turner reacts to WNBA CBA agreement with Steve Harvey GIF and reflection on union negotiations