Basketball News · LatestThursday, Mar 19, 2026

JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic's defense ahead of key matchup vs. Rockets.

Box score for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game from March 18, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

Mavs host the Hawks

The Phoenix Suns depth is a blessing and a curse for expansion.

Jaylen Brown dropped 32 points to lift the Boston Celtics against the Golden State Warriors with a 120-99 win on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 10 rebounds to win three straight, his third double-double, and fifth time scoring at least 20 points in six games after recovering from an Achilles tendon injury. […] The post Celtics dethrone Warriors 120-99 behind Brown, Tatum appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As Paul George nears a return from his 25-game suspension following a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug program, there still exists a level of vagueness behind the actual reason for his suspension. The NBA simply stated that the suspension was classified as a first-time offense under the collective bargaining agreement and did not disclose the […] The post Bill Simmons hints at the truth behind 76ers’ Paul George suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In their rich history, the Boston Celtics have won 18 NBA titles, the most of any team in history. Robert Parish was there for three of those championships (1981, 1984, and 1986). The 1986 team stands out for its historic 40-1 home record. Recently, Parish was asked about who would win a game between the […] The post Robert Parish reveals why ’24 Celtics will not beat ’86 squad appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Many were thrilled when it was revealed that the NBA is set to have a vote on allowing expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle by the 2028-2029 season. Adding more squads has long been a hot topic in the NBA, and now, it could finally become a reality. The last time the league had a […] The post Bobby Marks questions NBA expansion after Nets’ brutal 1st half vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With Cade Cunningham firing on all cylinders throughout the season, the Detroit Pistons have emerged as a major force in the current campaign, currently leading the Eastern Conference with a 49-19 record. A similar uptrend has also been evident with the Toronto Raptors, who finished last season 11th in the East but are currently placed […] The post Ex-Raptors coach drops hot take on team’s talent compared to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Britt Prince scored 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting, Nebraska opened the third quarter with a 17-0 run, and the Cornhuskers beat Richmond 75-56 on Wednesday night at the NCAA First Four. No. 11 seed Nebraska (19-12) plays sixth-seeded Baylor on Friday in the Round of 64. Coach Amy Williams, in her ninth season with the program, has led the Cornhuskers to five of their 18 NCAA Tournament appearances and two of their 10 wins, which includes a 61-59 first-round win over Texas A&M in 2024.

Max Strus is back and people are already noticing. For instance, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey labeled Strus as the Cavaliers’ biggest X-factor the rest of the way. And that sounds about right. It’s not about star power. It’s about fit. “Strus’ shooting … could go a long way toward pulling defensive attention away from Donovan […] The post Max Strus viewed as Cavs’ biggest X-factor down the stretch appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Threaten for eleven.

Prairie View A&M earned its first NCAA tournament victory, 67-55 over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four.

Head coach Ime Udoka seems to disagree with Kevin Durant on his solution to the Rockets' recent offensive struggles.

Watch the Game Highlights from Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Richmond Spiders, 03/18/2026

Watch the highlights from No. 11 Nebraska and No. 11 Richmond’s matchup in the First Four of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.

Game 69.

The Washington Wizards take on the top-seeded Detroit Pistons for the second time in a row on Thursday at Capital One Arena. Game info When: Thursday, Mar. 19 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Alex Sarr (toe) are questionable, […]

The Mavericks, Pelicans, and Grizzlies are in a rock fight for draft positioning.

Watch the Condensed Game from Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers, 03/18/2026

Plantar fasciitis has ended Egor Dëmin’s rookie season. A successful procedure has the Nets guard already looking toward the offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James trended Monday for a monstrous dunk against the Houston Rockets. But now a potential future venture appears to be dunking on him. James’ vision of becoming an NBA owner took a major hit Wednesday. James’ partnership with Fenway Sports Group appeared to eyeball Las Vegas in setting a new […] The post LeBron James’ potential future NBA ownership venture falling apart appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LaMelo Ball's young son will begin training as young as three years old, says LaVar.

A few San Antonio players have good cases for different distinctions, but might not actually get the hardware.

LeBron James, who has publicly entertained the possibility of being part of an ownership group for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, said he no longer intends to pursue the venture.

The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow's game @ Sacramento. Joel Embiid is DOUBTFUL with his right oblique strain. Full report:

Before the Orlando Magic took on the Oklahoma City Thunder,, I asked OKC Head Coach Mark Daigneault how he can help free up MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexan

Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins has been one of this season’s biggest surprises, but he’s gone through a difficult stretch since receiving a standard contract on February 8. That changed on Tuesday against Washington as he was forced into a larger role as a result of an injury to Cade Cunningham, Omari Sankofa II of The […]