Basketball News · LatestSaturday, Mar 21, 2026

N.Y. native Jose Alvarado is now playing for his hometown team and proving that he's the New York Knicks' missing piece to a championship.

What is a Billiken? Here's what to know about the history of Saint Louis basketball's nickname ahead of the March Madness game vs Michigan:

Celtics center Nikola Vucevic has to wait patiently for his fractured right ring finger to heal but he’s hopeful he can play again before the playoffs. “The good thing is I can still do some stuff on the court,” he said, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. “That will help me for when I […]

Nova Southeastern heads to Pittsburgh looking for its third title in four years.

With the Cavaliers in town on Thursday, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan looked back on last summer’s trade that sent Lonzo Ball to Cleveland and brought Isaac Okoro to Chicago, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Donovan expressed appreciation for Okoro’s contributions and unselfish approach, while also sharing sympathy for Ball’s situation after […] The post Billy Donovan reflects on Lonzo Ball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ayo Dosunmu recently said that mid-range shots were “really prohibited” during his time with the Bulls, but head coach Billy Donovan disagreed with that characterization, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Donovan noted that players like DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic regularly operated in the mid-range while Dosunmu was on the […] The post Bulls coach responds to Ayo Dosunmu mid-range shot comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are extremely dangerous right now for one key reason according to an ESPN insider.

The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise built on some of the best players to ever step foot on an NBA court. Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal and many other all-time greats have worn the purple and gold. And Luka Doncic is already putting his name […]

Chicago Bulls big man Jalen Smith voiced frustration with the team’s performance after Wednesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, questioning their effort and intensity, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. “We had no fight,” Smith said. “This is the third time we’ve played them and we’ve gotten punked. At the end of the […] The post Jalen Smith says Bulls lacked fight in loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

From Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point, here are the keys that could decide every game.

Ο Εβάν Φουρνιέ μας είχε συνηθίσει στην αναζήτηση φαγητών σε ολόκληρη την Ελλάδα. The post Φουρνιέ: Από την αναζήτηση φαγητών σε αναζήτηση… καπέλων (pic) appeared first on Eurohoops .

When asked about the possibility of Michael Porter Jr. returning this season after his right hamstring strain, the Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez avoided giving a definitive answer, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post relays. With Porter expected to be sidelined for at least two-to-three weeks, Fernandez emphasized that any return would […] The post Jordi Fernandez unsure Michael Porter Jr. will return this season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jose Alvarado continues to make an impact for the Knicks with his energy, whether he’s on the floor or coming off the bench, as Jared Schwartz of The New York Post writes. His presence is something star point guard Jalen Brunson says the team relies on. “Absolutely, it helps the team no matter what,” Brunson […] The post Jalen Brunson on Jose Alvarado’s impact on Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The 11-6 upset is one of the most popular March Madness picks each year — with good reason. Here's the history of No. 11 seeds vs. No. 6 seeds in the NCAA tournament.

Cade Cunningham's unfortunate injury might open up a window for Detroit Pistons teammate Jalen Duren.

March Madness is perhaps the highlight of every college basketball player’s career. Where else can you experience the atmosphere that the tournament brings? Very few sporting events match the intensity of March Madness. Unfortunately, there’s a whole batch of players who weren’t able to play in the tournament, like Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey. With […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has ‘perfect’ reaction to missing March Madness due to COVID appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Watch the highlights from No. 8 Oklahoma State and No. 9 Princeton’s matchup in the first round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.

It’s late March, the last of my Salted Brown Butter Cookie Häagen-Dazs is gone, and the Dallas Mavericks (23-47) are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers (34-36) in a game that actually matters—just not the same way for both teams. The Clippers are sitting squarely in the play-in and have dropped back-to-back games to the Pelicans […]

Three of four No. 1 seeds open their NCAA Tournaments today as the round of 64 concludes

Boston beats depleted Memphis squad in a dogfight

After years of exchanging ideas and scouting notes, coaches Dusty May and Josh Schertz meet with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.

Turkish center sees increased role with Golden State The post Yurtseven delivers best performance for Warriors so far appeared first on Eurohoops .

Dwayne Bacon and Tamir Blatt lead top individual performances with matching PIR of 27 The post Bacon and Blatt share Round 32 MVP honors appeared first on Eurohoops .

Josh Minott calls out Karl-Anthony Towns over physicality after Nets fall short against Knicks.

Coby White has seen a reduced role in terms of minutes since joining Charlotte compared to his time in Chicago, but he’s becoming increasingly effective in a sixth-man position. Over his last three games, he’s averaging 23.0 points in 23.0 minutes while shooting an efficient .512/.417/.938. Head coach Charles Lee praised White’s approach and development, […] The post Charles Lee credits Coby White growth in sixth role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

How has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?

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Several teams are monitoring key injuries heading into the weekend, with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard listed as questionable for Saturday’s game in Dallas as he continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. The 34-year-old has been highly productive this season, averaging 28.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, […] The post Kawhi Leonard questionable with ankle sprain vs. Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville will be rocking this Saturday, March 21, as the #2 seed Vanderbilt Commodores begin their 2026 tournament run against the #15 seed High Point Panthers. This First Round matchup in the Fort Worth 1 Regional features Shea Ralph's record-breaking SEC squad looking to protect their home floor against a High Point team that dominated the Big South to secure their highest seed in program history. The Vanderbilt Commodores (27-4) enter the tournament as one of the...