NBA News · LatestThursday, Mar 19, 2026

Miller is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game in New Orleans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Cavaliers will look to pick up their second win on this three-game road trip.

Following their sixth loss in the last seven games on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted the team is effectively headed for the play-in tournament, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Golden State has slipped to the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference standings, though the focus now is on […] The post Steve Kerr unsure Moses Moody will return during trip appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The LA Clippers are in the middle of a three-game road trip, currently in New Orleans on Thursday night for the second night of a back-to-back set and the fifth game in a tough five-in-seven stretch for the team. Seven-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard returned from a one-game absence on Wednesday night and played against […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

'All the negativity that’s in this town sucks': Revisiting Rick Pitino's Celtics rant, one of the best soundbites in Boston sports history.

While continuing to work his way back into form with Golden State, Kristaps Porzingis has also emphasized how much he’s looking forward to eventually sharing the floor with Stephen Curry, as Florito Maniego of NBC Sports Bay Area relays. With Curry still sidelined, Porzingis hasn’t yet had that opportunity, but he spoke enthusiastically about what […] The post Kristaps Porzingis eager to play alongside Steph Curry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Cooper is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Pistons. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

James is about to become the new all-time leader in games played

Veteran big man Kristaps Porzingis has begun to show in recent games why the Warriors traded for him ahead of last month’s deadline, writes Nick Friedell of The Athletic. After missing six consecutive games due to an illness, Porzingis has played five of the past seven contests, averaging 17.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 […]

Not a great year for the coach.

The surging Los Angeles Lakers are peaking at the perfect time—but playoff success will hinge on matchups. Here’s which first-round opponent gives LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and company the clearest path to an NBA Finals run.

Since Jalen Green and Devin Booker returned, the point guards’ numbers have taken a hit.

The Lakers have found something. Seven straight wins. Ten of their last 11, and not against lightweights. This has come against playoff-level competition, the kind you’ll see again in a few weeks, writes Michael Duarte of the California Post. Still, March isn’t May. The Lakers are sitting third in the West, but only a couple […] The post Lakers rolling, but any first-round matchup won’t be easy appeared first on Hoops Wire .

This season has had all types of ups and downs, but the Lakers are now in top form with the playoffs fast approaching.

The Cavaliers have added another key player to the injury report.

Michael Porter Jr. will miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring, perhaps leaving the Nets without their leading scorer for the rest of the season.

The 2025-26 MVP race is taking its final form and with the elite play of Luka Doncic, it will come down to the wire in our latest rankings.

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Thursday, March 19th.

Snoop Dogg reveals his honest impressions of the Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves tandem in Los Angeles.

There’s a disconnect in Milwaukee. It’s not subtle. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are “not connected” right now, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. That tracks with everything we’ve been hearing. Different timelines. Different priorities. The Bucks are looking ahead. Health. Reset. Next season. Giannis is wired to play. Always has been. He wants to play […] The post Report: Giannis, Bucks ‘not connected’ as tension builds appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Lakers coach JJ Redick was a gamble. When he took over the helm in June 2024, he had never coached. His challenge was immense: He was tasked with integrating LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on a franchise that views anything less than a championship as a failure. That meant he had to convince...

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Forward Naji Marshall, who drew some trade interest before the deadline, has recently shown why the Dallas Mavericks were reluctant to move him, according to Nate Sanchez of The Dallas Morning News. Marshall delivered his best performance of the season on Monday in New Orleans, finishing with 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and no […] The post Naji Marshall proves Mavericks right to keep him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi drew significant trade interest ahead of this season’s deadline, but ultimately stayed in New Orleans and has continued to earn praise from head coach James Borrego. Following a strong performance in Monday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, where he posted 10 rebounds, five blocks, and five assists, Borrego highlighted […] The post James Borrego reacts to Yves Missi’s defensive progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

While he acknowledges that he would vote for Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if the season ended today, Sam Amick of The Athletic says Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama continues to strengthen his case in the race for Most Valuable Player and could steal some top-two votes that have long appeared earmarked for Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets […]

Steve Ballmer's decision to retool and make the Clippers younger came as a surprise, but it may have saved the franchise.

The Orlando Magic have slipped a bit on the heels of their recent seven-game winning streak, losing two straight games to the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Magic have been playing shorthanded as of late, with forward Franz Wagner not having appeared in a game since February 11 due to an ankle injury. […] The post Franz Wagner’s ‘frustrating’ admission on prolonged Magic injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .