NBA NewsSunday, Mar 15, 2026

Russell Westbrook recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 118-109 on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 27 points, while Precious Achiuwa added 25 points and 13 rebounds. Maxime Raynaud contributed 23 points, and Daeqwon […] The post Kings rally past Clippers as Westbrook records triple-double appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs reconnected with teammate Luke Kornet on Saturday, reviving their “French Vanilla” chemistry by setting him up for two alley-oop dunks during the third quarter, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. The pairing of the two big men has become a fan favorite when they share the floor. […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Luke Kornet revive ‘French Vanilla’ connection appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman broke down Saturday’s 127-125 overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, focusing on execution and key moments. “We were expecting to miss it. That’s why Spence came in. He’s our best free throw third rebounder,” Adelman said, referencing Austin Reaves’ critical late free throw sequence. Adelman acknowledged the difficulty […] The post David Adelman: “Marcus Smart is the reason why they won the game” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged Sacramento’s dominance following their 118-109 win on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. “They played better than we did. And we’ve never really caught a good rhythm offensively,” Lue said. The coach pointed to Sacramento’s early speed and pressure as decisive factors. “I thought they started off the […] The post Tyronn Lue reacts to Clippers’ loss to Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers addressed his team’s 122-99 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at State Farm Arena. “Extremely. I mean, 20 more attempts, you’re just not going to win the game,” Rivers said when discussing turnovers and offensive struggles. The coach pointed to Atlanta’s physical advantage. “I thought they were so […] The post Doc Rivers: “We did a lot of bad things today and we deserve to lose” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland acknowledged the team’s sluggish start in Saturday’s 118-109 loss to the Sacramento Kings at the Intuit Dome. “Sluggish back to back… didn’t come out with that fire like we usually do,” he said, adding that defensive intensity was lacking in the first half. Garland highlighted the importance of having […] The post Darius Garland on Clippers’ loss to Kings: “We didn’t come out with that fire” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum addressed his impending free agency following a strong stretch since joining the team in the Trae Young trade. “I like it here, man. I’m here for a reason. We’ll see. But right now, it’s about playing winning basketball and building on what we’ve done and stack wins and stack winning […] The post CJ McCollum opens up on free agency appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves poured in 42 points on Friday, helping his team snap its losing streak, but the night included a brief injury scare late in the game, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. In the final minute, Edwards collided with Golden State’s LJ Cryer and immediately reached for his right knee. […] The post Anthony Edwards says he’s good after knee scare appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Friday’s win carried extra significance for the Toronto Raptors, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. In addition to helping Toronto improve its standing in the postseason race after slipping into play-in territory, the victory also demonstrated that the team was willing to compete and push back even when facing adversity. Before the game, head […] The post Darko Rajakovic says Raptors won’t repeat Jamal Shead incident appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley applauded the stay ready mindset of two-way forward Jamal Cain following Saturday’s 121-117 road win vs. the Miami Heat (12 points/7 rebounds/1 block/5-8 FG/2-4 3-PT/+4 +/- in 19 minutes off the bench). (via Orlando Magic): “I thought Jamal was excellent. I really do. I think he played with a […] The post Jamahl Mosley: I thought Jamal Cain was excellent vs. Miami appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Detroit Pistons will face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, March 15 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Detroit enters the game on a two-game winning streak after victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies. Toronto comes off a 122-115 win over the Phoenix Suns and a 111-122 loss at New Orleans. Detroit’s injury report […] The post Pistons vs Raptors injury report for March 15 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Golden State Warriors will visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 15 with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. The matchup comes as both teams navigate critical stretches in their playoff campaigns. Golden State faces a significant injury crisis, with eight players sidelined. Stephen Curry (right patellofemoral pain syndrome), […] The post Warriors vs Knicks injury report: who will play on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .