NBA NewsWednesday, Mar 4, 2026

The NBA ASG has a new format (again), featuring a World team made up of at least eight international players

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins delivered a blunt message to Deandre Ayton following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Cousins reacted after Ayton publicly expressed frustration about not getting enough touches in the game. Speaking on Run It Back, Cousins criticized Ayton’s comments and urged him to focus on his role. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins tells Deandre Ayton to “stay quiet and play” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick broke down Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, focusing on the critical final possessions. “We take the lead to go up four. And then we come up empty on a number of possessions and felt like… we were getting good looks, didn’t score,” Redick said. Redick […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Bucks’ late rally, Giannis’ defensive heroics in Lakers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, highlighting a late turnover that proved costly. “For me, I turned the ball over again… Giannis did agree. He did that. I mean, he made a great play by getting his arms, tipping it from behind, but can’t turn the ball over […] The post LeBron James reflects on turnover, clutch plays after Bucks edge Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade for either De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges, according to Hardwood Paroxysm on Substack. Sources indicated that Klutch Sports has expressed interest in moving Hunter through a potential Klutch-for-Klutch swap. Hunter, 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $90 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […] The post Lakers explore trades for De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges amid Klutch Sports push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Delonte West’s post-NBA struggles continue, with another arrest adding to a growing list of legal issues. The former NBA guard was taken into custody on December 21, 2025, in Belle Haven, Virginia, after allegedly robbing someone of $23, according to TMZ Sports. Police said the alleged victim identified West near the scene, and court records […] The post Delonte West arrested for $23 robbery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The San Antonio Spurs enter the arena following a dominant February stretch that included an eleven-game winning streak, positioning them as the second seed in the Western Conference with a record of 43-17. Their opponent, the 76ers, holds a 33-27 record, placing them in the sixth position in the Eastern Conference and leaving them in a vulnerable state as they attempt to avoid the play-in tournament while missing their foundational superstar. The Spurs have undergone a radical transformation...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 131-94 victory over the depleted Golden State Warriors on Friday at Chase Center. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as Oklahoma City built an early lead and never looked back. The Warriors […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 37-point rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

On an even playing field as two playoff contenders, the Raptors should be rivals with the Knicks. Their 0-3 record this year and 11-game losing streak against them says otherwise. Michael Grange has the story ahead of their matchup Tuesday.

Speculation surrounding a potential rift between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick was put to rest Tuesday when ESPN insider Dave McMenamin publicly addressed the situation, stating there is no feud between the Los Angeles Lakers star and head coach. Speaking on ESPN’s NBA Today, McMenamin detailed conversations with league and team sources after video circulated […] The post Lakers insider ends speculation of Luka Doncic-JJ Redick feud appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The report frames the Lakers’ future as a build around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves L'articolo NBA rumor: “Cleveland is the most likely destination” for LeBron, per MacMahon proviene da Sportando .

Boston’s star has been playing 5-on-5 for weeks as his comeback ramps up L'articolo Celtics: Tatum’s return is “a matter of when, not if,” per MacMahon proviene da Sportando .