NBA NewsMonday, Mar 9, 2026

We break down every aspect of Jayson Tatum's return. How has he looked so far, and what does it mean for the Celtics' chances in the East? Plus, we break down Boston's encouraging victory over the Cavs on Sunday. Then, we get into our mailbag, with tons of questions including these: BOS-How do they match up in the East? How has Neemias Queta improved? CLE-Who is the 5th starter and closer when healthy? 27:39 BRK-What does taking a step forward next year look like? Could they make the playoffs...

Entering this contest with a 39-25 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently occupy the fourth seed in the conference, maintaining a position as a legitimate contender under the guidance of head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Koby Altman. The Cavaliers have established themselves as an offensive powerhouse during the 2025-26 campaign, ranking third in the NBA in both points per game (118.8) and field goals made (43.1 per game). Their success is predicated on a balanced attack led by...

The Bulls lost to the NBA’s worst team Sunday night in Sacramento, but it’s still not clear that they’re committed to a tanking strategy, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune (subscription required). The team has gone 2-11 since shaking up its roster at the trade deadline and has plummeted to 12th place in the […]

Ja Morant expressed a desire to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies despite swirling trade speculation, while acknowledging uncertainty about his roster status. "I hope so," Morant said when asked if he expects to return next season. The 26-year-old point guard addressed reporters on Friday in his first public appearance since suffering a left elbow UCL sprain on Jan. 21. Memphis announced on March 6 that Morant will be reevaluated in two weeks. When asked whether he could be content remaining ...

The interconference matchup scheduled for March 10, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio represents a high-stakes convergence of two of the NBA's most statistically dominant franchises in the current 2025-26 campaign. The Boston Celtics enter this contest as a primary contender in the Eastern Conference, currently maintaining the second seed with a 43-21 record, trailing the Detroit Pistons by a narrow margin of 2.5 games. The Celtics' narrative throughout the early months of 2026 ha...

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The March 9, 2026, matchup between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers represents a critical juncture in the 2025-26 NBA calendar, as both franchises navigate the final six weeks of a high-stakes regular season. The New York Knicks enter this contest as an Eastern Conference powerhouse, currently boasting a 41-24 record and occupying the third seed in the conference standings. Driven by the elite playmaking of Jalen Brunson and the interior dominance of Karl-Anthony Towns, New Yo...

Sims is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Magic. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Championship rings tell the story of the players who earned them. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure the Thunder's celebration also honored the people who made it possible to earn them in the first place. The post SGA Explains Why Thunder Included Partners in Title Celebration appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson analyzed Sunday’s 109-98 defeat to the Boston Celtics, focusing on offensive inefficiency in the first half. “We were two of 22 from beyond the arc… we got a little overzealous. We weren’t getting offensive rebounds… our energy and force was below average in the first half,” Atkinson said. Atkinson […] The post Kenny Atkinson addresses Cavaliers’ offensive struggles in loss to Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke at length after Sunday’s 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, emphasizing both defensive execution and individual contributions. “I don’t think we limited their shooting. I thought they missed open shots,” Mazzulla said, noting that the team’s transition defense and keeping opponents off the free throw line were key […] The post Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .