NBA NewsThursday, Mar 12, 2026

Shamet is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Jazz, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Here’s Milwaukee Bucks veteran Taurean Prince on what keeps him motivated at this point (returned from neck surgery earlier this week). (via Milwaukee Bucks): “That’s a good question. Proving myself right in a lot of scenarios. In this league, you can easily get down on yourself. You can gain confidence and you can lose it […] The post Taurean Prince: “I just refuse to let 60 guys take my spot” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Clarkson generated 27 points (10-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes of Wednesday's game against Utah. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Bennedict Mathurin believes the Los Angeles Clippers have the potential to make a deep postseason run, and he did not hesitate to say it after the team’s offensive explosion Wednesday night. “I fully believe that we can make it back this year,” Mathurin said. “So, it’s just pretty much about having everybody on the same […] The post Bennedict Mathurin: Kawhi Leonard is best player in NBA right now appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Darius Garland watched Kawhi Leonard dominate Wednesday night and admitted he had one regret after the Los Angeles Clippers’ 153-128 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Intuit Dome. “I wish I would have helped him get the 50 ball,” Garland said. “But 45 and a dub is cool, I guess.” Leonard finished with 45 points […] The post Darius Garland after Leonard’s 45-point night: “I wish I would have helped him get the 50 ball” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch did not hide his frustration after his team allowed 153 points in a 153-128 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The defeat marked Minnesota’s third straight loss and came against a Clippers team that shot 63% from the field and 51% from three-point […] The post Chris Finch calls Timberwolves’ defense “not acceptable” after Clippers score 153 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards addressed his team’s defensive lapses after Wednesday’s 153-128 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. “Just from the start tonight that was lacking,” Edwards said. “I had a lot of bad turnovers in the first quarter. Cost them to get out to a fast break and a good […] The post Anthony Edwards on Timberwolves’ losing streak: “Everything is about me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman highlighted the team’s balanced performance following Wednesday’s 129-93 victory over the Houston Rockets at Ball Arena. “Yeah, I just thought he continued to be aggressive,” Adelman said of Cameron Johnson. “Sometimes he’s trying to make perfect plays instead of just making the play that is right there in front […] The post David Adelman praises Nuggets’ energy and defensive focus after dominant win over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley highlighted his team’s ability to withstand Cleveland’s late-game surge following a 128-122 victory on Wednesday at Kia Center. “I think down the stretch it did come down to shot making. They hit some big-time shots,” he said, acknowledging the challenges posed by James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Mosley emphasized […] The post Jamahl Mosley praises Magic’s resilience and Bane after win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers enter Thursday night’s matchup with multiple injury concerns that could shape rotations and on-court strategies. The Bulls, currently 12th in the Eastern Conference at 27-38, will be without Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Anfernee Simons, and Jaden Ivey. Key contributors Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are listed as probable, […] The post Bulls vs Lakers injury update ahead of March 12 clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The biggest source of debate among Knicks fans surrounds Josh Hart, his status in the starting unit and overall workload.

Brandon Ingram scored 22 points in his return to New Orleans but was held scoreless in the fourth quarter. After the game, he said he felt welcomed during the visit with his new team and noted how much the city still means to him. Ingram explained that New Orleans had become a second home after […] The post Brandon Ingram: New Orleans ‘always felt like home’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .