NBA NewsSaturday, Mar 14, 2026

Brandin Podziemski led the Golden State Warriors with 25 points in Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center, offering insight into how the team adapts during stretches of injuries. “I look at it as a blessing in disguise just because it’s an opportunity and you’re able to build confidence,” Podziemski said on […] The post Brandin Podziemski on Warriors’ resilience amid injuries after Timberwolves loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed defensive concerns following Friday’s 127-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. “39-point third quarter is not good enough. Some of our coverages are a little loose right now,” Finch said, highlighting areas for improvement despite the win. The coach noted challenges with rebounding and fouling […] The post Chris Finch breaks down Timberwolves’ defensive focus after win over Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue reflected on Friday’s 119-108 victory against the Chicago Bulls, acknowledging moments of sluggish play. Lue noted that the Bulls’ style posed challenges. “Their style of play gives us problems, you know, when they inbound the ball, push it with pace, attack the paint… it was really a one-on-one test […] The post Tyronn Lue: “Just make it to the playoffs. That’s our mindset” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ivica Zubac contributed 11 points and eight rebounds in Indiana’s 101-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “It was pretty good. Watching the team from the sideline, it looked like fun, the way the guys moved the ball, and just being on the court with them. Everyone’s always aggressive to […] The post Ivica Zubac reflects on Pacers debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Leonard Miller, who was acquired from Minnesota at the deadline, made his third start Thursday since joining the Chicago Bulls and continues to deliver strong production. In 31 minutes of action, he recorded 15 points and nine rebounds, following another productive outing Tuesday when he posted 17 points and 11 rebounds across 38 minutes. Miller […] The post Leonard Miller believes he can keep playing well appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Mavericks ended an eight-game losing streak with Thursday’s victory over Memphis, thanks in large part to a big performance from Khris Middleton, writes Dwain Price of Mavs.com. Coming off the bench, the veteran small forward scored a season-high 35 points on 10-of-17 shooting in only 25 minutes. He took over in the final period, […] The post Khris Middleton: Shooters keep firing when hot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Washington Wizards visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night with several rotation players unavailable as both teams try to halt recent losing streaks. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Boston enters the matchup with a 43-23 record, holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Washington sits near the […] The post Wizards vs Celtics injury report: who plays on Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Charlotte Hornets could face a short-handed San Antonio Spurs squad when the teams meet Saturday afternoon at Frost Bank Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET as Charlotte continues its push in the Eastern Conference play-in race. Charlotte enters the game at 34-33, holding the No. 10 spot in the East and riding […] The post Hornets vs Spurs injury report for March 14 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Denver Nuggets head to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night to face the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the matchup on winning streaks, looking to maintain momentum down the playoff stretch. Denver has won its last two games, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 136-131 on March 12 and beating the […] The post Nuggets vs Lakers injury report for March 14 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo expressed the utmost respect for Ty Jerome’s offensive creation after Friday’s 126-110 road loss vs. the Detroit Pistons (21 points/1 rebound/3 assists/8-17 FG/3-7 3-PT/2-3 FT). *averaging 20.1 PPG/2.6 RPG/5.4 APG/1.2 SPG/48.2% FG/55.1% 2-PT/40.5% 3-PT/87.0% FT/57.7% eFG/22.1 MPG in 12 starts* *missed most of season with a high-grade right calf […] The post Tuomas Iisalo on Ty Jerome: He’s turned into one of the NBA’s premier creators appeared first ...

Big Baby hopefully, has done some growing up following a stint in prison. Glen Davis, who played for three NBA teams over eight seasons in the league, was released this week from prison 17 months into a 40-month sentence for his part with several other former players in defrauding the league’s health insurance plan. “They...

Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez is currently in his 18th NBA season and hopes to continue playing for several more years, he told Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Lopez said reaching the 20-year mark in the league has long been one of his personal goals. “I always had a number of 20 years. A […] The post Brook Lopez aims to play 20 seasons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .