NBA NewsThursday, Mar 5, 2026

Murray (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Williams has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to left foot soreness. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Hall of Famer Reggie Miller thinks that the 65-game eligibility awards rule could lead to some surprising names making the 2025-26 All-NBA Teams. (via Dan Patrick Show): “We could have people making the All-NBA Teams that probably normally wouldn’t be First, Second, or Third Team because of this 65-game rule. The awards, I can kinda […] The post Reggie Miller: The 65-game rule will cause some head-scratchers for All-NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Karl-Anthony Towns focused on effort and execution after the New York Knicks fell 103-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks battled back from a 15-point deficit and had two chances to tie the game in the closing seconds, but the final shots by OG Anunoby and Jalen […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after Knicks’ narrow loss to Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

With several players sidelined, Golden State Warriors two-way guard Nate Williams saw extended minutes on Monday and made the most of the opportunity, Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle reports. Williams played nearly 22 minutes and delivered a career-high 18 points, knocking down three of his four attempts from three-point range while also spending […] The post Injuries give Nate Williams bigger scoring role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Pistons came away with mixed results from their two recent games against the Cavaliers, splitting the matchups, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was still dissatisfied with how his team competed. According to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press, the issue wasn’t the outcome as much as the overall intensity and focus Detroit […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff frustrated with Pistons’ effort level appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Obi Toppin moved back into the starting lineup last week when he returned from an extended injury absence, creating the Pacers’ 34th different starting five this season. The constant changes have largely been the result of injuries throughout the roster, forcing head coach Rick Carlisle to frequently adjust rotations and combinations. Even with players returning, […] The post Obi Toppin starts amid Pacers lineup experimentation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted execution and ball movement after the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Thunder improved to 49-15 and extended their winning streak to four games behind 26 points from Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren. Oklahoma City established its rhythm early by […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains late shot and Thunder execution in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cavaliers wing Max Strus has not yet made his season debut after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, but the team shared a positive update on his recovery earlier this week. In a Tuesday press release, Cleveland said recent imaging of Strus’ foot showed “progressive healing,” allowing him to move forward in the rehabilitation process. […] The post Max Strus shows ‘progressive healing’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee highlighted his team’s composure after a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The victory extended Charlotte’s win streak to six games and improved their record to 32-31, moving above .500 for the first time since October 26. Lee credited his players for controlling […] The post Charles Lee praises Hornets’ focus and depth after dominant win over Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins recently reflected on the difficult early chapter of his NBA career and how he managed to move past it. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Rollins discussed the challenges he faced, including being waived by the Wizards in January 2024 around the same time he was charged […] The post Ryan Rollins says opportunity helped unlock his potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed his team’s offensive struggles following a 118-89 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on Wednesday night. “We were four for 18 on missed layups in the first half and I think they got a ton of transition opportunities off those,” Mazzulla said, highlighting how early inefficiencies […] The post Joe Mazzulla on Celtics’ missed layups and Hornets’ defense after tough loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .