NBA NewsMonday, Mar 9, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers addressed the team’s 130-91 defeat to the Orlando Magic, citing missing key players and offensive execution as major factors. Rivers pinpointed the third quarter as decisive. “It was the third quarter that changed the game… turnovers, bad shots… a 15-point third quarter as well,” he said. Physicality and urgency […] The post Doc Rivers breaks down Bucks’ struggles in blowout loss to Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson spoke with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson about his development this season, crediting opportunity and experience for his growth. “Obviously the opportunity is the biggest thing… having a year under my belt and being on a really good team learning from a lot of good vets, that really helped me be […] The post Jaylon Tyson on growth, inspirations, and Cavs’ championship chase appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Memphis Grizzlies enter Monday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with a lengthy injury report that significantly reshapes their rotation heading into the matchup at Barclays Center. Memphis lists 10 players as out or doubtful, including Ja Morant, who remains sidelined with a left elbow UCL sprain. Morant has appeared in 20 games this […] The post Grizzlies vs Nets injury report: who plays on Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

RJ Barrett made his comeback in late January after being sidelined for an extended period due to injury. Yet, the Toronto forward is only now beginning to resemble his usual form, according to Michael Grange. Following a standout performance in Sunday’s victory over Dallas, where Barrett poured in a season-best 31 points while shooting an […] The post RJ Barrett regaining form after injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward A.C. Green believes today’s NBA players are increasingly embracing fatherhood and family life, a shift he says reflects a positive evolution in how athletes use their public platforms. Green, a three-time NBA champion and one of the league’s most durable players, said he welcomes the growing visibility of players presenting […] The post A.C. Green praises NBA stars for embracing fatherhood appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Lakers coach Byron Scott says he believes LeBron James will finish his career outside Los Angeles. Speaking on the Byron Scott Fast Break podcast with Olden Polynice, Scott emphasized LeBron’s departure from Lakers traditions. “I think this is his final year with the Lakers. I think he’ll go back to Cleveland and play one […] The post Byron Scott predicts LeBron James won’t retire with Lakers, cites ‘not a true Laker’ mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Toronto Raptors’ struggles against elite competition remain troubling as the team continues pushing for postseason positioning, writes John Chidley-Hill of The Canadian Press. Toronto has managed just one home victory in 13 games against opponents holding superior records, and the pattern has been worse against the league’s strongest clubs, with 14 losses in their past […] The post Brandon Ingram says Raptors need better late execution appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Utah Jazz wing Brice Sensabaugh understands that his long-term role with the organization remains uncertain, even as he shows offensive progress. The 2023 first-round selection averaged 15.6 points per game last month and added a 17-point outing Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but concerns about his defense and ball security continue to affect his development. […] The post Brice Sensabaugh focused on defense and turnovers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rudy Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has strong support from Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch to earn the honor once again, as reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Finch made it clear he believes Gobert stands above all other candidates this season. “I think he’s far and away the leader […] The post Chris Finch backs Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player award appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As the postseason draws closer, the Los Angeles Lakers are seeing encouraging signs from Austin Reaves, who is rediscovering the form he showed at the start of the year, writes Melissa Rohlin of The California Post. After missing time with a strained left calf and returning in early February, Reaves experienced a dip in scoring […] The post Austin Reaves boosting Lakers playoff hopes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jared McCain said he was caught off guard by the deal that moved him from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, explaining that he believed he could have developed into a long-term piece in Philadelphia, according to James Herbert of CBS Sports. “I definitely thought it could work,” McCain said. “Long-term, I definitely […] The post Jared McCain surprised by trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego loves the way that Dejounte Murray’s playing/approaching each day (averaging 16.0 PPG/5.3 RPG/5.3 APG/1.8 SPG/47.1% FG/26.9% 3-PT/89.3% FT/25.7 MPG/+2.2 +/- in 6 starts since returning from a ruptured right Achilles tendon). (via New Orleans Pelicans): “He’s playing freely. Dejounte’s been an All-Star. He’s had significant years. But […] The post James Borrego: This is the best I’ve seen Dejounte from a mental standpoint appeared first on ...