NBA NewsSaturday, Mar 28, 2026

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle called Friday’s 114-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers “pretty amazing” given how much happened in the final 0.4 seconds. “A lot of what our season has been about is guys stepping up into situations they’ve never been in before,” Carlisle said, highlighting the growth opportunities for his roster. […] The post Rick Carlisle reflects on Pacers’ late collapse against Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Even though Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Utah Jazz is still projected to be out for the remainder of the season, he continues to show positive strides in recovering from surgery to remove a non-cancerous growth in his left knee. He has gotten back to doing individual on-court workouts and is scheduled to be reevaluated […] The post Jaren Jackson Jr. recovering well after left knee procedure appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Detroit Pistons have been very encouraged by multiple areas of Jalen Duren’s progress this season, as Hunter Patterson of The Athletic writes. The 22-year-old center, who is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, delivered another standout performance on Thursday, finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two […] The post Jalen Duren has ‘untapped potential’ as offensive hub appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James emphasized the challenges of returning home after a long road trip during the Lakers’ 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “We give all the energy and effort that we had,” James said. The Lakers overcame a tough stretch on the road, where they went 5-1, with LeBron contributing […] The post LeBron James reflects on father-son assist and Lakers’ resilience after Nets win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the challenges of containing Los Angeles’ stars after the 128-121 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “We had a very clear game plan… get the ball out of Doncic’s hands and make other guys finish. Only today, those guys shot with a great percentage,” he said. Iisalo noted that Lakers’ mid-range […] The post Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Orlando Magic visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, January 2, at United Center with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Injuries could play a key role as both teams try to extend winning streaks heading into the new year. Orlando enters 19-15 after a 112-110 win over Indiana and a 127-126 victory against Denver. […] The post Magic vs. Bulls injury report: Who will play on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Denver Nuggets travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, January 2, with injuries shaping the outlook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET as both teams arrive trending in opposite directions. Denver holds a 23-10 record and snapped a brief skid with a 106-103 win over Toronto on December […] The post Nuggets vs. Cavaliers injury report: Jokic sidelined as Denver visits Cleveland on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks on Friday, January 2, as injury availability looms large at State Farm Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in a rematch of a tightly contested December meeting. Atlanta enters the night at 16-19 and is coming off a convincing 126-102 home win over Minnesota on […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks injury report: Young’s status in focus ahead of January 2 matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 2, with injury availability playing a major role in the outlook for both teams. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Portland enters the game with a 14-20 record and is coming off a 124-95 loss at Oklahoma City […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans injury report for Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .