NBA NewsSunday, Mar 1, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets sent rookie first-round pick Drake Powell down to the G League on Friday amid an extended shooting slump. Powell, the No. 19 pick in the 2025 draft, had been a bright spot for Brooklyn for extended stretches earlier this season. The North Carolina product has continued to make a defensive impact at […] The post Nets send rookie first-round pick down to G League amid extended shooting slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded as they attempt to snap a seven-game losing streak on Sunday vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Egor Demin was ruled out for the matchup due to left plantar fascia injury management. Nic Claxton is questionable for the Cavaliers matchup due to a right thumb sprain. Demin missed most of the […] The post Nets’ Egor Demin ruled out, Nic Claxton questionable for Cavs matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Luka Doncic might be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t exempt him from some classic locker room hazing. After the Lakers steamrolled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, the birthday boy decided to air out some grievances regarding his teammates’ gift-giving habits, or lack thereof. During his on-court interview […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves claps back at Luka Doncic’s ‘no presents’ diss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has played with some of the most combustible personalities in NBA history, so he knows a thing or two about keeping your cool. Following the New Orleans Pelicans’ 115-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Jordan made sure to give a shoutout to rookie Jeremiah Fears for a different kind […] The post Pelicans’ DeAndre Jordan pokes fun at Jeremiah Fears for not getting a technical foul appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SAN FRANCISCO – While the Golden State Warriors got stomped by the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, there was still plenty of reason to celebrate for Gui Santos and the Dubs. Santos and the Warriors agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million, with a player option in 2028-29, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett […] The post Gui Santos’ hard work earns $15 million Warriors reward from ‘best organization’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will hit the floor to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, in search of their fourth straight victory. Jalen Johnson is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as questionable due to left hip flexor irritation. Here’s everything we know about Johnson’s injury and his playing status […] The post Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Blazers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

At the end of a rough month, Coby White finally made his Charlotte Hornets home debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The 26-year-old was surprised by retired North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, who sat courtside at the Spectrum Center to support his former pupil. Williams has attended White’s NBA games before, […] The post Hornets PG Coby White shouts out former UNC HC Roy Williams for attending 1st home game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Milwaukee Bucks have been sliding down the Eastern Conference standings in recent weeks as they await the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star has been out of the lineup for over a month due to a calf issue, with the team surprising many by opting to keep him through the All-Star break last month. […] The post Bucks’ Doc Rivers remains cryptic on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury return after social media tease appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Veteran wing Khris Middleton won't seek a buyout and intends to finish the season with the Dallas Mavericks. Middleton is in the final year of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Several playoff teams had been linked to Middleton, if he took a buyout from Dallas. Now, those teams will need to turn their attentions elsewhere. The deadline for players to be waived while retaining playoff eligibility, is Sunday, March 1. Any players on roster after that date who a...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he misspoke while discussing Kristaps Porzingis and his health during a recent radio appearance. Speaking Friday on 95.7 FM, Kerr said Porzingis had been dealing with a contagious illness that caused significant fluid loss and was not related to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a condition Porzingis said last […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls Kristaps Porzingis comments ‘stupid mistake’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins. Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares for another postseason run. Vucevic delivered his strongest performance yet in Friday’s blowout victory, finishing with 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting, along with 11 rebounds and four assists in 25 […] The post Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Thunder The Thunder welcomed back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday, but with limits. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points with nine assists in 34 minutes after missing nine games with an abdominal strain. He did not play in overtime because of a preplanned minutes restriction. “They kind of had no choice because if they tried that on the […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz, Keyonte George, Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire .