NBA NewsWednesday, Mar 4, 2026

The Dallas Mavericks fell 117-90 to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at Spectrum Center, and head coach Jason Kidd pointed directly to the three-point disparity. “Just how difficult it is to win on a night like tonight, when we’re kind of trading twos for threes, especially with how Charlotte was shooting the ball,” Kidd […] The post Jason Kidd sounds off after Mavericks’ blowout loss to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith continues to deal with lingering pain in his left ankle following surgery in the offseason, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports. Despite the discomfort and uneven performance since returning, Finney-Smith said he’s grateful simply to be back playing. “Of course, me being me, I expect more but I’m just happy […] The post Dorian Finney-Smith battling ankle pain after surgery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace made the most of increased opportunities last month while several teammates were sidelined by injuries. In February, he averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 30.9 minutes per game, boosting his case ahead of a potential contract extension this summer. Head coach Mark Daigneault praised […] The post Cason Wallace boosting case for summer extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Before their win over the Jazz, the Nuggets suffered losses to both Oklahoma City and Minnesota, with one recurring issue standing out — the team struggled whenever Nikola Jokic was off the court. Denver was outscored during Jokic’s rest minutes in both games, which played a major role in the defeats. Head coach David Adelman […] The post David Adelman eyeing changes to bench units appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Maxi Kleber, who will become an unrestricted free agent after the season, has recently provided the Los Angeles Lakers with solid minutes off the bench. In Saturday’s game against Golden State, he recorded four points and three blocks in 13 minutes, and he followed that with six points and six rebounds against Sacramento. Teammate Marcus […] The post Marcus Smart praises Maxi Kleber’s team-first mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Two-way forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has recently stepped into a larger role with the Memphis Grizzlies, starting five consecutive games and even logging minutes as a small-ball center. Since Feb. 6, he has averaged 15.2 points per game while shooting an efficient .628 from the field, .471 from three-point range and .867 from the free-throw line. […] The post Tuomas Iisalo on Olivier-Maxence Prosper: His energy contagious appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III returned to the lineup Sunday after missing five games with a right shoulder contusion, marking his first appearance since before the All-Star break, Rod Walker of NOLA.com reports. Murphy has been one of New Orleans’ key contributors this season and drew notable interest from other teams ahead of […] The post James Borrego: Trey Murphy III ‘raises our level, ceiling’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Detroit Pistons second-year wing Ron Holland has struggled from long range this season, making just 22.7 percent of his three-point attempts. Despite that low percentage, the coaching staff does not want him to hesitate when he gets open opportunities, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff explained that Holland’s […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff: Ron Holland’s open shot still best shot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Pistons guard Cade Cunningham said he has been impressed by the durability and professionalism of veteran forward Tobias Harris, Coty Davis of the Detroit News reports. Cunningham noted that Harris’ ability to continue producing deep into his career is something younger players look up to. “It’s impressive. It is something all of us young guys […] The post Cade Cunningham impressed by Tobias Harris’ longevity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former NBA guard Nik Stauskas is at peace with how his basketball journey unfolded, even if parts of it were far from what he imagined. Appearing on the Fullcourt Passport podcast with Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar, the eighth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft reflected on his NBA career, his EuroLeague stint and the […] The post Nik Stauskas on NBA grind, EuroLeague shock and why retirement felt right appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The 2025–26 NBA season is different – and not just because of some blockbuster trade or rule change. What changed is everything around the court. A $76 billion media rights deal kicked in. The league rolled out three new tracking statistics for public use. AI now powers personalized game recommendations in the NBA App. And […] The post Fan Interaction and Engagement in Basketball in 2026 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Branden Carlson, Ajay Mitchell, Thomas Sorber, Nikola Topic, and Jalen Williams when they visit Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Carlson is sidelined with a low back strain, Mitchell is out with abdominal and ankle issues, Sorber continues ACL recovery, Topic is on a G League assignment, and Williams […] The post Thunder vs Knicks injury report for March 4 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .