NBA NewsThursday, Mar 5, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reflected on his team’s 131-113 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. “I’d rather have the emotions than none. He [Giannis] was frustrated, everybody was frustrated,” Rivers said, referring to Giannis Antetokounmpo throwing the ball in the third quarter. Rivers pinpointed a third-quarter collapse as the […] The post Doc Rivers addresses Bucks’ defensive lapses after loss to Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder credited Dyson Daniels for impacting the game defensively against Milwaukee. “It’s hard to come up with the superlatives for him defensively,” Snyder said. The coach emphasized the collective effort of the team. “The thing that I’m most impressed with is how unselfish they are. Everybody’s sacrificing something for one […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ teamwork and defense after win over Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Keeping Austin Reaves will be a major priority for the Lakers this offseason, but the team likely won’t get the same type of value contract it secured the last time he reached free agency. Speaking on the Run It Back podcast, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated said Reaves is expected to draw strong interest across […] The post Austin Reaves expected to draw big free-agent market appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns are averaging fewer minutes per game this season compared to last year.

The training from his dad was short-lived, but Alvarado’s passion for the sweet science remained.

This time of year was typically hapless for the Charlotte Hornets. Times have changed.

The Detroit Pistons will enter Thursday’s game at the Frost Bank Center without three two-way players, Isaac Jones, Wendell Moore Jr., and Tolu Smith, all currently active in the G League. These absences leave the team relying on its core rotation, led by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, who continue to log heavy minutes. San […] The post Pistons vs Spurs injury report ahead of Thursday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns face significant roster challenges ahead of Thursday’s matchup at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Several key players from both teams are sidelined due to injuries, which could influence rotations and game strategies. For the Bulls, Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Jaden Ivey, and Anfernee Simons are all confirmed out. […] The post Bulls vs Suns injury update ahead of Thursday clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ron Harper Jr. shared insights on balancing family legacy with his NBA career in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. The Celtics forward emphasized the pride he feels playing alongside his brother Dylan in the league. “It’s great, man. From us both being in the league to AAU teams, it just feels like a […] The post Ron Harper Jr. reflects on family legacy and learning from NBA legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg once looked like the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year, especially after erupting for 49 points against Charlotte on January 29 in his first NBA matchup with Kon Knueppel. But the outlook of the race has shifted significantly since then, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Flagg’s prolonged absence […] The post Kon Knueppel gains edge over Cooper Flagg in ROY appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anthony Davis underwent a follow-up evaluation on Wednesday with Dr. Steven Shin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as he continues recovering from ligament damage in his left hand. The examination showed that Davis is healing according to expectations, and he has now been cleared to resume limited individual basketball workouts on the court. […] The post Anthony Davis cleared for limited on-court work 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 .