NBA NewsWednesday, Mar 4, 2026

The Indiana Pacers enter Wednesday’s matchup against the LA Clippers without Tyrese Haliburton and Johnny Furphy, both sidelined with season-ending injuries. Haliburton is out with a right Achilles tendon tear, while Furphy will miss action due to a right ACL tear. Several other Pacers are listed as questionable, including Andrew Nembhard (low back and neck […] The post Pacers vs Clippers injury report for Wednesday 4 clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Utah Jazz will be without five key players when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, March 4, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic, and Vince Williams Jr. are all sidelined due to injuries, leaving the Jazz short-handed in the frontcourt and at center. Philadelphia will also […] The post Jazz face depleted roster against 76ers as injuries pile up appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics face off Wednesday at TD Garden, with injury concerns shaping both rosters. Charlotte will be without PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, Tidjane Salaun, and Grant Williams. Hall and McNeeley are on G League assignments, while Salaun is sidelined with a left knee sprain and Williams is managing a right knee […] The post Hornets vs Celtics injury report: who plays on Wednesday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Phoenix Suns veteran Devin Booker says that the team has its sights set on making the playoffs (trail the Los Angeles Lakers by two games for the 6th seed out West). (via NBA on NBC): “We’re kinda a first-year team, so we’re trying not to make the same mistakes that we made before the All-Star […] The post Devin Booker: We don’t want to be in the play-in 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 .