NBA NewsMonday, Mar 16, 2026

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second consecutive game, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault featured Ajay Mitchell in his starting lineup. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of 20+ point games to 128, in a 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Daigneault discussed Mitchell’s impact as part of his starting 5. For Daigneault, Mitchell […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals reason behind intriguing Ajay Mitchell tactic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Sacramento Kings are on track to miss the playoffs for the third straight year and end up in the lottery. Not many were optimistic about the Kings’ chances before the season, and true enough, they are languishing at the bottom of the team standings. The Kings are 17-51 entering their game against the Utah […] The post Doug Christie reacts to Kings’ move on NBA draft bust appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Doc Rivers addressed the injury scare that Giannis Antetokounmpo experienced in the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening. Antetokounmpo torched the Pacers’ defense in 23 minutes of action. He finished with a stat line of 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. He shot 11-of-22 from the field and 9-of-13 from […] The post Bucks HC Doc Rivers addresses Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury scare vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors are trying their best to avoid falling into the 9/10 play-in tournament spot, but injury woes have been an issue all year long for this veteran team. Included in those who are currently on the mend, particularly for the Warriors’ Sunday night matchup against the New York Knicks, are Stephen Curry, […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry coins hilarious nickname for duo with brother Seth appeared first on ClutchPoints .

An Achilles injury isn’t as career-threatening as it once was, if Dejounte Murray and Jayson Tatum have been any indication. Murray and Tatum have both looked very good upon their return from the lengthy absence brought forth by their ruptured Achilles tendons; the former, in particular, has shone for the New Orleans Pelicans and has […] The post Achilles injury forms Dejounte Murray bond with Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There have been many stories told about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unforgettable run to the title in 2016. But Iman Shumpert’s revelation about Tony Allen’s role—sort of—in helping them stop the Golden State Warriors is a new one. The Warriors were a juggernaut that year, having won a record 73 games. They took a 3-1 lead […] The post Ex-Cavs guard Iman Shumpert recalls Tony Allen’s advice for slowing down Warriors in 2016 finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .