NBA NewsThursday, Mar 5, 2026

There is just something about the bright lights of Madison Square Garden that brings out the best in the NBA’s rising stars. For Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, Wednesday night was the perfect stage to showcase why he is a foundational piece of a championship contender. In a back-and-forth battle that came down […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren sounds off on ‘hooper’s dream’ after close win vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In a less-threatening but equally entertaining modern NBA beef, Patrick Beverley and former Atlanta Hawks talisman Trae Young have been going at each other for the past few months, mostly on social media. What began as a debate about effort in the NBA All-Star Game quickly escalated into a full-blown beef, with Beverley questioning Trae’s […] The post Patrick Beverley reignites Trae Young beef with wild Wizards take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets have battled through a lot of adversity when it comes to injuries this season, and Aaron Gordon has been no exception. Gordon has played in just 23 games due to multiple injuries, and he has not played since January 23 as a result of a lingering right hamstring injury that has plagued […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon sets injury return target date after 6-week absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks didn’t have enough to get past the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they lost 103-100. In close games like that, there are sometimes one or two things that changed the trajectory of the game, and for the Knicks, they believe it was the referees who had a lot to do with the […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson joins Mike Brown in shading refs after loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman is not letting Oklahoma City Thunder’s Lu Dort off the hook for his flagrant-2 foul on All-Star Nikola Jokic, despite the veteran guard’s recent apology. After the Nuggets’ 127-121 loss in overtime, Jokic called Dort’s dirty play an unnecessary move, on Friday. Dort spoke out about the incident for […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman doesn’t care that Lu Dort apologized for Nikola Jokic trip appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis are listed as questionable on the NBA Injury Report. Both are coming off ankle sprains sustained on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey briefly came out but then returned to finish with a double-double of 14 points and 10 […] The post Are Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis playing tonight? Bulls vs Suns injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James is now 41, searching for what would be his fifth NBA championship during his career. While there may be a lot of debate on whether he is the greatest player of all time, James is certainly very close to the top and continues to show an elite mentality that recently led to his […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James drops truth bomb on Zero Dark Thirty-23 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lately, there has been much discussion about a changing dynamic within the Boston Celtics. Much of it revolves around Jayson Tatum’s return to what is being characterized as Jaylen Brown’s team. ESPN has joined the debate over whether it is Brown’s or Tatum’s team. That debate has deeply concerned media personality and longtime Celtics fan […] The post Bill Simmons losing it over ESPN’s Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards could take a major step forward in the Eastern Conference next season after acquiring Anthony Davis at February’s trade deadline, according to analysts discussing the team’s outlook. During Thursday’s NBA TV broadcast, former NBA center Robin Lopez highlighted how Davis’ defensive versatility could transform Washington’s frontcourt. Lopez pointed to the combination of […] The post NBA analyst says Wizards can be ‘top 5’ team in East with Anthony Davis next year appeared...

Progress is a term Victor Wembanyama has not shied away from invoking since joining the San Antonio Spurs. Through his first two-plus seasons with the franchise, the generational talent has used the word in aspirational contexts. Following a blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers, Wemby has now noted his team’s strides twice in the last week. […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s warning to rest of NBA after Spurs’ 40-point demolition of 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The finally fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are keeping things interesting to close out an otherwise underwhelming season. Fights with Stephen A. Smith and the officials aside, Zion Williamson’s workmanlike efforts have been worth defending lately. With Dejounte Murray back in the rotation, James Borrego’s last big push for the full-time job should keep the […] The post Pelicans tracking 3 Herb Jones replacements as March Madness, NBA Draft tanking ramps up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards made two blockbuster trades at this season’s deadline, acquiring two stars in Trae Young and Anthony Davis. But while Trae Young is set to make his Wizards debut this week, the debut for Anthony Davis is a little less clear as he’s been continuing his injury recovery. On Thursday, the Wizards released […] The post Anthony Davis takes big next step amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .