NBA NewsThursday, Mar 12, 2026

After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring. If the past several weeks are any indication, the foundation for the franchise’s future is being built on the 29-year-old’s shoulders. Joe Dumars […] The post How Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is creating foundation for future success appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Stephen Curry is nearing a return to the court for the Golden State Warriors this season. Curry hasn’t appeared in a game since his Jan. 30 performance against the Detroit Pistons. He’s been dealing with a knee injury that sidelined him for all of February and half of March so far. NBA insider Brett Siegel […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry’s return date starting to become clearer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference. Plus, their 2025 offseason moves made by general manager Onsi Saleh had fans and prognosticators alike interested in what the Hawks could become in […] The post Hawks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the worst record in the NBA this season, the Indiana Pacers have ensured that they will receive a top five pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 128-122 road loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. 1. Sometimes, it’s just not your night. Sometimes, the night belongs to the other guy. 2. That’s really all this one boils down to. The Cavs were good. The Magic were better. The Cavs made key shots. The Magic made more. […] The post Dribbles: Cavs do plenty right, just not as much as Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .

With Victor Wembanyama in the MVP debate, despite being the third horse in a two horse race, and Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points against the Wizards, a most irritating element of sports debate has reared its ugly head. Emmet Ryan on why we need to quit it with the asterisk talk. Simone Fontecchio’s historic night […] The post Bam, Wemby, and the irrelevance of asterisks appeared first on BallinEurope .

Former Mavericks principal owner Mark Cuban has one big regret from his final years running the franchise. Namely, hiring Nico Harrison as general manager. Cuban was asked on The Adam Friedland Show if he regretted the hire. “Yeah, it was a mistake,” Cuban answered. Harrison, of course, is the man who traded Luka Doncic to […] The post Mark Cuban says he regrets hiring GM who traded Luka Doncic from Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The idea of LeBron James finishing his career alongside Stephen Curry has been floating around NBA circles for years. And according to CBS Sports’ Brad Botkin, it may be more realistic than it once seemed. Botkin explored the possibility after comments from Andscape’s Marc Spears suggested the Warriors plan to make a major splash this […] The post Could LeBron join Curry with Warriors? One analyst thinks it’s not crazy appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

End Q3: Clippers 109, Timberwolves 98. Kawhi Leonard has 39 points in 25 minutes, Darius Garland with 21 points and 6 assists. Anthony Edwards has 32 for Minnesota. Clippers shooting 62.5%, Timberwolves at 59.6%.

There is one thing to talk about in the NBA last week and it is none other than Bam Adebayo climbing to the 2nd spot for most points per game with 83 against the Wizards, one spot below Wilt Chamberlain and one above Kobe Bryant, just like we all expected. Please, blog, may I have some more?