NBA NewsWednesday, Mar 18, 2026

Kevin Durant is not expected to finish his career in Seattle, even as the NBA moves closer toward potential expansion that could bring a franchise back to the city. The league is reportedly targeting both Las Vegas and Seattle for expansion, with a board of governors meeting scheduled next week where an initial vote is […] The post NBA rumors: Why Kevin Durant finishing career in Seattle isn’t expected appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James delivered a memorable off-court moment following the Los Angeles Lakers 100–92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. As James made his way back to the locker room, a young fan called out with a simple request. “LeBron, can you sign my shoe?!” The child’s father quickly chimed in. “Say please.” “Please!” […] The post Lakers star LeBron James’ wholesome moment with young fan will leave you smiling appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Deandre Ayton has had a mixed start to life at the Los Angeles Lakers, and much of that is down to his new role on the team. Used to being the focal point on offense, it is no secret that Ayton has had his struggles being the defensive lynchpin on an offensively stacked roster. That […] The post Lakers star Deandre Ayton’s lightbulb moment after Clint Capela fiasco appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue its five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters — All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Lu Dort. After beating the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth for the Thunder, becoming the first team to do so this season, while stretching its winning streak to eight. […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort on injury report for Nets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

De’Aaron Fox spent the first seven and a half years of his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings. 13 months after a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, there is no doubt about where the two-time All-Star’s focus lies, including when he returns to his former home. “Nah, it’s just another game for me,” Fox […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox makes candid admission on returning to play Kings again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, one of the major talking points of the NBA has been whether or not the Miami Heat violated some of basketball’s unwritten rules when center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant for second-most of all time. Many critics have pointed to Adebayo’s 43 free throw […] The post Patrick Beverley defends Heat star Bam Adebayo amid 83-point game discourse appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Luka Doncic leads every major scoring category of the 2020s by a wide margin.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns without All-Star Anthony Edwards 116-104 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle led the Wolves with 32 points, Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench, while Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 19 boards. The Timberwolves are 7-4 without Edwards this season, as he will miss […] The post Timberwolves hand Suns third straight loss 116-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

This is year four of the Donovan Mitchell era. The Cavs haven’t been past the second round. So they went and got James Harden. That told you everything. Cleveland didn’t trade for Harden to “see what happens.” They did it to push the timeline. Right now. In a wide-open East. And if there’s ever been […] The post For Cavs, No. 4 seed may offer best playoff path appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Veteran Warriors wing Jimmy Butler isn’t putting a date on it. But the intent is clear. Butler rejoined the team for the first time since undergoing ACL surgery in February and said he expects to return at some point next season, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “I do want to come back,” Butler said. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler: ‘I do want to come back’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point performance to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Orlando Magic 113-108 on Tuesday night at Kia Center, extending the league-leading team’s winning streak to 10 games. The Thunder improved to 54-15, maintaining control of the top seed in the Western Conference, while Orlando dropped to 38-30 after losing for […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander drops 40 as Thunder extend streak to 10 with win over Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden are often compared to each other. It’s easy to see why. Both players have spent a portion of their careers playing for OKC, each owns an NBA MVP award and a league scoring title, or in Harden’s case, three league scoring titles. And both guards are known for/criticized for perceived […] The post SGA or James Harden? Former NBA champion makes his pick appeared first on Hoops Wire .