NBA NewsThursday, Mar 5, 2026

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could be nearing his return to the lineup, and former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins believes the rest of the league should take notice. Tatum was upgraded to questionable ahead of Boston’s Friday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, marking the first time this season he has carried that designation since suffering […] The post Kendrick Perkins makes Celtics feelings extremely clear amid Jayson Tatum’s expected return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It is hard to maintain “an element of surprise” after enduring a grueling 82-game season. At a certain point, opponents know what to expect and how to counteract different parts of a team’s scheme. While the rest of the NBA must be aware of the many ways in which the New York Knicks’ offense can […] The post The Knicks silver lining in Jalen Brunson’s off night vs. OKC appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics received a major boost on Thursday when it was revealed that not only will Jayson Tatum make his return from injury this season, but that it’s increasingly likely he plays on Friday for the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. One of the more bewildering aspects of Jayson Tatum’s injury return, however, […] The post Why Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown power struggle is a non-issue appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks dominated the struggling Milwaukee Bucks to earn their fifth straight win on Wednesday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 23 points, Onyeka Okongwu had 21, while Jalen Johnson added 20 and nine assists as they move above .500 for the first since December. The Hawks were 15-12 after a Dec. 14 […] The post Hawks repel struggling Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder survived the Knicks 103-100 to win its fourth straight and snap New York’s three-game streak on Wednesday night. Chet Holmgren tallied 28 points and eight rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points for the Thunder. Holmgren tied a career high with six three-pointers, and Lu Dort added 16 points, who recovered […] The post Thunder storm Knicks 103-100 behind Holmgren, Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hornets The Hornets are winning. And that’s helping rookie Kon Knueppel win a little attention, too. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, Charlotte coach Charles Lee believes Knueppel has taken the lead in the Rookie of the Year race — particularly with the Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg missing time due to a foot injury. “I […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Grizzlies, Rayan Rupert, AJ Dybantsa appeared first on Hoops Wire .

AJ Dybantsa, projected as the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, left his future uncertain in a recent podcast, according to USA Today. Speaking with McKay Coppins via Desert Voices, Dybantsa said, “I might not leave … I might not leave college … I’ve just got to get to the end of the season […] The post AJ Dybantsa hints at staying in college despite No. 1 NBA Draft projections appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The deadline for NBA teams to sign players to two-way contracts passed Wednesday, meaning no new two-way deals can be added for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as relayed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. Teams will be allowed to begin signing two-way contracts for the 2026-27 season starting July 1. Under the league’s […] The post NBA deadline to sign two-way players has passed appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Denver Nuggets have signed veteran point guard Tyus Jones for the remainder of the season, the team announced Thursday, making a reported deal now official. Jones will earn $814,552 over the rest of the year, while Denver carries a cap charge of $514,682. The move had been expected since Sunday, when ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Nuggets officially sign Tyus Jones for remainder of season appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Well, this was unexpected. During Thursday’s episode of The Herd, Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd referenced comments I made last week about the possibility of LeBron James returning to the Cavaliers for a third (and final) run. The discussion originated during my appearance on Bonus Time with Bruce Drennan on the Big Play network. Cowherd […] The post Colin Cowherd weighs in on our LeBron-to-Cavs conversation 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 .

Ivica Zubac’s locker inside the road locker room at Intuit Dome tonight.