NBA NewsTuesday, Mar 17, 2026

The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk again Tuesday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs, with the veteran guard officially listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain. Sacramento (18–51) released its latest injury report Tuesday morning ahead of the 7:00 p.m. PT matchup, confirming Monk’s uncertain status after he missed […] The post Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Lakers and Rockets met for the first time since DeAndre Ayton and Clint Capela went after each other in the media and on social media. The Lakers won 100-92, and neither player had a major impact on the game or the season. Still, Ayton had the last laugh with the win, and because he […] The post Lakers C Deandre Ayton delivering daggers to Clint Capela’s Rockets is poetic after viral drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets shared a lighthearted St. Patrick’s Day video Tuesday, but star guard LaMelo Ball quickly stole the spotlight with a blunt and unexpected finish. Posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, the video featured Hornets players participating in a holiday-themed guessing game in which they attempted to estimate how many shamrocks were inside […] The post LaMelo Ball savagely ruins Hornets social team’s St. Patrick’s Day game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks held a coaching search last offseason to improve their approach to individual games, entire seasons, and the playoffs. Despite the results former head coach Tom Thibodeau delivered, Mike Brown got the reins because the organization felt he could both identify and implement necessary improvements. The Knicks beat the […] The post Mike Brown says Knicks should be above these 2 problems plaguing their season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Entering Tuesday night’s home date with the Detroit Pistons, the Washington Wizards have the NBA’s second-longest losing streak at 12 games. They also have the second-worst record (16-51), but four-time All-Star Trae Young is showing why next season will be different. After Monday’s 126-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors, rookie wing […] The post Trae Young’s impact explained by Wizards rookie’s ‘crazy’ take after Warriors game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The crowd came alive for T.I.’s halftime performance during the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic game, despite the NBA canceling the Magic City promotion. While some NBA fans were in a down mood after the NBA decided to cancel the Magic City promotion, the ATL icon’s performance made them forget — if even only for […] The post T.I. gets standing ovation after going through with halftime show despite canceled Magic City promotion appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons currently lead the Eastern Conference standings and have for much of the season behind the elite play from All-NBA talent Cade Cunningham. They’re on a revenge tour following their early first-round exit against the New York Knicks last May, looking like the most dominant team in the East with the NBA Playoffs […] The post Pistons’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers Luka Doncic keeps doing Luka things. And the Lakers keep winning. Doncic poured in 36 points as Los Angeles knocked off the Rockets, 100-92, in a game that felt a whole lot like late April. Playoff energy, bodies flying, 13 lead changes. You get the idea. The win pushed the Lakers one-and-a-half games ahead […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .

File this under “probably not happening”… but also “wow, what if?” A proposed offseason blockbuster from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has the Cavaliers landing none other than Giannis Antetokounmpo. Yeah, that Giannis. Here’s the idea: Cavs get: GiannisBucks get: Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Tyrese Proctor, a 2026 first, a 2031 first, and a 2030 pick […] The post NBA offseason trade proposal sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

76ers No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Paul George. Yet the Sixers have won three of their last four, leaning heavily on young pieces like VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards, as noted by Tony Jones of The Athletic. Edgecombe, in particular, is getting a real taste of responsibility. He’s seeing defenses geared […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Grizzlies, relocation, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily. And based on how this has gone so far, it’s easy to see why. Kennard arrived at the trade deadline in the […] The post Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Spurs Keldon Johnson didn’t love the move at first. Few players would. Now? It’s working. For him and the Spurs. Johnson has settled into a sixth man role and is making a real case for postseason recognition, as Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News detailed. He’s averaging 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Raptors, Collin Murray-Boyles, expansion appeared first on Hoops Wire .