NBA NewsWednesday, Mar 4, 2026

The NBA’s Executive of the Year is typically awarded to the league’s best team, as evidenced by Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti in the 2024-25 season. But don’t tell that to Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory. The latter has completely transformed Phoenix after the 2024-25 offseason, where there were a plethora of questions. […] The post Why Suns GM deserves Executive of the Year over Sam Presti appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Miami Heat are attempting avoid falling into the Eastern Conference play-in tournament for the fourth straight season. Tyler Herro’s ability to return to form will be critical in that pursuit. After missing extended stretches earlier this season due to ankle surgery and a toe injury, Herro recently returned from a month-long absence due to […] The post Tyler Herro reveals how he’s ‘finding his rhythm’ after return as Heat battle to avoid play-in appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the fourth consecutive game, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was on the sidelines with a right groin strain. Before his team got its revenge on the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson shared why he’s taken the cautious route. “Trending better, but it’s obvious we know our schedule,” Atkinson said. […] The post Donovan Mitchell ‘trending better,’ but the Cavs aren’t taking more injury risks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With EVP Zack Kleiman’s Memphis Grizzlies expected to usher in a new era by trading Ja Morant this offseason, the franchise’s direction has never been more in doubt. Jaren Jackson Jr. has a new home, and Zach Edey’s recurring surgeries already created cracks in the new frontcourt foundation. At least the Desmond Bane deal appears […] The post 5 under-the-radar Ja Morant replacements Grizzlies must consider in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Los Angeles Lakers new owner Mark Walter continues to make major changes to the organization’s basketball and business operations department, and he made another addition to his new staff on Wednesday. After hiring Lon Rosen as the Lakers’ new President of Business Operations a few weeks back, Walter and the organization announced on Wednesday that […] The post Mark Walter’s Dodgers-like transformation of Lakers continues with latest hire appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said it would be a surprise if star guard Stephen Curry were forced to miss the remainder of the season due to his ongoing knee injury. The Warriors’ season continued to slide Monday night with a 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, dropping Golden State to […] The post Stephen Curry missing rest of Warriors season with knee injury would stun Mike Dunleavy Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. isn’t keeping tabs on Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga after trading the veteran at the deadline. After a reported argument with Steve Kerr led to Kuminga’s trade request, the Warriors head coach reduced the forward’s prominent role with the team to out of his rotation. Dunleavy addressed Kuminga […] The post Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. admits he’s too ‘busy’ to watch Jonathan Kuminga tear it up with Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis is set to miss his sixth straight game, with an illness continuing to plague the center. After trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline, the Warriors have only gotten a single game out of Porzingis, a guy they envisioned fitting in perfectly next […] The post Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis to miss 6th straight game with mysterious illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One game back from a knee injury, Tuomas Iisalo explained why the education of Cedric Coward is entering its most demanding semester. Beale Street’s busted up Memphis Grizzlies are over 60 games into a relatively underwhelming year, yet their NBA All-Rookie candidate’s trial by fire is far from over. Forget about hitting any proverbial walls […] The post Grizzlies issue Cedric Coward superstar challenge to finish All-Rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As playoff season is near, the Timberwolves have signed Kyle Anderson back to the team. Anderson is no stranger to Minnesota fans, as he played with the Timberwolves from 2022 to 2024. After stints with the Warriors, Heat, Jazz, and Grizzlies, he now returns to the Timberwolves after being waived by Memphis. Starting center for […] The post Rudy Gobert takes playful shot at Kyle Anderson after return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has opened up about the challenges in his career, particularly his multiple injuries and the criticisms about his weight. While he is one of the best players in the NBA, Williamson has struggled to stay on the court due to health issues. In an interview with ESPN, he admitted […] The post Pelicans get into it with Stephen A. Smith after wild Zion Williamson claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA officially named Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for February on Tuesday, marking the third time in his career that he’s won the award and the first time he’s earned the honor this season. Atkinson is only the third coach in Cavs franchise history to accomplish […] The post How Kenny Atkinson became third Cavs coach to earn distinct honor appeared first on ClutchPoints .