NBA NewsFriday, Mar 6, 2026

Necessity may be the mother of invention, sure. A 6-foot-3 rookie guard was never supposed to wind up playing power forward in the NBA. However, though Jahmai Mashack definitely does not fit the traditional big man mold, the Tennessee alum has made the unnatural look routine over the last few weeks. Tuomas Iisalo’s rotations may […] The post Grizzlies’ Jahmai Mashack gets high praise from Tuomas Iisalo amid position changes appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is expected to be available Friday night when Dallas faces the Boston Celtics, while veteran guard Klay Thompson appears on the team’s latest injury report as probable. Dallas released its updated report ahead of the matchup at TD Garden, listing Thompson as probable with a right adductor contusion. Flagg, meanwhile, […] The post Are Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes the New Orleans Pelicans should consider a major decision involving Zion Williamson this offseason, suggesting the franchise evaluate potential trade offers for the former No. 1 overall pick. Perkins shared his perspective during a recent episode of The Road Trippin’ Show, where he discussed Williamson’s recent stretch of improved […] The post Kendrick Perkins sends message to New Orleans about possible Zion Williamson-Pelicans trade appeared first ...

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green praised Reed Sheppard following the Houston Rockets guard’s standout performance in Friday night’s matchup between the two teams. The Rockets fell 115-113 in overtime to the Warriors, but Sheppard delivered one of the most impressive performances of the night, finishing with a game-high 30 points while showcasing his scoring […] The post Draymond Green gives Rockets’ Reed Sheppard his flowers after Warriors game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back rookie star Cooper Flagg to the lineup on Thursday against the Orlando Magic, a game that came down to execution in the clutch. It was the Magic who hung on late to pull off the 115-114 win after Wendell Carter Jr.‘s late-game dunk. But Cooper Flagg had clutch moments of […] The post Cooper Flagg makes honest admission about playing in clutch moments appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past few months, and it doesn’t look like they’re falling off anytime soon. After a slow start to the season, they’ve found their rhythm on both sides of the ball and are now over .500 for the first time this […] The post Miles Bridges delighted for Hornets’ sold-out crowds – ‘I’m not used to this’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Just a few weeks after exposing what appeared to be his newest signature sneaker during a training session, Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nike recently unveiled their latest creation. Adding to the already expansive Nike Giannis Freak signature line, the new Nike Giannis Freak 8 will make its debut in the coming months. […] The post Nike, Giannis Antetokounmpo officially reveal the new Nike Giannis Freak 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Despite the Dallas Mavericks currently struggling at 12th in the Western Conference with a 21-41 record, fans will be assured that they have a bonafide superstar on their hands, in Cooper Flagg. Perhaps the fact that he is still the leading contender alongside Kon Knueppel to land the rookie of the year award despite the […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg already earning Hall-of-Fame trajectory from former Grizzlies, Knicks coach appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says Jared McCain’s consistency stands out most. Still, he’s learning a lot more about his second-year guard following the deadline trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Amidst injuries to the defending champions’ backcourt, McCain’s fit with the Thunder has been seamless. Through a dozen games, he’s averaging 11.8 points […] The post What Mark Daigneault learned about Thunder’s Jared McCain appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Just 10 home games remain for the Cavaliers. After that, it’s time for the real thing. But it’s been a case of so, so good since the trade for James Harden — as the Cavs are 8-1 in the games in which he’s played. As we’ve seen, the trade for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: The James Harden effect and early postseason thoughts 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 .

The Los Angeles Lakers’ schedule has entered a tough stretch, beginning with Thursday night’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. If the Lakers want to be taken seriously as contenders then they need to beat some quality teams during this stretch, but that didn’t happen in this one as they battled but came […]