NBA NewsWednesday, Mar 4, 2026

The Rookie of the Year talk has started, and the conversation has been centered around Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and VJ Edgecombe. That doesn’t take away from what other rookies are doing around the league, as there are some who are genuinely playing well. One of those rookies is Dylan Harper. Chandler Parsons recently showed […] The post Former player insists Spurs’ Dylan Harper is on the same level with Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Questions surrounding Ivica Zubac’s debut with the Indiana Pacers will remain unanswered for at least another game. Indiana listed Zubac as out with a left ankle sprain on its injury report Wednesday morning ahead of the team’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pacers open a four-game West Coast road trip Wednesday night in […] The post Is Ivica Zubac making Pacers debut vs. Clippers after trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets have battled through a lot of adversity when it comes to injuries this season, and Aaron Gordon has been no exception. Gordon has played in just 23 games due to multiple injuries, and he has not played since January 23 as a result of a lingering right hamstring injury that has plagued […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon sets injury return target date after 6-week absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavaliers The Cavaliers grabbed headlines at the deadline by acquiring James Harden and Dennis Schröder. But another addition has quietly turned heads. Guard Keon Ellis has impressed teammates and coach Kenny Atkinson with his defensive energy, including a five-block, three-steal performance in Sunday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. “He never gives up on a play,” […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Keon Ellis, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

No one’s ever accused Kendrick Perkins of failing to speak his mind. On Tuesday, the former NBA player-turned-ESPN analyst lived up to his reputation by verbally announcing LeBron James is done, at least for this season. Perkins, who teamed with LeBron on the 2014-15 Cavs, appeared on ESPN’s Pardon The Interruption and gave James a […] The post Kendrick Perkins paints depressing picture of ex-teammate LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire .

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ scrappy 113-109 home win over the Detroit Pistons. 1. Coming in, you kind of figured the Cavs would have to scratch, claw and sacrifice themselves physically to get the win. That’s precisely what they did. 2. Wasn’t pretty — but it did look a lot like what you […] The post Dribbles: Cavs show some grit, grind past East-leading Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Atlanta Hawks are sticking with their plan. Despite public criticism from NBA players, Atlanta does not intend to cancel its upcoming “Magic City Monday” promotion tied to the March 16 game against the Orlando Magic, according to CBS Sports. The event is meant to celebrate Atlanta’s famed Magic City venue, a longtime nightlife fixture […] The post Hawks moving forward with ‘Magic City’ night despite player criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers are adding frontcourt depth to the deep reserve. Per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Cavs agreed to a two-way contract with big man Olivier Sarr. To make room, they are waiving guard Darius Brown II. Sarr, a 7-footer, previously spent parts of three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2021-24, averaging 4.8 points and […] The post Cavs signing Olivier Sarr to two-way deal, waiving Darius Brown II appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting in a solid spot at 37-24. But the road ahead may determine where they land in the Western Conference playoff picture. According to ESPN’s latest power rankings, the final stretch of the Lakers’ schedule before their home finale against the Utah Jazz could prove pivotal. Several of those games […] The post Tough stretch ahead could shape Lakers’ playoff seeding appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Charlotte Hornets are sitting right in the middle of the Eastern Conference race at 31-31. And the next few weeks could determine whether they land on the more favorable side of the play-in bracket. As relayed in the latest ESPN’s latest power rankings, Charlotte still has two key games remaining against the Miami Heat, […] The post Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The latest Hoops Wire power rankings, through games on March 3 … 1. San Antonio Spurs (44-17)Eleven-game winning streak ended? No problem. The Spurs answered by blasting the 76ers by 40. That’s what elite teams do. Lose once, then remind everyone who currently runs the West. 2. Oklahoma City Thunder (48-15)Six wins in seven games […] The post Hoops Wire Power Rankings: Spurs stay on top, Cavs rising fast 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 .