Injury UpdatesWednesday, Mar 18, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue its five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters — All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Lu Dort. After beating the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth for the Thunder, becoming the first team to do so this season, while stretching its winning streak to eight. […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort on injury report for Nets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns without All-Star Anthony Edwards 116-104 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle led the Wolves with 32 points, Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench, while Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 19 boards. The Timberwolves are 7-4 without Edwards this season, as he will miss […] The post Timberwolves hand Suns third straight loss 116-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Veteran Warriors wing Jimmy Butler isn’t putting a date on it. But the intent is clear. Butler rejoined the team for the first time since undergoing ACL surgery in February and said he expects to return at some point next season, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “I do want to come back,” Butler said. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler: ‘I do want to come back’ 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 .

With Bam Adebayo was sidelined for the game against the Hornets, NBA announcer Eric Collins took the opportunity to take a shot at the player who broke Kobe Bryant's record.

The New Orleans Pelicans host the Los Angeles Clippers at Smoothie King Center, while looking to improve their Western Conference position.

Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. discusses how his injury is keeping him out of Louisville's NCAA Tournament opener.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Denver Nuggets tonight, as the visitors fancy another easy win to keep climbing back to the top of the West.

Naz Reid OUT tonight because of his ankle sprain