Latest Basketball News
Trail Blazers Dominate Pacers 131-111
Scoot Henderson led Portland with 28 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds in their victory over Indiana. Jrue Holiday scored 21 points with 5 threes for the Blazers, while Pascal Siakam had 22 points for the Pacers. Trail Blazers improve to 31-34, Pacers drop to 15-49.
Jayson Tatum Scores 20 in Second Game Back from Injury
Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum tallied 20 points in 27 minutes in his second game since Achilles injury recovery. His return boosts the Celtics as a major Eastern Conference threat. Newly acquired Nikola Vucevic out 3-4 weeks with fractured finger.
Oklahoma City Thunder Hold Top Spot in Power Rankings
Thunder maintain No. 1 ranking despite injuries to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, with league-best +10.9 net rating post-All-Star break. They lead West by 2.5 games over San Antonio and are favorites to win it all.
NBA Cancels Hawks' 'Magic City' Strip Club Promotion
League scrapped Atlanta Hawks' planned 'Magic City Monday' tribute to Atlanta's famed strip club on March 16. Commissioner Adam Silver cited feedback as reason for cancellation.
Lakers Face Knicks in Tight Contest
Los Angeles Lakers battled New York Knicks with key plays from Austin Reaves (multiple threes, 9+ points) and LeBron James (three-pointers). Jalen Brunson led Knicks scoring, game featured strong individual performances amid injuries.
Kings Edge Bulls in High-Energy Game
Sacramento Kings showcased hustle from Russell Westbrook (double-double, 12 points, 8 assists) and others like Giddey (7 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists). Chicago struggled from three, Kings built leads up to 17 points.
Wizards Take on Pelicans with Strong Shooting
Washington Wizards featured Trey Johnson (triples, 6-point lead) and others in win streak bid over New Orleans. Key plays included step-backs and transitions, Pelicans called timeout early.
Celtics Boosted by Tatum's Return Amid Vucevic Injury
Tatum's confidence shines post-injury, making Celtics a top East threat despite Nikola Vucevic's ring finger fracture requiring surgery. Celtics hold strong in power rankings.
Utah Jazz Face Tanking Scrutiny in Power Rankings
Jazz ranked No. 26, prioritizing health of stars like Lauri Markkanen amid NBA anti-tanking efforts shared with Pacers. Keyonte George shows growth with career-high averages.
Calls for NBA to Reduce Regular Season to 72 Games
Opinion piece suggests cutting games from 82 to 72 for next season to improve quality. Simple format: teams face opponents set number of times.
Lakers Hot but Must Maintain Against West Competition
Lakers heating up in standings, slightly ahead in six-seed race per power rankings. Cannot let up amid tight Western Conference battles.
Cleveland Cavaliers Seek $40M State Funding for Arena
Cavaliers request $40,308,811 for Rocket Arena upgrades as part of $125M Cleveland sports venues package from state.