Latest Basketball News

📅March 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NBA regular season heats up with key wins for 76ers, Hornets, Trail Blazers, Clippers; Giannis returns for Bucks; BYU recruit commits; 2026 draft odds shift amid title futures.
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Philadelphia 76ers Snap Losing Streak Against Utah Jazz

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102, ending a two-game losing streak. Tyrese Maxey led with 25 points, Jabari Walker had a double-double (22 points, 10 rebounds), and Quinton Grimes added 16. Keonte George topped Jazz scoring with 30 points.Source 1

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Charlotte Hornets Crush Boston Celtics in Upset Win

Charlotte Hornets dominated Boston Celtics 118-89, extending their six-game winning streak. Khan Nuple scored 20 points, Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball added 18 each. Derek White led Celtics with 29 points.Source 1Source 5

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Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Memphis Grizzlies

Trail Blazers beat Grizzlies 122-114, snapping a two-game skid and improving to 30-33. Jrue Holiday erupted for 35 points, 11 assists, 8 threes, and 5 rebounds; Jerami Grant added 30. Jaylen Wells had 24 for Grizzlies, who fell to 23-38.Source 1Source 3

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LA Clippers Extend Winning Streak Over Indiana Pacers

Clippers won 130-107 against Pacers, marking a three-game streak. Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Benedict Mathurin 23, Brooke Lopez 17. Pascal Siakam led Pacers with 29.Source 1Source 7

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Returns but Bucks Struggle

Giannis returned from calf strain, scoring 19 points (38.8% FG) with 11 rebounds in 25 minutes against Portland, but Bucks lost. He looked mostly like himself, though team issues persist.Source 1Source 2

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Top Recruit Bruce Branch III Commits to BYU

Top-10 2026 recruit Bruce Branch III, a jumbo wing compared to taller Mikal Bridges, committed to BYU after reclassifying from 2027. He'll be a centerpiece in Provo.Source 2

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Trae Young Ejected Without Playing for Wizards

Trae Young was ejected pre-debut for Wizards after complaining to refs during Rockets-Wizards argument involving Tari Eason and Jamir Watkins. He'll debut tomorrow.Source 2

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Pacers Convert Quenton Jackson to Standard Deal

Indiana upgraded Quenton Jackson's two-way to a three-year standard contract. He's a solid shooter, averaging 23+ PPG on 43% 3PT in G League recently.Source 2

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BYU's AJ Dybantsa Hints at Return, Shakes 2026 Draft Odds

BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa may stay for sophomore year, creating a tight No.1 pick race with Kansas' Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Odds now nearly even amid March Madness uncertainty.Source 6

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2025-26 NBA Title Odds: OKC Leads at +220

Thunder top board at +220 after 2024-25 title, re-signing core. Cleveland (+650), Denver follow; East wide open post-injuries to Haliburton, Tatum. Rockets drop to +1600 sans VanVleet.Source 4

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Jonathan Kuminga Thrives Off Bench for Warriors

Playing Jonathan Kuminga off bench boosts Warriors with his rebounding and efficient 3PT shooting, amid questions of prior mismanagement versus Jalen Johnson.Source 2