Latest Basketball News

đź“…March 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NBA injury updates dominate with Sarr returning and Flagg questionable; recent game highlights feature Lakers' Luka explosion and Clippers' win; 2026 Draft sees Dybantsa rising amid March Madness bubble battles.
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Alex Sarr Set to Return for Wizards on Sunday

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr is scheduled to return to action on Sunday after being sidelined.Source 6 This boosts the Wizards' frontcourt options as they aim to improve their standing.

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Cooper Flagg Questionable for Mavericks Sunday Game

Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup due to an undisclosed issue.Source 6 His availability could impact Dallas' rotation against key opponents.

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Donovan Mitchell Probable for Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is probable for Sunday's game, providing optimism for the team.Source 6 Recent title contention analysis highlights Cavs' strong position.Source 13

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Chet Holmgren Late Scratch in Thunder's Saturday Game

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren was a late scratch for Saturday's game, affecting their lineup.Source 6 OKC holds the top 2026 Draft pick via LAC in recent mocks.Source 2

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Luka Doncic Drops 44 Points and 7 Threes vs Pacers

Luka Doncic erupted for 44 points including 7 threes in the Lakers' game against Indiana Pacers on March 6.Source 11Source 9 His performance showcased confidence without LeBron and Ayton.Source 11

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Clippers Edge Spurs in Thriller on March 6

Los Angeles Clippers defeated San Antonio Spurs with key plays from Leonard, Harper, and Miller in highlights from March 6.Source 3 Victor Wembanyama blocked shots but Spurs fell short.Source 3

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Knicks vs Nuggets Highlights Feature Murray's Sparkle

Jamal Murray shone with threes and scoring in Nuggets' matchup against Knicks on March 6.Source 1 Knicks mounted runs but Nuggets held leads at times.Source 1

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Celtics vs Mavericks Highlights on March 6

Boston Celtics faced Dallas Mavericks with Tatum assists and Brown dunks in intense highlights from March 6.Source 5 Klay Thompson hit catch-and-shoot threes.Source 5

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AJ Dybantsa Rises to No. 1 in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

BYU's AJ Dybantsa tops the latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft for OKC (via LAC) amid Peterson's injury concerns.Source 2 He leads nation in scoring with high efficiency.Source 2

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Darryn Peterson Drops from Top Spot Due to Injury

Kansas' Darryn Peterson falls in 2026 mock drafts over health issues, opening door for Dybantsa and Boozer.Source 2 Draft class remains loaded with top prospects.Source 2

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March Madness Bubble: Ohio State Boosts Tournament Chances

Ohio State's back-to-back wins over Purdue and Penn State raise at-large odds to 87%.Source 4 They rank top-40 nationally and face Indiana next.Source 4

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TCU Strengthens Big 12 Bid with Win at Texas Tech

TCU's seventh win in eight, including at Texas Tech, lifts at-large chances to mid-70s.Source 4 They now have five Quadrant 1 victories.Source 4