ESPN
- Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game 112-107 over the banged-up Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
- by Jeff Borzello and Pete ThamelMavericks assistant coach Alex Jensen, a Utah native who helped lead the Utes to four NCAA tournament appearances as a player, has been hired as head coach of the men's basketball team.
- James Harden recorded the 24th 50-point game of his career, and his first as a member of the Clippers, on Wednesday night in a 123-115 win over the Pistons.
- by Jamal CollierJason Kidd called Kyrie Irving's torn ACL "a freak accident," and one that should not be blamed on his uptick in playing time since the Luka Doncic trade.
- by Jamal CollierAt 30 years old, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo became the sixth-youngest player to reach 20,000 career points and said he still has "so much more to give."
- by Tim BontempsKnicks owner James Dolan wants clearer accounting of the NBA's finances, according to a letter that was received by the league office and the rest of the Board of Governors and obtained by ESPN.
FOX Sports
- Keyshawn Johnson, Paul Pierce, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and Ric Bucher engage in a fiery debate after Ric drops a bombshell: "LeBron isn’t an all-time Lakers great!" The conversation heats up as the crew discusses what it truly takes to earn that legendary status with the Lakers.
- Chris Broussard is back with his BUD List, featuring Karl-Anthony Towns' return to the New York Knicks to face the Los Angeles Lakers, along with Zion Williamson.
- Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said that Anthony Davis was “unhappy” playing for the Lakers. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Lakers were right to move on from Davis.
- What if high school players were never allowed to jump straight to the NBA? Where would LeBron, Kobe and KG have attended school? Here are the answers!
- The Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers without Jayson Tatum. Colin Cowherd discusses the Celtics' depth and if it's the key to their success.
CBS Sports
- by CBS Sports StaffSportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Thursday, March 6
- by CBS Sports StaffSportsLine's model simulated Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday
- by CBS Sports StaffSportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Thursday's Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic matchup
- by CBS Sports StaffSportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets on Thursday
- by CBS Sports StaffSportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Thursday's Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks matchup
