Basketball NewsSunday, Feb 15, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 15, 11:46 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls recently added guard Mac McClung on a two-way contract, marking another opportunity for the three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion to pursue a consistent role in the NBA. The signing represents the latest chapter in McClung’s ongoing effort to establish himself at the league level after spending significant time developing in the G […] The post Mac McClung stays focused on NBA dream appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 15, 11:41 AM ET

Another recent addition to the Chicago Bulls’ guard rotation is second-year player Rob Dillingham, who has already caught the attention of head coach Billy Donovan. Donovan praised Dillingham’s quickness and his ability to attack defenses off the dribble, but emphasized that the young guard still needs to improve his decision-making and overall understanding of game […] The post Bulls coach wants smarter decisions from Rob Dillingham appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 15, 12:03 PM ET

Ron Harper Sr. recently shared the court with his sons, Ron Harper Jr. and Dylan Harper, during the Shooting Stars event and expressed satisfaction with where Dylan has begun his NBA career, according to Tom Orsborn (Twitter link). Although Dylan, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, may have received a bigger immediate role […] The post Ron Harper Sr. happy Dylan landed Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 15, 11:59 AM ET

Carter Bryant came close to winning Saturday’s Slam Dunk Contest but was unable to finish his final attempt, a reverse dunk off the backboard, before time ran out, forcing him to complete a simpler dunk at the buzzer. The missed opportunity proved costly for the rookie forward, especially after he earned perfect 50 scores from […] The post Carter Bryant reacts to Dunk Contest loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 15, 12:12 PM ET

According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, although James Jones officially held the title of Phoenix’s head of basketball operations last February, it was actually CEO Josh Bartelstein who handled much of the communication with opposing teams regarding potential Kevin Durant trade discussions. League sources told Amick that the Houston Rockets made a late attempt […] The post Suns weighed Kevin Durant trade amid asset concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 15, 12:07 PM ET

The Phoenix Suns have surpassed many preseason expectations, outperforming projections that had them finishing with around 31.5 wins. Instead, the team currently holds a 32-23 record, sits seventh in the Western Conference standings, and remains just three games behind the No. 3 seed. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the turnaround comes amid a […] The post Mat Ishbia doubles down on Suns vision appeared first on TalkBasket.net .