Basketball NewsTuesday, Feb 17, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 17, 7:23 AM ET

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe described his pre-draft workout with the team as one of the most stressful experiences of his career. On the Club 520 Podcast, he admitted to shooting “like four air-balls” while the team’s owners and coaches watched from the sidelines. Edgecombe, the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, said […] The post VJ Edgecombe opens up on nerve-wracking 76ers workout before NBA draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The New York Knicks‘ 2025/26 season has moved through multiple stages, yet their ability to remain a legitimate contender despite those shifts has been one of the team’s most encouraging developments, writes Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Bondy points to several possible highlights so far. The NBA Cup victory stands out, even though […] The post Knicks remain contenders thanks to defensive improvement appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons played key roles for the USA Stars team that won the three-team All-Star competition on Sunday, according to Coty Davis of the Detroit News. Across the three 12-minute games, Cunningham contributed an all-around stat line of 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three […] The post Jalen Duren motivated by past Pistons struggles appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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One factor that could complicate the New York Knicks’ chase for the No. 2 seed is the demanding schedule awaiting the team after the All-Star break. Peter Sblendorio of the New York Daily News characterizes the Knicks’ next 11 games as a difficult stretch, beginning with their return against the Pistons, who will be without […] The post Knicks face tough schedule appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Basketball’s favorite wagers these days? Not just who wins, but what stars actually do on court. Every evening, eyes lock onto scoring totals, passes made, boards grabbed. Instead of picking outcomes, fans follow individual moves more closely. Growth in these niche bets outpaces old-school game result guesses by a stretch. Star Players Influence Prop Markets […] The post Basketball Prop Bets Explode on Star Performers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to trade Jaren Jackson Jr. stunned the locker room, and Cedric Coward revealed he was standing next to the All-Star when the news broke. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Sam Yip, Coward described the moment he realized the franchise had shifted direction. “I was right next to him,” Coward said. “We […] The post Cedric Coward details moment he learned of Jaren Jackson Jr. trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .