Basketball NewsThursday, Feb 19, 2026

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoFeb 19, 1:42 PM ET

Stephen A. Smith and others weighed in on Kansas star Darryn Peterson's recent game availability after he left the Oklahoma State game on Feb. 18:

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 1:35 PM ET

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green weighed in on Kevin Durant’s latest alleged burner account controversy, comparing the situation to a “Key & Peele” sketch during a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show. Green addressed the online speculation surrounding a private account believed by some to be connected to the Houston Rockets star. Green […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green reacts to Kevin Durant ‘Key & Peele’ like burner account drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 18, 12:02 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers are anxiously awaiting the team debut of point guard Darius Garland, whom the team acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for James Harden. It was a shocking trade deadline move for the Clippers, who had been playing some of the best basketball in the NBA leading up to the trade. […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland injury update hints at March return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoFeb 18, 6:04 PM ET

The Nuggets will convert Spencer Jones‘ two-way contract to a standard deal covering the rest of the season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Jones’ promotion to the 15-man roster had been expected long before he reached his limit of 50 active games earlier this month. With nearly all of Denver’s top players missing […]

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoFeb 19, 11:14 AM ET

The Boston Celtics are converting John Tonje from a Two-Way deal to a standard 10-day contract. Tonje hasn't appeared in an NBA game yet. In 35 G League games this season, Tonje is averaging 18.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.4 minutes. Tonje was the 53rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft out of Wisconsin by the Utah Jazz. Tonje was traded by the Jazz to the Celtics at the deadline.

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoFeb 19, 9:52 AM ET

The Celtics, who must make two additions to their 15-man roster on Thursday, will fill one of their openings by signing free agent guard Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Banton, 26, was a second-round pick in 2021 and has since appeared in 218 regular season games for […]

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