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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential return date remains uncertain as the Milwaukee Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain that he had predicted might keep him out for four to six weeks. The two-time MVP also said after the Bucks’ 102-100 loss to Denver on Friday that an MRI would determine he had a calf or soleus strain in his right leg. Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the calf strain diagnosis Monday but didn’t speculate on when Antetokounmpo might return.

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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka does not anticipate the team pursuing a trade for a point guard, according to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. “We’ve always been confident and talked about our depth and relying on all these guys with Aaron [Holiday] and Jae’Sean [Tate] and guys that aren’t playing as much,” he said. “We […] The post Rockets stay put at point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State WarriorsDate: January 26th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: PeacockRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are bad losses, and then there are losses that make you question whether everyone in the building is actually watching the same sport you are. Sunday afternoon against Golden State landed […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka indicated that Tari Eason is close to being cleared for full, unrestricted minutes as he continues his recovery from the right ankle sprain he sustained in early January, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle. Eason logged 28 minutes in Thursday’s overtime defeat to Philadelphia, finishing with 13 […] The post Tari Eason nearing full minutes, Dorian Finney-Smith eased back appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll ahead of Monday night's showdown at No. 13 BYU, while fellow unbeaten Nebraska climbed to a program-best fifth ahead of its big week in the Big Ten. The Wildcats, riding their best start since the 2013-14 season, received all 60 first-place votes from the national media panel to easily outdistance second-place UConn and third-ranked Michigan, whose places remained unchanged from last week's poll. Arizona ...

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost their fifth straight game against the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion. This matchup was originally slated as a national TV game for Saturday afternoon, but that changed after a second ICE agent-involved shooting in the city in three weeks, which prompted the league to postpone the game […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle speaks out on Minneapolis shooting – ‘Hard to stomach’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Trade rumors have been swirling around the Milwaukee Bucks in recent weeks regarding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, which has only continued after the star’s latest injury. The Bucks, meanwhile, have freefallen down the standings in the Eastern Conference, with their chances of making the playoffs looking dubious at best. Recently, Tim Bontemps of ESPN took to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future could depend on Bucks embracing tank appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The Houston Rockets raised expectations by trading for Kevin Durant after last season’s gradual progress, but replacing the toughness once provided by Dillon Brooks has been harder than anticipated, according to William Guillory of The Athletic. Guillory notes Houston started 16-6 before struggling to match last year’s physicality, frustrating head coach Ime Udoka. The Durant […] The post Rockets feel Kevin Durant trade growing pains appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

BSL'nin 17. haftasında Yukatel Merkezefendi, Karşıyaka'yı ağırladı. The post Roko Badzim Öne Çıktı; Merkezefendi, Karşıyaka’yı Mağlup Etti appeared first on Eurohoops .

Mike McDaniel has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator. The Chargers announced the hiring Monday of McDaniel, who spent the past four seasons as the Miami Dolphins' head coach. McDaniel was fired less than three weeks ago after going 35-33 and missing the playoffs in the past two years.

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to get healthier, Rui Hachimura may remain in a reserve role, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. The player opened the season as a starter in each of his first 27 appearances before shifting to the bench over the past seven games. While establishing himself as a regular […] The post Rui Hachimura focused on winning, not starting role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Πραγματοποιήθηκε η κλήρωση του Final 8 του Copa del Rey στην Ισπανία, με τη Ρεάλ Μαδρίτης και την Μπαρτσελόνα να μπορούν να βρεθούν μόνο στον τελικό της διοργάνωσης. The post Copa del Rey: Ρεάλ και Μπάρτσα μόνο στον τελικό, τα ζευγάρια του Final 8 appeared first on Eurohoops .

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The Clippers beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 for their 15th win in 18 games. They’re still 20-24 overall and sitting 10th in the Western Conference. ...

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry discussed the ongoing protests in the city of Minneapolis.

All four of the No. 1 seeds in the latest CBS Sports Bracketology are facing huge tests early this week

The Houston Rockets are 27-16 and fourth in the Western Conference. They’re doing it without Fred VanVleet, who’s out with an ACL tear. Kevin Durant ...

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Miami Heat 111-102 without Devin Booker. The offense shot 37% from the field and 20% from three. Phoenix is ...

Here's a look at the updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 for college basketball on Jan. 26.

The Sacramento Kings are 12-35. Multiple contenders are interested in trading a first-round pick for Keon Ellis. At this point in the season, that’s the ...

Despite the impressive season the Detroit Pistons have put together to this point and the Boston Celtics battling injury adversity without Jayson Tatum, the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference so far has been the Toronto Raptors. Not only have the Raptors flown up the latest NBA power rankings, but they have done so with […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 14: Raptors surge with trade deadline questions looming appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The San Antonio Spurs erased a 20-point deficit against the New Orleans Pelicans and still lost 104-95. A 24-5 run to open the fourth quarter ...

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-95 on Sunday, but the final score doesn’t reflect how close this game got. A 20-point ...

Arizona continues to lead the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll but its hold could be threatened with a big showdown at BYU on Monday.