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Brandon Miller scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 112-97 on Wednesday night at FedExForum, reaching a win total higher than all of last season. The Hornets improved to 20-28 after extending their winning streak to four games, surpassing the 19 victories the franchise recorded during the 2024-25 campaign. Moussa Diabate […] The post Miller scores 26 as Hornets beat Grizzlies, surpass last season’s win total appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A fourth straight EuroLeague showing without 30-year-old Kendrick Nunn for Panathinaikos Aktor The post Richaun Holmes is available, but Kendrick Nunn remains out Panathinaikos appeared first on Eurohoops .

Recovering from an injury, former NBA player Greg Brown III makes his first appearance with AEK in the Basketball Champions League Season X, powered by Ameresco SUNEL The post Greg Brown III shares excitement on AEK debut, seeks BCL title appeared first on Eurohoops .

On Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, guard-forward Aaron Nesmith came up clutch by hitting a go-ahead reverse layup with 13.9 seconds left and later blocking Coby White’s near-rim attempt with 2.9 seconds remaining, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 113-110 comeback win versus the Chicago Bulls. Entering the fourth quarter behind by nine and down […] The post Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith saves the day with clutch block vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Top-25 senior Qayden Samuels committed to Alabama over Georgetown on Wednesday. "Alabama has all the resources; they're building a new practice facility," he said. "During my visit, Coach [Nate] Oats spent a lot of time with me, and we really connected. Watching him in practice, he is very focused and intense, but he never gets too high or too low. "Their play style of shooting 3s, layups and free throws fits my game ... I believe it's a program and place where I can go and have the opportuni...

Rockets fall at home foe just the fourth time this season

Despite a down shooting season, the Cavaliers have generated real trade interest in De’Andre Hunter, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line adds that the Cavs are engaged in ongoing discussions involving the veteran forward. That said, Cleveland is not eager to sell low. Siegel reports the front office does […] The post Cavs Rumors: De’Andre Hunter, LeBron James, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Every NBA season brings louder contract numbers. Supermax extensions dominate headlines, salary caps keep climbing, and fans are left wondering how teams can afford anything at all. But the smartest front offices are not chasing the biggest names. They are chasing value. Contracts that quietly outperform their price tag often matter more to winning than […] The post The NBA’s Best Value Contracts and Why They Matter More Than Ever appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas gets dropped in the deep end with a back to back

Assessing every Golden State player’s performance in the team’s 140-124 win over Utah.

Dallas gets pummeled by better Minnesota team

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 118-105 loss to the Wolves

Pacers The sense around the league is that Indiana is listening hard on Bennedict Mathurin and may ultimately move him before next Thursday’s deadline, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Mathurin has already been linked to New Orleans, but the Pelicans are far from the only team sniffing around. The former lottery pick has dealt with […] The post NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

An emotional return at Rocket Arena, and James admits: “It very well could be [my last season]” L'articolo Cavs rout Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 as LeBron James tears up during tribute video in Cleveland proviene da Sportando .

Mavericks lose to Timberwolves at home in most repugnant, abysmal game of the year.

The Spurs matched the Rockets’ physicality to steal a win on the road.

What is Giannis' Fate? The post 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Profile: Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Ballislife.com .

Crushing News For Contending Team! The post Steven Adams’ Season-Ending Injury Deals Major Blow to Rockets’ Contender Push appeared first on Ballislife.com .

Jayson Tatum may not return to the Boston Celtics' lineup from an Achilles injury this season, according to Chris Haynes. "It was always a foregone conclusion that Tatum was going to try to give it a go and return at some point during this season after suffering that Achilles tear. "But league sources just informed me ... that Jayson Tatum is now re-evaluating his situation, and it is up in the air if he's going to return at all this season," said Haynes. Haynes added that Tatum re-evaluating...

Kevin Durant makes his feelings known after Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs complete a 16-point comeback against the Rockets.

Bronny James used to watch in awe as a kid, as his dad, LeBron James, built a legacy with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, as fate would have it, they are teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, with the younger James looking to make a name for himself, even though it feels like an exercise in […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James shares hearfelt reaction to seeing Bronny ‘live out his dream’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James remains uncertain about his future as he plays alongside his son Bronny James in his hometown of Cleveland.

School’s in session, and we’re dishing out player grades.

Oklahoma City Thunder (38-10, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Minnesota and Oklahoma City will play on Thursday. The Timberwolves are 16-14 in conference play. Minnesota ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 45.0 rebounds. Rudy Gobert paces the Timberwolves with 11.2 boards...

Portland Trail Blazers (23-25, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (29-18, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Portland. The Knicks have gone 18-6 in home games. New York leads the Eastern Conference in rebounding, averaging 46.3 boards. Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 11.6 rebounds. The Trail Blazers are 10-14 on the road. Portland allows 117.4 point...

Miami Heat (25-23, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-24, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -1.5; over/under is 242.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami faces Chicago in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The Bulls are 15-16 against conference opponents. Chicago is 13-12 against opponents over .500. The Heat are 12-13 in Eastern Conference play. Miami is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 28.5 assists per game led by Davion Mi...

Charlotte Hornets (20-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-28, 11th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -4.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte is looking to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Hornets take on Dallas. The Mavericks are 14-13 on their home court. Dallas has a 5-5 record in one-possession games. The Hornets have gone 11-15 away from home. Charlotte scores 116.2 points and has outsc...

Toronto Raptors (29-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (24-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Raptors face Orlando. The Magic have gone 16-17 against Eastern Conference teams. Orlando ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 44.2 rebounds. Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 8.8 boards. The Raptors are 22-13 in Eastern Conference ...