Basketball News · LatestMonday, Feb 9, 2026

It’s objectively terrible for the sport that teams are doing what they’re doing in early February.

Third baseman Caleb Durbin was traded to the Boston Red Sox in a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday after finishing third in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting last year. Milwaukee acquired left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and infielder David Hamilton from Boston for Durbin and infielders Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler.

Arizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week Monday, while Houston jumped back into the top 5 and Kentucky returned to the rankings for the first time since December. Tommy Lloyd's Wildcats (23-0) claimed all 59 first-place votes in the latest poll, making them the unanimous choice for a fourth consecutive week.

Duke men's basketball coach Jon Scheyer said a staff member who was injured during a court storm after a loss to North Carolina is 'doing better'

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised Scottie Barnes after Toronto’s 122-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. “Scottie was good in the third quarter… we ended up having 16 more possessions in this game than them and did really good job in the second half… Scottie was amazing with defense and blocking shots, changing […] The post Darko Rajakovic: Scottie Barnes will be NBA Finals MVP appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Fever dealt with devastating injuries to players like Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Aari McDonald last season.

Lou Williams explains why Steph Curry’s legacy stands alone in NBA history.

LeBron James, Julian Strawther, and Derik Queen are the focus of my NBA player prop predictions for Monday, February 9.

Ivica Zubac opened up about the challenges of playing in Los Angeles, highlighting the off-court pressures that can affect NBA careers. “People don’t realize how much goes on in the NBA… And whenever you go out or whatever, there are really people just waiting to drag you into trouble. And in L.A., especially… anything can […] The post Ivica Zubac on life in Los Angeles: “People are just waiting to drag you into trouble” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers got some tough news when it was announced that Paul George was suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s substance policy. Despite that, the team has been playing well of late, recently picking up a nice road win over the Phoenix Suns. In the wake of George’s suspension, some players […] The post 76ers’ Quentin Grimes gets 100% real on increased role after Paul George suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline behind us and no team having more than 32 games left on its schedule, we are officially entering the part of the regular-season schedule where teams either prove their championship worth or show their flaws. That is why it’s very important to assess the current state of all 30 teams […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 16: 76ers, Hornets becoming real threats in East appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Derrick Rose is taking a hands-on role in a massive redevelopment effort, focused on learning and employment.

Charles Barkley would spend all night at strip clubs.

Η ΑΕΚ πάει για το 4/4 στη Καρδίτσα, η οποία ψάχνει την πρώτη νίκη της, στους "16" του BCL, στον ελληνικό "εμφύλιο" στο "Γιάννης Μπουρούσης" (10/2, 19:30). The post BCL: H AEK για το αήττητο στην Καρδίτσα, που ψάχνει την (πρώτη) νίκη… ελπίδας appeared first on Eurohoops .

Arizona retained the top spot in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll but another team made news with significant move inside the top 10.

Fourteen players, including Elie Okobo and Jaylen Hoard for the bottom half of the upcoming FIBA window, plus two prospects to assist in practice of the senior national team of France The post Fransa’nın Dünya Kupası Elemeleri Kadrosu Belli Oldu appeared first on Eurohoops .

The NBA's Competition Committee made tanking a primary discussion topic at its late January meeting, according to league sources from The Stein Line. Commissioner Adam Silver will address the issue Saturday during his annual All-Star Weekend press conference in Los Angeles. Multiple teams currently occupying the league's bottom 10 standings have entered what insiders call Draft Positioning Prioritization Mode. Only the New Orleans Pelicans remains exempt from this strategy, as they must trans...

Multiple teams contacted the LA Clippers about Kawhi Leonard during the final hour before last Thursday's trade deadline, league sources told The Stein Line. The inquiries arrived after news spread leaguewide that Los Angeles had agreed to send Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers. Los Angeles rejected the incoming interest in Leonard. The Clippers' decision to trade Zubac and James Harden despite a recent 17-4 run has left rival organizations questioning the franchise's direction. Leonard has o...

UNC shocked Duke, Michigan couldn't overcome UCLA, a 27-rebound game, Michigan State outlasts Illinois, a Division III record and more from the weekend's college basketball action.

The No. 11 Blue Devils were the biggest mover in the women's AP Top 25 poll. Here's what's next for every team.

Joel Embiid did not play against the Portland Trail Blazers to rest his right knee. L'articolo Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid sits vs Portland Trail Blazers to rest right knee proviene da Sportando .

Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes outlined how preparation and adaptability have shaped his role this season, especially as the team navigates injuries, trades and lineup shifts. Speaking to Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, the 25-year-old described a year built on staying ready while the club holds sixth place in the Eastern Conference at 30-22. “I’m going […] The post Quentin Grimes explains evolving role with 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA could move closer to expansion this offseason, with league owners reportedly preparing to vote on adding two new franchises. Veteran reporter Brad Townsend shared the latest development Sunday, writing on X: “Think it’s going to be an extra-great year for Seattle. I’m hearing NBA Board of Governors likely to vote on expanding by […] The post NBA reportedly set to vote on Seattle and Las Vegas expansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Denver Nuggets host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday amid injury concerns, as both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray appear on the team’s injury report. Denver is coming off a 136-120 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday that ended a three-game losing streak, but health remains a concern as the All-Star break approaches. […] The post Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray on injury report vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, the Washington Wizards shook things up by trading for Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. A lesser talked-about part of the trade was point guard D’Angelo Russell, who was also sent to the nation’s capital in the deal. However, recent reporting suggests that Russell might not be in DC for long. “We’ll try to […] The post 3 best D’Angelo Russell destinations with Wizards exit looking imminent after Anthony Davis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Portland Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid is on the injury report alongside All-Star Deni Avdija, with both players listed as questionable. Embiid is dealing with a right knee injury, while Avdija has a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Joel Embiid and Deni Avdija’s injury and their […] The post Are Joel Embiid, Deni Avdija playing tonight? 76ers vs. Blazers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Jordan was understandably upset about Horace Grant's comment.