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Giannis On Calf Injury: ‘I Feel 100 Percent’

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Updated Feb 14, 4:59 PM ET

Speaking to the media on Saturday at All-Star weekend, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo gave an update on his right calf strain, which has prevented him from playing since January 23. “I feel good. I feel 100 percent, to be honest with you,” Antetokounmpo said (Twitter video link via the Bucks). “ … When you come […]

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Spurs praise Victor Wembanyama for team-first approach: 'I don't want favors'

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Victor Wembanyama gets plenty of attention for what he can become. Inside the Spurs, the appreciation is for who he already is. As written by Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, the Spurs center has earned trust and respect by consistently putting the group ahead of himself, a trait that resonates in that building. […] The post Spurs praise Victor Wembanyama for team-first approach: ‘I don’t want favors’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Luka Doncic believes Lakers can win 'championship' this season

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Updated Feb 15, 12:08 PM ET

As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic expressed confidence that the Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to win a championship this season. Speaking with Chris Haynes during an NBA TV broadcast on Saturday, Doncic made clear that the team’s objective remains unchanged despite injury setbacks and inconsistent availability […] The post Luka Doncic believes Lakers can win ‘championship’ this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Luka Doncic drops update on hamstring injury, All-Star Game availability

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LOS ANGELES – Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last four games before NBA All-Star Weekend due to a hamstring injury. Doncic initially suffered the injury during the first half of the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers back on Feb. 5, and was ultimately ruled out for the second half. Prior to the […] The post Luka Doncic drops update on hamstring injury, All-Star Game availability appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA Slam Dunk Contest All-Star 2026 prediction: Jaxson Hayes, Carter Bryant

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Updated Feb 14, 8:23 PM ET

NBA All-Star Weekend is finally here and all the festivities are underway from Los Angeles as one of the weekend’s most anticipated events will return with a fresh group of players. The NBA Slam Dunk contest has always been the most anticipated even of the weekend, always met with high expectations despite relative disappointments over […] The post NBA Slam Dunk Contest All-Star 2026 prediction: Jaxson Hayes, Carter Bryant appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Pryce Sandfort's 29 points lead No. 7 Nebraska past Northwestern 68-49

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Pryce Sandfort scored 29 points, Sam Hoiberg added 14 and No. 7 Nebraska shook off a slow start to beat Northwestern 68-49 Saturday. Nebraska was celebrating alumni weekend with more than 75 players on hand and came into the game off losses in three of their last four. Reserve guard Cale Jacobsen scored eight of his 10 points and blocked a shot during a 14-4 spurt that turned the Huskers’ 39-38 deficit into a 52-43 lead.

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Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and six players are ejected

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Six players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who led Providence to the 1987 Final Four, was in the middle of it, trying to hold back his players. The game was delayed by nearly 20 minutes while the referees sorted out the punishments: Four St. John’s players were booted and two from Pr...

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Punch, Edwards lead TCU to 95-92 OT victory over Oklahoma State in game it never trailed

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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — David Punch had 19 points, Xavier Edmonds posted a double-double and TCU never trailed but had to work overtime before beating Oklahoma State 95-92 on Saturday. Punch and Micah Robinson both scored four, and Jayden Pierre hit a 3-pointer to help the Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 Big 12 Conference) prevail in the extra period after Parsa Fallah tipped in a missed 3-pointer by Jaylen Curry at the regulation buzzer for the Cowboys (16-9, 4-8) to tie it 84-all. Punch added six ...

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Spurs' Stephon Castle credits Chris Paul for serving as his coach on the court

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Stephon Castle offered some credit to a former Spurs teammate who just retired. More specifically, the second-year guard said playing alongside Chris Paul helped him avoid a sophomore slump after winning Rookie of the Year in 2024-25. “What he showed me last year, I feel like it helped me this year,” Stephon Castle said, via […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle credits Chris Paul for serving as his coach on the court appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Fudd and Strong lead No. 1 UConn to 71-56 victory over Marquette for 43rd straight win

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Azzi Fudd scored 25 points, Sarah Strong had 19 of her 22 in the second half and No. 1 UConn remained unbeaten with a 71-56 victory over Marquette on Saturday. UConn (27-0, 16-0 Big East) has won 43 straight games and hasn’t lost since an 80-76 decision at Tennessee over a year ago. The Huskies also have won 63 straight Big East games, counting regular-season and tournament matchups.

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Chris Bosh says Goran Dragic injury altered Heat’s 2020 NBA Finals series vs. Lakers

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Chris Bosh said Goran Dragic’s injury during the 2020 NBA Finals significantly impacted the Miami Heat’s series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on Dragic’s plantar fascia tear suffered in Game […] The post Chris Bosh says Goran Dragic injury altered Heat’s 2020 NBA Finals series vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama 'definitely' envisions himself becoming face of NBA

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Updated Feb 15, 3:41 AM ET

With rumors speculating that LeBron James’ NBA career could be coming to an end soon, there has been some debate as to who could become the new face in the league. As it turns out, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama believes he’s the man for the role. While talking with NBA Insider Chris Haynes, […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama ‘definitely’ envisions himself becoming face of NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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How Jared McCain is already impacting Thunder's offense

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain fits in with his new team from an individual standpoint, but his efforts on offense have an effect on the rest of his teammates, which has also stood out in his first week since the trade. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard has proven himself a steady shooting threat, drawing opposing […] The post How Jared McCain is already impacting Thunder’s offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chris Bosh says Heat could’ve competed for title, wanted to win without LeBron James

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Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James departed in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate. Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the immediate aftermath […] The post Chris Bosh says Heat could’ve competed for title, wanted to win without LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Clippers host All-Star weekend amid uncertain future - TalkBasket.net

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As the Los Angeles Clippers welcome the basketball world during All-Star weekend, uncertainty surrounds the team’s direction following a series of significant trade deadline decisions, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The roster changes have reshaped both the present outlook and long-term trajectory of the franchise, making it harder to clearly define expectations moving […] The post Clippers host All-Star weekend amid uncertain future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Cole Certa scores career-high 37 points and Notre Dame tops Georgia Tech 89-74

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cole Certa scored a career-high 37 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and Notre Dame rolled past Georgia Tech 89-74 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak. Certa made 12 of 20 shots and was 7 for 11 from distance to go with 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. It was the sophomore's second-career 30-point game, the other coming five games prior when he scored 34 against Virginia. He averages 10.9 points per game and has only one other game with as many...

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