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Tuesday night is huge for numerous NCAA Tournament bubble teams looking for traction

The Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to trade Jaren Jackson Jr. stunned the locker room, and Cedric Coward revealed he was standing next to the All-Star when the news broke. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Sam Yip, Coward described the moment he realized the franchise had shifted direction. “I was right next to him,” Coward said. “We […] The post Cedric Coward details moment he learned of Jaren Jackson Jr. trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

USA Basketball has formally announced its 12-man roster for the next window of FIBA World Cup qualifying games, which will tip off later this month. The following players will represent Team USA in games against the Dominican Republic on February 26 and Mexico on March 1 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California: Tevian Jones, G […]

Here is a complete list of every player to be the Final Four Most Outstanding Player since the first NCAA tournament in 1939. This includes every school and class.

The future of LeBron James has been a topic that has loomed large over the NBA season. James is in his 23rd year with the NBA and is still performing at a pace that puts him among the best players in the league. So, what will the Lakers do in the offseason once his contract […] The post Lakers rumors: Would LeBron James actually be ‘welcomed back’ next season if he doesn’t retire? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Porter Jr. feared his NBA career was over before it had even started. After missing his entire rookie season due to a back injury, the then-Denver Nuggets forward made what he thought was a fatal mistake at an NBA players’ summit during the 2019 offseason. Porter accidentally posted NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s phone number […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. feared for his NBA life after Adam Silver phone number leak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers recently navigated a turbulent trade deadline, during which forward Rui Hachimura was frequently mentioned in league-wide discussions. Reports from ClutchPoints and other insiders indicated that the Lakers engaged in direct talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a potential trade for De’Andre Hunter. Hachimura was reportedly a key piece in these negotiations, […] The post What Lakers’ Rui Hachimura said about ‘bulls**t’ trade deadline rumors appeared first on Clut...

As the Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries to top stars like Kyrie Irving, another key player who’s dealing with an issue is rookie Cooper Flagg. With the Mavericks rookie in Flagg seen wearing a boot while attending a Duke basketball game, the latest reporting goes into his outlook regarding his injury. According to […] The post Mavericks rumors: Marc Stein reveals Dallas’ Cooper Flagg injury outlook after boot causes stir appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A random Chicago gas station encounter may have saved Michael Jordan’s motorsports future.

The Lakers reckon they'd have a real shot at landing Giannis Antetokounmpo in the summer if he becomes available.

Here are the NBA players with the longest current streak of 20-point games this season, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander miles ahead.

LeBron James might have one more year left in the tank and as the final year of his contract slowly comes to an end, we name the five best landing spots for The King to have his farewell tour.

February hasn’t been the best month for Philadelphia, but that can change quickly.

Jessica Pegula, the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up, will lead a new 13-person panel to suggest changes to the women's tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events, according to a letter sent Tuesday by WTA Tour chair Valerie Camillo to players and tournament officials. For years, tennis players — women and men — have complained that the sport's season is too long and the offseason is too short and lamented other factors that contribute to injuries an...

Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.

Allen's numbers are on the upswing with James Harden joining the Cavs.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg returned to Cameron Indoor Stadium for Duke's 101-64 blowout win over Syracuse, and sparked buzz about his interaction with Blue Devils women's center Adrianna Roberson on Monday.

Check out what to know about the best games from this week's NBA slate, including Pistons-Knicks and Celtics-Lakers.

Basketball’s favorite wagers these days? Not just who wins, but what stars actually do on court. Every evening, eyes lock onto scoring totals, passes made, boards grabbed. Instead of picking outcomes, fans follow individual moves more closely. Growth in these niche bets outpaces old-school game result guesses by a stretch. Star Players Influence Prop Markets […] The post Basketball Prop Bets Explode on Star Performers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The league office is handing out fines left and right but these teams are more determined than ever

Autumn Johnson has revealed her latest NCAA tournament bracket predictions as UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas remain No. 1 seeds. Take a look at her predicted 68-team field.

We're following the action for all 31 DI women's basketball conference tournaments as team clinch automatic bids into March Madness.

Who will make the playoffs? Win MVP? Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.

NBA’de All-Star arası, sadece sezonun ortası değil; aynı zamanda gerçek hikayelerin netleşmeye başladığı eşik. The post 30 Takım, Oyuncu: All-Star Sonrası Her Takımın En Önemli İsmi appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Lakers made one trade at the deadline: Luke Kennard’s expiring contract from Atlanta for Gabe Vincent. Luka Dončić said he appreciates the focus on ...

Anthony Edwards shined brightest in the 2026 All-Star Game and he must focus on four factors in order to become the face of the NBA.

Enjoy all that happened from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.

The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — will start the night with the best record in the league, a smidge ahead of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit is 40-13, Oklahoma City 42-14.

Rob Pelinka said he wants LeBron James to retire as a Laker in 2026 or 2027. Tim MacMahon of ESPN suggested a possible return to ...

The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.