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Peppe Poeta’s team takes another step toward the trophy The post Olimpia Milano beats Trieste to reach Italian Cup semifinals appeared first on Eurohoops .

The New York Knicks are entering the post-All-Star break period on strong footing. They’ve won eight of their last 10 games. And they’ve seemingly struck a strong balance, demonstrating an above-average defense in the recent past, which includes holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 66 points in a recent win. Still, many experts believe the Knicks […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns among 3 issues Knicks must figure out before championship push appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A scheduled spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets and betray “America's pastime” will likely be postponed until October, a federal judge said Wednesday as the men pleaded not guilty to a rewritten indictment. Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto left a May 4 trial date on the books for now, but indicated she'll probably move it to the fall in the coming weeks. Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, speaking Spanish, entered not guilty...

In an interview with USA TODAY, WNBA star Napheesa Collier spoke about current CBA negotiations with the league and what happens next.

A 1v1 or 2v2 tournament could be the thing that saves NBA All-Star weekend. Since we've already covered how cool a coed 2v2 tournament could look on Saturday n

How do last year’s effective small lineups compare to this year’s?

Mark Pope says Kentucky gave "disappointing effort" in upset loss to Georgia. When's the spring game, anyway, for new coach Will Stein?

The Atlanta Hawks made several moves at the trade deadline, and in one of those moves, they were able to acquire Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors. He didn’t see much time on the floor with the Warriors this season, and though it was mostly because of rotations, he was also injured. Kuminga has […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga to miss at least 1 more week after Warriors trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid has been struggling with knee injuries for multiple seasons, having played a total of just 50 games since the beginning of the last campaign. After a left miniscus surgery back in January 2024, the 2023 MVP has powered through some difficult stretches, including the 2024 Olympics, during which he played […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid draws honest admission from NBA trainer Drew Hanlen appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls had a busy trade deadline, sending Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics and Kevin Huerter to the Detroit Pistons, among other moves. The Bulls are currently on pace to make the play-in tournament for a fourth consecutive season. Josh Giddey has been in and out of the lineup in recent weeks as […] The post Bulls’ Josh Giddey back from injury vs. Raptors, but Billy Donovan will miss game after dad’s death appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the Houston Rockets prepare to visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Thursday, February 19, the contest serves as a critical junction for two organizations navigating disparate phases of their developmental cycles within a modernized media rights environment. The matchup, scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off, occurs during a month where the league's new $76,000,000,000 media rights deal has fully integrated streaming-exclusive windows and revamped regional coverage, fundame...

While many Lakers fans wanted more activity at the trade deadline, Luka Dončić is on board with the long-term vision.

Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (hand) both underwent season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Ο Ρισόν Χολμς ήταν εξαιρετικός στη νίκη του Παναθηναϊκού απέναντι στον ΠΑΟΚ και μίλησε για την πρόκριση στα ημιτελικά του Alwwyn Final 8 και το ντεμπούτο του Χέιζ-Ντέιβις. The post Χολμς: “Μεγάλο κίνητρο η κατάκτηση του Κυπέλλου, μαθαίνω από τον Χέιζ-Ντέιβις” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Here is a pyramid with different tiers of small forwards this season, based on impact, winning, and performance in 2025-26 so far.

Panathinaikos'un yeni yıldızı Nigel Hayes-Davis, ilk maçına çıktı. The post Nigel Hayes-Davis: “Uykumu Aldıktan Sonra Daha İyi Oynayacağım” appeared first on Eurohoops .

The New York Knicks have been playing some much improved basketball of late, heading into the NBA trade deadline with a nearly 50-point win over the Philadelphia 76ers. OG Anunoby has been out of the lineup in recent weeks due to injury, but new trade acquisition Jose Alvarado has helped hold down the fort in […] The post Knicks’ OG Anunoby drops painful revelation about toenail removal – ‘It’s an open wound’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons have had a strong season thus far thanks to the stellar play of one Cade Cunningham. But the two-time NBA All-Star guard could be getting some more help soon in the form of Carmelo Anthony. During Pistons media day, Cunningham revealed that he had spoken with the Hall-of-Famer on potentially working out […] The post Carmelo Anthony’s Cade Cunningham plan will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sean Marks is looking for “the next Brooklyn Nets” as his team moves forward in its rebuild. While several familiar faces will battle to secure long-term roles during the second half of the season, two new faces — Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji — have entered the mix. The Nets acquired Minott and Agbaji from […] The post 2 Nets trade acquisitions who can earn new contracts during second half of season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Amidst his first appearance at All-Star weekend, a reporter asked Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren about the growth he’s seen in the Denver Nuggets. Thunder’s Holmgren discussed his personal growth this season before heading to his first All-Star Game selection. However, he seemed hesitant in talking about how much the Nuggets have improved as […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren points to health when asked about Nuggets’ growth appeared first on ClutchPoints .

"For him to be honest with you guys and give that answer, I respect that. This is a business.”

A deep dive into the weeds of the eight teams who can win the national championship.

LeBron James has not decided when he is done. That much is clear. What is getting louder, though, is where this could all be headed if he is not. James is finishing the season with the Lakers, chasing Western Conference contention alongside Luka Doncic. Beyond that, everything is open. Retirement is possible. Another season feels […] The post LeBron James to Cavs is ‘99%’ if the price is right, NBA insider says appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Here are the best undrafted players currently in the NBA, based on how well they are producing for their teams in the 2025-26 season.

Panathinaikos koçu Ergin Ataman, PAOK galibiyetinin ardından konuştu. The post Ergin Ataman: “Gazeteciler ‘Drama’ Yaratmayı Seviyor, Nigel Çok Zeki Bir Oyuncu” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Newly acquired forward Nigel Hayes‑Davis was among the best in Panathinaikos’ dominant win over PAOK. The post Panathinaikos cruises to Greek Cup semis, with Nigel Hayes‑Davis shining on debut appeared first on Eurohoops .

Tanking is the obvious one, but keep an eye on James Harden in Cleveland, and Jayson Tatum in Boston.

SportsLine's model simulated the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup