Basketball News · LatestThursday, Feb 19, 2026

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The Celtics, who must make two additions to their 15-man roster on Thursday, will fill one of their openings by signing free agent guard Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Banton, 26, was a second-round pick in 2021 and has since appeared in 218 regular season games for […]

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The Blue Devils started the season 3-6, but are now on a stunning 16-game winning streak

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Highsmith spent four seasons with the Miami Heat, posting a career-high 6.5 points per game in 2024/25 L'articolo Phoenix Suns Sign Haywood Highsmith proviene da Sportando .

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv officially welcomes 25-year-old Kessler Edwards The post Kessler Edwards joins Hapoel for the rest of the season appeared first on Eurohoops .

The National Basketball Association's 2025-26 regular season resumes with a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash as the Toronto Raptors travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, February 19, 2026. This matchup serves as a critical post-All-Star break litmus test for two franchises currently operating on divergent trajectories within the conference hierarchy. The Toronto Raptors enter the contest as one of the most resurgent stories of the season, currently holding a 3...

The battle against “tanking” reaches new heights as protected picks are in the mix

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's latest comments have done little to quiet rampant trade rumors.

The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.

The future of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers is completely up in the air as his contract runs out at the end of the season and he is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. If James wants to continue his playing career, it is very possible that he does so […]

Projected No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson is facing scrutiny beyond the box score, as former No. 2 overall draft pick Jay Williams questioned the Kansas freshman’s commitment on ESPN’s Get Up. “If I were a general manager, I would be extremely concerned about Darryn Peterson. … His talent is unquestionable. It’s elite. But I don’t […] The post Jay Williams raises red flags about Darryn Peterson’s commitment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Despite having won multiple NBA titles, Ron Harper stated that seeing his sons in the NBA was more valuable.

Wanda Durant steals All-Star weekend with playful but firm viral moment.

The star guard is expected to leave AS Monaco after five seasons L'articolo Hapoel Tel Aviv Opens Talks with Mike James for Next Season proviene da Sportando .

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson spoke about his new teammate James Harden, highlighting the veteran’s underrated defensive abilities. Tyson said, via Associated Press, “The offensive part, nothing’s really surprised me, but defensively, he’s actually pretty good. He got a couple blocks. He’s definitely not what you call a cone.” Harden, 36, joined the Cavaliers in […] The post Jaylon Tyson on James Harden: “He’s definitely not what you call a cone” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

From blockbuster trades in the NBA to rising stars in the EuroLeague and international tournaments organized by FIBA, basketball has become a truly global and digital sport. News breaks on social media, transfer rumors circulate through email chains, and sponsorship offers arrive via direct messages. While this digital evolution creates incredible opportunities for fans, journalists, […] The post Digital Security in Global Basketball: Why Verification Matters More Than Ever appeared first on ...

Η Φενέρ κυκλοφόρησε μπλουζάκια που απεικονίζουν το buzzer beater νίκης που πέτυχε ο Ουέιντ Μπόλντγουϊν κατά του Παναθηναϊκού στο ΟΑΚΑ. The post Φενέρ: Κυκλοφόρησαν μπλουζάκια με το buzzer beater του Μπόλντγουϊν στο ΟΑΚΑ appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Rockets came in pretty high.

Tyson is grateful for the success he’s had this season, but he still has even bigger plans for the future.

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Jaxson Hayes has officially completed the process to obtain Slovenian citizenship, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on The Hoop Collective podcast. The 25-year-old center, currently on a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, becomes eligible to represent Slovenia alongside Luka Doncic. Windhorst described Hayes’ decision as strategically significant, noting it could strengthen his […] The post Jaxson Hayes on track to get Slovenian citizenship appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After being repeatedly blamed for the decline of the dunk contest, Rich Paul revealed why LeBron James chose not to participate.

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