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Al Horford suggests that his reasons for Celtics had more to do than just basketball.

The top four teams face each other on Saturday. Mark Zinno makes picks on these big games and Iowa State-BYU.

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg was seen wearing a walking boot during the All-Star break after suffering a left mid-foot sprain. The injury will sideline him for Dallas’ first game following the break, though the team does not expect the absence to be long-term. Head coach Jason Kidd said Flagg will be viewed as […] The post Jason Kidd says Cooper Flagg out of walking boot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Our Matt Norlander and David Cobb got a behind-the-scenes experience at the selection, seeding and bracketing process

The 2026 WNBA Draft is set for April 13

The Golden State owner also addressed trade deadline speculation involving Draymond Green and Steve Kerr’s future with the team.

SAN FRANCISCO– If we’re grading on a curve, it wasn’t an awful debut for Kristaps Porzingis, the Golden State Warriors’ headline trade acquisition at the deadline. Given the rust inherent from weeks of rehabbing an injury like Achilles tendinitis and difficulties of integrating a player midseason, the big man was bound to need a runway […] The post Kristaps Porzingis’ ‘critical’ self-evaluation in Warriors debut loss to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns might not have had the start they wanted to the backend of the season, but Jalen Green might be the silver lining in the 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. He posted 26 points in 26 minutes, but it wasn’t the point total that stood out. It was his […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green draws 1 silver lining from blowout loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown spoke at length Thursday about an incident in which Beverly Hills police shut down an event he hosted over NBA All-Star weekend.

El propietario Tony Parker considera un cambio en LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, negociando con fondos estadounidenses para vender el club mientras se prepara para la transición de presidente a entrenador jefe The post Tony Parker venderá el ASVEL y se dedicará a ser entrenador: “Echo de menos estar en la cancha” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Basketball gaming is in a seriously good place right now. Whether you’re the type who wants a hyper-realistic playoff grind on your console or someone who enjoys spinning reels with a hoops twist, 2026 is shaping up to be packed with options. From iconic classics that still deserve your time to modern releases and basketball-themed […] The post Basketball games to check out in 2026 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

While seven NBA teams are still operating in luxury tax territory following the All-Star break, that total has been cut in half since the start of the month. Prior to an eventful trade deadline week, a total of 14 teams projected to be taxpayers, per Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter link) observes, with the 16 […]

Whatever decision Jayson Tatum makes is the right one.

In light of Chris Paul's removal from the Clippers, Carmelo Anthony revealed how Paul helped him out during a similar situation with the Rockets.

Austin Reaves has become a bonafide star for the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a key factor in the team’s success as they head into second phase of the 2025-26 season. The All-Star break came at the perfect time for the Lakers and Reaves as the group has been banged up with various injuries. […]

Νέο ρεκόρ σε δημοπρασία για την πρώτη φανέλα που φόρεσε ο Κούπερ Φλαγκ στο ΝΒΑ. The post Ασύλληπτο ποσό-ρεκόρ για τη rookie φανέλα του Κούπερ Φλαγκ! appeared first on Eurohoops .

Luka Doncic returned from All-Star weekend with a short reset and a clear focus as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the final stretch of the 2025-26 season. “It was good, very short, two days, but it was good to be off the mic,” Doncic said after Thursday’s practice. The six-time All-Star logged limited minutes […] The post Luka Doncic on All-Star break, Lakers’ defense and playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

For the latest Boardroom Talks Live, the panel breaks down the KITH x KD 18 collaboration, diving into legacy, storytelling, performance design, and the long-term strategy behind Durant’s signature sneaker empire.

Well well, another All-Star week is in the books and this one actually was good? But this is fantasy, so not only do we not care content-wise, but when Kawhi scores 304 points in five minutes or whatever it was, that’s way too much fantasy for me bro. Please, blog, may I have some more?

The partnership between NBA and FIBA to create a new top-tier league in Europe generates interest in the executive producer and president of production for NBC Sports, Sam Flood The post NBC executive eyes NBA Europe expansion: “Big believers in the NBA” appeared first on Eurohoops .

A Final Four preview on the men's side. A Big Ten sleeper on the women's side. Here are college basketball's best games of the week.

The Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break with encouraging injury news and a clear directive for the final stretch of the regular season. Head coach JJ Redick said Thursday that, as of late in the afternoon, the group is trending toward full availability ahead of Friday’s matchup with the LA Clippers. “Austin won’t […] The post JJ Redick says Lakers ‘looks like we’ll have everybody’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Joel Embiid's desire to contend for a title was revealed when he made a bold statement about being willing to trade his MVP award in exchange for being healthy in the playoffs.

While the LA Clippers gained a young player to lead their reset in Darius Garland, there is one caveat they must consider.

The Washington Wizards are raising season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season, according to documents obtained by Bullets Forever. Wizards season ticket prices will reportedly increase by an average of 6.31%, with certain sections receiving price hikes of nearly 15%. The price increases, which will affect 43 of the arena’s 45 member tiers, come as […]

Even All-Stars can be awe-struck by moments with all-time greats. That’s what happened with Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox on Sunday afternoon during the NBA All-Star Game in an event that, gimmicky or not, turned out to be much more exciting than past iterations and produced the best viewer ratings since 2011. The round-robin tournament, with […]

This season still hinges on who is actually available.

Ο Βασίλης Σπανούλης αναφέρθηκε στα οικονομικά προβλήματα της Μονακό. The post Σπανούλης για τα οικονομικά προβλήματα της Μονακό: “Δεν το περίμενα όταν ήρθα στην ομάδα” appeared first on Eurohoops .