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OKLAHOMA CITY — If Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses 11 more games, he will be disqualified from the 2025-26 NBA awards. Gilgeous-Alexander remains the odds-on favorite for MVP, according to ESPN’s latest poll, after missing five consecutive matchups, and is on the cusp of making it six. Ahead of facing the Brooklyn Nets, […] The post How many more Thunder games can SGA miss before he’s ineligible for NBA awards? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Here's a running list of every coaching change in men's college basketball during the 2025-26 season.

Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland was initially “kind of skeptical” when he learned he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. That mentality changed once he put it all in perspective and noticed the sun was shining — literally and figuratively — in “big market” Los Angeles the next morning. “I’m super excited about L.A. […]

Ja'Kobe Walter has the opportunity to become a key contributor off the Raptors' bench thanks to his defensive capabilities. Michael Grange looks at Walter's recent level of play and how he is growing into a key wing on Toronto's roster.

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has been sidelined since January 31, 2025 after rupturing his right Achilles tendon, but he’s close to returning to action. The one-time All-Star went through full practices on Wednesday and Thursday, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. “He’s close,” interim head coach James Borrego said after Thursday’s practice. “I’d say in the […]

Joe Scott, who had been suspended indefinitely by Air Force last month, is out as the school's men's basketball head coach, it was announced.

Lovering is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Jazz. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Why Kelsey Mitchell says her relationship with Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White propelled to a first-team All-WNBA season.

Why Kelsey Mitchell says her relationship with Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White propelled to a first-team All-WNBA season.

De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob delivered a firm public stance against tanking Thursday, stating the practice is incompatible with his organization's values despite a difficult season decimated by injuries. His comments came following a 121-110 home loss to the Boston Celtics. "It is not in my DNA, nor in this organization's DNA, to do that," Lacob said. "This is sports. We're supposed to play to win. And that's just not a way I would be comfortable, ever, trying to improve our team." L...

The Lakers’ “clean” injury report coming out of the All-Star break didn’t even last a full day. The team downgraded LeBron James to questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Clippers because of left knee soreness, less than 24 hours after coach JJ Redick told reporters the expectation was for everyone to be available....

Fenerbahçe Beko, Türk Telekom galibiyetinin ardından açıklamalarda bulundu. The post Saras Jasikevicius: “Bu Oyun Kupa İçin Yeterli Değil” appeared first on Eurohoops .

As Los Angeles Clippers newcomer Darius Garland continues to deal with a toe injury, he was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the deadline in a deal that also included star James Harden. While fans await the debut of Garland in a Clippers uniform, he would speak about why he was dealt and how his […] The post Darius Garland confirms Cavs’ skepticism of injury history, health amid Clippers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers travel to Capital One Arena on Friday, February 20, to face the Washington Wizards with both teams managing extensive injury lists. Indiana (15-40) has won two straight games but remains 14th in the Eastern Conference. The club will be without several core contributors, including Tyrese Haliburton, who is out with a right […] The post Pacers vs Wizards injury report for February 20 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Η ΕΟΚ γνωστοποίησε τα μέτρα ασφαλείας για την είσοδο των θεατών στον τελικό Κυπέλλου ανάμεσα στο Ολυμπιακό και τον Παναθηναϊκό στην Κρήτη το Σάββατο (21/2, 20:00) για το Allwyn Final 8. The post Ολυμπιακός – Παναθηναϊκός: Τα μέτρα ασφαλείας για τον Τελικό στο Ηράκλειο appeared first on Eurohoops .

With the Golden State Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline, there is no denying how it has been an up-and-down road for the player and the franchise. As fans had been expecting the Warriors to trade Kuminga, owner Joe Lacob would break his silence to talk about the deal. […] The post Joe Lacob’s ‘it just didn’t work’ statement breaks silence on Jonathan Kuminga Warriors trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former NBA big men Bol Bol and Kylor Kelley, who were both in the league last season, are headed overseas to compete in the upcoming Commissioner’s Cup in the Philippine Basketball Association, Marc Stein of The Stein Line confirms (via Twitter). Bol will play for the TNT Tropang 5G, the defending Commissioner’s Cup champions, as […]

The Pelicans and two-way wing Bryce McGowens have reached an agreement on a new three-year standard contract, agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). McGowens, 23, has averaged 7.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 19.9 minutes per game this season at the NBA level. He has made 11 […]

With Kristaps Porzingis making his debut for the Golden State Warriors after being acquired at the Feb. 5 trade deadline, there were also talks of them being involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes with the Milwaukee Bucks. As the Warriors are looking to make moves that could propel them back to the top, a pursuit […] The post Warriors’ Joe Lacob claims Draymond Green was ‘never shopped’ for Giannis, others at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Η Μπεσίκτας επικράτησε στα ίσα της Αναντολού Εφές και πήρε μία σπουδαία πρόκριση στον τελικό του Κυπέλλου Τουρκίας. The post Σούπερ Μπεσίκτας απέκλεισε (ξανά) την Εφές και πήγε τελικό στο Κύπελλο Τουρκίας appeared first on Eurohoops .

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

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.

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. […]

SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers predictions and NBA picks today

Despite a win, Kawhi Leonard seems to have lost faith in the Clippers' chances of contending.

Ο Εβάν Φουρνιέ του Ολυμπιακού μίλησε για τα στοιχεία που απαιτεί πάντα ένα ντέρμπι με τον Παναθηναϊκό, πόσω μάλλον ο τελικός του Allwyn Final 8 (21/2, 20:00/ΕΡΤ2). The post Φουρνιέ για τελικό με Παναθηναϊκό: “Κι εγώ αν είχα χάσει πέντε διαδοχικά ντέρμπι θα ήθελα να βάλω τέλος στο σερί” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Οι δηλώσεις που έκανε ο Γιώργος Μπαρτζώκας ενόψει του τελικού του Κυπέλλου ανάμεσα στον Παναθηναϊκό και τον Ολυμπιακό. The post Μπαρτζώκας: “Η μεταγραφή του Χέιζ-Ντέιβις έχει δώσει ψυχολογική ώθηση στον Παναθηναϊκό” appeared first on Eurohoops .