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The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, as the guard recovers from a broken left hand.

Η πρώτη φάση προπώλησης εισιτηρίων για το ευρύ κοινό προσέλκυσε πάνω από 1 εκατομμύριο κόσμο παγκοσμίως, ενώ την Πέμπτη (26/2) θα ξεκινήσει η δεύτερη φάση. The post Ευρωλίγκα: Στις 26/2 η δεύτερη φάση προπώλησης εισιτηρίων για το Final Four στο ΟΑΚΑ appeared first on Eurohoops .

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to reach 43,000 career points, hitting the milestone during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-89 loss to ...

The Boston Celtics remain near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, and Kendrick Perkins believes they do not need Jayson Tatum to make another NBA Finals run. Speaking on First Take, the former NBA champion made a direct claim about his former team’s ceiling. “They can go to the NBA Finals without [Jayson] Tatum. […] The post Kendrick Perkins says Celtics can reach NBA Finals without Jayson Tatum appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Stephen Curry’s sneaker free agency is entering a decisive phase as the longtime face of modern basketball footwear continues to evaluate his next move. On Sunday, February 22, Sole Retriever reported that Curry has narrowed his options to three brands, with ANTA confirmed as one of the finalists, according to sources familiar with the situation. […] The post Stephen Curry narrows sneaker free agency to three brands appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA season continues for the 2025/26 year on February 19 after the all-star match-weekend in Los Angeles. With only two months left in the regular season, March is by far the most important. It can dictate the seeding of the playoffs and which teams are real contenders. Fans often follow results closely this month, since match […] The post March Forecast: Strategic Benchmarks for the NBA Playoff Race appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

On the Lakers quiet trade deadline and looking ahead to how they could maximize their cap space. Also, the unprecedented bargain of a potential LeBron James minimum deal with the Cavaliers.

Brooks is out and now Phoenix is going to rely on another piece of the Kevin Durant trade

ESPN's latest ad provides a way for people suffering from "Bracketbrain" to get some relief while spoofing medicine commercials.

One of the things that made Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar truly remarkable was his longevity...

Patrick Ewing reflects on immigration, opportunity, and defying doubts that shaped his Hall of Fame journey.

Only one of the 10 former lottery picks might have what it takes to become an All-Star.

The long wait for the best hockey players in the world taking the ice in an international tournament lived up to the hype. Four of the seven games in the knockout round at the Milan Cortina Olympics went to overtime, including the U.S beating Canada in a fast-paced, back-and-forth final for the gold medal. The sport earned the spotlight it got in the NHL's return to the Games following a dozen-year drought.

New York half-baked its play for the greater part of Sunday’s affair… …but turned up the heat late and did enough to win another game. Here’s a bunch of stuff said of late by your Knicks superheroes. Mike Brown On Robinson’s absence on Sunday and his back-to-back management: “Obviously, he hasn’t played a back-to-back yet. […]

Dan Titus breaks down the top players fantasy hoops managers should add for a boost.

The Indiana Pacers are losing one of their top front office architects. Indiana University announced Monday, February 23, that Ryan Carr has been hired as Executive Director of Basketball under head coach Darian DeVries, ending a 23-year run with the NBA franchise. Carr most recently served as Senior Vice President of Player Personnel from 2024-26, […] The post Pacers lose senior VP Ryan Carr to Indiana University appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Golden State Warriors' risky trade deadline decision could hang over their franchise for years.

The Sacramento Kings prepare to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, February 23, at the FedExForum. Currently sitting at 12-46 and occupying the 15th position in the Western Conference, the Kings have struggled to maintain competitive consistency following a series of catastrophic personnel losses. The defining narrative of their season has been a franchise-record 16-game losing streak, a stretch of futility that reached its nadir in mid-February. This losing streak has not only tested the ...

LaMelo Ball has long drawn mixed opinions during his NBA career, with some critics questioning whether his flashy, highlight-driven style could translate into consistent winning. However, signs of growth have begun to emerge during his sixth season, as the player continues to show improved decision-making and leadership on the court. Rod Boone of The Charlotte […] The post Charles Lee praises LaMelo Ball’s improved maturity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Coby White has yet to appear in a game since joining the Charlotte Hornets at the trade deadline, but the team remains optimistic that his return could come soon as he continues recovering from a left calf strain. According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, White has made steady progress in his rehabilitation and […] The post Hornets hopeful Coby White returns soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Η προετοιμασία της Εθνικής Ελλάδος για το ματς με το Μαυροβούνιο (27/2, 19:00) ξεκίνησε στη "SUNEL Arena", με τους Νάσο Μπαζίνα και Αλέξανδρο Νικολαΐδη να μένουν εκτός λόγω τραυματισμών, ενώ στο ρόστερ προστέθηκαν οι Νίκος Περσίδης, Νίκος Δίπλαρος και Νίκος Τουλιάτος. The post Εθνική: Δύο απουσίες και τρεις προσθήκες στην έναρξη της προετοιμασίας για Μαυροβούνιο appeared first on Eurohoops .

Julius Erving, NBA'deki "load management" sorununa değindi. The post Julius Erving: “Bizim Zamanımızda Dinlenmek Falan Yoktu Çünkü…” appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Zalgiris player is the first “open” signing for two seasons, pending signature. L'articolo Spain confirms: Sylvain Francisco to Barcelona proviene da Sportando .

Here are the most aggressive pay cuts in recent NBA history, the ones that materially changed a team’s options and, maybe, its championship odds.

Here’s Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan on how confident he’s feeling as a three-point shooter right now (47.1% 3-PT in the last eight games). (via Portland Trail Blazers): “I put a lot of work in, get a lot of shots up every day. So just going out there, shooting with confidence, and letting it […] The post Donovan Clingan: “When they don’t step up, I see it as open shots” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mariia Vainshtein never heard the noise and slept straight through that horrible night four years ago. Anzhelika Kotliantseva knew they weren’t going anywhere in Ukraine that day. Now 17, Vainshtein is a New York City high school tennis champion who may keep playing when she heads to college in the fall.

Phase 1 general public ticket sale attracted over 1 million fans worldwide The post EuroLeague Final Four ticket sales Phase 2 to start on February 26 appeared first on Eurohoops .

FIBA has announced great results from the tournament held in September last year The post Independent FIBA EuroBasket 2025 report reveals multiple benefits for hosts appeared first on Eurohoops .