Basketball News · LatestMonday, Feb 23, 2026

Duke and Florida are two top teams hitting their stride as March approaches

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Duke beat Michigan, Arizona beat Houston, a whole mess of teams were upset on the men's and women's side, Olivia Miles had another triple-double and more from the weekend's college basketball action.

The Wolves split their first two games after the All-Star Break including their biggest loss of the season to the 76ers.

After a frenzied week in which nine of the top 10 teams in the country lost at least once, here are the latest men's college basketball rankings

Η Χοβεντούτ Μπανταλόνα ετοιμάζεται να ολοκληρώσει την απόκτηση του Τζαμπάρι Πάρκερ για το υπόλοιπο της σεζόν με δανεισμό και αναμένει την θετική απάντηση της Παρτιζάν. The post Τζαμπάρι Πάρκερ: Μια… ανάσα από την Μπανταλόνα appeared first on Eurohoops .

Although basketball after the All-Star break always tends to feel like a drag in the NBA season with the finish line inching closer, it’s actually a very important time for teams around the league to cement their status as real title threats. We are familiar with the Oklahoma City Thunder and other teams that have […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 18: Cavs, Celtics rise into top 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

We examine the Week 18 fantasy hoops schedule to help you maximize streaming, target key matchups and gain an edge in your league.

Jayson Tatum revealed Saturday he recently participated in a 5-on-5 workout with Boston Celtics teammates, marking a notable milestone in his recovery from a torn Achilles. However, Tatum said he has not set a return date and has not ruled out missing the remainder of the season. "There was a little 5-on-5 during the workout," Tatum said. "Just getting acclimated more and doing limited things with some of the guys out there. But it's all a part of the rehab. We're just going with the plan." P...

Chris Forsberg empties his notebook on the Jaylen Brown MVP chatter growing louder, the Celtics morphing into an elite defensive team and more.

Boston’s defense, Payton Pritchard’s shotmaking, and Nikola Vucevic’s interior presence controlled the game from start to finish. Hugo Gonzalez also had his moment against Luka Doncic in a matchup that felt symbolic.

My NBA picks and predictions in the player prop markets for Monday, February 23, include plays on Duncan Robinson, Ty Jerome, and Reed Sheppard.

Pacers two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton will spend the entire 2025-26 season sidelined, as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles tendon.

Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1.

El Real Madrid ha perdido las últimas cinco finales a partido único que han disputado The post Una derrota que reabre heridas appeared first on Eurohoops .

Milli takımımız, FIBA Dünya Kupası Elemeleri hazırlıklarına başladı. The post A Milli Takımımız Sırbistan Maçı Hazırlıklarına Başladı appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Catalan team is awaiting confirmation from Partizan regarding the loan of the American player until the end of the season The post Joventut nears Jabari Parker signing appeared first on Eurohoops .

Chris Forsberg empties his notebook on the Jaylen Brown MVP chatter growing louder, the Celtics morphing into an elite defensive team and more.

Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

The Lakers‘ decision to stand pat at the trade deadline sets them up for an eventful summer, Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron states in a subscriber-only story. Even with Austin Reaves‘ $20.9MM cap hold (assuming he declines his player option and tests free agency), L.A. has about $47MM in projected cap space, along with […]

Julius Randle had a rough outing against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves star forword had an uncharacteristically quiet game on Sunday night. He had 18 points in the game, but he was also noticeably quiet everywhere else. He recorded 15 points, and even more concerninngly, he had just three boards and three assists. For […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch gives ‘pretty severe’ Julius Randle update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Denver Nuggets crushed the Portland Trail Blazers by 54 points last Friday, the team would be unable to follow that up with a win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, 128-117. As there is some concern with the Nuggets after the loss to the undermanned Warriors, head coach David Adelman would point […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman makes ‘confusing’ confession about Draymond Green’s late injury scratch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Sunday, the New York Knicks picked up their second straight win with a road victory over the Chicago Bulls, by a score of 105-99. Josh Hart put together a well-rounded game in this one, scoring 11 points to go along with nine rebounds and five assists, on an efficient 4-5 shooting from the field. […] The post Watch Knicks’ Josh Hart absolutely cook Benny the Bull in air hockey appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns received bad news this past week when it was revealed that Dillon Brooks had suffered a hand injury and did not yet have a timeline for his potential return to the court. On Monday, following a meeting of the medical staff, it was announced that Brooks would have a recovery timeline of […] The post Dillon Brooks’ injury return timetable after broken hand revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Zaccharie Risacher’s second-year numbers place him in troubling historical company for No. 1 picks.

James Harden sees his role on the floor through the lens of football’s elite quarterbacks. Speaking Sunday, February 22, with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, the veteran guard was asked about the quarterback comparison that has followed him throughout his career. “The greats,” Harden told ScoopB.com. “You got Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes. […] The post James Harden compares himself to NFL greats appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.

Check out what to know about the best games from this week's NBA slate, including Spurs-Pistons and Nuggets-Thunder.

Check out what to know about the best games from this week's men's college basketball slate.

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