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Kansas basketball guard Darryn Peterson answered back on a narrative regarding his ongoing injuries in an interview with ESPN. Here's more.

As NBA observers, we must always have an eye toward the future in an attempt to identify the next big thing. Here are three players we at least should keep under a watchful eye.

The penultimate night of the Unrivaled regular season features a pivotal showdown between Lunar Owls and Vinyl

Former NBA player Joe Alexander reveals chronic pain and psychological rewiring behind ruthless professional competitiveness.

Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

Kristaps Porzingis is likely to miss the Golden State Warriors’ upcoming road games in New Orleans and Memphis, according to a report from Anthony Slater on Monday, February 23. Porzingis did not travel with the team, while Draymond Green made the trip, signaling that the center’s absence is illness-related. The 30-year-old forward joined the Warriors […] The post Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss Warriors’ next two games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Understanding the various WNBA revenue share proposals is complicated, so we used NBA salaries to put them into perspective.

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Braxton last played in the WNBA in 2014 while finishing up a four-year stint with New York.

The grind of an NBA rookie season can wear down even the most prepared first-year players. For New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen, however, the physical demands have been matched by a growing appreciation for the All-Rookie opportunity in front of him, even when it leads to a sudden jolt in the middle of the […] The post Why Pelicans’ Derik Queen woke up ‘excited’ for All-Rookie opportunitiy amid grueling season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Several teams' fates to make the men's hoops tourney are hanging in the balance. Here are the odds for squads on the bubble.

Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to give him "interim injunctive relief" so he can finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.

Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James and other NBA players for their game-day attire during a segment on First Take. “All that damn money LeBron and them making, you can’t dress better than that?” Smith said. “I’m so happy Pat Riley brought that up…All this money y’all make, dressing like y’all shopping at Target […] The post Stephen A. Smith criticizes LeBron James, NBA stars for poor game-day fashion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Duke's win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll.

He may not have received an All-Star selection, but Joel Embiid’s presence looms over all things Sixers.

As Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant continues to obtain records in the NBA, the question surrounding him has been whether he would continue play on the Olympic stage. While there was speculation about the 2024 Paris Olympics, his last go-around, Durant would break his silence on his intentions to play. Speaking to ESPN, Durant would […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hints at playing in 2028 Olympics with defiant mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pregame routine logistics like shooting groups, meals, and training table times are pretty set in stone at this point in the season. The NBA Trade Deadline has passed, rosters are pretty much set, and young players on lottery-bound teams have found their way around each arena. Cody Williams is starting to settle in as one […] The post Exclusive: Cody Williams goes in-depth on impact of brother Jalen, growth with Jazz core appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With March Madness fast approaching, Andy Katz has revealed his top 10 games to watch. The week begins Monday with Louisville visiting North Carolina and Houston traveling to Kansas in two highly anticipated matchups.

Ten notable NBA players shooting below 35% from three this season.

The broadcast of the Utah Jazz versus the Houston Rockets on February 23, 2026, is positioned as the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader on Peacock. Currently situated as the fourth seed in the West with a record of 34-21, the Rockets have transitioned from a promising young core to a legitimate postseason threat. This transformation has been catalyzed by the arrival and sustained brilliance of 37-year-old superstar Kevin Durant, who has continued to produce at an All-NBA level in his 18th profes...

A very full 15 in 60 of well over 2 hours looks at the 15 teams in the Western Conference: HOU: Breaking down their late-game offense in a rough blown lead against New York DEN & GSW: The Warriors pull off a troubling upset over the Nuggets 10:20 OKC: Has Cason Wallace shown more on-ball juice with their injuries? 28:17 PHX: Why is their defense so much better? 35:21 POR: Shaedon Sharpe's development in his 4th year 45:29 UTA & MEM: The Jazz out-tank the Grizz while avoiding a fine. 53:05 MIN...

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has gone from the surefire first pick in this June’s NBA Draft to a buyer-beware prospect. Though it would still be a shock to see Peterson fall out of the top three, his work ethic, toughness, and love of the game are routinely being questioned throughout NBA circles. Peterson has sat […] The post Darryn Peterson’s NBA Draft stock takes another hit appeared first on Hoops Wire .

In 2025, the WNBA reportedly made enough money for revenue sharing with its players. Here's what the union is saying about it.

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Along with acquiring Ivica Zubac from the Clippers earlier this month, the Pacers added guard Kobe Brown in the deal. Brown was only averaging 8.7 minutes in L.A. but his playing time has skyrocketed with his new team. Brown has appeared in five games, including one start, and is averaging 10.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per contest. […]

Charles Barkley would like to see some big changes.

LeBron James’ future is expected to be one of the most closely followed storylines this offseason, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron, as the veteran superstar approaches the end of his $52.6MM expiring contract. With free agency approaching, speculation has continued to grow about where James could finish his career and what type […] The post LeBron James’ future remains a key offseason storyline appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jordan Poole is back in the rotation, but uncertainty remains in New Orleans.