Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Feb 24, 2026

Despite a crushing loss to the Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart remains confident about the Lakers' roster pieces.

Rich Paul was quiet when Max Kellerman blasted Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic with plenty of criticism. Paul and Kellerman took part in a Feb. 18 episode of the Game Over podcast. The latter didn’t hold back on Doncic, calling the Lakers star out for his constant complaining to the officials while making a […] The post Max Kellerman unloads on Lakers star Luka Doncic as Rich Paul remains noticeably silent appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers have fully embraced their plans for the remainder of the season: develop young guys and lose just enough games to keep the lottery pick they’re hopeful to land in May. Unfortunately, that means a lot more injury updates for guys like Pascal Siakam. Indiana currently sit in the bottom of the Eastern […] The post Pascal Siakam picks up new injury before Sixers showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With hopes of bouncing back from Sunday’s 111-89 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took responsibility for his team’s offensive struggles. It was the first time his team failed to score 90 points in a game this season. Fans accused Lakers’ Luka Doncic of resorting to foul-baiting as […] The post JJ Redick takes responsibility for Lakers’ ball movement struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks are still figuring out exactly what they are after reshaping their roster, but early returns since acquiring CJ McCollum suggest Quin Snyder’s evolving offensive hierarchy is beginning to produce results. The Jalen Johnson-led squad has won two of its first three games after the NBA All-Star break and is navigating a relatively […] The post How Quin Snyder’s Hawks ‘invented’ new offensive hierarchy after CJ McCollum trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bill Simmons made a bold take about Steve Kerr’s coaching career with the Golden State Warriors that involves a scenario with LeBron James. Kerr has been the Warriors’ head coach since 2014, leading the franchise to four championships and six NBA Finals appearances throughout his stint. However, times have been tough since the last title […] The post Bill Simmons believes Steve Kerr’s future with Warriors is tied to LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Haliburton has encountered another setback during his recovery process, as the Indiana Pacers guard has been diagnosed with shingles, according to an ESPN report. The condition will force him to step away from the team for several weeks while he focuses on treatment and recovery. The diagnosis comes as Haliburton was already working his […] The post Rick Carlisle reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s shingles diagnosis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Suns guard Jordan Goodwin sustained a left calf injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s victory over Orlando and underwent an MRI the following day, which confirmed a left calf strain, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. The injury adds to a growing list of health concerns for Phoenix, which has recently been […] The post Jordan Goodwin suffers calf strain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to make progress in his recovery process, participating in a pregame workout ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Toronto, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter video link). The former MVP has been sidelined since January 23 while recovering from a right calf strain, but recent activity suggests he […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo progresses with scrimmaging during injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The seemingly bad conditions were perfect for Jaylen Brown.

After a 54-point drubbing at the hands of the Nuggets, the Trail Blazers bounced back with a win over the shorthanded Suns on Sunday in Phoenix, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Portland’s victory came at a cost, however, as Deni Avdija was forced to exit the game after 59 seconds when he tweaked his […]

The Golden State Warriors have recently seen strong contributions from Moses Moody, whose improved play has provided a boost on both ends of the floor. According to Joaquin Ruiz of NBC Sports Bay Area, Moody delivered an impressive performance Sunday, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists while continuing his productive stretch of […] The post Steve Kerr says Moses Moody Warriors’ most consistent performer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Stephen Curry has been sidelined since January 30 while dealing with what has been described as “runner’s knee,” and the uncertainty surrounding his recovery has made the situation particularly difficult, according to Ron Kroichick of The San Francisco Chronicle. Without a clear timetable for his return, Curry continues to focus on rehabilitation while waiting for […] The post Steph Curry frustrated by unclear timeline for return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Once Evan Mobley put together an All-NBA and Defensive Player of the Year season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the standard was set. Teammates, coaches, fans, and media were talking up the seven-footer all summer long, tossing his name into MVP conversations with no hesitation. So, in turn, anything short of meeting those expectations is deemed […] The post Why Cavs’ win-now James Harden trade put more pressure on Evan Mobley than ever appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Despite the high expectations heading into the 2025-26 campaign, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins doesn’t see a deep playoff run on the horizon for the Houston Rockets. Head coach Ime Udoka calling out Rockets’ Amen Thompson is just another example of the issue that’s plagued Houston’s season, preventing the team from reaching its full potential. Perkins isn’t […] The post Kendrick Perkins makes shocking Rockets playoff guarantee appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Orlando Magic bounced back from a double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns with a two-point win (111-109) over the LA Clippers, Anthony Black discussed the key for his team to become a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference. In a season where the young-and-upcoming Detroit Pistons have sat comfortably atop the standings, Black […] The post Magic’s Anthony Black reveals key to becoming a top-six seed appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A grand jury returned a no-bill in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, who was arrested last fall in what police called a "family violence" incident.

Brandin Podziemski’s brilliant fourth quarter against Denver showed that he’s at his best in a different role.

Despite missing several key players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, and Ajay Mitchell, the Thunder delivered an impressive performance Sunday, defeating a Cavaliers team that entered the matchup riding a seven-game winning streak and victories in 12 of its previous 13 games. Oklahoma City’s ability to control the game while shorthanded highlighted the […] The post Donovan Mitchell credits Thunder despite missing key players appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Following his second NBA appearance on Friday, Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder spoke about the challenging journey he endured to return to the court, as relayed by Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. The 20-year-old Serbian guard faced a series of major obstacles over the past year, first working his way back from a torn […] The post Nikola Topic reflects on emotional return after adversity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had high praise for Isaiah Joe following the game, highlighting the guard’s steady contributions during a stretch in which the team has dealt with multiple injuries, as noted by Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. With several key players sidelined at different times, Joe has stepped into a larger […] The post Mark Daigneault calls Joe Thunder stabilizing force appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As March nears, Duke strengthens its claim to a No. 1 seed, Arizona boosts its title hopes, and programs like Kansas, Kentucky and Indiana confront growing uncertainty in a shifting college basketball landscape.

European basketball is at an odd point. With clubs in trouble, interest from the NBA, and everything else, it’s strange to say that some sanity might be coming to pass. Could the sport actually be on the verge of becoming truly self-sustaining at the top level? Emmet Ryan on the possibility of sanity emerging in […] The post European Basketball and the Search for Sustainability appeared first on BallinEurope .

Thunder guard Isaiah Joe is one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA, but the 26-year-old contributes to winning in other ways as well, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link). Joe lit up the Cavaliers on Sunday, tying his season high with 22 points and converting six of his 11 looks from […]

The WNBA told the union and its teams on Monday that a new CBA must be agreed to by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not to be impacted, sources told ESPN.