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On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves travel to the Moda Center to face the Portland Trail Blazers. Entering late February 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves occupy the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 35-23. While the team's statistical profile suggests they are a legitimate championship contender, currently ranking 7th in both offensive and defensive rating, their season has been marred by a perceived lack of consistency and a frustrating tendency to d...

Jalen Brunson issues a clarification on his recent comments amid a potential $417.8 million extension with the Knicks.

The Vinyl beat the Lunar Owls 75-68 on Monday night to complete the six-team Unrivaled playoff field, with coach Teresa Weatherspoon saying, "They knew what was at stake."

Sacramento Kings star point guard Russell Westbrook always plays at 100 mph. During the first quarter of Sacramento’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, the former NBA Most Valuable Player’s aggressive play claimed a victim in the form of a floor beer. While bringing the ball up the court, Westbrook was bumped […] The post Kings’ Russell Westbrook hilariously takes a seat after destroying floor beer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In a possible NBA Finals matchup, the Detroit Pistons squared off against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. As of publication, the Pistons were trailing by double digits midway through the fourth quarter. But Pistons big man Jalen Duren had the highlight of the night in the NBA, throwing down a poster dunk on Spurs […] The post Jalen Duren throws down poster dunk on Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Seth Trimble had a career-high 30 points and hit two key free throws with 12.3 seconds left to help UNC hold off Louisville.

Lakers-MagicLakers backup center Jaxson Hayes’ status is being considered “day-to-day” after imaging on his right ankle revealed a “little bruise,” coach JJ Redick told reporters after Monday’s practice. Hayes played...

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain (AP) — Lucas Boyé scored twice for Alaves to draw with Girona 2-2 in an end-to-end La Liga encounter at Estadio Mendizorroza on Monday. The second straight draw for Alaves lifted it three points clear of La Liga’s relegation zone.

Dani Carnegie had 17 points, Rylie Theuerkauf and Mia Woolfolk both scored 16 and No. 23 Georgia rolled to a 74-52 victory over Auburn on Monday night. Carnegie added four rebounds and four steals for the Lady Bulldogs (21-7, 7-7 Southeastern Conference). Theuerkauf shot 4 for 7 from 3-point range and Woolfolk made 5 of 8 shots and 6 of 7 free throws.

Seth Trimble scored a career-high 30 points and hit two key free throws with 12.3 seconds left to help No. 18 North Carolina hold off No. 24 Louisville 77-74 on Monday night. Trimble's free throws made it a two-possession game after Louisville had chopped UNC's 16-point second-half lead all the way down to 74-71. Freshman Mikel Brown Jr. hit a desperation 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left to pull Louisville within 76-74.

As the NBA weighs different penalties for the Clippers' salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard's contract, an NBA insider revealed what action the organization could take.

One of the moves the New York Knicks made at the NBA trade deadline was sending Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Dalen Terry. The Knicks then flipped Terry to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jose Alvarado. It’s been a few weeks since the trade, but Guerschon Yabusele still has love for […] The post Guerschon Yabusele still has love for Knicks ‘brothers’ despite trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It feels like just a few years ago when San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was a wide-eyed rookie out of Kentucky. Now, he is the longest tenured player of the Spurs, providing toughness and leadership. He proved that again when they visited the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Things got chippy […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson defends Stephon Castle after push from Cade Cunningham appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The role of a point guard in the NBA has seemingly changed in the modern game, with true point guard almost becoming a rarity. Combo guards such as Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic are kind of the prototype for a point guard in today’s NBA. Chris Paul, […] The post Chris Paul chooses between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic at PG appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Basketball center Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to let him play the rest of the season for the Crimson Tide. The recent NBA G-League player on Monday filed an appeal of Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet’s recent decision that ended Bediako's temporary playing status with the University of Alabama. While Bediako appeals the decision to the state Supreme Court, his lawyers asked Pruet to grant interim relief and allow him to return to play.

Adam Silver fined the Jazz $500,000 for sitting stars for the fourth quarter, so now they're going to sit key players for the season.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham was called for an offensive foul after extending his arms and knocking Spurs guard Stephon Castle down on the court. Spurs forward Keldon Johnson responded by pushing Cunningham and Pistons center Jalen Duren, who was recently suspended by the league, pointed his right finger in Johnson's face.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 20 points and made five 3-pointers, Bella Fontleroy added 16 points and four makes from distance, and No. 18 Baylor beat Kansas State 80-54 on Monday night in its final home game of the regular season. The Bears pulled away by starting the third quarter on a 13-2 run, highlighted by three 3-pointers by Fontleroy, for a 48-28 lead. Fontleroy scored 12 points in the third on 4-of-5 shooting. Baylor finished 13 of 26 (50%) from 3-point range, while Kansas S...

Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain in his right knee and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, head coach Ime Udoka told reporters, including Michael Shapiro of Chron.com (Twitter link). According to Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle, Tate suffered the injury in the second […]

Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate is expected to be sidelined for an extended period after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain in his right knee, head coach Ime Udoka confirmed to reporters, including Michael Shapiro of chron.com. The injury is projected to keep Tate out for approximately four to six […] The post Jae’Sean Tate out four-to-six weeks with knee injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Though out with a torn ACL, Jimmy Butler isn’t done

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Jaylen Brown is questionable to play Tuesday as he deals with a right knee contusion.

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There is no denying that the San Antonio Spurs have an ultra-special talent in Victor Wembanyama. Everyone knows that, and he constantly reminds the NBA world how incredible a player he is. He did it again in the first quarter of Monday night’s showdown between his Spurs and the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hits huge personal milestone in 1st quarter vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cavs, of course, were the Knicks’ Pistons a year ago.

Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith is expected to remain sidelined for at least another week after suffering a right ankle sprain during Thursday’s loss to Washington, head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed, according to Tony East of Circle City Spin. The injury forced him to play only 15 minutes in that game before being ruled out for […] The post Aaron Nesmith to miss at least another week appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana’s hiring of Ryan Carr as Executive Director of Basketball drew strong praise on social media.