Basketball News · LatestWednesday, Feb 25, 2026

Here are the 10 best potential small forwards who could realistically be available in 2026 free agency, ranked by impact, contract, and playoff fit.

Advanced metrics challenge outdated narrative surrounding Luka Doncic’s defensive impact.

Here is how the NCAA Tournament picture is shaping up entering Wednesday night's action

Michigan visits Ohio State for a showdown rife with Big Ten Tournament implications

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down lately, recently losing a home game to the Orlando Magic in crushing fashion on Tuesday evening. Some have gone as far as to suggest that the Lakers would be better off moving on from LeBron James this summer, with the prospect of him joining a new […] The post NBA rumors: The LeBron James-Rich Paul Las Vegas rumor floating around the league appeared first on ClutchPoints .

We are navigating the explosive upside and the familiar pitfalls of the Jalen Green experience.

Who would have thought just two years ago that a Pistons vs. Thunder game would be getting flexed onto ESPN because both teams are number 1 in the Conference. Obviously, that isn’t a huge surprise for the reigning NBA Champs, but the Pistons lost 28 games in a row just 2 years ago, they aren’t […]

Caitlin Clark’s injury absence is changing the competitive landscape at Team USA, and it’s giving someone an unexpected advantage. Kelsey Mitchell has become the main defensive option against top guards like Paige Bueckers now that Clark is out for the offseason recovering from injuries.

Here’s Chicago Bulls sophomore Matas Buzelis discussing why the group hasn’t been on the same page (10-game losing streak). (via CHGO Sports): “I mean, of course when you trade half the team, bring in new guys, it’s tough. It’s no excuse though. We gotta come in and figure it out. And Imma say it again, […] The post Matas Buzelis: It’s tough when you trade half the team; but that’s no excuse appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Any summer involving LeBron James is going to invite speculation. This one will be no different. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the prevailing belief around the league is that if James doesn’t retire and ultimately leaves the Lakers, a return to the Cavaliers remains the most commonly floated scenario. The storyline writes itself. […] The post Cavs, Warriors, Knicks emerge as possible LeBron James landing spots appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The LeBron James rumor mill never really shuts off. It just changes subjects. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, there’s renewed league chatter that James could eventually become the face of a future NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, assuming he retires as a player and the league moves forward with expansion. One theory […] The post LeBron James ownership whispers resurface with Vegas expansion chatter appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for the award

The Lakers have hired former University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, announcing today in a press release that he’ll take on the role of NBA draft advisor for the team. “We’re thrilled and honored to welcome Tony as an advisor to the Lakers basketball operations department,” president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka said in […]

Marvin Bagley was an afterthought in the discourse surrounding the Dallas Mavericks’ trade return for Anthony Davis. However, the former No. 2 pick has made an impact for the Mavericks during his first games following the blockbuster deal. Bagley turned in his most efficient performance of the season during Tuesday’s 123-124 win over the Brooklyn […] The post Jason Kidd praises former top draft pick finding his way with Mavericks after surprise trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, but I want to say from the outset that we have complete confidence in Mexico, in its president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and in the authorities, and we are convinced that everything will go as smoothly a...

The Lakers have a set and healthy starting lineup and rotation for the first time all season.

This must be the most worrying piece of Knicks quotes I’ve put together to date. Why? Check for yourself. Hint? Read the headline again. Mike Brown On the ugly loss to the Cavaliers: “An ugly game, obviously. We didn’t do much right defensively, we didn’t do much right offensively. Our turnovers in the first half […]

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring, yet the switch-hitting Seattle Mariners catcher isn't focused on trying to hit 60 home runs again this season. Raleigh, who had an MLB-leading 60 homers last year, hit a 427-foot homer against the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game Tuesday. The 29-year-old Raleigh, nicknamed “Big Dumper,” also had a career-high 125 RBIs and finished second in the American League MVP voting behind New York Yankees slugger and third-time winner Aaron Judge.

When the Lakers were sold, speculation about GM Rob Pelinka's job security became a talking point. He's safe. For now.

Stephen A. Smith wholeheartedly agrees with Kevin Durant and makes some eyebrow-raising claims.

NBA great and basketball analyst Dwyane Wade recently penned a piece for The Athletic highlighting the three best leaders he’s played with in his career. The piece stays true to his Heat roots, as he highlighted Pat Riley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Udonis Haslem. But missing from the list was LeBron James, who is often regarded […] The post Dwyane Wade leaves out LeBron James among top leaders he partnered with in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The LA 2028 Team USA men’s basketball Olympic roster, breaking down guaranteed locks, rising stars, and aging legends fighting for one last shot at gold.

My NBA player prop predictions for Wednesday, February 25, include NBA picks for Derrick White, Tobias Harris, and Ty Jerome.

The Nets aren’t winning many games, but the bigger picture is starting to come into focus. Brooklyn sits at 15-41 with a projected finish near the bottom of the standings and a 13 percent chance at the No. 1 pick. Since the trade deadline, the Nets have removed some of the lingering questions around their […] The post Nets quietly building leverage with cap space and draft capital appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The 2004 Pistons were in a pickle: They wanted to win in 2004, but they didn't want to hurt their chances of winning past 2004. GM Joe Dumars had a lot of op...

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Mountain West.

Sharpen the antlers; turn Cavaliers to cadavers.

Lottery odds, tanking strategy and a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class reshape projections as teams chase franchise superstars at the top of the board.