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Head coach Mark Daigneault and the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder watched their 25-point lead against the Toronto Raptors disappear in the fourth quarter, but still prevailed in a 116-107 win on Tuesday. In yet another Thunder matchup without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, among others, Oklahoma City responded with a 15-6 run to secure its […] The post Mark Daigneault’s honest take on Thunder’s ‘mental toughness’ after win vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Jazz are already without Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler and Jusuf Nurkić, for the rest of the season.

Repasa los partidos, resultados y la clasificación de la Euroliga The post Jornada 29 de la Euroliga: todos los resultados y clasificación appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ο Ολυμπιακός είδε το σερί των 9 νικών απέναντι στη Ζαλγκίρις να σταματάει στην αναμέτρηση του Κάουνας (99-94). The post Ολυμπιακός: Σερί ήταν και πάει, πρώτη νίκη της Ζαλγκίρις μετά από πέντε χρόνια! appeared first on Eurohoops .

Boston looks to stay hot as it closes its West Coast trip with a tough test in Denver.

A 50-minute thriller in Kaunas ended with a victory for the hosts The post Zalgiris wins double-overtime drama against Olympiacos appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Grizzlies host the Warriors tonight, with both teams short-handed and the game likely decided by who survives the massive injury hit.

Lamar Odom delivers brutally honest reflection on addiction and lost Hall of Fame dreams.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is listed as questionable for Wednesday night’s road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies due to left low back injury management, the team announced in its latest injury report. The Warriors (30-28) are set to conclude their two-game road trip with a 4:30 p.m. PT tipoff against Memphis (21-35). Golden […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green’s injury status vs. Grizzlies after ugly loss to Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Bosh said he recently experienced a frightening medical emergency that left him reflecting on life and urgency, revealing in a social media video that he woke up “covered in my own blood.” The NBA Hall of Famer shared the account Wednesday in a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, describing how the […] The post NBA legend Chris Bosh reveals frightening medical scare appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavaliers guard James Harden has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx in his right thumb, the team announced today (Twitter link). Harden sustained the injury in Tuesday’s win over New York and underwent X-rays on Wednesday to confirm the diagnosis. Harden, who will undergo treatment and will continue to be evaluated, […]

The Cavaliers say guard James Harden is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.

James Harden has played in just seven games after being acquired by the Cavaliers.

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 […]

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 .

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...

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 […]

Sharpen the antlers; turn Cavaliers to cadavers.

Back in 2002, Nike created a whole campaign around Michael Jordan and the black mamba, only to learn MJ hates snakes

The Milwaukee Bucks have been going to battle without Giannis Antetokounmpo for some time now, as he still tries to work himself back from his right calf strain. There should be some optimism on his return, as he’s been seen working out during pregame, but there are probably still some benchmarks that he has to […] The post Doc Rivers’ Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update tantalizes fans for return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets host the Boston Celtics in a heavyweight cross-conference clash on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. They come into this game having lost two of their last three and have once again named several players on the injury list, including Jamal Murray. According to the official NBA injury report, Jamal Murray is listed […] The post Is Jamal Murray playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers limped to the finish line of an eight-game homestand with a mediocre 4-4 record following a dramatic 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. It came just days after a 111-89 blowout at the hands of the rival Boston Celtics, bringing them down to 34-23 for the season. Deandre Ayton, who starred […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton makes ‘upsetting’ confession about mediocre homestand that exposed LA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Panathinaikos koçu Ergin Ataman, Paris maçının öncesinde konuştu. The post Ergin Ataman: “Ömer Faruk Yurtseven, Muhtemelen Panathinaikos’ta Kalacak” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Nearly a year after the Denver Nuggets dismissed him and head coach Michael Malone on the same day, Calvin Booth is still processing how a championship partnership unraveled. “It’s approaching a year,” Booth said on The Kevin O’Connor Show, via Yahoo Sports. “I think we both would admit a lot of stuff is overblown.” The […] The post Calvin Booth breaks silence on Nuggets firing appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Detroit Pistons could explore adding Khris Middleton if the veteran wing reaches the buyout market before the March 1 playoff eligibility deadline. Marc Stein said on SiriusXM NBA Radio that several playoff-bound teams are evaluating the situation, and he identified Detroit as a potential suitor. The Mavericks, according to Stein, have left the decision […] The post Pistons monitoring Khris Middleton buyout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.

The February 25, 2026, matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena represents a pivotal juncture in the 2025-26 NBA campaign, serving as a primary showcase for the league's evolved competitive landscape. San Antonio arrives in Toronto as one of the most formidable units in the Western Conference, currently occupying the second seed with a record of 41-16. The Spurs have demonstrated exceptional consistency throughout February, bolstered by a defensive inf...

The February 25, 2026, encounter between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks represents a pivotal junction in the Eastern Conference standings as the NBA moves toward the final third of the regular season. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently holding a formidable 37-22 record, the game is an opportunity to solidify their position in the upper echelon of the conference, where they are currently categorized in the "Tier Two" group of contenders. The organization has undergone a tr...