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The Atlanta Hawks received an injection of energy earlier this week when Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the team, scoring 27 points in a blowout win over the Washington Wizards. It was an intriguing development for a Hawks team that is looking for anything to get excited about down the stretch of a frustrating […] The post Hawks partnering with infamous Magic City strip club has fans losing it appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the differences between USA Basketball and European Basketball have ignited a major debate. Durant had earlier claimed that the criticism against AAU was a veiled attack on the notion that “Black Americans” control the sport, and there was no actual reason for criticism apart […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant’s Team USA rant a ‘racist, victimhood mentality,’ per Jay Williams appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for his fifth consecutive game due to a left midfoot sprain, according to Marc Stein, as ...

With the Miami Heat taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, the team is looking to bounce back after a disastrous outing on Tuesday that saw them lose to the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo, 128-117. As the Heat are looking to avoid the play-in tournament for this season, head coach Erik Spoelstra would […] The post Erik Spoelstra uses famous Billie Jean King quote to challenge Heat after Bucks collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been doing a solid job of staying afloat despite their injury absences, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Unfortunately, that came to a halt on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, despite a valiant effort. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs picked up their tenth straight win with a comeback victory over […] The post Thunder’s stranglehold on No. 1 seed now gravely threatened by Spurs after 24-1 start appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As his teammates filed out of the United Center Tuesday night, Matas Buzelis sat at his locker sorting through a 32-point performance and a 32-point loss at the same time.The box score screamed progress. The scoreboard said otherwise.“The shots fell in, but we lost the game so it means nothing,” he said quietly. “We gotta figure out how to win games.”His inclination to put the team first is endearing. It’s also why the next phase of his development may require something slightly uncomfortable.Be

Adam Silver’s latest crusade against tanking has him looking like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills.

The Hawks will serve lemon pepper wings at the game, obviously.

Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball and more.

Chandler Parsons reveals top five small forwards, sparks debate over Larry Bird ranking.

The Washington Wizards visit the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, February 26, at 7:00 PM ET, facing significant roster challenges. Washington will be without Anthony Davis (left finger sprain), D’Angelo Russell (not with team), Alex Sarr (right hamstring strain), Cam Whitmore (right shoulder DVT), and Trae Young (right knee MCL sprain, quad contusion). Kyshawn George (left […] The post Wizards vs Hawks injury report for February 26 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Euroleague Basketball’s urban lifestyle event lands at adidas arena for the first stop of the 2026 series The post adidas Hoop District tips off Season 3 in Paris on February 28 appeared first on Eurohoops .

The New York Knicks are playing mostly well of late, and Karl-Anthony Towns deserves some of the credit. The team’s recent loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers aside, Towns has figured out how to impact the game. Despite shooting the ball less, he’s putting forth significant effort on the glass and impacting games where he can. […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns is surging, but more is still needed for Knicks to be a real NBA championship threat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards have been in full tank mode as of late, with several players, including trade acquisitions Trae Young and Anthony Davis, sidelined due to supposed injuries. The Wizards are pushing all their chips to the center of the table in order to try to secure a top draft pick, and as a result, […] The post Wizards give promising rookie new 2-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The February 26 meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns serves as a pivotal late-season engagement between two Pacific Division rivals currently jockeying for superior positioning in the Western Conference playoff race. Entering the contest, the Los Angeles Lakers hold a record of 34-23, placing them 6th in the conference, while the Phoenix Suns follow closely at 7th with a 33-26 record. This matchup marks the fourth and final meeting between the two squads this season, wi...

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics had legendary battles in the 1980s, but during the early part of the decade...

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue over the weekend honoring the great Pat Riley. The former Lakers player and coach was the architect of the Showtime dynasty, winning four titles in his 10 years as the head coach of the purple and gold. Riley was one of the figures most commonly associated with L.A. […]

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Breaking down who is trending up and who is trending down in CBS Sports Bracketology

The Knicks, Lakers, Nuggets and more are among the teams with lingering questions as the calendar flips to March

Kelvin Sampson does not seem to be panicking after suffering a three-game losing streak for the first time since 2017

Let’s light this little candle, huh?

“I think we’ll be pleased by how many open looks we had.”

The rollercoaster career of Khris Middleton has been scarred by injuries but honed by a rivalry and Jason Kidd.

Joe Mazzulla will have some decisions to make when his star returns to the lineup

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo believes that GG Jackson took the right steps as a player this month (averaging 17.0 PPG/6.2 RPG/2.0 APG/0.7 SPG/1.1 BPG/56.6% FG/61.9% 2-PT/48.8% 3-PT/67.4% FT/66.5% eFG/26.2 MPG over the last ten games). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “I mean, GG has made big strides throughout the season. We talked about it with […] The post Tuomas Iisalo: “GG has made big strides throughout the season” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, February 26, with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Charlotte enters at 28-31, sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Indiana is 15-44 and 15th in the standings. The teams have met twice this season, and Indiana won both matchups, 127-118 on November […] The post Hornets vs Pacers injury report for Thursday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sırbistan milli takımına tekrar dönen Nikola Kalinic, Türkiye maçı hakkında konuştu. The post Nikola Kalinic: “Türkiye’nin Milli Takım Kültürü Çok Güçlü, Mutlaka Kazanmalıyız” appeared first on Eurohoops .