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Ο Κνούπελ κάνει… θαύματα: Ρεκόρ ιστορίας στο NBA στα τρίποντα για ρούκι κι οι Χόρνετς νίκησαν ξανά

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Updated Feb 27, 3:33 PM ET

Ο Κον Κνούπελ κάνει θαύματα, σπάζοντας το ρεκόρ όλων των εποχών για ρούκι σε εύστοχα τρίποντα στο ΝΒΑ και οι Χόρνετς πήραν ακόμα μία νίκη, επικρατώντας με 133-109 των Πέισερς στην Ιντιανάπολις. The post Ο Κνούπελ κάνει… θαύματα: Ρεκόρ ιστορίας στα τρίποντα για ρούκι κι οι Χόρνετς νίκησαν ξανά appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves outlast short-handed Clippers 94-88

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Updated Feb 27, 4:08 AM ET

Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves beat Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday night. Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 12 points and Rudy Gobert had 13 rebounds to help the Timberwolves improve to 5-1 since Feb. 9 and 3-1 since the All-Star break. Edwards, who was returning to the site of the All-Star game, where he was selected the MVP, was 12 of 24 from the floor and sealed the victory with a step-back 3-pointer over...

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Mavericks' Khris Middleton still weighing contract buyout before Sunday deadline

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Updated Feb 27, 1:36 PM ET

Khris Middleton found himself in a different area code anew when he was part of the three-team deal at the trade deadline that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. Middleton played only 48 games for the Washington Wizards before being shipped to the Mavericks. He has been a solid addition to Dallas, adding offensive firepower […] The post Mavericks’ Khris Middleton still weighing contract buyout before Sunday deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Wizards at Hawks final score: Washington blown out 126-96

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Updated Feb 27, 12:13 PM ET

The Washington Wizards lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, 126-96. The first half of this game was tough to watch. Washington allowed Atlanta to head into halftime with a 76-56 lead. I get that the Wizards aren’t going to be very good this season. But that margin and the total number of points the […]

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Madison Booker's 18 points help power No. 4 Texas to a 79-50 win over No. 23 Georgia

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Madison Booker scored 18 points to help No. 4 Texas defeat No. 23 Georgia 79-50 Thursday night for the Longhorns' 42nd straight home victory. Texas (27-3, 12-3 Southeastern Conference) has won four straight games, the last three by an average of 36.6 points, and is tied with Vanderbilt for second place in the SEC with one regular-season game remaining. Booker converted 8 of 9 free throws and finished with five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

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Dwyane Wade leaves Thunder out of his NBA Finals prediction

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Updated Feb 27, 10:46 AM ET

When the Oklahoma City Thunder had their smoldering start, winning 24 of their first 25 games, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that they would return to the NBA Finals. But while the Thunder still have the best record in the league at 45-15, they have looked rockier over the past few weeks, especially with […] The post Dwyane Wade leaves Thunder out of his NBA Finals prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Nuggets Among Teams Interested In Mavs' Khris Middleton

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Updated Feb 27, 2:28 AM ET

Veteran small forward Khris Middleton tells Marc Stein of The Stein Line he’s still evaluating his options ahead of Sunday’s deadline to be waived by one team and remain eligible to appear in the postseason for another club (Twitter links). According to Stein, Middleton’s is considering whether he wants to stay with the Mavericks for […]

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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving releasing new ANTA KAI 3 '432Hz'

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As Dallas Mavericks franchise star Kyrie Irving continues to rehab from injury, the fan base and his teammates anxiously await his return to the court. In joining No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks have a chance to see results quickly given the pedigree of their organization. Balance will be the key to their […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving releasing new ANTA KAI 3 ‘432Hz’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Heat'sBam Adebayo gets real on what went wrong in loss to 76ers

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The Miami Heat put up a valiant effort in the second half, but ultimately failed to get the job done, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers, 124-117, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Heat climbed back from a 16-point deficit at halftime to steal the lead, 81-80, midway through the third quarter. The 76ers wrested […] The post Heat’sBam Adebayo gets real on what went wrong in loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Mavericks make decision on season-ticket prices for 2026-27 campaign

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Whether it be by developing rookie phenom Cooper Flagg or improving their odds at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks (21-37) have their eye on the future. Following an abysmal stretch that has seen them lose 11 out of their last 13 games, they no longer have realistic playoff hopes for this season. […] The post Mavericks make decision on season-ticket prices for 2026-27 campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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WNBA union plans to survey players with agents seeking input in process, AP source says

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Leaders of the WNBA players' union had a meeting with players Tuesday night and will send out a survey to their members to get feedback on the league's latest contract proposal, a person familiar with the negotiations said. “Notably, there is an unprecedented level of unity among agents at this moment,” the letter said.

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Recap: Lakers Struggles Continue With Loss In Final Seconds To Shorthanded Suns

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Updated Feb 27, 6:41 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers were coming off a subpar 4-4 homestand when they hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns, looking to get back on track. The Suns had beaten the Lakers in two of their three meetings this season, often being the more physical and aggressive team, but a lot of their […]

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Ava Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78

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Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points and No. 9 Iowa overcame Illinois’ second-half 3-point shooting to win 82-78 on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) won their fifth consecutive game and extended their home winning streak over the Illini (19-9, 9-8) to 13 games. Heiden, averaging 25 points over her last four games and fourth nationally in field-goal percentage, was 13 of 18 from the field.

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Bey scores 42 points, Pelicans beat Jazz 129-118 to open 2-game set in Utah

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Updated Feb 27, 4:08 AM ET

Saddiq Bey scored 42 points, Zion Williamson had 20 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 129-118 on Thursday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. The Pelicans, who opened a six-game trip, have won three straight and five of seven to improve to 18-42.

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Paige Bueckers Shares Update Away From WNBA

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The 2025 WNBA season may not have gone well for the Dallas Wings in the standings, but the team's guard and Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers successfully marked her arrival in the W. The former UConn star averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, thus proving herself as the league's future icon. Bueckers is currently competing in the three-on-three Unrivaled. The Wings guard is currently the third best scorer in Unrivaled, averaging 23.7 points, along with 6.4 rebounds and...

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Raptors Notes: Barrett, Ingram, Shead, Barnes, Dick, Battle

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Updated Feb 27, 2:47 AM ET

The Raptors blew a double-digit lead en route to Wednesday’s loss to San Antonio and only managed to score 17 points in the fourth quarter. The Raptors’ half-court offense has been a major reason why the Toronto is now 4-15 against the teams with the 10 best records in the NBA, per Eric Koreen of […]

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Lakers Rebuilding Front Office Around Dodgers' Model With New Scouting, Analytics

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The Los Angeles Lakers are undertaking a broad front office restructuring designed to mirror the Los Angeles Dodgers' acclaimed player identification and development operation, according to Rob Pelinka and sources familiar with the plan. The overhaul includes rebuilding the college scouting staff, constructing a modern pro scouting department, and expanding the club's existing analytics infrastructure. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and special adviser Farhan Zaidi h...

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WNBPA Divided On Strike Strategy As CBA Talks Intensify Before Mar. 10 Deadline

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A virtual WNBA Players Association meeting Tuesday turned contentious as members clashed over the best path forward in ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the session. A key point of friction was the approach to a potential strike authorized in a near-unanimous vote last December. Multiple sources said more than half of player leadership reaffirmed their commitment to striking if necessary. However, some players have reversed cour...

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Achiuwa has career-high 29 points to lead the Kings past the Mavericks, 130-121

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Updated Feb 27, 3:53 AM ET

Precious Achiuwa had a career-high 29 points and added 12 rebounds, Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-121 on Thursday night. The Kings (14-47) have won two of their last three following a franchise-record 16-game losing streak. Averaging an NBA-low 110.1 points per game, they fell short of a season high by five points.

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