Basketball News · LatestFriday, Feb 27, 2026

Zalgiris' point guard delivers for France in Hungary The post Sylvain Francisco in hero mode appeared first on Eurohoops .

El base de Zalgiris metió un triple en los últimos segundos para conseguir la victoria gala en Hungría The post Sylvain Francisco se viste de héroe para Francia appeared first on Eurohoops .

Fellow Serbian basketball product and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic discussed Nikola Topic’s debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of Friday’s matchup at the Paycom Center. Topic addressed the media for the first time since his testicular cancer diagnosis last week. Jokic was thrilled to see Nikola begin his NBA career after such a […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ‘future’ take on Thunder’s Nikola Topic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former NBA center Dwight Howard indicated Thursday that he is not ruling out a return to the league, citing veterans Al Horford and Taj Gibson as examples of longevity. Howard posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “People like Taj Gibson & Al Horford is the reason I ain’t retired I want a farewell tour” […] The post Dwight Howard using Al Horford, Taj Gibson as examples for possible NBA return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies, and they won’t have their star rookie on the floor for the sixth straight game, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Mavericks say Cooper Flagg will miss his sixth consecutive game tonight due to a left midfoot sprain. Memphis is in Dallas on […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ruled out once again for Grizzlies clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The San Antonio Spurs have built one of the NBA’s most feared defenses. Victor Wembanyama’s MVP-level play has drawn the most attention. However, Stephon Castle’s emergence as one of the league’s top on-ball defenders has been an elite compliment to the French superstar. “[Stephon] understands his role very well. The level he’s playing at is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals how Stephon Castle’s ‘unseen’ play has fueled NBA’s most feared defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry spent his Friday morning angling for a cameo in a future episode of The Last Dance. Horry, appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, was asked by Patrick who the better defender was, Scottie Pippen or Michael Jordan. Without hesitation, Horry chose MJ’s Chicago Bulls running mate. “Pippen, by far,” Horry […] The post NBA champ: Pippen ‘better defender’ than Michael Jordan ‘by far’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Ο Σιλβάν Φρανσίσκο υπέγραψε σχεδόν στην εκπνοή τη νίκη της Γαλλίας επί της Ουγγαρίας (71-74) στο Σζομπατέλι για τα προκριματικά του Παγκοσμίου Κυπέλλου το 2027 (27/8-12/9, Κατάρ). The post Φρανσίσκο for the win: Το “μπουμπούνησε” και λύτρωσε τη Γαλλία (video) appeared first on Eurohoops .

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil to take a deep dive into the Detroit Pistons. They also talk Paolo Banchero, and give out their Unrivaled rewards!

Big win for Montenegrin team in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers The post Montenegro stuns Greece in Athens appeared first on Eurohoops .

Dünya Kupası Elemeleri’nde Macaristan, Fransa'yı konuk etti. The post Sylvain Francisco Son Saniyelerde Attı; Fransa, Deplasmanda Macaristan’ı Yıktı appeared first on Eurohoops .

Gran victoria de Montenegro en las eliminatorias de la Copa del Mundo FIBA The post Montenegro da la sorpresa en Grecia appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Boston Celtics will enter Friday’s matchup at TD Garden without All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, who remains sidelined following right Achilles repair. Alongside Tatum, two-way player Max Shulga and Amari Williams, currently on G League assignment, are also unavailable. Brooklyn Nets will be missing several players from their G League affiliate, including Tyson Etienne, Chaney […] The post Celtics vs Nets injury report for February 27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here’s Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on the productive night of Micah Potter following Thursday’s 133-109 home loss vs. the Charlotte Hornets (19 points/4 rebounds/1 assist/zero turnovers/2 steals/6-11 FG/5-7 3-PT/2-2 FT/+1 +/- in 26 minutes off the bench). *set career-high for 3-pointers made* *tied career-best in steals* (via Indiana Pacers): “Listen, he’s capable of […] The post Rick Carlisle: Micah Potter’s three-point shooting is real appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Phoenix Suns are watching Rasheer Fleming evolve in real time.

NBA players are very, very smart!

Guard Cole Anthony was waived Friday by the Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after he failed to appear in any games since he was acquired at the NBA trade deadline.

Στην αστοχία της Εθνικής Ομάδας χρέωσε ο Βασίλης Σπανούλης την ήττα από το Μαυροβούνιο (65-67) στη SUNEL Arena για τα προκριματικά του Παγκοσμίου Κυπέλλου το 2027 (27/8-12/9, Κατάρ). The post Σπανούλης: “Σουτάραμε άθλια, με 65 πόντους δε μπορείς να κερδίζεις στο σύγχρονο μπάσκετ” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ha comenzado un gran día de clasificación para el Mundial The post Resultados de las Ventanas FIBA: Grecia cae en casa, Francia gana sobre la bocina… appeared first on Eurohoops .

Dünya Kupası Elemeleri’nde Yunanistan, Karadağ'ı konuk etti. The post Zoran Nikolic Damga Vurdu; Karadağ, Yunanistan’ı Mağlup Etmeyi Başardı appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ο Κώστας Αντετοκούνμπο μίλησε για την ενέργεια που... δεν είχε η Ελλάδα στην εντός έδρας ήττα της από το Μαυροβούνιο. The post Κώστας Αντετοκούνμπο: “Τα τρίποντα δεν είναι πάντα στο χέρι μας, αλλά η ενέργεια είναι” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Few buildings in the world have become as iconic as the original Fabulous Forum, now known as the Kia Forum or just “The Forum,” hosting countless legends during its years of operation. Drawing stars from all over Los Angeles and hosting the Los Angeles Lakers, fans were always in for a show whenever attending The […] The post New Nike Kobe 3 sneakers are inspired by The Forum appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace supports comparisons between himself and Isaiah Stewart, adding further validation to the young forward’s emergence during the Detroit Pistons’ standout season. In a recent interview with Vincent Goodwill of ESPN, Wallace addressed the similarities many have drawn between his Hall of Fame career and Stewart’s evolving role in Detroit’s […] The post Pistons legend Ben Wallace supports Isaiah Stewart comparisons – ‘I definitely see it’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns have been without Devin Booker for the past four games as he’s been dealing with a hip strain injury he suffered in the team’s 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on February 19. However, his latest update reveals he could return soon. Reports indicate that the 29-year-old guard is expected to […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker gets positive hip injury timeline update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Zion Williamson and James Borrego’s fate are not the only two big decisions facing the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Saddiq Bey will be extension-eligible in July, but the rules limit the starting salary of a veteran extension to roughly 140% of the Estimated Average Player Salary, projected to be about $21 million annually. That […] The post Why Pelicans, Saddiq Bey must explore $80 million contract extension this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

All-Star guard Norman Powell, the Heat's leading scorer, has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week, the team said Friday.

Grading the 76ers’ last 10 first-round picks: franchise-level hits, all-time misses, and how recent moves reshaped the pipeline.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks enter Friday’s matchup at American Airlines Center shorthanded, with multiple starters and rotation players ruled out. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET as both teams look to halt losing stretches in the Western Conference race. Memphis will be without Ja Morant, who is sidelined with a left elbow […] The post Grizzlies vs Mavericks injury report for Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .