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Breaking down college basketball's final stretch before the postseason

The 76ers and Daryl Morey will always find a rake to step on

As Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy attempts to squeeze out one more championship run led by head coach Steve Kerr and All-Star Stephen Curry, he couldn’t imagine doing so without veteran forward Draymond Green. Ahead of a critical offseason, some believe the Warriors will have to trade Green to improve its aging roster, which […] The post Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. can’t ‘picture’ Dubs without Steph, Draymond, Steve Kerr appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said it would be a surprise if star guard Stephen Curry were forced to miss the remainder of the season due to his ongoing knee injury. The Warriors’ season continued to slide Monday night with a 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, dropping Golden State to […] The post Stephen Curry missing rest of Warriors season with knee injury would stun Mike Dunleavy Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Los Angeles Lakers new owner Mark Walter continues to make major changes to the organization’s basketball and business operations department, and he made another addition to his new staff on Wednesday. After hiring Lon Rosen as the Lakers’ new President of Business Operations a few weeks back, Walter and the organization announced on Wednesday that […] The post Mark Walter’s Dodgers-like transformation of Lakers continues with latest hire appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One proposed change to the WNBA’s CBA could force the Indiana Fever into an impossible choice: reward their established stars or secure their future with Caitlin Clark. Still unwilling to come to terms on the revenue-sharing model, the WNBA is now trying to sweeten the bargain by throwing in a special gift for the rookies.

The 2025–26 NBA season is different – and not just because of some blockbuster trade or rule change. What changed is everything around the court. A $76 billion media rights deal kicked in. The league rolled out three new tracking statistics for public use. AI now powers personalized game recommendations in the NBA App. And […] The post Fan Interaction and Engagement in Basketball in 2026 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Clara Strack had 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, Amelia Hassett scored 18 points and made six 3-pointers, and No. 17 Kentucky started the second half on an 18-2 run to help beat Arkansas 94-64 on Wednesday in an SEC Tournament opener. It was the largest margin of victory in Kentucky's SEC Tournament history. Tonie Morgan and Jordan Obi also had double-doubles for Kentucky.

Ra Shaya Kyle had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Amarachi Kimpson scored seven of her 20 points in overtime and 12th-seeded Miami survived a fourth-quarter collapse to beat 13th-seed Stanford 83-76 in the opener of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. Kyle's double-double was her 20th this season. Courtney Ogden led Stanford (19-13) with 22 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter when the Cardinal scored the final 11 points to tie the game at 70.

The first bubble teams dip their toes into postseason play as conference tournaments intensify

This contest, between the Texas Longhorns and the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 4, 2026 at the historically formidable Bud Walton Arena, serves as the primary data point for evaluating the first-year impact of Sean Miller in Austin and the transformative "one-and-done" revival orchestrated by John Calipari in Fayetteville. The significance of this game is underscored by its placement on the calendar, occurring just days before the commencement of the SEC Tournament in Nashville, where both tea...

The Boston Celtics, established as a perennial powerhouse, enter this matchup with a formidable 41-20 record, maintaining their position at the summit of the Atlantic Division despite the long-term absence of their primary offensive catalyst, Jayson Tatum. Their success is predicated on a league-leading defense and a refined offensive hierarchy that has seen secondary options elevate into elite roles. Conversely, the Charlotte Hornets have emerged as the NBA's most improved unit in the latter...

The Knicks, No. 5 in this week's Power Rankings, have had the NBA's best defensive rating since mid-January

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

Panathinaikos koçu Ergin Ataman, takım yemeğinde bir konuşma yaptı. The post Ergin Ataman: “Sezonu Daha Önce 2 Kupayla Bitirdik, Yine Bitirebiliriz” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Lakers exploring Mavericks-style roster build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Here are the ten scoring leaders in the clutch for the 2025-26 NBA season, ranked by total points scored when the game gets tight in the end.

The Lakers have brought over another exec from the Dodgers. They named Michael Spetner their new chief strategy & growth officer. He was the Dodgers VP of business strategy & analytics.

FOX Sports' Laken Litman examines the teams with legitimate chances to win it all in March Madness.

The Lakers' superior shooting and strong start set the tone early, preventing the Kings from building momentum, Lakers Deliver Statement Win.

Former NBA guard Nik Stauskas is at peace with how his basketball journey unfolded, even if parts of it were far from what he imagined. Appearing on the Fullcourt Passport podcast with Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar, the eighth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft reflected on his NBA career, his EuroLeague stint and the […] The post Nik Stauskas on NBA grind, EuroLeague shock and why retirement felt right appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Seems like the injury bug has hit Houston

Lu Dort has made a name for himself by being the heart and soul of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is the one who sets the level of physicality on defense, and his rugged play helped make the Thunder a championship organization. However, his intensity and physical play sometimes cross the line, much like they […] The post Thunder’s Lu Dort breaks silence with Nikola Jokic apology after flagrant foul uproar appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With EVP Zack Kleiman’s Memphis Grizzlies expected to usher in a new era by trading Ja Morant this offseason, the franchise’s direction has never been more in doubt. Jaren Jackson Jr. has a new home, and Zach Edey’s recurring surgeries already created cracks in the new frontcourt foundation. At least the Desmond Bane deal appears […] The post 5 under-the-radar Ja Morant replacements Grizzlies must consider in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the fourth consecutive game, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was on the sidelines with a right groin strain. Before his team got its revenge on the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson shared why he’s taken the cautious route. “Trending better, but it’s obvious we know our schedule,” Atkinson said. […] The post Donovan Mitchell ‘trending better,’ but the Cavs aren’t taking more injury risks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

“I feel like all I need is a crumb,” Leonard Miller told The Bigs before Tuesday’s game. “You give me something so little, I’m gonna try to make do with what I got.”

Ο Παναθηναϊκός έκοψε την Πρωτοχρονιάτικη πίτα του και ο Δημήτρης Γιαννακόπουλος αποκάλυψε έξτρα πριμ για την κατάκτηση των τροπαίων σε Ευρωλίγκα και Stoiximan GBL, μετά από αυτή του Κυπέλλου. The post Γιαννακόπουλος: Ένα εκατομμύριο έξτρα πριμ για το τρεμπλ… από τον Φρι” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ο Αντρέα Τρινκιέρι μίλησε για τους στόχους στον ΠΑΟΚ. The post Τρινκιέρι: “Ο ΠΑΟΚ θέλει να παίξει Ευρωλίγκα και μου αρέσει η πρόκληση, είναι… τραλαλά!” appeared first on Eurohoops .

İtalyan koç Andrea Trinchieri, yaptığı beklenmedik tercihin sebeplerini anlattı. The post Andrea Trinchieri: “PAOK’un Teklifini Kabul Ettim Çünkü…” appeared first on Eurohoops .