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Not all draws are created equal on Selection Sunday.

The Washington Wizards made two blockbuster trades at this season’s deadline, acquiring two stars in Trae Young and Anthony Davis. But while Trae Young is set to make his Wizards debut this week, the debut for Anthony Davis is a little less clear as he’s been continuing his injury recovery. On Thursday, the Wizards released […] The post Anthony Davis takes big next step amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The finally fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are keeping things interesting to close out an otherwise underwhelming season. Fights with Stephen A. Smith and the officials aside, Zion Williamson’s workmanlike efforts have been worth defending lately. With Dejounte Murray back in the rotation, James Borrego’s last big push for the full-time job should keep the […] The post Pelicans tracking 3 Herb Jones replacements as March Madness, NBA Draft tanking ramps up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Progress is a term Victor Wembanyama has not shied away from invoking since joining the San Antonio Spurs. Through his first two-plus seasons with the franchise, the generational talent has used the word in aspirational contexts. Following a blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers, Wemby has now noted his team’s strides twice in the last week. […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s warning to rest of NBA after Spurs’ 40-point demolition of 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards could take a major step forward in the Eastern Conference next season after acquiring Anthony Davis at February’s trade deadline, according to analysts discussing the team’s outlook. During Thursday’s NBA TV broadcast, former NBA center Robin Lopez highlighted how Davis’ defensive versatility could transform Washington’s frontcourt. Lopez pointed to the combination of […] The post NBA analyst says Wizards can be ‘top 5’ team in East with Anthony Davis next year appeared...

The race for NBA playoffs seeding and postseason berths is heating up. Here's a look at what the bracket would look like if the season ended today.

Elle Ladine scored a season-high 25 points, Avery Howell added 18 points and nine rebounds and Washington defeated USC 76-64 in the second round of Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. The eighth-seeded Huskies (22-9) will take on top seed and second-ranked UCLA in a Friday quarterfinal. Hannah Stines scored 12 points, Brynn McGaughy added 10 and Yulia Grabovskaia collected 10 rebounds for Washington.

A big blow for the Italians towards the end of the season The post Dunston and Flaccadori fractured fingers on their hands, will be re-evaluated in six weeks appeared first on Eurohoops .

Anthony Davis underwent a follow-up evaluation on Wednesday with Dr. Steven Shin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as he continues recovering from ligament damage in his left hand. The examination showed that Davis is healing according to expectations, and he has now been cleared to resume limited individual basketball workouts on the court. […] The post Anthony Davis cleared for limited on-court work appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg once looked like the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year, especially after erupting for 49 points against Charlotte on January 29 in his first NBA matchup with Kon Knueppel. But the outlook of the race has shifted significantly since then, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Flagg’s prolonged absence […] The post Kon Knueppel gains edge over Cooper Flagg in ROY appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston has been dealt an unfortunate blow on Thursday

Wizards big man Anthony Davis, out since January 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand, was reevaluated on Wednesday in Los Angeles and continues to make progress in his recovery, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the Wizards, Davis has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball […]

Charles Bassey in a Santa Cruz Warriors victory tonight: 24pts 14rbs 1ast 1blk 11/17 FG 2/3 3PT

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Anthony Davis was reevaluated Wednesday by Dr. Steven Shin of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as he is currently out with ligament damage in his left hand. Davis continues to progress as expected and has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities. Davis will be reevaluated in two weeks, and further updates will be provided at that time. The Washington Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline and he has yet to appear in any ...

Jayson Tatum is officially available for the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.

The Denver Nuggets have signed veteran point guard Tyus Jones for the remainder of the season, the team announced Thursday, making a reported deal now official. Jones will earn $814,552 over the rest of the year, while Denver carries a cap charge of $514,682. The move had been expected since Sunday, when ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Nuggets officially sign Tyus Jones for remainder of season appeared first on Hoops Wire .

NBA front offices have long pegged Arizona freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat as first round picks in this year’s NBA Draft. It now appears that a third Wildcat could join them in being selected in the first round. NBA Mock Drafts published this week by The Athletic and Bleacher Report have Arizona big man […]

Smith leaves the Italian team L'articolo Jamar Smith, UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia part ways proviene da Sportando .

The condition of the two players will be re-evaluated in six weeks. L'articolo Olimpia Milano Announce Injuries to Bryant Dunston and Diego Flaccadori proviene da Sportando .

Five-star recruit Jaxon Richardson, son of former NBA star Jason Richardson, and brother of Orlando guard Jase, has committed to Alabama, he told ESPN on Thursday.

Jabari Walker woke up excited to play today. He got a new car. Not even 30 minutes into driving it, he got it scratched backing up into a pole. It was his first time driving in a while. An “unfortunate” event, he called it. He decided he would flush it and focus on basketball.

Ron Harper Jr. shared insights on balancing family legacy with his NBA career in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. The Celtics forward emphasized the pride he feels playing alongside his brother Dylan in the league. “It’s great, man. From us both being in the league to AAU teams, it just feels like a […] The post Ron Harper Jr. reflects on family legacy and learning from NBA legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Raptors are just 4-16 against the league’s top 10 teams. Minnesota is one of them.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been the biggest name in the basketball world for well over two decades now. He rose to prominence all the way back in high school, being dubbed “The Chosen One” while still under the age of 18 in Akron, Ohio. Since then, he has surpassed nearly every lofty […]