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Why the Hawks have gone streaking.

As new majority owner Mark Walter continues to put his stamp on the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization recently made an intriguing hire of former NCAA championship coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor to general manager Rob Pelinka. With March Madness approaching, and the Lakers owning their first round pick, there are a […] The post 5 Lakers 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways with a comfortable home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a rough afternoon for star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but he still found a way to extend his streak of 20-plus point games with a late score and free throw. One topic of conversation surrounding the Thunder […] The post Reggie Miller doesn’t ‘understand foul-baiting’ amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander backlash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves star and former president have maintained a lighthearted relationship since a viral moment in Netflix's "Court of Gold" in July 2024.

In his sixth NBA season, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 Draft is averaging 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.7 assists per game. L'articolo Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (knee) to be re-evaluated in 1–2 weeks proviene da Sportando .

Trust the favorites? Back one to go all the way

Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons is still working his way back from a left wrist fracture, but a return is not close. The team said the 26-year-old is “making progress” and will be reevaluated again in about 10 days. Head coach Billy Donovan noted that Simons was able to take some shots during a recent […] The post Injury updates on Anfernee Simons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here are the eight players every NBA team would likely protect in an expansion draft if the league adds franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.

The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily. And based on how this has gone so far, it’s easy to see why. Kennard arrived at the trade deadline in the […] The post Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season appeared first on Hoops Wire .

It might have been one game, but that Strus performance was special.

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The NBA’s decision to take a vote later this month on whether to explore adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle doesn’t necessarily mean expanding to 32 teams is a lock. However, it has been seen as the eventual outcome in league circles for years, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks, who […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade discussed how the current squad compares to the 2016 championship team in a recent interview with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson. Wade highlighted Kevin Love’s influence on his development, saying he learned from watching Love’s workouts and on-court habits early in his career. “I used to stay after practice just to […] The post Dean Wade reflects on 2026 Cavaliers compared to 2016 championship team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After dealing with injuries to multiple starters and key rotation players for most of the season, the Denver Nuggets are getting close to having a fully healthy roster. According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, the team is optimistic that wing Peyton Watson could return this week after being sidelined since February 4 with […] The post Peyton Watson could return this week for Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has adjusted to a new role over the past couple of seasons after previously serving as a full-time starter from 2020 to 2023. As Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News explains, Johnson moved into a bench role in 2023/24 and has since fully embraced coming off the bench. […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson says he removed ego for team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sierra Canyon and Harvard Westlake met one last time this season in the CIF Southern Section Regional Championship.… The post UNC Commit Maximo Adams Goes INSANE Vs Harvard-Westlake In The CIF SS Regional Championship! appeared first on Ballislife.com .

Kerr has been pushing for a reduced schedule for some time

Washington takes over the top spot in the tank rankings after allowing 83 points to Bam Adebayo last week

When the game starts late, the Spurs start even later

One minute, they’re a well-oiled machine; the next, they look lost.

It was early in the final week before March Madness when BYU’s AJ Dybantsa opened his Big 12 Tournament run by scoring 40 points, breaking a freshman single-game record held by NBA great Kevin Durant. “I’m just trying to win games,” Dybantsa said afterward. From Dybantsa and Acuff to Duke’s Cameron Boozer and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson as headliners, the potential class of draft prospects is considered among the deepest in years if all go the one-and-done route as expected.

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns tonight in a Western Conference battle between two gritty contenders missing key pieces.

There are 27 mid-major teams participating in the 2006 Women's Basketball Tournament, and these are they key players from them you need to know.

There have been two No. 14 over No. 3 seed upsets in the NCAA Tournament this decade. Will we see another this year?

Sophie Cunningham explains why WNBA physicality scares her away from implants.

76ers No Joel Embiid. No Tyrese Maxey. No Paul George. Yet the Sixers have won three of their last four, leaning heavily on young pieces like VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Justin Edwards, as noted by Tony Jones of The Athletic. Edgecombe, in particular, is getting a real taste of responsibility. He’s seeing defenses geared […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Grizzlies, relocation, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been an offense-first team this season. Marcus Smart, at age 32 and four seasons removed from his Defensive Player of the Year campaign, represented the team’s best overall defensive player. The results reflected that, as the Lakers were the No. 24 defense in the NBA through […]

The Lakers have won six games in a row, including nine of their last 10 contests. Their offense is clicking. Their defense is formidable.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks, boasting six and ten-game winning streaks respectively.