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Shaquille O'Neal made a surprising pick at center in his all-time starting lineup of dunkers.

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Before we start, I want to thank everyone who has even read one of these this season. They’ve always been a fun way to talk about basketball and the Houston Rockets specifically. A huge round of appreciation for Xiane and Holly, who each grabbed a couple of previews back in January while I was abroad […]

Stan Van Gundy thinks Nikola Jokic is actually a solid defender.

For the Cavaliers, it’s the end of an era. Longtime radio analyst Jim Chones announced he will step away from his role following the season, bringing to a close nearly two decades on the mic and an even longer run with the franchise overall. “It is a transition,” Chones said during an appearance on WTAM […] The post Cavs’ Jim Chones: ‘It is a transition,’ as longtime radio analyst steps away appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings. Jones told Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee that he plans to return next season as Sacramento’s primary television play-by-play voice on NBC Sports California. “My plan is to be here for a long, long […] The post Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In our most recent Utah Jazz Fan Reacts survey, we’re looking forward to what is likely going to be an incredibly consequential offseason. Utah may have to make some tough decisions as they look at their roster. This season, the Utah Jazz have been playing to position themselves as well as they can for the […]

Stephon Castle made some excellent picks.

The Warriors lost Friday night at Sacramento, but they delivered a dominant performance in the third quarter that gives coach Steve Kerr some hope heading into the play-in tournament, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Golden State won the quarter by a 38-19 margin and held a seven-point lead before Kerr rested most […]

The season finale at MSG means nothing for the Knicks. They’re locked into the third seed. No wiggle room.

The Lakers can end the season on a high with a win and potentially move up to the No. 3 seed on Sunday.

LeBron James is embracing old responsibilities as the current top star of the Los Angeles Lakers following injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Los Angeles finds itself in a vulnerable spot going into the playoffs. They secured a postseason berth for the fourth consecutive year but see significant challenges heading their way. Doncic and […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James talks adjusting to primary option role without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets again ruled out most of their regular rotation Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, but three-time MVP Nikola Jokic remains questionable. Jokic needs at least 15 minutes to secure eligibility for postseason awards. Denver enters Sunday as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference at 53-28. A loss, combined with a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Utah Jazz, would drop the Nuggets to the No. 4 seed. The Lakers hold the tiebreaker over Denver following an overtime victory last ...

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey aggravated an injury to the little finger on his right hand in the third quarter of Friday’s win at Indiana, but he didn’t let it slow him down, according to Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required). Maxey went to the locker room and asked trainers to numb the finger […]

The Dallas Mavericks finish their season against the Chicago Bulls.

Lakers released updated injury report for final regular season game.

When he takes the court Sunday against Minnesota, Jeremiah Fears will become the first rookie in Pelicans history to appear in all 82 games, writes Rod Walker of NOLA (subscription required). The seventh pick in last year’s draft prides himself on durability and said he hasn’t missed a game since he broke his thumb as […]

Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler will declare for the NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports told ESPN.

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]

SportsLine's model reveals its Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA picks today

The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .