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The Denver Nuggets collapsed against the Minnesota Timberwolves, potentially flipping the series. Wes Goldberg and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from how the Timberwolves are defending Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets and who has the edge going forward. Then they talk about the ways Victor Wembanyama continues to exceed expectations and why the other teams in the West should be worried, and why LeBron James and the Lakers may have the ultimate edge over the Rockets. Meanwhile, the New York...

Steve Kerr entered the 2025-26 NBA season knowing it would likely be his last with the Golden State Warriors. Following Friday's play-in tournament defeat to the Phoenix Suns, the expectation around the league is that his 12-year run as Warriors head coach is finished. Multiple league sources confirm Kerr arrived at training camp mentally prepared to close out his tenure. Kerr firmly rejected contract extension talks last fall, signaling his intentions early. "I'm very comfortable just going ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, capturing the Jerry West Trophy in near-unanimous fashion with 96 of 100 first-place votes. Gilgeous-Alexander edged Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards for the honor, with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson rounding out the top five. He is the fourth different winner in the award's four-year history, joining De'Aaron Fox, Stephen Curry and Brunson. The Thunder guard led the entire NBA with 175 total clutch poin...

Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Donovan had been with the Bulls for the past six seasons since he left the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020. The Bulls wanted to retain Donovan as head coach despite their front office changes. The Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on April 6. Donovan decided he wanted to allow the Bulls to have a clean break as they search for a new top bask...

Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with a concussion after he was hurt early in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spurs' 106-103 loss in Game 2 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama was driving to the basket against Blazers guard Jrue Holiday when he was fouled, lost his footing and fell forward, striking his head on the floor. He remained down briefly, appeared disoriented while attempting to rise and was ultimately escorted to the locker room for evaluation. Spurs general manager ...

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 […]

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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 .

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings picks for their Tuesday night matchup

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Antetokounmpo is out indefinitely with a calf strain, while he expects a 4-to-6-week window L'articolo Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain proviene da Sportando .

The Athletic reports the Sacramento Kings are open to moving multiple veterans, with Sabonis among the names drawing calls L'articolo Raptors, Suns, Wizards and Bulls show interest in Domantas Sabonis proviene da Sportando .

Houston want backcourt help without taking on a major salary. Alvarado’s contract structure makes him a logical target L'articolo Houston Rockets eye Jose Alvarado as a budget-friendly point guard option proviene da Sportando .

Jalen Williams missed the first month of the season recovering from a wrist injury, too.

Delonte West’s post-NBA struggles continue, with another arrest adding to a growing list of legal issues. The former NBA guard was taken into custody on December 21, 2025, in Belle Haven, Virginia, after allegedly robbing someone of $23, according to TMZ Sports. Police said the alleged victim identified West near the scene, and court records […] The post Delonte West arrested for $23 robbery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Jonathan Kuminga formally requested a trade from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, coinciding with the first day his contract allowed him to be moved, league sources told ESPN. The NBA trade deadline is on February 5. The fifth-year forward signed a two-year, $46.8 million deal during the offseason preventing any trade until mid-January. The agreement also features a team option for the second year. Kuminga's time with Golden State has reached a critical low point. After beginning the se...

Jonathan Kuminga's time with the Warriors appears to finally be over.

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Chris Paul recently opened up about his uncertain future during an appearance on Prime Sports’ Good Sports with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, making it clear that he isn’t ready for his career to fade out quietly. Reflecting on his current situation with the Los Angeles Clippers and the possibility that his playing days may […] The post Chris Paul wants meaningful ending to career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .