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Raptors guard Chucky Hepburn has undergone surgery to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and will be reevaluated in six weeks, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca (Twitter link). More to come…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren kept his promise, and the Oklahoma City Thunder really needed it in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz in overtime on Wednesday. The Thunder avoided its third consecutive loss by bouncing back in a hard-fought win against the Jazz. After blowing a 20-point lead, Holmgren helped the Thunder erase […] The post Chet Holmgren’s bold response to Thunder’s string of losses in OT win vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Freshmen represent nine of the 25 spots on the latest watchlist. See who else made the cut.

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, and with it, all sorts of trade rumors are out there. One of the biggest revolves around Michael Porter Jr. and where he could end up. The big rumor is that the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him. However, one thing that might stop the Clippers from […] The post Clippers rumors: Michael Porter Jr. to Clippers trade could hit snag over past injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is working towards a return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. When Irving plays again will be determined by when he's ready to play, not the Mavericks record. "That has nothing to do with it," Dallas coach Jason Kidd said when asked if where Dallas is in the standings will factor into Irving's return. "It's about, for him, mentally and physically being able to play at the highest level in his mind. No one else's." Kidd went on to say Irving i...

Life without Alperen Sengun has proven difficult for the Houston Rockets. After entering the month with the third-best offensive rating in the NBA, Houston has fallen to 23rd over its last three games, all of which Sengun has missed. And the setback should linger, as Sengun is not expected back for at least another week […] The post Rockets feeling Alperen Sengun’s absence in surprisingly game-changing way appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As rumors surround the Toronto Raptors regarding moves the team will make ahead of February’s trade deadline, there is no doubt interest to add with the success they’ve been having to start the season. After the Raptors had a walk-off winner against the Charlotte Hornets, it’s easy to see the heights that the team could […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors linked to Trey Murphy III trade, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade season officially kicking off with one star leaving the only team he’s ever played for, New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could be the next trade in a potential deal with the Chicago Bulls. It’s worth keeping a close eye on, as the Pelicans, Williamson, and the Bulls inch closer to the […] The post NBA rumors: Zion Williamson trade smoke billowing around Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

First-year Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie's job reportedly is"safe" despite the team's 8-27 start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

The WNBA and players association will not reach a collective bargaining agreement before Friday's deadline and will enter a "status quo" period maintaining the current CBA. WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart confirmed Thursday the sides remain far apart on key issues but will continue negotiating in good faith. "We are not coming to an agreement by tomorrow, I can tell you that," Stewart said after practice at Unrivaled. "We're just going to continue to negotiate in good faith." Strike Auth...

"You guys are playing with arguably the greatest player to ever play [LeBron], and excuse me when I say this, but y'all treat him like he's nothing."

Ο Εργκίν Αταμάν μίλησε για την ατάκα... φυγής, αλλά και για την κριτική που δέχτηκε μετά από τις δύο συνεχόμενες ήττες στην Ευρωλίγκα. The post Αταμάν: “Στεναχωρήθηκα που ο κόσμος μετά από δύο ήττες έχασε την πίστη του” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Breanna Stewart said the players' association and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday.

Ο Κέντρικ Ναν απάντησε στο αν υπάρχει κάτι ου δεν μπορεί να κάνει, έπειτα από την εξαιρετική εμφάνιση του στη νίκη του Παναθηναϊκού απέναντι στη Βίρτους. The post Ναν: Επέστρεψε στις 20άρες γιατί… “Δεν υπάρχει κάτι που δεν μπορώ” appeared first on Eurohoops .

A brilliant offensive performance by Spanoulis’ team to storm the Roig Arena The post Monaco gives Valencia a taste of its own medicine appeared first on Eurohoops .

Three wins in a row for Scariolo's team in the Euroleague after a game behind closed doors The post Madrid dominates Maccabi without fans in the stands appeared first on Eurohoops .

Victoria cómoda de los de Scariolo (98-86) en un partido sin público en las gradas del Movistar Arena para ponerse 13-8 The post El Madrid pasa por encima de Maccabi a puerta cerrada appeared first on Eurohoops .

Los de Spanoulis se llevan un partido vibrante gracias a una gran y coral actuación ofensiva The post El Mónaco le da a Valencia una muestra de su propia medicina appeared first on Eurohoops .

Real Madrid, EuroLeague'de Maccabi Tel Aviv'i konuk etti. The post Mario Hezonja Çok Yönlü Oynadı; Real Madrid; Maccabi Tel Aviv’i Devirdi appeared first on Eurohoops .

After two straight losses in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, Panathinaikos Aktor bounces back against Virtus Bologna The post Panathinaikos ends EuroLeague’s two-game week on a positive note appeared first on Eurohoops .

EuroLeague'de Panathinaikos, Virtus Bologna'yı konuk etti. The post Kendrick Nunn ve Richaun Holmes Etkili Oynadı; Panathinaikos, Virtus Bologna’ya Geçit Vermedi appeared first on Eurohoops .

The French team is another one to secure a spot in the BCL Round of 16 The post Le Mans routed Mersin for the second time to advance appeared first on Eurohoops .

Despite mishandling a 21-point lead, NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz recovers on the road to tie the series with Trieste at 1-1 The post Darthard drops career-high, Somogyi nears triple-double, and Olaj forces Game 3 appeared first on Eurohoops .

Miles McBride’s play on Wednesday night showed you exactly why they took that stance. Playing in the Knicks' starting lineup, McBride had 16 points, four assists, a steal and a block in New York’s win over the Clippers.

The French side beat the Greeks comfortably for the second time in three days, with four players scoring in double figures The post Chalon defeated Promitheas and advanced to the BCL Round of 16 appeared first on Eurohoops .