James Dolan details why Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau, 'not aware' of any Giannis trade talks in rare interview
The Knicks owner spoke publicly for the first time in three years on Monday
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Nick Wright floats wild All-Star Game fix involving 'White guys vs. Black guys'
The NBA All-Star Game has been one of the most debated events on the sports calendar. Once a must-see showcase for the best players in the league, the All-Star Game has become synonymous with a lack of effort and defense over the past few seasons. “White guys versus black guys. … Guys would play f*cking […] The post Nick Wright floats wild All-Star Game fix involving ‘White guys vs. Black guys’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jalen Williams scores 28 points and the Thunder cruise past the Suns, 136-109
PHOENIX (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 28 points, Isaiah Joe added 21 and the hot-shooting Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 136-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City led by at least 20 points for the entire second half, pushing the advantage to 37 in the third. Williams shot 11 of 12 from the field and added five assists and four rebounds. Joe made 6 of 8 3-pointers. Kenrich Williams added 15 points and Chet Holmgren had 13. The defending champion Thunder — who h...
Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable
San Antonio appears to be getting closer to having Victor Wembanyama back on the floor. The Spurs have listed the big man as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies after he took part in full 5-on-5 action during Monday’s practice, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama has missed the […] The post Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaxson Hayes says competing in dunk contest is a dream come true
With All-Star weekend happening in LA, the stage is perfectly set for Jaxson Hayes to shine in the Slam Dunk Contest.
Northwest Notes: Jones, Dosunmu, Johnson, Nuggets’ 15th Spot
It’s widely expected that the Nuggets will sign two-way player Spencer Jones to a standard contract once he clears concussion protocol, but there are still hurdles to clear before the move is completed. According to head coach David Adelman, the team and Jones have not yet come to terms on a deal, but that shouldn’t […]
Post-Deadline Rumors: Morant, JJJ, Bulls, Missi, Celtics
The fact that Ja Morant wasn’t traded at last week’s deadline came as a bit of a surprise to him, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, who says the Grizzlies weren’t willing to accept a package similar to what Atlanta got for Trae Young. The Grizzlies talked to the Heat, Timberwolves, and Bucks about Morant, […]
Mavericks completed Anthony Davis trade to Wizards without Rich Paul’s knowledge
The Dallas Mavericks finalized their trade sending Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards without informing agent Rich Paul during negotiations, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on Thursday, Feb. 12. The report revealed that discussions with Washington advanced quietly while alternative deals stalled due to injury concerns and salary complications. “Rich Paul, Klutch Sports CEO and […] The post Mavericks completed Anthony Davis trade to Wizards without Rich Paul’s knowledge appeared first on...
Bub Carrington to replace Alex Sarr in 2026 Rising Stars game - TalkBasket.net
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington will join Team T-Mac in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game, replacing teammate Alex Sarr, who is sidelined with a hamstring strain, the NBA announced Thursday. The game is set for Friday, Feb. 13, at 9 PM ET on Peacock. Carrington, 20, has shown steady development this season, averaging 10.2 […] The post Bub Carrington to replace Alex Sarr in 2026 Rising Stars game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer
The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option
The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear they’re exploring ways to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their limited trade assets make it difficult to pursue true superstar upgrades. As a result, the front office has been focusing on players who come with some level of risk – whether due to injury history, contract […] The post Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis
The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .