NBA NewsMonday, Feb 23, 2026

The Boston Celtics remain near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, and Kendrick Perkins believes they do not need Jayson Tatum to make another NBA Finals run. Speaking on First Take, the former NBA champion made a direct claim about his former team’s ceiling. “They can go to the NBA Finals without [Jayson] Tatum. […] The post Kendrick Perkins says Celtics can reach NBA Finals without Jayson Tatum appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Wolves split their first two games after the All-Star Break including their biggest loss of the season to the 76ers.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Monday's three-game slate

Jordan Poole is back in the rotation, but uncertainty remains in New Orleans.

He may not have received an All-Star selection, but Joel Embiid’s presence looms over all things Sixers.

Bennedict Mathurin spoke after the Los Angeles Clippers’ 111-109 defeat to the Orlando Magic, emphasizing learning from the moment. “Great shot… obviously I wish I would have made that shot, but there’s nothing I can do other than work on it more to make myself feel better about it,” he said. Mathurin highlighted the impact […] The post Bennedict Mathurin on Clippers’ close loss and team growth appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

My NBA picks and predictions in the player prop markets for Monday, February 23, include plays on Duncan Robinson, Ty Jerome, and Reed Sheppard.

As NBA observers, we must always have an eye toward the future in an attempt to identify the next big thing. Here are three players we at least should keep under a watchful eye.

Welcome to your weekly Phoenix Suns recap.

The Sixers win over the T-Wolves was much needed in many departments.

For the first time in four tries, the Spurs swept their Austin series.

The trade deadline has come and gone. The NBA’s All-Star weekend, along with the break, has come and gone. We’re staring at the last 25 or so games and just trying to find a way to make it through. Here’s the last Lounge if you need to reference any of the nearly 800 comments. Where […]