Cooper Flagg, Alex Sarr out; Ace Bailey, Bub Carrington in for All-Star Friday Rising Stars game
Dallas' Flagg has a left mid-foot sprain, while Washington's Sarr has a hamstring strain, sidelining them for the game.
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NBA's big tanking problem, JJJ injured, awards check-in + thoughts entering All-Star break
KOC goes over his top NBA awards contenders and proposes a way the NBA can stop teams from tanking.
5 Sixers thoughts on Jared McCain, post-deadline woes and more
Takes on the state of the Sixers.
Steve Kerr reflects on Warriors’ loss to Spurs - TalkBasket.net
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr broke down Wednesday’s 126-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, noting a pivotal momentum shift in the third quarter. “Well, they turned up their defense and we needed to respond and get a couple hoops and we just couldn’t get anything to go,” Kerr said. He described the Spurs’ […] The post Steve Kerr reflects on Warriors’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Spurs' De'Aaron Fox will fill in for injured Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Antetokounmpo will still help coach the All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday.
Bub Carrington named Rising Stars replacement
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington was named a replacement for the Castrol Rising Stars game, the NBA announced Thursday. Carrington replaces teammate Alex Sarr, who is sidelined for “approximately two weeks” with a right hamstring strain. The second-year guard has appeared in all 53 of Washington’s games this season. He’s averaged 10.2 points and 4.6 […]
Buyout Bingo: Which slightly-used veteran could the Sixers talk themselves into?
The Sixers are likely to dip their toes in the buyout market, but who makes the most sense?
The Phoenix Suns All-Star break report cards
The All Star break is the perfect time to grade the surprising Suns.
How NBA can fix massive NCAA eligibility crisis
On Christmas Eve, Baylor sent shockwaves around NCAA by signing 7-foot center James Nnaji, the No. 31 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft who never actually signed an NBA contract. His rights were originally owned by the Detroit Pistons before getting moved to Charlotte. But Nnaji spent time overseas in Spain and, most recently, […]
Recent losses expose Sixers’ roster depth issue
The Sixers only subtracted at the NBA trade deadline, and it’s already coming back to bite them.
Knicks' Mohamed Diawara has been a pleasant surprise, but has even more long-term potential
One of the most shocking and positive developments from this Knicks season has been the standout play of their 20-year-old rookie, Mohamed Diawara.
Pacers rally past Nets as Jones’ late three caps comeback - TalkBasket.net
The Indiana Pacers erased an early deficit and closed strong in the fourth quarter to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night at Barclays Center, ending the home team’s brief momentum and securing a second straight win. Jarace Walker led the scoring with 23 points, attacking mismatches and finishing efficiently inside, while rookie guard […] The post Pacers rally past Nets as Jones’ late three caps comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net .