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The Clippers' new home kicked off the festivities with the tournament dedicated to the league's up-and-coming talent L'articolo Edgecombe’s Clutch Free Throws Lead Team Vince to Rising Stars Glory at the Intuit Dome proviene da Sportando .
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 124-112 to obtain their third straight win on Sunday night. Despite a slow start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 29 points, Jalen Williams scored 19, while Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchel added 16 for the Thunder. On the other hand, Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, including seven three-pointers, to […] The post Thunder outgun the Heat for third straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevin Durant threw some playful shade at the international representatives for this year’s All-Star game, Michael C. Wright writes for ESPN. When asked about how hard his older squad that featured LeBron James, Stephen Curry (who will miss the game with a knee injury), and Kawhi Leonard, Durant said the question was being posed to […]
As the Clippers host the NBA world for All-Star weekend, their recent trade deadline moves make the future of the team difficult to gauge, Kelly Iko writes for Yahoo Sports. The Clippers traded James Harden for the much younger, though often-injured Darius Garland, in addition to sending out starting center and defensive backbone Ivica Zubac, to […]
The National Basketball Players Association has elected David Kelly as its next Executive Director, succeeding Andre Iguodala, who announced he will step down when his term expires in July, the union confirmed Friday. Kelly, who is the current Managing Director and General Counsel, has spent the past year overseeing all legal matters for the NBPA while serving as a close adviser to both Iguodala and NBPA President Fred VanVleet. He will formally assume the role following the union's annual su...
The Bulls have positioned themselves as the league’s preeminent second-draft team, Fred Katz writes for The Athletic, referencing recent moves for young players in need of scenery change. One such player is the newly-acquired Jaden Ivey, who came to Chicago in a trade for Kevin Huerter and a 2026 pick swap. Similar to the Bulls’ […]
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced this week the selection of finalists for its Class of 2026, according to a league press release. The finalists will be put forward to the Honors Committee to be considered for election and the new class will be announced on Saturday, April 4 during Final Four weekend. The […]
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe claimed Rising Stars MVP honors Friday at Intuit Dome, capping the championship game with two decisive free throws to lift Team Vince Carter past Team Carmelo Anthony, 25-23, at NBA All-Star Weekend. Edgecombe delivered 17 of his team's 41 points in the semifinal victory over Team Tracy McGrady, netting the final 10 points of that contest. Carter's squad then edged Anthony's team in the title game. "I wanted to win. I hate losing, like I really hate losi...
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 .
He’s currently averaging just 2.7 points in 7.1 minutes but has surged after OG Anunoby’s toe injury. Scouts are most enthralled by Diawara’s 7-4 wingspan on his 6-9 frame.
Stephon Castle is embracing the toughest defensive matchups in the NBA, and he believes they are shaping his identity. The 21-year-old guard appeared on NBA Today and spoke with host Malika Andrews about routinely guarding the league’s top scorers. When asked which players he has defended most this season, Castle pointed to two of the […] The post Stephon Castle says he can be ‘one of the best perimeter defenders in the league’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kel’el Ware said he focused on controlling what he could amid trade speculation, emphasizing his intent to continue playing regardless of roster moves. “I just control what I can control. Go out there and play. If it happens it happens. If not I’m just going to continue to play. Yeah I feel like anybody would […] The post Kel’el Ware reflects on Heat trade rumors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
