NBA NewsSaturday, Feb 21, 2026

Thybulle (knee) will play Friday versus the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jalen Brunson agreed to a team-friendly contract extension during the 2024 offseason, signing a four-year deal worth $156.5MM despite having the opportunity to earn roughly $113MM more had he waited until free agency the following year. Speaking with Tom Kludt of Vanity Fair, the Knicks’ star point guard said he hopes the organization will eventually […] The post Jalen Brunson hopes Knicks ‘do right’ later appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Knicks suffered another loss to the top-seeded Pistons on Thursday, falling at home by 15 points after previously being routed in both of their road matchups in Detroit. Despite the Pistons missing their starting and backup centers, All-Star Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, due to suspensions, Karl-Anthony Towns struggled early, scoring just two points […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to Knicks’ offensive approach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here’s Washington Wizards rookie Tre Johnson on what Anthony Gill means to the group following Friday’s 131-118 home win vs. the Indiana Pacers (11 points/3 rebounds/6 assists/3 blocks/5-6 FG/1-2 FT/+8 +/- in 23 minutes off the bench). *set career-high in assists* *tied career-best for blocks* (via Washington Wizards): “He’s everything for this team. A vet, […] The post Tre Johnson: Anthony Gill’s everything for this team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Memphis Grizzlies two-way forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper spoke about his infectious energy after last night’s 123-114 home win vs. the Utah Jazz (23 points/5 rebounds/1 assist/2 steals/1 block/10-16 FG/3-4 FT/+1 +/- in 30 minutes off the bench). *set career-high in field goals made* (via Memphis Grizzlies): Rob Fischer: “Every time we see you enter a game, […] The post Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Bringing energy is my identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been extremely impressed with new guard Keon Ellis so far (averaging 5.2 PPG/3.3 RPG/1.7 APG/1.7 SPG/1.0 BPG/0.8 TOV/46.2% FG/31.6% 3-PT/50.0% FT/21.0 MPG/+8.7 +/- in six games played since being traded from Sacramento). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He’s maybe the most unique player I’ve… funny, I didn’t have a great […] The post Kenny Atkinson on Keon Ellis: “Unique, unique player” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised the versatility of sophomore Pelle Larsson following Friday’s 128-97 road win vs. the Atlanta Hawks (12 points/6 rebounds/1 assist/2 steals/6-9 FG/+16 +/- in 32 minutes as a starter). *has made 33 starts this season* (via Miami Heat): “He’s the glue that really can help maximize lineups. You have […] The post Erik Spoelstra: Pelle Larsson’s the glue that can help maximize lineups appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here’s new Milwaukee Buck Cam Thomas on the team getting its win streak up to three games following the All-Star break in a 139-118 Friday night road victory vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (27 points/3 rebounds/1 assist/11-17 FG/1-6 3-PT/4-6 FT/+2 +/- in 21 minutes off the bench). (via Milwaukee Bucks): “It’s good, man. Everybody had […] The post Cam Thomas: I’ve missed playing meaningful/winning basketball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain says that everyone in the organization has been very welcoming (averaging 11.6 PPG/3.2 RPG/0.8 APG/0.6 SPG/48.8% FG/52.4% 2-PT/45.0% 3-PT/90.0% FT/19.4 MPG/+6.8 +/- in five games played since being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers). (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “I’m very comfortable with everybody now, and I credit them. They welcomed […] The post Jared McCain: Thunder are allowing me to be myself appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the challenges of containing Los Angeles’ stars after the 128-121 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “We had a very clear game plan… get the ball out of Doncic’s hands and make other guys finish. Only today, those guys shot with a great percentage,” he said. Iisalo noted that Lakers’ mid-range […] The post Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .