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Suns guard Jordan Goodwin, who suffered a left calf injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s win over Orlando, underwent an MRI on Sunday and has been diagnosed with a left calf strain, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (Twitter links). It’s a brutal blow for the Suns, who recently lost their two leading […]
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 .
Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic played Friday night without tape on his right wrist, though the lingering discomfort continues to bother him, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post notes. The Nuggets star revealed that wrist pain has been an ongoing issue for several years, estimating that he has managed the problem for roughly six […] The post Nikola Jokic playing through lingering wrist pain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jamal Murray entered Friday’s game listed as questionable due to right hamstring tightness, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, and his availability for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against Golden State remains uncertain. After logging 25 minutes, the Denver Nuggets may choose to rest the veteran guard as part of a cautious approach amid a demanding […] The post Jamal Murray questionable with hamstring tightness appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
It has been a challenging rookie campaign for Jeremiah Fears and the New Orleans Pelicans, marked by difficult losses and ongoing development, but the young guard remains optimistic about the team’s long-term outlook. Speaking with Sam Yip of HoopsHype, the shooting guard said the struggles have provided valuable lessons that could ultimately help the group […] The post Jeremiah Fears confident better days ahead appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Aaron Gordon is continuing to make steady progress in his recovery from a strained right hamstring, according to Tim MacMahon on a recent episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (hat tip to Jordanna Clark of NuggLove). The Denver Nuggets have taken a hands-on approach to Gordon’s rehabilitation, even sending a team trainer with him to […] The post Aaron Gordon’s return weeks away appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dalano Banton, who signed a 10-day contract with the Celtics on Thursday, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to return to Boston, according to Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (subscription required). The guard previously joined the Celtics ahead of the 2023/24 season before being traded to Toronto at the deadline, making this […] The post Dalano Banton reacts to Celtics return opportunity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors endured a difficult performance in Thursday’s loss to Boston, failing to score while missing all seven of his field goal attempts and finishing with three assists and two rebounds. The veteran forward posted a minus-28 rating in just 18 minutes on the floor, highlighting the challenges Golden State […] The post Steve Kerr takes blame for Draymond Green’s struggles appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors acknowledged feeling frustrated by his ongoing knee issue but said his primary focus remains on recovering quickly and getting back on the court. Speaking with Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, the Warriors star emphasized that his priority is returning in time to be fully effective when […] The post Steph Curry focused on a quick return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Heat guard Tyler Herro made an impressive return to the lineup during Friday’s win over Atlanta, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Coming off the bench, the 2025 All-Star led all scorers with 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting in just 23 minutes. He also added four rebounds, three assists, and a steal in […] The post Tyler Herro wants to stack healthy games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Trade-deadline addition Kristaps Porzingis showed some expected rust in his Golden State Warriors debut on Thursday, though there were still positive signs in his performance, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. The big man played 17 minutes in the loss and indicated afterward that he is eager to gradually increase his workload as he continues […] The post Kristaps Porzingis to play more minutes on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Brooklyn Nets will face lineup challenges as they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, February 22, at State Farm Arena. Several two-way and G League-assigned players, including Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, E.J. Liddell, Josh Minott, and Ben Saraf, are all unavailable. Ziaire Williams will also miss the game for personal reasons, leaving Brooklyn short-handed […] The post Nets vs Hawks injury update: absences to watch for February 22 matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
