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With the All-Star break behind us, we’re entering the home stretch of the 2025/26 NBA season. Here are a few noteworthy dates and deadlines to keep an eye on before the playoffs begin in April. February 28 Last day for contract renegotiations. A team with cap room can renegotiate a player’s current-year salary to give […]
On February 24, 2026, presents a significant inter-conference clash takes place as the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to the Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Raptors. The Oklahoma City Thunder (44-14) enter this matchup as the preeminent force in the Western Conference, having maintained a historically significant pace throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Their season began with a remarkable 24-1 start, tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game opening in the history of the l...
Rui Hachimura stresses the need for more ball movement.
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 .
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had high praise for Isaiah Joe following the game, highlighting the guard’s steady contributions during a stretch in which the team has dealt with multiple injuries, as noted by Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. With several key players sidelined at different times, Joe has stepped into a larger […] The post Mark Daigneault calls Joe Thunder stabilizing force appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Following his second NBA appearance on Friday, Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder spoke about the challenging journey he endured to return to the court, as relayed by Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. The 20-year-old Serbian guard faced a series of major obstacles over the past year, first working his way back from a torn […] The post Nikola Topic reflects on emotional return after adversity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Despite missing several key players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, and Ajay Mitchell, the Thunder delivered an impressive performance Sunday, defeating a Cavaliers team that entered the matchup riding a seven-game winning streak and victories in 12 of its previous 13 games. Oklahoma City’s ability to control the game while shorthanded highlighted the […] The post Donovan Mitchell credits Thunder despite missing key players appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Stephen Curry has been sidelined since January 30 while dealing with what has been described as “runner’s knee,” and the uncertainty surrounding his recovery has made the situation particularly difficult, according to Ron Kroichick of The San Francisco Chronicle. Without a clear timetable for his return, Curry continues to focus on rehabilitation while waiting for […] The post Steph Curry frustrated by unclear timeline for return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors have recently seen strong contributions from Moses Moody, whose improved play has provided a boost on both ends of the floor. According to Joaquin Ruiz of NBC Sports Bay Area, Moody delivered an impressive performance Sunday, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists while continuing his productive stretch of […] The post Steve Kerr says Moses Moody Warriors’ most consistent performer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to make progress in his recovery process, participating in a pregame workout ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Toronto, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter video link). The former MVP has been sidelined since January 23 while recovering from a right calf strain, but recent activity suggests he […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo progresses with scrimmaging during injury recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Suns guard Jordan Goodwin sustained a left calf injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s victory over Orlando and underwent an MRI the following day, which confirmed a left calf strain, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. The injury adds to a growing list of health concerns for Phoenix, which has recently been […] The post Jordan Goodwin suffers calf strain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tyrese Haliburton has encountered another setback during his recovery process, as the Indiana Pacers guard has been diagnosed with shingles, according to an ESPN report. The condition will force him to step away from the team for several weeks while he focuses on treatment and recovery. The diagnosis comes as Haliburton was already working his […] The post Rick Carlisle reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s shingles diagnosis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
