Kevin Durant Blames Himself After Rockets Throw Away 13-Point Lead In OT Against Timberwolves
Kevin Durant makes his feelings known on what went wrong in the Rockets' overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
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Kawhi Leonard Criticizes NBA's 65-Game Rule By Advocating For Player Protection
With the NBA's 65-game rule being brought into question, Kawhi Leonard shared his thoughts on the matter while prioritizing player protection.
Thunder outgun the Heat for third straight win
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 .
Injury Notes: Giannis, Cade, Edwards, Kings, K. George, Wade
The National Basketball Players Association seemed to imply in a statement earlier this week that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy enough to play, but that’s not the case, according to head coach Doc Rivers. As Eric Nehm of The Athletic relays, Rivers told reporters on Wednesday that Antetokounmpo continues to recover from the left […]
Pistons 'Optimistic' That Cade Cunningham Will Return Before Start Of Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons are "optimistic" that Cade Cunningham can return from a collapsed lung by the start of the playoffs, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "The Detroit Pistons are optimistic and there is hope internally there that Cade Cunningham will be able to return in time for the start of the NBA playoffs in mid-April," said Charania. Charania added that Cunningham is still in the early phases of his recovery. "He's still just one week removed from that collapsed lung, so he's very mu...
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Bird Rights
The Bird exception, named after Larry Bird, is a rule included in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement that allows teams to go over the salary cap to re-sign their own players. A player who qualifies for the Bird exception, formally referred to as a Qualifying Veteran Free Agent, is said to have “Bird rights.” The […]
Dunc'd On: Point Guard Rankings 2025-26
The last in our position-ranking series, point guards are down beyond the elite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As style of play has changed, teams are increasingly relying on bigger players to create offense. Where does that leave small point guards? Many big names - including Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Trae Young and Fred VanVleet - face far more uncertainty than a year ago. But, as always, there are rising young player...
Warriors Notes: Moody, Santos, Williams, Curry
As devastating as Moses Moody‘s knee injury earlier this week was, there was at least one silver lining, head coach Steve Kerr said during an appearance on 95.7 The Game’s ‘Willard & Dibs’ show (Twitter video link). In some instances, a player who suffers a torn patellar tendon also sustains damage to other parts of […]
Jalen Duren, Anthony Edwards Named NBA's Players Of Week 19
Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.
Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury
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 .
Fred VanVleet unlikely to return before playoffs start - TalkBasket.net
Fred VanVleet’s chances of returning this season appear to be fading as the Rockets approach the playoffs, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle. The veteran point guard has been out since September with a torn ACL. Although he had expressed hope earlier this month about a possible comeback, head coach Ime Udoka indicated […] The post Fred VanVleet unlikely to return before playoffs start appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Spurs didn’t view Jordan McLaughlin as a trade throw-in - TalkBasket.net
Jordan McLaughlin has provided steady play and leadership for the Spurs, helping them manage minutes for key players late in the season without sacrificing results, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. After a tight win over the Los Angeles Clippers, coach Mitch Johnson praised McLaughlin’s impact in a limited role. “J-Mac gave […] The post Spurs didn’t view Jordan McLaughlin as a trade throw-in appeared first on TalkBasket.net .