NBA NewsTuesday, Feb 24, 2026

Here’s Indiana Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam on where he’s seen Jarace Walker grow the most this season (averaging 10.8 PPG/4.8 RPG/2.2 APG/0.8 SPG/40.0% FG/43.7% 2-PT/36.3% 3-PT/76.6% FT/49.0% eFG/24.4 MPG in 57 games played). *career-highs in PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, and MPG* (via Indiana Pacers): “Obviously, you get minutes. Right. So that’s a lot better, and […] The post Pascal Siakam: I love the way that Jarace Walker’s playing appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA players display a clear Democratic tilt, though the league’s partisan divide is narrower than in other professional sports, according to VoteHub. A 2024-25 season sample of 170 players shows 73 Democrats, 76 independents, 17 Republicans, and four with other affiliations. The 32.9-point gap between Democrats and Republicans is smaller than in other leagues, but […] The post NBA player partisanship leans Democratic but shows growing independence appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Former No. 2 overall draft pick Jabari Smith Jr. has recently begun to demonstrate exactly why the Houston Rockets committed to him long term with a five-year, $122MM rookie-scale extension that will officially begin this July. As Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle notes, Smith’s performances over the past several weeks have highlighted his continued […] The post Kevin Durant: Jabari Smith Jr. catching his rhythm appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sandro Mamukelashvili of the Toronto Raptors is currently dealing with significant discomfort from a bruised rib, but the injury has not diminished his determination to remain on the court. According to Eric Koreen of The Athletic, the forward/center is pushing through the pain because he is highly motivated to experience meaningful playoff action for the […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili ‘mentally blocking out’ rib injury pain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks swingman Max Christie recently spoke with Mark Medina of EssentiallySports about several subjects surrounding his season and the team’s outlook. Among the topics discussed were his absence from the three-point contest, his belief that Cooper Flagg deserves Rookie of the Year honors, and the influence Kyrie Irving has continued to have on the […] The post Max Christie wants better final 26 games performance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Collin Murray-Boyles of the Toronto Raptors has been dealing with an injury and has continued to play despite a thumb issue, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. The lottery selection has nonetheless put together a strong rookie campaign, becoming a consistent contributor in Toronto’s rotation. Through 45 appearances while averaging 22.2 minutes per game, Murray-Boyles […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles playing through thumb injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Xavier Tillman reflected on his transition from Boston to Charlotte, highlighting the contrast in fanbases in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. “I think that Boston fans are spoiled because of their greatness, right? All the Celtics championships, the Red Sox, the Bruins, the Patriots… They have spoiled greatness over there,” Tillman said. “Over […] The post Xavier Tillman on Celtics, Hornets fans, and embracing Charlotte’s energy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

There is a strong possibility that the Denver Nuggets may need to make a difficult roster decision during the upcoming offseason, according to Bennett Durando in a mailbag column for The Denver Post. Durando explains that Denver has effectively operated as though the NBA’s second tax apron functions like a hard salary cap, carefully managing […] The post Nuggets may trade Cameron Johnson to re-sign Peyton Watson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As the Miami Heat prepare for a road matchup against Milwaukee on Tuesday, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald provided an update on where Miami’s long-standing interest in Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo currently stands. Trade discussions involving Antetokounmpo were effectively paused after the deadline passed without an agreement, but the possibility of renewed talks remains […] The post Heat could re-engage Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks 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 .