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Former NBA center Dwight Howard indicated Thursday that he is not ruling out a return to the league, citing veterans Al Horford and Taj Gibson as examples of longevity. Howard posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “People like Taj Gibson & Al Horford is the reason I ain’t retired I want a farewell tour” […] The post Dwight Howard using Al Horford, Taj Gibson as examples for possible NBA return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Fellow Serbian basketball product and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic discussed Nikola Topic’s debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of Friday’s matchup at the Paycom Center. Topic addressed the media for the first time since his testicular cancer diagnosis last week. Jokic was thrilled to see Nikola begin his NBA career after such a […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ‘future’ take on Thunder’s Nikola Topic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With Cooper Flagg making a lot of headway quickly, it was not too surprising that the Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways with Anthony Davis, as the team felt that it could build around the rookie forward instead. Davis only played 29 games in his brief and injury-plagued stint with the Mavericks. He was traded […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd gives hilarious response to coaching Khris Middleton again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA calendar matters this time of year. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors pointed out, March 1 is the line in the sand for playoff eligibility. If a player is waived after 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, he cannot suit up in the postseason for a new team. There is one key wrinkle. Players […] The post March 1 waiver deadline looms for NBA playoff eligibility appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Westbrook and Kings Say what you want about Russell Westbrook. With the Kings, he’s been steady. Per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, there’s no real momentum toward a buyout. Westbrook has embraced his role with Sacramento, earning respect in the locker room and providing leadership for a young roster. For the first time in a […] The post NBA Rumors: Kings, Russell Westbrook, Lonzo Ball, D’Angelo Russell, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry spent his Friday morning angling for a cameo in a future episode of The Last Dance. Horry, appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, was asked by Patrick who the better defender was, Scottie Pippen or Michael Jordan. Without hesitation, Horry chose MJ’s Chicago Bulls running mate. “Pippen, by far,” Horry […] The post NBA champ: Pippen ‘better defender’ than Michael Jordan ‘by far’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Lakers are set to have increased cap space, which means they will be aggressive in free agency. One Nuggets forward should be their top target.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]

Julian Champagnie scored 26 points to guide the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Thursday, February 26. The Spurs opened the game in commanding fashion, with Victor Wembanyama dropping a pass to Stephon Castle for a two-handed dunk just 13 seconds in, setting the tone for […] The post Champagnie leads Spurs to 11th straight over Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anthony Edwards isn't one to hold his tongue, even if it means talking back to his coach.