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The Boston Celtics appear to have a strong grip on a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference as the regular season gets ready to flip to March of 2026. And they’ve done all of this without Jayson Tatum, who apparently could be back very soon. Tatum has been out since the 2025 NBA Playoffs, when […] The post Jayson Tatum might be nearing return after latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For anyone who doubted Kon Knueppel coming out of the NBA Draft, what are your thoughts now? The Charlotte Hornets drafted an absolute flamethrower of a perimeter scorer and someone who can be the face of their franchise for many years to come. Although Cooper Flagg was the rookie captivating all the attention at the […] The post NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Is ROTY race Kon Knueppel’s to lose with Cooper Flagg injured? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Winning cures all ills, or so goes the cliche. However, beating the Golden State Warriors did not stop Dejounte Murray from cursing out the regrouping New Orleans Pelicans after the former All-Star’s season debut. The 29-year-old was less polite about something James Borrego has been harping on since last August. Instead, the veteran guard shared […] The post Dejounte Murray reveals 1 thing Pelicans didn’t ‘f**king’ do in awful debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kenny Atkinson has been around long enough to know how fast playoff plans can blow up. That’s why the Cavaliers coach isn’t getting caught staring at the Knicks, the Celtics, or any single potential postseason matchup. He’s already made that mistake once. “You have to be careful,” Atkinson said Tuesday. “I know last year we […] The post Kenny Atkinson notices others in Cavs’ orbit, but potential playoff matchups can wait appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Kawhi Leonard noise is getting louder, but that doesn’t mean it’s getting clearer. Jovan Buha of The Athletic cautioned this week that much of the speculation surrounding Leonard remains just that, as the NBA continues investigating the Clippers’ alleged involvement with Aspiration and potential salary-cap circumvention. “I hear different things,” Buha said, noting that reports […] The post Kawhi Leonard buzz loud, but clarity still missing as Lakers loom appeared first on Hoops Wire .
This season has officially gone down the tubes in Sacramento. The Kings own the league’s worst record at 13-46, and things have only unraveled further since the trade deadline. In the span of a week, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and De’Andre Hunter all underwent season-ending surgeries. That’s three of the team’s four highest-paid players, gone. […] The post Kings staring at reset button yet again as season collapses appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Nets aren’t winning many games, but the bigger picture is starting to come into focus. Brooklyn sits at 15-41 with a projected finish near the bottom of the standings and a 13 percent chance at the No. 1 pick. Since the trade deadline, the Nets have removed some of the lingering questions around their […] The post Nets quietly building leverage with cap space and draft capital appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Any summer involving LeBron James is going to invite speculation. This one will be no different. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the prevailing belief around the league is that if James doesn’t retire and ultimately leaves the Lakers, a return to the Cavaliers remains the most commonly floated scenario. The storyline writes itself. […] The post Cavs, Warriors, Knicks emerge as possible LeBron James landing spots appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Pacers aren’t pretending this season is headed anywhere special. The focus shifted to what comes next a while ago. Indiana sits at 15-43 with a projected finish near the bottom of the standings and a 12 percent chance at the No. 1 pick. The biggest post-deadline development wasn’t about the present, but the future, […] The post Pacers well-positioned for a return after reset season 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 .
Playoffs Set at Unrivaled! The post Unrivaled Monday Finale: Top Performers appeared first on Ballislife.com .
The Lakers brought in Deandre Ayton, but he is not the long-term fix. LA's summer center target should be obvious.
