Clippers star Kawhi Leonard set a new franchise record on Saturday vs. Sacramento by scoring at least 20 points for a 45th consecutive game, eclipsing the mark Bob McAdoo set during the 1974/75 season when the team was known as the Buffalo Braves, per an Associated Press report. However, there was little to celebrate for […]
Pistons wing Ausar Thompson, who has missed the team’s past five games due to a right ankle sprain, has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s matchup with the Raptors in Toronto, tweets Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Thompson has started 56 of the 57 games he has played this season for the 48-18 Pistons and […]
Former NBA big man Glen Davis, who was sentenced in 2024 to 40 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud the league’s health and welfare benefit plan, was released on Thursday after serving 17 months, per Matt Moret of The Athletic. Davis was one of 18 former NBA players originally charged […]
The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear they’re exploring ways to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their limited trade assets make it difficult to pursue true superstar upgrades. As a result, the front office has been focusing on players who come with some level of risk – whether due to injury history, contract […] The post Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dallas Mavericks halted a four-game skid Saturday thanks largely to standout outings from former Lakers Anthony Davis and Max Christie, as reported by Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal. Davis anchored the win with a dominant all-around performance, tallying 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, three assists, and five blocks while logging 39 minutes. […] The post Max Christie playing best basketball recently appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Dallas Mavericks visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, January 10, at United Center with an 8:00 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the game with notable injuries that could impact rotations and scoring. Dallas will be without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Brandon Williams due to injuries […] The post Mavericks face injury challenges ahead of Saturday matchup against Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Chris Paul recently opened up about his uncertain future during an appearance on Prime Sports’ Good Sports with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, making it clear that he isn’t ready for his career to fade out quietly. Reflecting on his current situation with the Los Angeles Clippers and the possibility that his playing days may […] The post Chris Paul wants meaningful ending to career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
JJ Redick offered detailed insight into the Lakers’ 127-125 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. “We set it up for him to miss and when I had kind of relayed instructions, it was to miss to the right side because that was the single side at the time,” Redick said […] The post JJ Redick breaks down Lakers’ clutch moments and team chemistry after OT win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Indiana Pacers travel to Milwaukee on Sunday, March 15 for a 1:00 PM ET tip-off at Fiserv Forum. Both teams enter the contest with several injury concerns that could impact rotations and game strategy. Indiana will be without Johnny Furphy (right ACL tear) and Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tear). Quenton Jackson (right calf strain), […] The post Pacers vs Bucks injury report: key players listed ahead of Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted his team’s consistency after Friday’s 131-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors. “I thought that was a really consistent effort by the team… from box to wire it was just a really consistent effort,” he said following the win at Chase Center. The Thunder pulled away after […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder’s disciplined effort in rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
