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The Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle whenever Michael Porter Jr. is unavailable, dropping to 0-6 this season in games he has missed. That trend held again as Porter, the team’s top scoring option, was sidelined by illness for the second night of a back-to-back set. Without him, Brooklyn was overmatched by the Washington Wizards, falling […] The post Nets offense collapses without Michael Porter Jr. available appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

During Denver’s game in Cleveland on Friday, NBA on Prime sideline reporter Cassidy Hubbarth shared some optimistic news regarding the health of three key Nuggets players, as relayed by Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports. Hubbarth explained that Aaron Gordon, who is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Christian Braun, who is nursing an ankle […] The post Denver upbeat about Nikola Jokic recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr described Friday’s 131-94 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder as “a tough night,” noting that his team was disorganized and struggled to compete together. “We weren’t well organized. We didn’t compete well together. Disappointing,” Kerr said following the loss at Chase Center. Kerr acknowledged the challenge of facing […] The post Steve Kerr reflects on Warriors’ struggles in blowout loss to Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points, including 17 in the second half, and added a season-high seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 121-114 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday at the United Center. Buzelis’ free throws with 22.8 seconds left set up Isaac Okoro’s game-sealing dunk with four seconds remaining. Kevin […] The post Buzelis makes dunk of the year as Bulls rally past Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff acknowledged his team’s effort after a tough 118-112 loss to the Miami Heat. “I love the way our guys play. I love the way they compete. I love how resilient they are…things weren’t going our way most of the night, but they stayed with it,” he said. Bickerstaff highlighted Detroit’s […] The post JB Bickerstaff praises Pistons’ resilience despite loss to Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie reflected on Thursday’s 123-108 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center. The defeat dropped Dallas to 12-23 and highlighted the team’s struggles from beyond the arc. “They were just playing good basketball when they were making shots down the stretch,” Christie said. “I thought we played solid defense, […] The post Max Christie emphasizes three-point focus after Mavericks fall to 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boston Celtics’ recent run has been about more than wins and losses, according to head coach Joe Mazzulla. As Chris Mannix explains, Mazzulla believes the last several weeks have helped the Celtics gain clarity about who they are and what sets them apartfrom other teams. “We’ve developed our identity over the last month, month and […] The post Derrick White says Celtics found identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Among the trade ideas floated for Atlanta, Bobby Marks has pointed to one scenario he considers the most appealing from the Hawks’ perspective. That framework would involve Atlanta receiving CJ McCollum, Malaki Branham, AJ Johnson, and a 2026 first-round pick originally belonging to Oklahoma City, while sending Trae Young and a future second-round pick the […] The post Trae Young market shrinking amid salary concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Toronto Raptors (23-15) travel to Boston to face the Celtics (23-13) on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, looking to extend their three-game winning streak. The matchup at TD Garden will test both teams’ depth as injuries impact key rotations. Toronto enters the game with Scottie Barnes (right knee sprain) and Brandon Ingram (right thumb […] The post Raptors head to TD Garden with multiple players questionable against Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the challenges his team faced in Saturday’s 100-95 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs at TD Garden. “They did a good job cross matching,” Mazzulla said. “You obviously have to be able to make those reads versus the cross matches. I thought we got some good looks, but […] The post Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reflects on Spurs’ late-game edge in loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Toronto Raptors outgun the Philadelphia 76ers after Scottie Barnes hit the tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime, 116-115 on Sunday night. The Raptors forward made the first of two from the line and intentionally missed the second as Toronto won its third straight home meeting with the 76ers. Barnes dropped 31 […] The post Scottie Barnes hits clutch free throw to beat Sixers 116-115 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Memphis Grizzlies are, for the first time, open to listening on potential trade scenarios involving Ja Morant as the franchise evaluates whether a broader reset is preferable to continued incremental changes. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on the All NBA Podcast that early indications suggest Memphis would be seeking at least one first-round pick […] The post Grizzlies seeking at least one first-round pick in Ja Morant trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anthony Edwards did not hesitate when asked about facing Victor Wembanyama late Sunday night, calling the Spurs star “one of a kind” after the Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 19-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103. “He, bro, he’s so tall, bro,” Edwards said postgame. “Like, he take away everything. He take away the […] The post Anthony Edwards calls Victor Wembanyama “one of a kind” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic scored 42 points in Monday night’s 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center but remained focused on the team’s missed opportunities. Despite his 42-point effort, the Lakers struggled from three-point range, finishing 8-for-36. Doncic acknowledged the Kings’ hot shooting. “On the other end, they felt like they made every three,” […] The post Luka Doncic on Lakers’ loss to Kings: “They just made all their shots” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is walking a disciplinary tightrope after moving within one technical foul of an automatic suspension. His most recent whistle came Tuesday against the Miami Heat, giving him his 15th technical of the season, according to Clutch Points. The latest penalty stemmed from a heated moment in which Brooks shoved Heat […] The post Dillon Brooks nears automatic suspension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, both teams managing critical absences. Milwaukee enters the contest at 17-23 after back-to-back losses, with Giannis Antetokounmpo listed as probable with a left ankle sprain, while Alex Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince are out due to a G League […] The post Bucks and Spurs adjust rotations ahead of Thursday matchup with key injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

WNBA free agency is in full swing as the Indiana Fever have addressed a need in the frontcourt by bringing a familiar face back.

In a one-on-one interview with Swish Appeal, Cameron Brink made it clear she's ready to produce for the Sparks.

The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Heat 125-115, and Miami’s four-game winning streak on Saturday evening. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 33 points, while Naz Reid with 29, and Julius Randle contributed a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also added 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Wolves outscored Miami 19-4 in […] The post Timberwolves snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

WNBA legend Candace Parker reacted to the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Each new franchise selected 11 players from existing WNBA teams to build its inaugural roster. Portland chose defensive standout Nika Muhl despite a knee injury that will keep her out for a second straight season.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey aggravated an injury to the little finger on his right hand in the third quarter of Friday’s win at Indiana, but he didn’t let it slow him down, according to Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required). Maxey went to the locker room and asked trainers to numb the finger […]

Here's the lates buzz from the NBA rumor mill with the trade deadline three weeks away

Vezenkov leads the way as Bartzokas’ side responds to a late Aris push and secures a road win The post Olympiacos beat Aris in Thessaloniki without Milutinov appeared first on Eurohoops .

A comfortable win, the fifth in a row in ABA, for the Belgrade side after defeating Perspektiva Ilirija The post Crvena zvezda continues to rack up victories despite Boban Marjanović’s outstanding performance appeared first on Eurohoops .

Lonnie Walker IV and Gabriel Iffe Lundberg are available for Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in EuroLeague’s next two-game week The post Maccabi clears Walker and Lundberg for a two-game trip to Spain appeared first on Eurohoops .

Two key returns for Partizan Mozzart Bet and head coach Joan Penarroya The post Pokusevski and Milton are back for Partizan for EuroLeague’s two-game week appeared first on Eurohoops .

Partizan Mozzart Bet welcomes 31-year-old Tonye Jekiri The post Tonye Jekiri officially returns to the EuroLeague with Partizan appeared first on Eurohoops .

Panathinaikos Aktor is scanning the market for a roster boost, but head coach Ergin Ataman is only thinking about the double-game week in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season The post Ataman on possible major Panathinaikos signing: “The president is always ready to help” appeared first on Eurohoops .

The New York Knicks' french big man explained why he wants to stay in the United States The post Guerschon Yabusele denies returnig to Europe: “I want to play five years in the NBA” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Czech side gain first-leg advantage in Germany ahead of home return leg The post Nymburk take crucial road win over Heidelberg appeared first on Eurohoops .