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Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.
The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets. Denver entered the fourth quarter with a solid 97-88 lead before being outscored 25-11 down the stretch. However, Murray emphasized the growth happening […] The post Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tristen Newton is joining the Rockets on a two-way contract, a league source tells Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Tyler Smith will be waived to create an opening. Newton, a 24-year-old shooting guard, signed a two-way deal with Minnesota in September and was waived prior to the start of the season. He […]
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 29 points in the Razorbacks' 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday.
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned every accolade that NBA players dream of, from the MVP award to a championship. The Thunder had the fifth-most wins in a year by any team in league history in 2025. Sports Illustrated named Gilgeous-Alexander Sportsman of the Year. When a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander to rank his […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN.
Kawhi Leonard credited aggressiveness and team trust after scoring 45 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. The victory extended Los Angeles’ winning streak to a season-best six games. “Just kept being aggressive. Teammates wanted […] The post Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
AS Monaco strengthened its backcourt on Thursday, December 4, announcing the signing of veteran guard Cory Joseph as the club continues its push up the EuroLeague standings. Joseph, 34, joins a roster sitting fifth at 8–5 and will make his EuroLeague debut after 14 seasons in the NBA. Monaco turned to the experienced playmaker to […] The post Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat have had an up and down season. After losing three games in a row, the Miami Heat have strung together four consecutive ...
The Atlanta Hawks have been trending in the wrong direction as of late. They have won their last two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks, but lost seven in a row before that. The Hawks stand in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 17-19 record. Trae Young has not played […] The post Hawks’ Trae Young won’t play vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
According to Brian Windhorst, league executives see three realistic options ahead for LeBron James once the season concludes. He could remain with the Lakers on a reduced contract, explore opportunities elsewhere through free agency, or decide to step away from the game entirely. What seems increasingly unlikely, however, is Los Angeles continuing to pay him […] The post LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Snag under-the-radar fantasy basketball pickups rising fast in Week 12. RotoWire's Adam King highlights players who are set for increased roles or have improved their production.
Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-99 on Friday at Capital One Arena. The win marked Washington’s fourth victory in five games, a level of consistency the team hasn’t seen since February 2023. Alex Sarr added 19 points and CJ McCollum contributed 17 as the Wizards […] The post Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Knicks chipped away at a big second-half deficit for the second consecutive game, but ultimately fell to the 76ers at the Garden, 130-119.
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2025, has committed to play for Brigham Young University next season. The announcement solidifies BYU’s position as an emerging basketball program under first-year head coach Kevin Young. Standing 6-foot-9, Dybantsa is a highly skilled small forward playing his senior year at Utah Prep in […] The post AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Eurohoops, Türk yıldızların NBA'de "durdurulamaz" oldukları maçları sizler için derledi. The post NBA’DE HER TÜRK OYUNCUNUN EN İYİ MAÇI appeared first on Eurohoops .
The Atlanta Hawks signed guard RayJ Dennis to a two-way contract. Dennis fills the open two-way spot that was created when Atlanta waived Eli John Ndiaye from his two-way deal. Dennis has previously played for the Indiana Pacers and LA Clippers on two-way deals this season. Overall, the 6-foot-2 guard has appeared in 14 NBA games and averaged 4.6 points per game. In seven G League games between the Noblesville Boom and San Diego Clippers, Dennis has averaged 21.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.4 ass...
NBA executives anticipate a relatively quiet February trade deadline but expect significant movement during the 2026 offseason, according to multiple league sources. Large player salaries and new CBA restrictions are limiting trade possibilities as teams navigate luxury tax aprons and roster-building limitations. ESPN's Tim Bontemps reported on the outlook as the league reaches the halfway point of its current collective bargaining agreement. "I don't see an eventful trade deadline," an Easte...
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul kept its winning streak alive with a 99-87 road victory over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Friday at Belgrade Arena. The Turkish side relied on outstanding three-point shooting to maintain control from the opening minutes through the final buzzer. The visitors stunned the home crowd with a 0-14 opening run, exploiting Partizan’s […] The post Jantunen’s career night powers Fenerbahce past Partizan in Belgrade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Armoni Brooks delivered a decisive performance at the Unipol Forum on Thursday, lifting EA7 Emporio Armani Milan to a 96-89 win over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in Round 15. The guard missed his first two long-range attempts, but his response changed the rhythm of the night. Panathinaikos opened the game with a 0-14 run and held […] The post Armoni Brooks’ eight threes propel Milan past Panathinaikos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
For how good the 2024-25 season was to the Indiana Pacers, their 2025-26 season has been just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Their putridity this season couldn’t even be chalked up anymore solely to Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, as one would think that a team with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard leading the way wouldn’t […] The post Rick Carlisle reveals Pacers’ ‘killer’ in loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford. The Indiana Pacers selected 6-foot-5, 202-pound guard Newton with the No. 49 overall pick […] The post Rockets sign UConn standout to 2-way contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
