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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 .
The Bucks waived guard Mark Sears on Wednesday, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. The move ensures that Milwaukee won’t be on the hook for Sears’ full salary, having cut him prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date. Sears, a college star at Alabama, reached an agreement with the Bucks on a two-way deal shortly […]
The Pacers have waived veteran center Tony Bradley, the team announced in a press release. NBA insider Jake Fischer was first to report the news (via Twitter). More to come…
Although the Thunder were handed a shocking loss to the Hornets on Monday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander maintains a positive outlook for the season.
The Hawks have waived center Malik Williams, who had been on a two-way contract with the team, according to a press release. Because the move occurred prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date, Williams will receive just a prorated portion of his two-way salary. A former Louisville standout, Williams opened this season with Atlanta’s G […]
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 .
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
The EuroLeague Head Coaches Board asks for the protest protocol to change The post EHCB asks for the EuroLeague protest protocol to change appeared first on Eurohoops .
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 .
The Knicks intend to waive forward Tosan Evbuomwan, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). Evbuomwan is on a two-way contract with New York and will be cut before his salary becomes fully guaranteed. A former Ivy League Player of the Year at Princeton, Evbuomwan went undrafted in 2023 and has spent the two-and-a-half […]
The Bulls have signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, according to a team press release. In a corresponding move, Chicago has waived Trentyn Flowers. The Bulls essentially flipped their script from October when they waived Kawamura to sign Flowers to a two-way deal. Kawamura was released due to a medical condition, as he […]
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 NBA’s league-wide salary guarantee date technically falls on January 10 each season, but January 7 always represents decision day for teams carrying players on non-guaranteed contracts. A player with a non-guaranteed contract who is still on waivers as of Jan. 10 is assured of receiving his full salary, so in order to avoid that […]
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 .
Arizona held the No. 1 spot in the poll for the fourth consecutive time
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus offers up his High Score pickups for Week 12.
For the third team in five games since a Christmas Day win that sent shock waves through the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs lost a game to a team with or near a losing record. A 115-110 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers dropped the Silver and Black to 25-10, which still ranks second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 .
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 Heat decided against waiving guard Terry Rozier on Wednesday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link), which means his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season is now guaranteed. Rozier’s $26,643,031 salary had been partially guaranteed for $24,924,126, so Miami could have realized just over $1.7MM in cap savings by waiving him. […]
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 .
The Chicago Bulls travel to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, January 7, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Chicago enters at 17-19 on a two-game losing streak, while Detroit owns a 27-9 record and rides consecutive wins. Chicago’s injury report remains extensive and continues to shape its rotation. Josh […] The post Bulls vs Pistons injury report: Chicago shorthanded as Detroit manages key starters appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan addressed his team’s 100-98 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. “Just got to be better with execution… understanding what we could take advantage of,” he said, pointing to spacing and timing as key issues in late-game offense. On the team’s fourth-quarter performance, DeRozan added, “We […] The post DeMar DeRozan on Kings’ fourth-quarter struggles after narrow loss to Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
