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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Charlie Rhodes |Zach Wolpin |Antonio Kozlow |Oliver Taliku
The latest Aleksej Pokusevski injury update sees the Serbian forward ruled out of his nation’s final round of EuroBasket qualifiers, and there could be worse news yet. Aleksej Pokusevski Injury UpdateSerbia face Finland and Georgia in their final EuroBasket qualifiers, although the world’s second-ranked nation have already secured their spot at August’s quadrennial tournament.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Charlie Rhodes |Oliver Taliku |Joe Lyons |Mathew Huff
Fans ‘down under’ have long held quiet ambitions to see a Kyrie Irving Australia national team appearance, and that pipe dream might soon become reality as he explores eligibility for the Boomers. Could We See a Kyrie Irving Australia National Team Switch? Sensational reports on Monday have confirmed Kyrie Irving could switch national team allegiances.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Colin Lynch |Antonio Kozlow |James Foglio |Oliver Taliku
The 2025 NBA Dunk Contest will surely be a highlight of NBA All-Star Weekend 2025, with some big-time high fliers. It’s the moment where flight becomes art. Where the rim is just a suggestion, and the impossible feels within reach. Since its debut, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been a showcase of pure athleticism and boundless creativity. Who could forget Vince Carter in 2000, hanging on the rim, sealing a moment in history? It’s the kind of magic that keeps fans coming back.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | James Foglio |Antonio Kozlow |Colin Lynch |Oliver Taliku
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Colin Lynch |Antonio Kozlow |James Foglio |Oliver Taliku
A Celebration of Greatness: The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend Arrives in the BayIt’s a weekend where the game’s brightest stars shine on the biggest stage. Where legacies meet the moment. Where the love of basketball, in all its beauty and brilliance, is put on display for the world to see. The NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 has arrived in the Bay Area. From Feb. 14-16, the best in the sport will gather under the bright lights of San Francisco, a city that knows something about legends.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Zach Wolpin |Mathew Huff |James Foglio |Colin Lynch
With an OT loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, the Hawks are now 26-29. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games. Atlanta is currently ninth in the East with 27 games left to play. Against the Magic on Monday, veteran big man Larry Nance Jr. suffered a nondisplaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle. Nance is dealing with a knee injury and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. He could potentially return at the end of March or the beginning of April.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Zach Wolpin |Colin Lynch |Joe Lyons |James Foglio
Sacramento was on the road Wednesday night to face the Pelicans. The Kings won 119-111, improving their record to 28-26. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have won three straight. Ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline, the team sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs. Since then, the Kings have struggled to find a PG they can rely on. On Wednesday evening, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Kings are signing Markelle Fultz to a contract.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Mathew Huff |James Foglio |Zach Wolpin |Colin Lynch
Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics fend off the San Antonio Spurs. The Celtics came into the night losing three of their last four games at home. However, they made things right against the Spurs on Wednesday night. Behind Tatum’s strong performance, Boston was able to hold off a strong San Antonio run which made things close to start the fourth quarter. Tatum scored 21 points in the first half alone to go along with eight rebounds and four assists.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | Mathew Huff |Zach Wolpin |Colin Lynch |Joe Lyons
Jamal Murray had a night to remember. He went into the All-Star break with a statement performance against the division rival, Portland Trail Blazers. In the win over Portland, Murray poured in a career-high 55 points. He started off scorching hot by scoring 30 first half points. He did not miss a beat in the second half as he stayed aggressive and continued searching for his shot while playing within the flow of the offense.
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2 months ago | 
basketballinsiders.com | James Foglio |Colin Lynch |Joe Lyons |Antonio Kozlow
Portland Trail Blazers starting center Deandre Ayton will miss at least four weeks with a left calf strain, the team announced Wednesday. This is currently his second season with Rip City. MRI Confirms Left Calf Strain For Trail Blazers’ Deandre AytonAyton, 26, had an MRI after suffering the injury during Monday’s 146-117 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. The 7-footer was replaced by Donovan Clingan, who scored a career-high 21 points in 21 minutes of action.