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The Detroit Pistons, holding the NBA’s worst record at 8-48 and having endured a 28-game losing streak earlier in the season, have sparked debates about being potentially the worst team in league history.

All signs, league sources say, point to Evan Fournier staying put in Detroit for the rest of the season. Yet it remains to be seen if Marcus Morris will generate sufficient external interest this week that compels him to seek his release from San Antonio.
Source: marcstein.substack.com

Shams Charania: Warriors guard Chris Paul – out since Jan. 5 due to fractured hand – is listed as available to return Tuesday vs. Wizards.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

“I thought basketball was over [for me],” Ricky Rubio added on his mental health issues. “But I kept working with myself, and I hope it helps people who are struggling. I was in the dark, but that’s how you get out of it. I live day by day. We try to control the uncontrollable, and you never know when life will take you down another path.”
Source: BasketNews

Former US basketball star Dwyane Wade has said the NBA All-Star Game is a product of changing times and fans should embrace it, rather than lamenting it being less competitive than it was. The East beat the West 211-186 last week, the first time the game had seen a team reach the 200-point mark, but Wade, speaking exclusively to the Post in Macau, urged spectators to move with the times. “We don’t appreciate nothing when it’s happening – we only appreciate when it’s gone,” the Hall of Famer said. Читать дальше...

When pressed about why Blake Griffin isn’t suiting up with the team this season, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White acknowledged that the team’s roster has tried to get him back to Boston. “I don’t know. We begged him to,” Pritchard told PMT. “I think the whole team has been begging him to,’ White added.
Source: Booth Newspapers

“I love him,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s been incredible playing for him. He just explains to me what he wants from me. You respect him because he’s been 25 years in the league. The transition has been very, very hard. This is my fourth coach in [nine] months. … But I love how the things are going so far.”
Source: Washington Post

NBA: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots the ball against LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40)…

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots the ball against LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

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NBA: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots the ball... Читать дальше...

LeBron James is eyeing a sizable new deal from the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, as per NBA insider Brian Windhorst. Windhorst is claiming that James is seeking a multi-year contract that will be nine figures. “I don’t think this is LeBron’s last stand, I don’t think this is the Lakers’ last stand,” Windhorst said on First Take. “First off, I think LeBron is angling to sign a multi-year deal in the offseason with the Lakers that will be nine figures. That will be even bigger than the deal he is on now. Читать дальше...

Stephen Curry moved up from No. 33 to No. 31 in the scoring all-time list after passing Adrian Dantley, Dwyane Wade
Source: HoopsHype

Speaking to Malika Andrews of ESPN, Kevin Durant talked about his legacy, time in the Phoenix Suns, and the future. “I definitely want everything to just end right now, but I still feel I got energy to play,” Durant said half-jokingly when he was asked if he would be comfortable if his career ended right now. “I definitely feel older after some games, after some stretches. Being around for so long, you gain so much experience about the game. You see some of the other greats in other sports [like] Tom Brady... Читать дальше...

In an episode of the Club 520 Podcast, Green revealed why that most recent championship was his favorite among the four titles he won with the team. “2022 wasn’t really a championship team [compared to] the championship teams I’ve been on. It wasn’t really a championship team,” Green stated, in reference to the previous iterations of the Golden State, which included players like Kevin Durant, who was the Finals MVP in the 2017 and 2018 finals, and Russell Westbrook.
Source: BasketNews

The Miami Heat play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The Miami Heat are spending $5,690,604 per win while the Sacramento Kings are spending $4,692,849 per win

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Monday February 26, 2024

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Home TV: NBCSCA
Away TV: Bally Sports Sun
Home Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM
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The Toronto Raptors play against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The New York Knicks play against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden

Law Murray: Kawhi Leonard on the key to his availability this season: “Not tearing my ACL. And not tearing my meniscus.”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Anthony Slater: Steph Curry’s had three rough shooting nights out of the past four. Steve Kerr mentioned he’s looked fatigued. Schedule remains condensed coming up. Sounds possible they find him a night of rest.
Source: Twitter @anthonyVslater

Ball Don’t Lie: Chet Holmgren is the first rookie in NBA history to reach 150+ BLK and 100+ 3PM in a single season 👏 pic.twitter.com/YoInIQQlfx
Source: Twitter @Balldontlie

The Sacramento Kings (32-23) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (37-18) at Crypto.com Arena

The Charlotte Hornets (14-42) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (15-40) at Moda Center

The San Antonio Spurs (11-46) play against the Utah Jazz (26-31) at Delta Center

The Denver Nuggets (38-19) play against the Golden State Warriors (29-26) at Chase Center

The Chicago Bulls (26-30) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (34-23) at Smoothie King Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder (39-17) play against the Houston Rockets (25-31) at Toyota Center

The Orlando Magic (32-25) play against the Atlanta Hawks (24-32) at State Farm Arena