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The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in an attempt to snap a seven-game losing streak. Igor Demin was ruled out of the match due to left plantar fascia injury management. Nick Claxton is questionable for the Cavaliers matchup due to a sprained right thumb.

Damien missed most of the offseason due to a torn plantar fascia. However, he played in his second consecutive game after the All-Star break on Friday. The rookie guard had not played in a consecutive game in more than two months before the All-Star break.

After a promising start to his rookie campaign, Demin has recently seen a decline in production due to being moved to shooting guard. The 19-year-old is averaging 8.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists on .360/.317/.789 shooting splits in 11 appearances in February.

Igor Demin, Nick Claxton land on Nets injury report ahead of Cavaliers matchup

Claxton has been on the injury report with a thumb soreness after playing 23 minutes during Friday’s 148-111 loss to the Boston Celtics. The veteran center continued to have one of the best offensive seasons of his career in February, averaging 14.2 points and 3.7 assists on 66.3 percent shooting. However, he has won nine consecutive games without a shutout, the longest streak of his seven-year career.

With Damin sidelined, rookie guard Ben Saraf could see extended minutes in Brooklyn’s rotation. The No. 26 pick rejoined the Nets during Friday’s loss after an extended stint in the G League.

If Claxton is unable to play, De’Ron Sharp will move into the Nets’ starting lineup at center. Sharp is averaging 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 59.4 percent shooting in 18.6 minutes per game this season.

Nottingham Forest negotiated the loan of Arnaud Kalimuendo to Eintracht Frankfurt in January as a strong defense. Just a few weeks later, that security already appears to be under quiet pressure.

according to Image Frankfurt, The Bundesliga side secured a purchase option for the 24-year-old forward worth around £23.2m (€27m). This was an important section, structured by sporting director Markus Kroesch during the winter window.

At the time, the figure gave Nottingham Forest clarity. If Frankfurt were satisfied, they could trigger the option. If not, the player will be returned. Easy. However, the situation now looks less straightforward.

Kalimuendo made an immediate impact in Germany. He has scored three goals and added one assist in his first eight Bundesliga appearances. Recently he also scored a goal in the 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. Internally, both the board and head coach Albert Riera are said to be very pleased with his performances.

Individual conditions are not a hindrance. contract till 2031 reportedly agreed in principleThe basic salary is approximately £2.6m per year (€3m). From a sporting and contractual perspective, the groundwork is in place.

Consent on option – delay in decision

Despite this, BILD reports that Frankfurt does not intend to make a final decision until May. The delay has been agreed with the players and their representatives, with all parties focusing on football for the time being.

The financial context is important. If Frankfurt fails to qualify for European competition, it will be much more difficult to commit more than £23 million on a player. That uncertainty shifts the focus back to fees.

Importantly, Krosh has a reputation as a tough negotiator. The report suggests that even if Frankfurt reaches Europe, they may still consider resuming price discussions. If the forest were removed, that leverage would only increase.

What does this mean for nottingham forest

On the Nottingham Forest side, the provision of £23.2 million was to resolve the ambiguity. There are options to avoid this type of scenario – strong performance leads to new deals.

Now, this clause could become the starting point for another round of talks, rather than being a definitive outcome. Frankfurt clearly wants to keep Kalimuendo. The player wants to stay. Yet the agreed figure is no longer presented as inevitable.

Nottingham Forest negotiated in good faith in January. The coming months will reveal whether that agreement holds – or whether Frankfurt’s strong desire to renegotiate the numbers turns a direct option into summer negotiations.

There is also a belief in Frankfurt that forest removal could help in achieving lower tariffs.

The Golden State Warriors fell to 29-27 after a 121-110 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes the loss underscores a bigger reality: The championship window may be closed with Stephen Curry out.

Perkins shared his stance during Friday’s broadcast of First Take, arguing that Golden State’s inability to make a major roster upgrade has effectively ended its title aspirations.

“Steph Curry actually had a chance to win another championship in Golden State, those days are over. His only hope was to be aggressive and try to get Giannis Antetokounmpo and from my understanding the Bucks didn’t want any part of what they were trying to offer. Because I heard they were trying to include Draymond Green in the deal, that probably ruined the whole deal. Milwaukee probably said we were too good for that kind of dollar.” Are.”

Perkins continued to question the team’s current roster construction and future flexibility.

“So when you think about where they are and what would be available on the market for them – we don’t know about Jimmy Butler and how old he would be for us after his ACL injury. Draymond Green is accomplished when it comes to really being a guy that can give you real production, especially with the dollars he’s making. He’s not delivering… It’s a shame because Steph Curry is playing at an all-time high level.”

“Those days of Steph Curry actually having a chance to win another championship at Golden State, those days are over.”

– Kendrick Perkins 👀

(via @FirstTech)
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– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 20 February 2026

Kendrick Perkins links Warriors’ title concerns to injuries, West competition

Perkins later emphasized the competitive landscape within the Western Conference.

“What friends? [are] What’s going to be free is that you can pair up with Steph who is really going to move the needle? Because I say this: SGA, he’s not going anywhere, Anthony Edwards is not going anywhere, Wembley, Jokic, all these guys, Luka, are still in the Western Conference. So, not being able to go get Giannis and see the production around him right now, the pieces he’s got are dead birds in the tall grass. Those days of Steph winning championships in Golden State are over.”

Questions over Golden State’s roster have intensified following Jimmy Butler III’s torn ACL injury last month, an injury that has clouded the team’s short-term outlook. Butler was viewed internally as a key veteran capable of providing postseason experience and a two-way impact upon his return the following season.

The 37-year-old Curry has continued to produce at a high level despite the team’s uneven results. He averaged 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.1% from three in 39 appearances. However, Curry has been sidelined since January 30 after suffering a right knee injury during a 131–124 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors announced he would be reevaluated in 10 days.

At the trade deadline, Golden State made a notable move by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, indicating a desire to rearrange the roster. Additionally, the Warriors remain in eighth place in the Western Conference standings.

Golden State concludes its four-game homestand Sunday afternoon against the Denver Nuggets (35-21) at 12:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Whether Perkins’ announcement proves premature or prophetic will depend on how the rebuilt roster responds once Curry returns and the postseason picture becomes clearer.

The Golden State Warriors fell to 29-27 after a 121-110 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes the loss underscores a bigger reality: The championship window may be closed with Stephen Curry out.

Perkins shared his stance during Friday’s broadcast of First Take, arguing that Golden State’s inability to make a major roster upgrade has effectively ended its title aspirations.

“Steph Curry actually had a chance to win another championship in Golden State, those days are over. His only hope was to be aggressive and try to get Giannis Antetokounmpo and from my understanding the Bucks didn’t want any part of what they were trying to offer. Because I heard they were trying to include Draymond Green in the deal, that probably ruined the whole deal. Milwaukee probably said we were too good for that kind of dollar.” Are.”

Perkins continued to question the team’s current roster construction and future flexibility.

“So when you think about where they are and what would be available on the market for them – we don’t know about Jimmy Butler and how old he would be for us after his ACL injury. Draymond Green is accomplished when it comes to really being a guy that can give you real production, especially with the dollars he’s making. He’s not delivering… It’s a shame because Steph Curry is playing at an all-time high level.”

“Those days of Steph Curry actually having a chance to win another championship at Golden State, those days are over.”

– Kendrick Perkins 👀

(via @FirstTech)
pic.twitter.com/WSPwaCbNTz

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 20 February 2026

Kendrick Perkins links Warriors’ title concerns to injuries, West competition

Perkins later emphasized the competitive landscape within the Western Conference.

“What friends? [are] What’s going to be free is that you can pair up with Steph who is really going to move the needle? Because I say this: SGA, he’s not going anywhere, Anthony Edwards is not going anywhere, Wembley, Jokic, all these guys, Luka, are still in the Western Conference. So, not being able to go get Giannis and see the production around him right now, the pieces he’s got are dead birds in the tall grass. Those days of Steph winning championships in Golden State are over.”

Questions over Golden State’s roster have intensified following Jimmy Butler III’s torn ACL injury last month, an injury that has clouded the team’s short-term outlook. Butler was viewed internally as a key veteran capable of providing postseason experience and a two-way impact upon his return the following season.

The 37-year-old Curry has continued to produce at a high level despite the team’s uneven results. He averaged 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.1% from three in 39 appearances. However, Curry has been sidelined since January 30 after suffering a right knee injury during a 131–124 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors announced he would be reevaluated in 10 days.

At the trade deadline, Golden State made a notable move by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, indicating a desire to rearrange the roster. Additionally, the Warriors remain in eighth place in the Western Conference standings.

Golden State concludes its four-game homestand Sunday afternoon against the Denver Nuggets (35-21) at 12:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Whether Perkins’ announcement proves premature or prophetic will depend on how the rebuilt roster responds once Curry returns and the postseason picture becomes clearer.