Basketball NewsThursday, Jan 15, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 12, 12:36 PM ET

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 15, 4:41 AM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 15, 7:13 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 14, 7:13 PM ET

Yes, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, 119-113. Plus, they were on the receiving end of Kevin Durant’s wrath. However, the Bulls were fortunate that Tre Jones came ready play. Altogether, Jones was on fire. He had 34 points, seven assists, 11-for-12 from the field, and 5-for-6 from the three-point line. […] The post Tre Jones makes Bulls history with monster game vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 14, 8:17 PM ET

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, 115-102, on Monday and are 6-2 in their last 10 games. Obviously, they want to keep their momentum going against […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid 3-ball completes big career milestone vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 14, 8:48 PM ET

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […] The post Mark Daigneault’s ‘not complicated’ take on how Thunder limited Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .