Basketball NewsSaturday, Jan 17, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 5:17 PM ET

Even after the Los Angeles Clippers publicly stated in early December that they were “parting ways” with Chris Paul, the veteran guard remains in a holding pattern as the organization continues to search for a trade that would allow it to avoid waiving his fully guaranteed contract. Until that happens, Paul’s future is unresolved and […] The post Chris Paul stuck in roster limbo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 5:31 PM ET

At the midpoint of the season, the Miami Heat sit at 21-20, a record that head coach Erik Spoelstra believes doesn’t reflect the group’s true ceiling, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Spoelstra acknowledged that while expectations inside the locker room are higher, results still dictate reality. “We feel like we’re better than where […] The post Erik Spoelstra says Heat haven’t reached potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 16, 7:40 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson highlighted his team’s offensive execution after Thursday’s 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Frost Bank Center. “I thought our offense was really clean and sharp tonight just in terms of execution, spacing, and most importantly, it felt like our best passing game… the basketball had energy, was […] The post Mitch Johnson praises Spurs’ sharp passing and defensive effort after win over Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 4:19 AM ET

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said execution issues cost his team a chance to close out Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. “We had a lead with 3 minutes and 4 seconds to go, 109-102, and we did not score there to finish the fourth quarter. We turned the ball over a couple […] The post Darko Rajakovic reflects on Raptors’ late collapse in OT loss to Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 4:39 AM ET

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed his team’s late-game issues after Friday’s 110-105 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. “Lots of turnovers in the paint. We needed to get off of it a beat earlier. Too many mistakes in the fourth,” Finch said. Finch also pointed to decision-making errors on critical plays […] The post Chris Finch cites turnovers and free-throw struggles in Timberwolves’ loss to Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 3, 10:29 AM ET

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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