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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 23, 1:34 PM ET

With less than two weeks remaining before the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline, Bill Simmons introduced a headline-grabbing scenario that would reshape the league’s landscape, proposing a straight-up blockbuster that sends Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Simmons raised the idea on the latest […] The post Bill Simmons floats bonkers Lakers-Luka Doncic for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 23, 1:18 PM ET

The Orlando Magic’s uneven 2025–26 season took another step backward Thursday night with a lopsided 124-97 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets, prompting star forward Paolo Banchero to issue a pointed message about familiar problems resurfacing — and a defensive identity beginning to erode. Banchero finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists and […] The post Why Magic need a little hocus pocus to banish old habits keeping them ‘deep in the mud’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 23, 1:51 PM ET

Days after executing their greatest comeback of the season, the Houston Rockets let another game slip away Thursday night, falling 128-122 in overtime in Philadelphia. “We built ourselves a lead and then [had] some plays that are hard to explain down the stretch,” head coach Ime Udoka said postgame. But maybe it can be explained. […] The post Kevin Durant’s magic can’t mask Rockets’ inconsistent offensive flaws appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 23, 2:32 PM ET

The Dallas Mavericks are still preparing to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night despite an incoming winter weather event expected to impact the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The game remains scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC at American Airlines Center. Dallas enters the matchup with a 19-26 record, while Los Angeles sits at […] The post Mavericks, Lakers still planning to play Saturday night despite incoming winter weather event appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 13, 10:30 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray is among the Nuggets listed on the injury report for the game, however. So, is Murray playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? Murray has dealt with some injury concerns this season. He is currently battling a left ankle sprain as […] The post Is Jamal Murray playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 23, 3:38 PM ET

The relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly taken a turn recently, as Jeannie Buss allegedly criticized the superstar forward. In a new report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the popular NBA Insider claims that the franchise is ready to move on from James. During a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee […] The post Shams Charania says Lakers have ‘turned page’ from LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .