Basketball NewsMonday, Jan 26, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 26, 12:05 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks are riding a two-game winning streak after struggling for a stretch, and it looks like they’re starting to find a rhythm once again. They’ve had to rely on their depth throughout this stretch, as Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher have missed time due to injuries. Both players received updates on their status […] The post Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher injury updates as trade deadline nears appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 26, 11:49 AM ET

One could argue Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes’ block on Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with 28.6 seconds left was the play of the night in a 103-101 win at the Paycom Center. It topped off a game-changing performance with the stats to back it up, as Barnes made his presence felt all around, and […] The post Raptors Scottie Barnes’ game-changing difference vs. Thunder highlighted in 2 stats appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 26, 11:44 AM ET

For the second time in three games, the Brooklyn Nets were run off the court in embarrassing fashion. The Nets fell 126-89 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday at Intuit Dome. Losing is one thing. Embarrassing routs are another. While Brooklyn is mired in a tanking season, Jordi Fernandez is fighting to prevent his team […] The post Jordi Fernandez sends ‘loser’ message to Nets after 37-point blowout vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 26, 12:37 PM ET

Despite the impressive season the Detroit Pistons have put together to this point and the Boston Celtics battling injury adversity without Jayson Tatum, the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference so far has been the Toronto Raptors. Not only have the Raptors flown up the latest NBA power rankings, but they have done so with […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 14: Raptors surge with trade deadline questions looming appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 26, 1:08 PM ET

Trade rumors have been swirling around the Milwaukee Bucks in recent weeks regarding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, which has only continued after the star’s latest injury. The Bucks, meanwhile, have freefallen down the standings in the Eastern Conference, with their chances of making the playoffs looking dubious at best. Recently, Tim Bontemps of ESPN took to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future could depend on Bucks embracing tank appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 26, 12:41 PM ET

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost their fifth straight game against the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion. This matchup was originally slated as a national TV game for Saturday afternoon, but that changed after a second ICE agent-involved shooting in the city in three weeks, which prompted the league to postpone the game […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle speaks out on Minneapolis shooting – ‘Hard to stomach’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .