Basketball NewsSaturday, Jan 31, 2026

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After Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller found success in a blowout win against the Philadelphia 76ers, his 26-point performance led to a 111-106 upset against the San Antonio Spurs, stretching a winning streak to six. Miller has scored 20+ points in all six of the Hornets’ consecutive wins, including his 30-point performance against the 76ers. Then, […] The post Brandon Miller’s recent surge powers Hornets to upset over Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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As the reigning MVP and defending champion, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is once again leading this year’s race for Most Valuable Player. He received an impressive compliment from Hall of Fame guard and Prime analyst Steve Nash. Amid his team’s injuries, Gilgeous-Alexander continues to lead the Thunder’s offense at a high level through […] The post Steve Nash calls Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander best Canadian NBA player ever appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel got a chance to catch up with his former Duke teammate and Rookie of the Year candidate in Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. Knueppel strengthened his case for ROY against Flagg in their 123-121 Hornets win. Kon erupted for eight threes, which helped edge the Mavericks in a two-point victory. He finished with […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares his take on Rookie of the Year race with Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The 35-12 Detroit Pistons continue to garner the respect of their peers around the NBA. Detroit’s Western Conference road trip concluded with a crucial 131-124 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Center Jalen Duren had his way with the Warriors, scoring 21 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, including six on the offensive glass. After the […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren draws attention-grabbing ‘All-Star’ take from Draymond Green appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The final weekend before the NBA trade deadline always brings plenty of clarity as to which teams will be the most active over the last week to make deals during the regular season, but this year’s deadline is very different. Trade intel around the NBA has been held up by discussions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and […] The post Kings, Lakers linked to Cavs’ latest De’Andre Hunter trade intel before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 31, 11:16 AM ET

Alex Ovechkin with the assist! That’s a phrase hockey fans have heard 750 times throughout Ovi’s 21-year career with the Washington Capitals. On Friday night, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer added one more assist as he saved Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic from falling out of bounds against the Washington Wizards. At the […] The post Alex Ovechkin saves Lakers’ Luka Doncic after stepping out of bounds appeared first on ClutchPoints .