Basketball NewsSaturday, Feb 28, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 28, 9:02 AM ET

Friday night’s NBA slate featured a bout between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two teams have developed a rivalry in recent years, and with each matchup, the games seem to get more and more intense. Tensions boiled over on Friday when Nuggets center Nikola Jokic ran up the court. Thunder’s Lu […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic speaks out after heated altercation with Thunder players appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 28, 10:25 AM ET

In the second installment of a five-game road trip, the Portland Trail Blazers travel to the East Coast to take on the struggling Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. Forward Deni Avdija, who has only played one full game since the All-Star break, headlines the injury report. Here is everything we know about Deni Avdija’s injury […] The post Is Deni Avdija playing today? Blazers vs. Hornets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 28, 12:05 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs went undefeated in February. It’s a fact not lost on Victor Wembanyama. “Feels like an accomplishment. I guess, looking back, we could say it’s a satisfying month. “It feels good.” In dispatching all 11 opponents they faced from February 1 to February 26, the stretch featured one game that could be […] The post Victor Wembanyama goes all in on Spurs’ accomplishment appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 28, 11:49 AM ET

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford recently returned from injury in the team’s 124-105 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gafford has been dealing with persistent ankle injuries throughout the season, missing several games. In his return to the lineup for the Mavericks, he played 20 minutes, scoring 14 points and nabbing five rebounds. The performance showcased […] The post Daniel Gafford gets 100% real on dealing with injury adversity appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 28, 12:24 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls are in a real state of limbo. They are in the middle of an 11-game losing streak, including going through February without a win. Additionally, they are still coming to terms with a new roster following seven big trades. Recently, head coach Billy Donovan shared publicly what the front office told him […] The post Billy Donovan reveals what front office said about new players appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 28, 12:51 PM ET

Josh Minott played extended minutes with the Brooklyn Nets for the first time on Friday. While the Nets were thoroughly embarrassed during a 148-111 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, Minott turned heads with his play against his former team. The trade deadline acquisition was among Brooklyn’s lone bright spots, posting nine points and two […] The post Nets trade acquisition turns heads against former team during debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .