Basketball NewsSaturday, Feb 14, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 13, 9:28 PM ET

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was one of the many players who trooped to Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday to watch the All-Star Celebrity Game between Team Giannis and Team Anthony. It is always nice to see players taking a breather from the NBA’s frenetic schedule and enjoying themselves by being spectators for […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson drops major Slam Dunk Contest declaration during Celebrity All-Star Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 13, 9:04 PM ET

Somewhere between a nifty dime, a wildly airballed shot, and Giannis Anetokounmpo getting amped up, the All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday reminded everyone why the annual spectacle remains one of the midseason break’s purest joys. Antetokounmpo and his brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, and MLB star Mookie Betts, were tapped to coach Team Giannis […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo gives Tacko Fall hilarious advice during NBA Celebrity All-Star Game appeared first on Clut...

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 13, 10:39 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers fans are used to seeing Yang Hansen and Donovan Clingan work together to lock down the paint at the Moda Center. However, the NBA Rising Stars game on Friday night forced the twin towers into a rare confrontation that left Clingan on the wrong side of a viral moment. The energy inside […] The post Blazers’ Yang Hansen fakes out Donovan Clingan for Rising Stars bucket appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 13, 11:18 PM ET

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey might be soaring through his first professional season with highlights that defy gravity, but even the league’s brightest young stars have to get humbled eventually. During the Rising Stars media availability at the Intuit Dome on Friday night, the 19-year-old forward finally spilled the beans on his official “Welcome to […] The post Jazz’s Ace Bailey reveals how Devin Booker delivered ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 13, 11:39 PM ET

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has been one of the pleasant surprises this season with his impressive all-around play. After a slow start, he has learned to adjust and become a consistent performer for the Pelicans. Queen was named as one of the participants in the Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. […] The post Pelicans’ Derik Queen reveals ‘Welcome to NBA’ moment courtesy of Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 14, 12:41 AM ET

Jared McCain is making a name for himself as one of the most dangerous marksmen in the league, and he certainly did not need an invitation to a celebrity contest to prove it. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard walked into the Intuit Dome on Friday night and completely outclassed the field to win the NBA […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain unsurprisingly wins NBA Celebrity 3-Point Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .