Basketball NewsFriday, Jan 30, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 11:18 PM ET

John Wall had a fiery message to the home crowd during the halftime break of the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Wall attended the game as Washington dedicated a Celebration Night for him. He represented the franchise for 10 seasons from 2010 to 2020, giving them their best years in […] The post John Wall’s halftime message to Wizards fans will have them fired up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 11:15 PM ET

The clock is ticking for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a move, as the trade deadline is quickly approaching. The Pelicans are already rumored to be shopping around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones. But as of writing, the Pelicans have stayed pat, perhaps awaiting what the other teams will do, especially […] The post Pelicans’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III decisions looming appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 29, 11:08 PM ET

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg continues to prove why he’s destined for greatness in the NBA. Against the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, the former Duke Blue Devils star managed to make history in just three quarters, as he relentlessly tormented the defense of the visiting team at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. “Cooper Flagg […] The post Maverick star Cooper Flagg’s career night makes new NBA rookie history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 12:03 AM ET

Michael Porter Jr. was back in a familiar place on Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets visited the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. It was his first return to Mile High City since the Nuggets traded him to the Nets in the offseason. Porter spent his first six years in the NBA in Denver, helping the […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. gets tremendous welcome from Nuggets in Denver return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 12:03 AM ET

The Atlanta Hawks may be coming off a 104-86 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, but they are well-positioned to make an aggressive move prior to the trade deadline. With Trae Young now gone, the Hawks have considerable cap space moving forward to fit in a game-changing star that can help take this […] The post Hawks’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario after already trading Trae Young appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 12:34 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets have continued to find success even without Nikola Jokic, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 107-103, at Ball Arena on Thursday. The win spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s first return to Denver since being traded to Brooklyn in the offseason. It was a seesaw affair in the fourth quarter, as the two teams exchanged leads. […] The post Jamal Murray’s got jokes after Nuggets blew game vs. Pistons at free throw line appeared first on ClutchPoints .