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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 11:36 AM ET

The first new NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update of 2026 has arrived, with players like Cooper Flagg and Trey Murphy III receiving significant boosts to their OVR. Like always, we’ll go over the biggest winners in this update and explain why they received a ratings increase. Without further do, let’s check out the latest NBA […] The post Cooper Flagg Rises in New NBA 2K26 Ratings Update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 9:30 AM ET

The clock has been ticking louder than the Wisconsin crowd for quite some time now. Championship windows don’t usually slam shut quietly. Sometimes, they collapse under the weight of timing and silence that says more than any quote ever could. That’s where the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches. What […] The post Bucks’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Giannis Antetokounmpo drama hanging over franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 11:17 AM ET

It was a battle between two top rookies as the Charlotte Hornets edged out the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 in a thrilling showdown in Texas. In the process, rookie Kon Knueppel set a rookie record while also attempting to contain Cooper Flagg, according to Charlotte Hornets PR. “With 8 3PM so far in tonight’s game at DAL, […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel crosses another historic rookie mark in epic battle vs. Cooper Flagg, Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 12:39 PM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled what could have been LeBron James final time playing in his hometown, after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers a couple of nights ago. Even though James’ return was supposed to be the highlight, the Cavs’ postgame interview took the cake. When Donovan Mitchell was asked about James’ impact in the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green drops truth bomb on Jaylon Tyson’s Lebron James comment appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 12:31 PM ET

As fans have been awaiting injury updates for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome, who has yet to play in the regular season for the team, the next chance comes on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. With Jerome looking to reach his full potential with the Grizzlies, it hasn’t been shown yet due to a right […] The post Will Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome make season debut vs. Pelicans? Latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 30, 12:28 PM ET

The upside of signing Damian Lillard last offseason instead of waiting until he recovered from his torn Achilles was the extra wisdom the franchise great could provide Scoot Henderson. The third-year guard’s development was a major priority heading into the 2025-26 campaign, but unfortunately, he has yet to even play in a game. Henderson suffered […] The post Blazers’ Scoot Henderson nearing season debut amid hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .