Basketball NewsFriday, Feb 20, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 8:38 PM ET

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard wasn’t named to the initial NBA All-Star rosters, but was named an injury replacement after a couple of days. NBC Sports analyst and NBA legend Reggie Miller was surprised by his initial absence from the list, calling it a “no-brainer” to have him on the roster. The Clippers started […] The post Reggie Miller “no-brainer” take on Kawhi Leonard amid near All-Star snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 8:32 PM ET

When Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, he felt that he put himself in a position to win a fifth championship. But now, Luka Doncic is no longer around, Anthony Davis only played 29 games before being traded, and Kyrie Irving is still recovering from knee surgery. The Mavericks have become an […] The post Mavericks rumors: Watch out for Klay Thompson buyout or trade this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 9:11 PM ET

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls were back in action from the All-Star break as they took on the Toronto Raptors at home. Head coach Billy Donovan was absent, tending to his family following the recent passing of his father, Billy Donovan Sr. Before the game, the Bulls issued a tribute to Donovan Sr., per ClutchPoints. […] The post Bulls honor Billy Donovan’s late father before Raptors game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 9:02 PM ET

Last week, the San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan less than four years after selecting him with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was supposed to be a key member of the franchise’s future, but as time passed and his young teammates progressed, the former Baylor standout stagnated and eventually fell […] The post Knicks’ Jeremy Sochan shows off new look for NY debut vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 10:36 PM ET

The good thing about watching the NBA is that you will always have a chance to see something you have not seen before. Even if that something is absolutely unnecessary. Just ask New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby. The Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Thursday in a possible preview of […] The post OG Anunoby’s dunk attempt in Knicks-Pistons results in ultra-rare NBA moment appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoFeb 19, 10:30 PM ET

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a rebuild for quite a long time. But this season, there has been some positive momentum within the franchise. Part of that has been spearheaded by the young forward out of Alabama, Brandon Miller. Miller’s ability to score from almost anywhere on the court, paired with his length and […] The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller hit by ultimate jinx after breaking Kemba Walker’s record appeared first on ClutchPoints .