Basketball NewsSunday, Jan 4, 2026

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Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle delivered a pointed message to guard Bennedict Mathurin following another difficult night in a season filled with growing expectations. Mathurin finished Friday night’s 123–113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with just two points, prompting Carlisle to frame the moment as a defining test rather than a setback. Speaking to […] The post Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin challenged by Rick Carlisle – ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The New York Giants and tight end Theo Johnson had a lot of people scratching their heads on Friday night. While nobody batted an eye when the team ruled the 24-year-old out for Week 18 with an illness, many were then surprised to see Johnson at Madison Square Garden later that night watching a New […] The post Giants TE Theo Johnson attends Knicks game after being ruled out for Week 18 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 3, 9:55 AM ET

PHOENIX— New year, still the same Devin Booker for the Phoenix Suns. The latter is known for his scoring punch, which came to life in the 129-102 over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Following a brutal end to the team’s road trip, they started the game out flat. Plenty of missed opportunities for easy shots, […] The post Devin Booker’s 20-point first quarter for Suns signals Jordan Ott’s trust appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 3, 9:12 AM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers needed Lonzo Ball to step up with Sam Merrill and Dean Wade ruled out on Friday night, and he did not disappoint. Despite missing back-to-back games due to losing a spot in the regular rotation, Ball provided energy on both ends of the floor and showed that he can help when called […] The post Cavs laud Lonzo Ball’s professionalism, contributions after DNPs: ‘He’s just about winning’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 3, 1:22 AM ET

The Detroit Pistons are yet to reach the double-digit mark in losses with 34 games having passed, which is quite the feat considering how bad this team was two seasons ago. And the temptation for fast-rising teams is to further expedite the rebuild and continue their march towards contention. Now, it is easy to take […] The post Pistons trade proposal lands Michael Porter Jr. in Nets deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 3, 1:06 AM ET

On the heels of a December to remember for the San Antonio Spurs, Mitch Johnson was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month. The Silver and Black went an NBA-best 11-3 during the final month of 2025, including a run to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship Game and a 6-1 road record in December. […] The post Why Spurs’ Mitch Johnson isn’t putting much into Coach of the Month award appeared first on ClutchPoints .