Basketball NewsFriday, Jan 9, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 9, 2:18 AM ET

The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls’ Thursday night tussle was postponed to a later, yet-to-be-specified date after condensation on the United Center floor rendered the court unplayable. However, everyone was holding on to hope for quite some time that somehow the treacherous conditions can be resolved, which led to an entertaining, but ultimately fruitless wait […] The post Tyler Herro backs out of challenge from Benny the Bull during delay appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 9, 10:32 AM ET

It’s time to rebuild with purpose, not panic. The Indiana Pacers didn’t plan for 2025–26 to look like this. A season that was supposed to be about momentum and continuity has become about survival, patience, and long-term vision. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the entire year and Myles Turner no longer anchoring the middle, Indiana […] The post Pacers trade proposal to Mavericks gives Tyrese Haliburton his Myles Turner replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 9, 11:49 AM ET

NBA 2K26 Season 4 arrived this week, with new MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards for all players to potentially earn. A brand new season also means a brand new Pro Pass, which players can buy it to unlock even more content. Overall, the game features 80 total free rewards, 40 for MyCAREER, and 40 for MyTEAM. […] The post NBA 2K26 Season 4 Rewards for MyTEAM & MyCAREER appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 9, 1:26 PM ET

A looming contract extension factors into any potential move involving Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, which could shorten the list of potential suitors, as former NBA guard Lou Williams reminded fans ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Davis has two years left on his current deal, including a player option for the 2027-28 season, which is […] The post Lou Williams drops Anthony Davis truth bomb amid Mavericks trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 9, 2:22 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, NV — The NBA is eyeing expansion in the United States, with markets like Seattle and Las Vegas at the forefront of those talks. Speaking at the NBA Cup, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the league’s outlook on expansion, which had guys like former Seattle SuperSonics great Gary Payton excited. A nine-time NBA All-Star […] The post Gary Payton “hopeful” Sonics return to Seattle in “the next couple years” appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 9, 2:21 PM ET

When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No. 1 pick before the Orlando Magic pivoted to Paolo Banchero. But in the four years since, the top three picks of that draft have come to […] The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has regressed despite Kevin Durant’s arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints .