Basketball NewsMonday, Jan 12, 2026

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are about to hit a tough part of their schedule in which they are playing almost every other day and have two sets of back-to-backs through the end of the month. Last month amid the NBA Cup, the schedule was a little more spaced out. But January is […] The post LeBron James’ role in Lakers canceling shootaround amid grueling schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 12, 7:55 AM ET

SAN FRANCISCO– For as up and down as the Golden State Warriors’ season has been thus far, their 124-111 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks was just about as boring a loss as can be. No one got ejected, no one got hurt. There wasn’t a fourth-quarter meltdown, nor was there a lack of fight, […] The post 3 takeaways from the Warriors’ boring loss to the Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 12, 10:30 AM ET

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins did not hold back as the league reacted to the stunning Trae Young trade and the growing Ja Morant trade buzz. With both young stars suddenly in fragile places, Perkins took to social media and sounded the alarm. View this post on Instagram “We just watched the Hawks trade Trae […] The post Kendrick Perkins worried about big problem with American athletes amid Trae Young, Ja Morant trade situations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 12, 11:27 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a bit of a rough patch lately, having lost their last two games to the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers currently sit at 23-13 on the season, but their net rating suggests a team that will likely begin to fall off significantly down the stretch […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers insider wonders about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reunion trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 12, 12:44 PM ET

There’s been a lot of debate on social media in recent years among NBA fans surrounding what the criteria should be for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. Some believe lottery picks, especially top picks, should not be eligible for the award. Others, such as former NBA star Dwyane Wade, believe that shouldn’t matter. Which […] The post Dwyane Wade says Stephon Castle should be up for MIP, cites his own snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoJan 12, 1:55 PM ET

The Australian Open is in full swing, and record prize money is at stake. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is vying for his title down under, and to psyche himself out, he’s tapping into his inner LeBron James. On Monday, Alcaraz was on the court during practice wearing a LeBron James Lakers jersey, per his Instagram […] The post Carlos Alcaraz rocks LeBron James jersey at practice before Australian Open appeared first on ClutchPoints .