The Los Angeles Clippers’ reset has come at a risky time. They didn’t just make moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. The Clippers detonated the foundation of their roster. In a span of days, the franchise pivoted from veteran contender to transitional experiment. Doing so reshapes both the team’s present trajectory and long-term identity. […] The post Clippers’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
All Times EST Monday, Feb. 9 NBA Detroit at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Chicago at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Utah at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Denver, 9 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 10 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Portland, 10 p.m. T25 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 1 Arizona at No. 11 Kansas, 9 p.m. No. 22 St. John's vs. Xavier, 6:30 p.m. No. 24 Louisville vs. NC State, 7 p.m. T25 ...
The New York Knicks’ newest member will be available for their massive Eastern Conference matchup with the Boston Celtics. Three days after being traded from the New Orleans Pelicans, Jose Alvarado will be active for the Knicks’ pivotal Sunday morning tilt. The Knicks acquired Alvarado at the deadline for Dalen Terry, whom they obtained in […] The post Jose Alvarado available for Knicks debut vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert called out his after a loss to the Pelicans and challenged the coaching staff to bench players not giving enough effort.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles ClippersDate: February 8th, 2026Time: 2:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio And we can add another page to the 2025-26 Timberwolves scrapbook titled “Games We Somehow Found a Way to Lose.” Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans […]
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego applauded the work ethic/versatility of two-way guard Bryce McGowens after Friday’s 119-115 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves (11 points/1 rebound/4 assists/zero turnovers/1 block/+2 +/- in 28 minutes off the bench). (via New Orleans Pelicans): “We’ve seen the work behind the scenes. Every day he’s working. He’s […] The post James Borrego on Bryce McGowens: “He’s ready for the moment” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Anthony Edwards addressed Minnesota’s late-game struggles after the Timberwolves fell 119-115 to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Target Center, a loss that dropped the Western Conference contender to 32-21. The All-Star guard scored 35 points, including 23 in the first half, but acknowledged momentum shifted after halftime. “No, I thought we was […] The post Anthony Edwards reacts after Timberwolves blow 18-point lead in loss to Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch pointed to defensive lapses, stalled offense and a loss of urgency after New Orleans erased an 18-point deficit to win 119-115 on Friday night at Target Center. The result dropped Minnesota to 32-21, while the Pelicans improved to 14-40 behind efficient interior scoring and late execution. “Yeah, I mean, […] The post Chris Finch explains Timberwolves collapse after Pelicans rally behind Zion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Saddiq Bay scored 30 points, including two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining, helping the New Orleans Pelicans overcome an 18-point second-half deficit in a 119-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Minnesota took a brief one-point lead with 50 seconds remaining on a 3-pointer by Bones Hyland, but Williamson converted a three-point play to put the Pelicans up 117-115 with 35.5 seconds to play. Anthony Edwards' shot fell short and Bey grabbed the rebound and was fouled...
Anthony Edwards is making it look easy. Again. With just under four minutes remaining in the second quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves holding a slim 52-49 lead over the New Orleans Pelicans, the man they call “Ant” decided it was time to shift gears. Anthony Edwards. TOO SMOOTH 🐜 pic.twitter.com/1OYdNHzzyy — Timberwolves Nation (@TWolvesNationCP) February […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards showcases smooth dagger vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pelicans have requested waivers on guard/forward Dalen Terry, the team announced on Friday (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic). New Orleans just acquired Terry (and two second-round picks) on Thursday in the trade that sent Jose Alvarado to New York. The Knicks landed Terry in a separate deal with the Bulls. More […]
Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans have discovered a formula that’s breathing new life into the James Borrego-led locker room. Getting Herb Jones back in the fold allowed for a shift to a supersized starting lineup built around Williamson and Trey Murphy III’s strengths. Derik Queen has been doing what’s comfortable and limiting mistakes, while Saddiq […] The post Pelicans pointing to 7 improvements in new starting five formula appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans PelicansDate: February 6th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio With the trade deadline officially in the rearview mirror, we can finally stop living in the “refresh the webpage“ portion of the season and look at what the […]
The Spurs were widely expected to make a move this week involving fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan, who had “hoped to find a new home” at Thursday’s trade deadline, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Instead, Sochan remains in San Antonio, as the Spurs were one of just three teams around the NBA not to make […]
The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Julius Randle is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Randle remains a member of the Timberwolves after the trade deadline passed, and he’s dealing with left thumb soreness. Here’s everything we know about Julius Randle’s injury and his playing status vs. the Pelicans. […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle on injury report vs. Pelicans after not getting traded for Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After months of speculation, Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain in Milwaukee past the NBA trade deadline, but his long-term future remains uncertain.
With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans Pelicans are not looking to reinvent the wheel. Interim head coach James Borrego just wants to keep this project on track to show some progress before the 82nd game. Data points matter more than anything for the […] The post Why Pelicans will play ‘as simple as possible’ to close out lost season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a fundamental and deliberate shift. Zion Williamson’s offensive ceiling has never been in doubt; it’s through the All-NBA roof statistically. However, the problem has been building a sustainable defensive ecosystem around a roster anchored by a high-usage, downhill […] The post Why Pelicans will size up to balance defensive scales around Zion Williamson appeared first on ClutchPoi...
