Basketball News · LatestSunday, Jan 4, 2026

The prideful New Orleans Pelicans have endured a challenging start to the season, navigating a string of injuries that have tested the depth of their roster. However, as the team waits to welcome back key contributors Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones in the coming weeks, there’s a palpable sense of optimism surrounding the franchise. Zion […] The post What Pelicans expect from Zion Williamson with ‘reinforcements’ coming soon appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The punch-drunk New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a defining stretch of their season, one that will test not just their depth, but the clarity of the Joe Dumars vision. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are finally playing 30+ minutes a night together, showing fans what could be a great foundation. Beyond that and the trade […] The post Pelicans allude to Jordan Poole decision with Dejounte Murray’s return imminent appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Η Χάποελ Ιερουσαλήμ "άλωσε" τη Menora Mivtachim Arena κι έβαλε "τέλος" στο αήττητο της Χάποελ Τελ Αβίβ (77-92) στη Super League. The post Ισραήλ: ΤΕΛΟΣ στο αήττητο της Χάποελ Τελ Αβίβ και μάλιστα εντός έδρας appeared first on Eurohoops .

Both BCL teams clashed in ACB's Round 14 The post Joventut controlls Tenerife at home appeared first on Eurohoops .

Following the defeat in the European derby against Olympiacos, Panathinaikos President Dimitris Giannakopoulos expressed his disappointment to the team L'articolo Panathinaikos, President Giannakopoulos talks to the team proviene da Sportando .

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reacted to winning Defensive Player of the Month after beating the Golden State Warriors 131-94 on Friday. Holmgren closed out 2025 with 12 blocks across three Thunder victories, as the defending champion extended its winning streak to four games. During Holmgren’s postgame media availability, he addressed what individual accolades […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren isn’t focused on potentially winning DPOY appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mark Pope is now 17-17 against high-major competition since taking the Kentucky gig

Everything to know ahead of Duke's ACC clash against Florida State on Saturday

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.

Με νίκες συνέχισαν τόσο η Δόξα Λευκάδας, όσο και ο Πρωτέας Βούλας, οι οποίοι έχουν το καλύτερο ρεκόρ στην Elite League μαζί με τους Vikos Falcons, οι οποίοι έχουν μία ήττα και ένα παιχνίδι λιγότερο. The post Elite League: Νίκες για Δόξα Λευκάδας και Πρωτέα και περιμένουν τους Vikos Φalcons appeared first on Eurohoops .

According to Vasiliki Karamouza of Sport24, Mitoglou suffered a right hamstring strain during today's Panathinaikos training session L'articolo Panathinaikos, injury for Dinos Mitoglou proviene da Sportando .

Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games as conference play begins for many teams

NEW YORK – The New Year is often celebrated as an opportunity for new beginnings. The New York Knicks did not take their chance to turn a defensive page, beginning 2026 with a 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Despite shooting just 9-of-43 from 3-point range, New York pulled within single digits late […] The post Knicks abandon key Tom Thibodeau philosophy: will it deliver more playoff success? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Spurs are shorthanded again as injuries continue to impact their rotation and short-term outlook.

The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets. Denver entered the fourth quarter with a solid 97-88 lead before being outscored 25-11 down the stretch. However, Murray emphasized the growth happening […] The post Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Great away win for Peñarroya's team against Borac The post Calathes makes 7/7 threes and Partizan stays on top appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ο Νικ Καλάθης έκανε κι ο Ταϊρίκ Τζόουνς... έβλεπε στη νίκη της Παρτιζάν επί της Μπόρατς (91-106) στο Τσάτσακ για τη 13η αγωνιστική της ABA Liga. The post Ταϊρίκ Τζόουνς: “DNP” στο showtime του Νικ Καλάθη με 7/7 ΤΡΙΠΟΝΤΑ και 9 ασίστ! appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Sixers continued their sweet start to 2026 with another win over the Knicks Saturday night.

After a 131-94 win against the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was in-depth about his return from two wrist surgeries and how head coach Mark Daigneault consistently challenges his team. The Thunder reached its 30th win in 35 tries on Friday, matching last season’s 30-5 record, as Oklahoma City continues its […] The post Jalen Williams’ ‘sunshine and rainbows’ evaluation of Thunder’s Mark Daigneault proves his value appeared first on ClutchPoints .

From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.

Anthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.

Kevin Durant sympathizes with the injury Nikola Jokic suffered earlier this week; the Rockets star twice suffered similar injuries himself.

The Miami Heat are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday with the hopes of advancing to a 20-15 record. Early on in the contest, Bam Adebayo gave the Miami crowd a show after putting Rudy Gobert in the blender before hitting an impressive three-pointer. Adebayo had the ball on the left corner with Gobert […] The post Bam Adebayo’s 3-pointer sends Rudy Gobert spinning appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Pistons suffer key injuries as Jalen Duren’s ankle issue looms large before tough games vs. Cleveland and New York.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat displaying progress currently after Thursday’s win over the Detroit Pistons to make it four straight wins, the team looks to keep it going, led by captain Bam Adebayo. As the Heat star in Adebayo continues to make history for the franchise, the start of the team’s back-to-back on Saturday […] The post How latest milestone for Heat’s Bam Adebayo makes him ‘rock of consistency’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

JJ Redick addresses DeAndre Ayton’s frustration and explains how the Lakers plan to get him involved earlier.

Breaking down top class of 2026 commitments, including a second five-star for Duke.

Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 29 points in the Razorbacks' 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday.

Georgia blew a five-point lead with 12 seconds left to hold off Auburn 104-100 in overtime in the teams' SEC opener on Saturday.

SMU opened up ACC play with a win over No. 12 North Carolina as point guard Boopie Miller torched the Tar Heels to the tune of 27 points and 12 assists.