Basketball News · LatestSunday, Jan 4, 2026

The Utah Jazz will play the Golden State Warriors on the road on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are among the Jazz players listed on the NBA injury report, however. So, are Markkanen and George playing tonight? Markkanen has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. He is currently battling a left […] The post Are Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George playing tonight? Jazz vs. Warriors injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to have their star center available as they close out a five-game road trip Saturday night. Philadelphia (18-14) listed Joel Embiid as probable with right knee injury management on its latest injury report ahead of a matchup against the New York Knicks (23-11) at Madison Square Garden. Tipoff is scheduled […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the game on the line, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo called an audible on a play designed by head coach Doc Rivers, which led to a game-winning shot by Kevin Porter Jr. in a 122-121 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo connected with Porter Jr. for the game-winner — an alley-oop lob with 4.7 […] The post Did Giannis actually usurp Doc Rivers as Bucks head coach vs. Hornets? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics have done a major job of exceeding expectations so far this season. Even in the absence of Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have looked stellar all campaign and are currently perched third in the East with a 21-12 record. The head of the snake is none other than Jaylen Brown, averaging 29.5 points, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends clear message to doubters amid surge appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is no scent of surrender in the Smoothie King Center. According to interim coach James Borrego, a determined sense of resolve hangs in the air around Zion […] The post How Pelicans plan to ‘keep fighting, keep believing’ during Mardi Gras 2026 run appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The exodus at Trapani Shark continues: a deal has been finalized for Paul Eboua’s loan move to ASVEL until the end of the season L'articolo ASVEL Villeurbanne: Deal finalized for Paul Eboua loan proviene da Sportando .

The Knicks had another abysmal defensive performance on Saturday in a loss to Philadelphia.

The latest injury news and possible return dates for New York Knicks players...

Josh Hart has started light on-court work as he recovers from an ankle injury, according to the New York Knicks. Hart will be re-evaluated in one week. Hart, who suffered the injury on Christmas against the Cavs, has missed the last four games.

Victoria de los de Dani Miret ante el equipo insular en un duelo de conjuntos BCL The post La Penya controla a La Laguna Tenerife en casa appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Eurocup's Group A leader shocks Hapoel Tel Aviv on the road The post Hapoel Jerusalem ends Hapoel Tel Aviv’s undefeated streak in the national league appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Atlanta Hawks have been trending in the wrong direction as of late. They have won their last two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks, but lost seven in a row before that. The Hawks stand in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 17-19 record. Trae Young has not played […] The post Hawks’ Trae Young won’t play vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the second year in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder has 30 wins through the first 35 games of the regular season, which puts the defending champions in rare company. As the Thunder pursue back-to-back titles, its regular-season record through 35 games is identical to the Chicago Bulls’ in back-to-back seasons, which led to […] The post History favors Thunder’s second title chances after crossing 30-win plateau appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Uno de los líderes de la Eurocup vence a los de Itoudis después de ganar los 10 primeros partidos The post Hapoel Jerusalem acaba con el invicto del Hapoel Tel Aviv en Israel appeared first on Eurohoops .

Rich Paul explains why Jordans were never just about Michael Jordan.

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest surprise during the first half of the 2025-26 NBA season, as they have sat at the top of the Eastern Conference standings since the very start of the year. Cade Cunningham has emerged as a real MVP candidate, and the Pistons have looked like real contenders in […] The post Pistons’ Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren get injury timelines appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in a rematch, with Karl-Anthony Towns questionable and both teams looking to control the tempo.

The Detroit Pistons assigned guard Chaz Lanier to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday. Lanier, who was drafted with the No. 37 pick, is averaging 3.2 points in 14 games in his rookie year.

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 .

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