On the heels of a December to remember for the San Antonio Spurs, Mitch Johnson was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month. The Silver and Black went an NBA-best 11-3 during the final month of 2025, including a run to the Emirates NBA Cup Championship Game and a 6-1 road record in December. […] The post Why Spurs’ Mitch Johnson isn’t putting much into Coach of the Month award appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Pistons are yet to reach the double-digit mark in losses with 34 games having passed, which is quite the feat considering how bad this team was two seasons ago. And the temptation for fast-rising teams is to further expedite the rebuild and continue their march towards contention. Now, it is easy to take […] The post Pistons trade proposal lands Michael Porter Jr. in Nets deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce set off a debate by saying Jaylen Brown deserves serious MVP consideration for the 2025-26 season. He also blamed anti-Celtics bias for Brown being left out of the Eastern Conference Player of the Month race. The 48-year-old took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his thoughts on Brown’s MVP chances. […] The post Paul Pierce demands Celtics’ Jaylen Brown get MVP consideration amid POTM controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For how good the 2024-25 season was to the Indiana Pacers, their 2025-26 season has been just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Their putridity this season couldn’t even be chalked up anymore solely to Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, as one would think that a team with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard leading the way wouldn’t […] The post Rick Carlisle reveals Pacers’ ‘killer’ in loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAWestbrook scored 17 for the Kings on Friday, moving him past Oscar Robertson on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-94 on Friday night without Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. Curry tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's win against the Hornets. Green was out due to rest, with Butler missing the game because of an illness. Jonathan Kuminga was also out due to lower back soreness.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers needed Lonzo Ball to step up with Sam Merrill and Dean Wade ruled out on Friday night, and he did not disappoint. Despite missing back-to-back games due to losing a spot in the regular rotation, Ball provided energy on both ends of the floor and showed that he can help when called […] The post Cavs laud Lonzo Ball’s professionalism, contributions after DNPs: ‘He’s just about winning’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX— New year, still the same Devin Booker for the Phoenix Suns. The latter is known for his scoring punch, which came to life in the 129-102 over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Following a brutal end to the team’s road trip, they started the game out flat. Plenty of missed opportunities for easy shots, […] The post Devin Booker’s 20-point first quarter for Suns signals Jordan Ott’s trust appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Defensive Player of the Month awards went to centers Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Stewart L'articolo Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Players of the Month proviene da Sportando .
The New York Giants and tight end Theo Johnson had a lot of people scratching their heads on Friday night. While nobody batted an eye when the team ruled the 24-year-old out for Week 18 with an illness, many were then surprised to see Johnson at Madison Square Garden later that night watching a New […] The post Giants TE Theo Johnson attends Knicks game after being ruled out for Week 18 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle delivered a pointed message to guard Bennedict Mathurin following another difficult night in a season filled with growing expectations. Mathurin finished Friday night’s 123–113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with just two points, prompting Carlisle to frame the moment as a defining test rather than a setback. Speaking to […] The post Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin challenged by Rick Carlisle – ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After one of the more impressive plays during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a shoutout during his media availability as one of the NBA’s better quarterbacks. Doncic connected with James from half court in the first quarter, which set the tone for the Lakers’ offense […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James gives Luka Doncic big ‘quarterback’ shoutout appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Uncertainty surrounding Jonathan Kuminga’s role with the Golden State Warriors intensified Friday night following a lopsided loss and a series of ambiguous comments from head coach Steve Kerr. Golden State fell 131–94 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, dropping to 18–17 on the season. In the aftermath, Kerr’s brief and noncommittal answers regarding Kuminga’s […] The post Did Steve Kerr hint at Jonathan Kuminga’s time with Warriors coming to an end? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kuminga left Golden State's loss to Dallas in the second quarter on Thursday and didn't return
The Denver Nuggets are a team scrambling to adjust to the injury of their biggest star, Nikola Jokic. Jokic is out for an extended period of time due to a knee injury. He isn’t the only Denver player who is battling an injury, and the Nuggets are trying to adjust their lineup accordingly. Denver’s coach […] The post Nuggets unlikely to change roster amid Nikola Jokic, other injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 .
NBAThe Knicks had another abysmal defensive performance on Saturday in a loss to Philadelphia.
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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.
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 .
NBAFor 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 .
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.