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David Adelman had positive thoughts on the Denver Nuggets’ level of play despite missing key players in the team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Jokic suffered a hyperextended knee in Denver’s loss to the Miami Heat last week, sidelining him for a month. On top of that, Jonas Valanciunas suffered an injury […] The post David Adelman is ‘really proud’ of undermanned Nuggets team despite loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks have now learned the hard way that both superb and pitiful shooting displays from three-point range can be found in losing streaks.

The Toronto Raptors’ play may have fallen a bit as of late, but they remain in fourth place in the congested Eastern Conference with a 20-15 record. That is still better than most expected out of them heading into the 2025-26 campaign, although that seems to be the bare minimum considering how much the team […] The post 1 deal Raptors must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway 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 .

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 .

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 .

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.

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 .

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 .

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 .

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

The Phoenix Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday, January 4 (8:00 PM ET).

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Arena, looking to deliver a blow to the Eastern Conference leaders at home.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd highlighted Max Christie’s aggressive play after Saturday’s 110-104 victory over the Houston Rockets. “He was great… looking to be a little bit more aggressive, and you saw that this evening. Not just from three, but being able to get to the rim,” Kidd said. Kidd also lauded Christie’s two-way […] The post Jason Kidd praises Mavericks’ effort as Christie and Davis lead win over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka addressed his team’s shooting woes after Saturday night’s 110-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “We struggled to score… specifically there, we didn’t get the stops that we did the rest of the game,” Udoka said, referencing the 32-9 run that gave Dallas an early second-quarter edge. Despite the loss, […] The post Ime Udoka reflects on Rockets’ struggles in loss to Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Celtics star declared himself the best two-way player in the game. Is he right?

Charlotte Hornets erased a double-digit deficit and controlled the final 24 minutes to defeat the Chicago Bulls 112-99 on Saturday night at the United Center. The result snapped a three-game skid for Charlotte and dropped Chicago back below .500. Miles Bridges delivered a decisive performance with 26 points and 14 rebounds. He anchored a depleted […] The post Bridges leads Hornets past Bulls with dominant second-half turnaround appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Joel Embiid and the Sixers had some fun with his first dunk of the season, an uncontested, two-handed jam that capped the team's 130-119 win over the Knicks on Saturday night.

Steph Curry's 20-point third quarter pushed the Golden State Warriors to a much-needed bounce-back win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

Jamal Murray, who has had his share of major injuries, is currently the only member of the Nuggets‘ usual starting five available to play. “It sucks. It just adds a whole dynamic to the game, with so many guys out,” Murray told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “You’ve just gotta focus on just bringing […]

Bulls guard Coby White was hoping to raise his value with a strong season heading into free agency, but repeated calf issues have gotten in the way, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a subscriber-only story. They began when he strained his right calf during an August workout, sidelining him through training camp […]

Karl-Anthony Towns' perspective on the offense of Mike Brown at the start of the season was one of the key things observers of the New York Knicks have been monitoring this season as his comments in October suggested he had mixed feelings about it. "Honestly, I don't know... I don't know," Towns said in October. "But we're figuring it out. It's just different. It's different." But the relationship between Towns and Brown is in a good place, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. "Early on there...

After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Knicks received a small but encouraging update as the calendar turned, with Landry Shamet beginning the early stages of his on-court return. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the reserve guard has started light basketball activity as he continues to recover from the right shoulder sprain that has kept him sidelined […] The post Landry Shamet nearing return from shoulder injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .