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The shorthanded Knicks began the new calendar year on a sour note, falling to the Hawks, 111-99, on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

Jarrett Allen enjoyed a great highlight alongside Donovan Mitchell during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Allen is going through his ninth season in the NBA, his sixth with the Cavaliers. He has affirmed himself as one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in the league, standing out among […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen block perfectly sets up Donovan Mitchell jam vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets absorbed a heavy 119–99 defeat to the Washington Wizards, but the message from the locker room stayed centered on response. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez stressed belief and accountability. Fernandez acknowledged the gap while defending his team’s effort, even though the showdown turned lopsided on the glass and in transition. The Nets were […] The post Jordi Fernandez still likes Nets’ fight despite loss to Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit with a wave of injury issues for multiple players through the first couple of months of the regular season, one whom is veteran guard Gabe Vincent. But help could be on the horizon, albeit not right away. Prior to the Lakers’ game against the Memphis […] The post Gabe Vincent gets crucial injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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 .

Big 12 play is (finally) here. This is what you need to know ahead of No. 10 BYU's road clash against Kansas State

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 .

Westbrook 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.

This is Baldwin IV's eighth Euroleague MVP of the round title with four different teams L'articolo Euroleague Round 19 MVP: Wade Baldwin proviene da Sportando .

Fault falls on college sports leaders who spent decades defending amateurism with dated legal arguments.

The former pro signed with Baylor midseason. How did it happen, and what does this mean for the sport?

Jones ranks third in Eurocup in points and P.I.R. L'articolo Eurocup Round 12 co-MVPs: Fatts Russell, DeVante’ Jones proviene da Sportando .

Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, with key takeaways for each.

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 .

SportsLine's model simulated Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC opener on Saturday

The Lithuanian team starts 2026 with two new additions L'articolo BC Rytas bring back Speedy Smith, sign Jordan Caroline proviene da Sportando .

Four Final Four contenders. Two more tournament-bound teams. And five trending toward the bubble.

The SEC may not be able to replicate last season's success, but the March Madness potentials field remains strong.

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 .

The owner of Panathinaikos visited the practice of Panathinaikos after the 10th EuroLeague defeat by Olympiacos asking for a change The post Dimitris Giannakopoulos to Panathinaikos players after losing to Olympiacos: “I haven’t slept at all” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Panathinaikos başkanı Dimitris Giannakopoulos, Olympiakos derbisinin ardından takımla konuşma yaptı: The post Dimitris Giannakopoulos: “Eve Gidip Aldığınız Parayı Hakediyor Musunuz Sorgulayın” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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 .