NBA News · LatestMonday, Jan 12, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – Amid trade rumors and DNPs, it just feels like the Jonathan Kuminga saga is barreling towards yet another inflection point. In the Golden State Warriors’ 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz, Kuminga suffered his 10th DNP-CD in the last 12 games. With the young forward on the outskirts of the Dubs’ rotation […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler makes promise to ‘brother’ Jonathan Kuminga amid trade rumors, DNPs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings will hit the floor at home to take on the Milwaukee Bucks, with both teams looking to turn around their lackluster seasons. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for the Bucks, currently listed as probable for this game due to right calf injury management, while Zach LaVine is on […] The post Are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zach LaVine playing tonight? Bucks vs. Kings injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks halted a four-game skid Saturday thanks largely to standout outings from former Lakers Anthony Davis and Max Christie, as reported by Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal. Davis anchored the win with a dominant all-around performance, tallying 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, three assists, and five blocks while logging 39 minutes. […] The post Max Christie playing best basketball recently appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Golden State Warriors are staunchly against trading Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler, creating complications as they explore deals for high-salary players before the trade deadline. Team sources say the Warriors' unwillingness to move either player limits their ability to match salaries in potential blockbuster trades. The stance essentially means Golden State's current roster will remain largely intact unless a creative deal emerges. The Warriors have reported interest in Dallas Mavericks ...

The Knicks wrapped up their 2025 slate on a sour note, squandering several double-digit leads in a brutal 134-132 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown didn't beat around the bush with what went wrong in their loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

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Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned every accolade that NBA players dream of, from the MVP award to a championship. The Thunder had the fifth-most wins in a year by any team in league history in 2025. Sports Illustrated named Gilgeous-Alexander Sportsman of the Year. When a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander to rank his […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day appeared first on ClutchPoints .

San Antonio Spurs wing Devin Vassell suffered a left adductor strain during Monday night’s 113-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be sidelined with no clear timeframe for his eventual return, the team revealed on Friday evening. Vassell recently underwent an MRI that confirmed the adductor injury. At this time, the Spurs have not […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell sidelined indefinitely with adductor injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The way the first half of the season unfolded for Coby White isn’t what he or the Chicago Bulls had in mind. At the beginning of the season, White was out with a calf injury. In late December, history repeated itself when White sustained another calf injury on Dec. 29 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ultimately, […] The post What Coby White is ‘learning’ from injury-plagued season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 15 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […] The post NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 15 Answers 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.

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 .

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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 .