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Following consecutive losses, the Nuggets could be at risk of losing their guaranteed playoff spot as injuries take their toll on the team.

Los Angeles Lakers remain active in the trade market as the February 5 deadline approaches, with the front office still prioritizing the addition of a bigger, two-way forward, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The search is focused on a player who can contribute on both ends of the floor rather than a […] The post Lakers seek defensive forward appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Knicks are now 2-3 in the five games since Josh Hart suffered a sprained ankle, and the impact of his absence can be felt all over the court, writes Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. From their perimeter defensive toughness to their usual offensive rebounding prowess to their lack of transition attack, Hart’s […]

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Atlanta Hawks have been struggling of late, currently sitting at 17-20 after a recent road loss at the hands of the Toronto Raptors. All of the struggles in recent weeks have had some fans wondering if a trade might be on the horizon for the team. One name that has come up repeatedly in […] The post NBA rumors: Rich Paul ‘high’ on Hawks as Anthony Davis trade destination, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – Though Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been getting Sixth Man of the Year award buzz for his impressive third season in the league, the team is at risk of losing the UCLA product for an unknown amount of time. While Jaquez has been a great example for the Heat in executing […] The post Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s injury absence opens up major opportunity for this Heat player appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler got "brutally honest" with a heartfelt description about teammate Buddy Hield.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to trade for a two-way forward with size before the February 5 deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers have previously been linked with Herb Jones and Keon Ellis , with the Pelicans resisting offers for Jones and Trey Murphy III. Stein adds that the Lakers will only sacrifice this summer's financial flexibility to acquire a "real needle-mover" at the forward position. JJ Redick recently criticized the Lakers' lack of defense fol...

The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit at 21-11 and in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Although the Lakers reportedly would like try and upgrade the roster by the NBA trade deadline and acquire a true 3&D wing player, there are obstacles working against that, as per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein. The first […] The post Lakers rumors: Marc Stein says quiet part out loud about trade struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in his first game against his former team, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Denver Nuggets 127-115 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak.

In the modern NBA, the trade deadline is absolute chaos. Every year, nearly every team gets in on the action. With such a high quantity of deals being made, some of the agreed-upon trades are relatively low stakes. The deals that really get fans excited are the ones involving stars. Superstars are dealt at a […] The post 10 best NBA trade candidates ahead of 2026 deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the Indiana Pacers off to a poor start to the 2025-26 season, one of the names that has come up in potential trade rumors is Bennedict Mathurin. But with Mathurin dealing with multiple injury issues as of late, that could possibly hinder any attempts from rival teams to pry him away via trade, as […] The post Bennedict Mathurin injury update is a trade rumor vibe killer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA ruled that Jalen Suggs must wear his headband on his forehead at the start of games instead of wearing it around his neck. Suggs, who often puts his headband around his neck at the beginning of games, said he originally adopted the style from his football-playing days. "Really, it originates as football drip, that's where it stems from," Suggs said. "I don't know, there really isn't much else to it. I wear it on my neck, and once I get into the game, into the flow, I put it on my head...

The Houston Rockets have not ruled Fred VanVleet out for the entire 2025-26 season, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. VanVleet tore his ACL and underwent surgery on September 25. VanVleet is reportedly targeting a potential late-season return as he rehabs the injury. The Rockets were granted a $12.5 million Disabled Players Exception for VanVleet. VanVleet averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 assists last year.

The Pistons proved why they are the top seed in the Eastern Conference as they held off the Cavaliers 114-110 thanks to Cade Cunningham's 27 points.

The Hawks and Mavericks are in something of a holding pattern when it comes to a potential Anthony Davis trade, Marc Stein reports for The Stein Line (subscriber link). Given Atlanta’s tendency to avoid the luxury tax, Stein writes that it’s unlikely that the team will add Davis’ contract, which will pay him $58.5MM next […]

The AP poll will refresh Monday for the first time in two weeks, with lots of anticipated changes near the top

The New York Knicks dropped their second straight contest as the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 130-119 road win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, and head coach Mike Brown did not mince words when all was said and done. “We’re in an area that we’re not used to, where you’ve hit a little bit […] The post Why Knicks’ Mike Brown isn’t worried about regular season adversity after 3rd-straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

32 yaşındaki Amerikalı guard ile kulüp, kişisel sebepler nedeniyle sözleşmenin karşılıklı olarak feshedilmesi konusunda anlaşmaya vardı. The post Spencer Dinwiddie, Bayern Münih’ten Ayrıldı! appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ο Νάντο Ντε Κολό γύρισε στη Φενέρμπαχτσε, που ανακοίνωσε τη συμφωνία με τον πολύπειρο Γάλλο σταρ. The post Ντε Κολό: Η Φενέρ ανακοίνωσε την επιστροφή του Γάλλου σταρ appeared first on Eurohoops .

The 32-year-old guard and the club have mutually agreed to end his contract due to personal circumstances The post Spencer Dinwiddie departs Bayern Munich appeared first on Eurohoops .

Spencer Dinwiddie will no longer play for FC Bayern Basketball L'articolo Bayern Munich, Spencer Dinwiddie leaves as contract is mutually terminated proviene da Sportando .

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 .

Tyrique Jones bilmecesi sona erdi. The post Tyrique Jones’un Yeni Adresi Belli Oldu, Partizan Yerine Gelecek Oyuncuyu Belirledi! appeared first on Eurohoops .

Beşiktaş GAİN karşısında 27 sayı ile galibiyetin mimarlarından olan Talen Horton-Tucker, karşılaşmayı değerlendirdi. The post Talen Horton-Tucker: “Fenerbahçe Maceram İyi Gidiyor Ama Öğrenmeye Devam Etmeliyim” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Fenerbahçe Beko’nun Beşiktaş GAİN'i mağlup ettiği maçın ardından Saras Jasikevicius açıklamalarda bulundu. The post Saras Jasikevicius: “Zorlandığımız Anlar Oldu Ama Üçlükler İsabetli Olunca Rahatladık” appeared first on Eurohoops .