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The Phoenix Suns took the underdog role and ran with it to shock the Oklahoma City Thunder and come away with a huge 108-105 victory on Sunday night.

Trey Murphy III made franchise history with his 3-point shooting in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Murphy is going through his fifth season in the NBA with the Pelicans. He has made significant strides into becoming one of the team’s best two-way players, building his consistency as a […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy claims all-time franchise record during Heat clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New details of LaMelo Ball's heated exchange with Nikola Vucevic emerge on social media after the Bulls lost to the Hornets.

The Washington Wizards have been playing better basketball as of late; heading into their Sunday night clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ve won four of their past five games, including a huge win over a team with a winning record in the Toronto Raptors. While they were humbled by the Timberwolves this weekend in a […] The post Wizards’ Alex Sarr gets back at Anthony Edwards with taunting gesture appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Hawks star Trae Young makes a cryptic statement on social media amid constant criticisms and trade rumors.

PHOENIX– Despite Jalen Green still missing time due to his hamstring injury, Sunday evening provided some good news for the Phoenix Suns. While head coach Jordan Ott has often been taciturn with details, this time was a change of scenery. Although he was initially asked about Grayson Allen missing another game due to right knee […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green closer to return after encouraging injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard came into Saturday night’s contest against the Boston Celtics on arguably the best stretch of his NBA career. That, paired with his recent Player of the Month snub, gave Celtics star Jaylen Brown all the motivation he needed to have arguably the best game of his NBA career. Over the […] The post Jaylen Brown praises Kawhi Leonard, reveals why he wanted to guard him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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.