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Golden State still has the bones of a contender — and the ammo to make deals to improve.

The NBA is going back to China next season, with the Mavericks and Rockets scheduled to play two preseason games in October at the gambling hub of Macao.

For the third team in five games since a Christmas Day win that sent shock waves through the basketball world, the San Antonio Spurs lost a game to a team with or near a losing record. A 115-110 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers dropped the Silver and Black to 25-10, which still ranks second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson calls out team with harsh reality after loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls visit the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 5, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Chicago holds a 17-18 record and is on a one-game losing streak after falling 99-112 to Charlotte on January 3. Boston comes in at 22-12 and rides a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating […] The post Bulls vs Celtics injury report for Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After a home blowout loss to OKC, Milwaukee’s star points to poor effort, bad chemistry and selfish play L'articolo Giannis Antetokounmpo blasts Bucks: “We’re not playing to win” proviene da Sportando .

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 .

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 […]

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

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 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 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 .

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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Warriors coach Steve Kerr explained what led to his heated Dec. 22 exchange with Draymond Green on Golden State's bench.

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 .