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Trae Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Washington's game against New Orleans.

San Antonio appears to be getting closer to having Victor Wembanyama back on the floor. The Spurs have listed the big man as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies after he took part in full 5-on-5 action during Monday’s practice, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama has missed the […] The post Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA rumor mill is spinning fast again, with Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks locked in the middle of fresh trade talk. The noise feels familiar but the stakes do not. Trade buzz is rising ahead of the deadline, and the league is watching how the Mavericks handle one of the biggest names in […] The post Mavericks rumors: What Anthony Davis really wants as trade rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SportsLine's model simulated Wizards vs. Magic 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

The Pelicans host the Lakers tonight for their third meeting of the season, as Luka Doncic and LeBron James face Zion Williamson.

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 pick. (Khaman […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker’s truth bomb on losing game-winner battle to Kevin Durant appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets exhaled as Nikola Jokic avoided the worst-case scenario, and his injury return timeline now centers on optimism. The latest update points to steady progress. The target is, at worst, the All-Star break. That outlook changed the mood fast. It is still a setback. It is also a reminder of how much he […] The post Nuggets rumors: Nikola Jokic’s ‘at worst’ injury return target date appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SportsLine's model simulated Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Golden State Warriors came into Monday night’s game against the LA Clippers having won six of their last eight games and climbing to a 19-17 record in the process. And while Steve Kerr’s ejection from Monday night’s game was less than ideal, star forward Jimmy Butler sees it as a positive […] The post Jimmy Butler’s perfect reaction to Steve Kerr’s ejection vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One month from the NBA trade deadline, which top contending teams could make a move for a potential playoff push?

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, January 6, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Cleveland holds a 20-17 record, while Indiana sits at 6-30. Cleveland enters the matchup on a one-game losing streak after a 110-114 loss to Detroit on January 4. The Cavaliers also beat Denver 113-108 on […] The post Cavaliers vs Pacers injury report: Absences for January 6 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse pointed to shooting struggles as the key factor in Monday’s 125-124 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. “That was a strictly shooting percentage game… 53%-48% from three,” Nurse said. Despite outshooting and outrebounding Denver in some areas, Nurse said defensive lapses allowed the Nuggets to thrive. “We just didn’t […] The post Nick Nurse on shooting woes and late-game execution after OT loss to Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman praised the collective effort that led to a 125-124 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. “It was just a constant, keep five guys in the paint, just try to win the ball… some of the shot-making from guys, timely shot-making, was just so […] The post David Adelman lauds Nuggets’ resilience and Jalen Pickett after OT win over 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue highlighted the performance of Kobe Sanders following Los Angeles’ 103-102 win over Golden State on Monday at Intuit Dome. “I didn’t imagine that, you know, his poise, his ability to understand what we’re doing defensively and offensively… coming the last few weeks, just talking about him shooting his mid-range shot, […] The post Tyronn Lue praises Clippers’ poise and Kobe Sanders after win over Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

With James Harden a late scratch, rookie Kobe Sanders steps in and scores a career-high 20 points and had seven rebounds in the Clippers' win Monday night.

Jonathan Kuminga is drawing interest from the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Washington Wizards, sources told Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo! Sports. Kuminga has previously been linked with several teams, including the Bulls , Kings, Suns, and Mavs. Steve Kerr, who removed Kuminga from the rotation, acknowledged that the Warriors could trade the forward last month. The Warriors are reportedly not in active trade discussions for Anthony Davis , though are expected to pursue Michael...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected from his team's 103-102 loss to the Clippers in the fourth quarter Monday night after a string of officiating decisions set him off on the sideline. Stephen Curry also fouled out for the first time since 2021.

Although the Thunder were handed a shocking loss to the Hornets on Monday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander maintains a positive outlook for the season.

The Houston Rockets will be without Alperen Sengun for at least two weeks due to an ankle injury, making these next few games all the more crucial in their bid to retain their positioning in the Western Conference standings. What stood in their way on Monday night were a Phoenix Suns team that’s been proving […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits ice-cold 3 to win game vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins of The Athletic have confirmed Shams Charania’s report that the Hawks are working with Trae Young and his representatives to find the 27-year-old point guard a new team. As Amick reported last week, Atlanta has been increasingly willing to discuss Young trades for weeks or even months after the Hawks […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, 125-106, it comes right before the team embarks on a four-game Midwest road trip. As the Heat’s road trip starts Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the win on Sunday proved to be crucial, as explained by star Norman Powell. Led by […] The post Why Pelicans win was ‘crucial’ for Heat before Midwest road trip appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks owner spoke publicly for the first time in three years on Monday

It’s been a week since Chicago Bulls guard Coby White went out with a calf injury that sidelined him for a week. However, he is coming back sooner than expected. According to the NBA Injury Report, White was listed as “probable” before Monday’s showdown against the Boston Celtics. Then, right before the game, it was […] The post Coby White will play for Bulls vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Pacers have waived veteran center Tony Bradley, the team announced in a press release. NBA insider Jake Fischer was first to report the news (via Twitter). More to come…

Atlanta Hawks four-time All-Star Trae Young and his agent, Aaron Mintz, are working with the franchise on a trade, sources told ESPN.

Hawks star Trae Young has the Washington Wizards as his preferred destination as the team and player work together on a possible trade, sources tell ESPN.