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NBAThe future of the NBA’s relationship with Main Street Sports Group is uncertain after the company failed to make its January payments to several teams, sources tell Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. Main Street, which is in the process of being sold to DAZN, also missed a payment to Major League Baseball’s St. Louis […]
Trae Young is headed from the Hawks to the Wizards. Which team fared best? We graded the trade.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle and his team had a rocky beginning to last season, just as the Cleveland Cavaliers have faced their own battles in the first half of their 2025-26 campaign. When Cavs reporter Serena Winters posed a question about what signals a group could be better than its record indicates, Carlisle […] The post Cavs receive major vote of confidence from Pacers’ Rick Carlisle: ‘They’re a very dangerous team’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers currently have one open roster spot, but due to salary cap restrictions under the first apron, they cannon add a 15th player until mid-January, should they choose to do so. Scour social media and you’ll see plenty of Lakers fans clamoring for the team to call-up Kobe Bufkin […] The post What former 1st-round pick needs to earn Lakers call-up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Washington Wizards will be without Corey Kispert in their Wednesday night showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia due to “injury management,” according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Kispert had recently just returned to action after a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but missed another contest during […] The post Wizards’ Corey Kispert ruled out vs. 76ers amid Trae Young trade interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies have indicated that their intention is to build around Jaren Jackson Jr. whether they trade Jar Morant or not. However, if Morant is traded, rival teams are expected to test the Grizzlies resolve on keeping Jackson. Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, who are looking for a big man, could reach out to Memphis about Jackson. Both the Hawks and Raptors have been linked to Anthony Davis, who suffered what seems to be a serious left hand injury this week.
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green explains why his teammate Steph Curry does not get as many foul calls from referees as other NBA stars.
The Bucks waived guard Mark Sears on Wednesday, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. The move ensures that Milwaukee won’t be on the hook for Sears’ full salary, having cut him prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date. Sears, a college star at Alabama, reached an agreement with the Bucks on a two-way deal shortly […]
After buying low on Brandon Ingram at last season’s trade deadline, could the Raptors seek out a similar move this February? According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Kings center Domantas Sabonis is one name that has been continually linked to Toronto. The Raptors’ interest in Sabonis was first reported in December by Jake Fischer and […]
No matter what happens in the near future, Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has Draymond Green’s respect. As trade rumors surrounding Kuminga and the Warriors heat up, Green talked about his teammate’s potential exit with the uptmost respect. Green gave Kuminga his flowers for his professional approach amid months of trade speculation this season, he […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green defends Jonathan Kuminga despite looming trade exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in a clash between two of the top three teams in the Western Conference. Both teams are looking to continue their positive momentum, but the Lakers and Spurs are facing some injury concerns with LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, respectively. James has […] The post LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama both land on injury report before Lakers-Spurs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Nets won’t waive wing Tyrese Martin or forward Jalen Wilson prior to this week’s salary guarantee deadline, according to reports from Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter links) and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Both Martin and Wilson have non-guaranteed contracts, so Brooklyn could’ve avoided locking in their full-season salaries by […]
For All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder, adjusting to a new normal is an underlying theme for the 2025-26 season. Williams preached patience after his long-awaited season debut. Knowing two right wrist surgeries and a 19-game absence was just the beginning of the most challenging campaign of his career, he knew he wouldn’t […] The post Jalen Williams, Thunder recent struggles a phase or signs of a fundamental concern? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here are the 11 NBA players most likely to be traded before the deadline, with Trae Young atop the list as the league’s next potential move.
Trae Young's camp has its preferred destinations, but do those teams want him?
Yahoo and Arena Club are back with slab packs featuring some of last week’s top fantasy hoops performers.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, and a viral clip went everywhere in minutes. Lakers star Luka Doncic delivered another closing act as his story grew louder in real time. A courtside fan barked first to Luka, then Doncic heard it. Then he answered the only way he knows. Shot. Net. Turn. […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s ‘What did you say motherf****r?’ trash talk to fan caught on viral video appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Milwaukee Bucks, and they could be without one of their key defenders in the matchup. After a physical game against the Los Angeles Clippers a couple of days ago, Draymond Green is listed on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. After their game against the […] The post Draymond Green’s injury status vs. Bucks after getting ‘beat the f**k up’ vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
January 7: The Mavericks’ requests for DPEs have been granted, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). As outlined below, the exceptions are worth $2,626,680 (for Lively) and $1,148,137 (for Exum). December 29: The Mavericks have applied to the NBA for disabled player exceptions for both Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum, who […]
Here are five potential trade destinations for Rui Hachimura, including two rivals, as the Lakers explore wing upgrades around Luka.
The Orlando Magic visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, January 7, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Orlando holds a 20-17 record, while Brooklyn sits at 11-22. Orlando faces a significant injury challenge, with Franz Wagner sidelined by a left high ankle sprain and Jalen Suggs out with a right knee MCL […] The post Magic vs Nets injury report: Orlando without Wagner and Suggs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With trade rumors swirling around Trae Young, Dan Titus dives into which landing spot would be the best fit for fantasy basketball.
The Knicks intend to waive forward Tosan Evbuomwan, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). Evbuomwan is on a two-way contract with New York and will be cut before his salary becomes fully guaranteed. A former Ivy League Player of the Year at Princeton, Evbuomwan went undrafted in 2023 and has spent the two-and-a-half […]
The Trail Blazers host the Rockets tonight in the first of a two-game set, with Deni Avdija and Kevin Durant headlining the matchup.
The NBA’s league-wide salary guarantee date technically falls on January 10 each season, but January 7 always represents decision day for teams carrying players on non-guaranteed contracts. A player with a non-guaranteed contract who is still on waivers as of Jan. 10 is assured of receiving his full salary, so in order to avoid that […]
The Los Angeles Clippers visit Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday, January 7, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Los Angeles holds a 13-22 record and rides a one-game winning streak, while New York is 23-13 and entering a four-game skid. Bradley Beal (left hip fracture), Bogdan Bogdanovic (left hamstring), […] The post Clippers vs Knicks injury report: Who will play on Wednesday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Alex Sarr added 23 as the Washington Wizards held off the Orlando Magic 120-112 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, January 6. The victory extends Washington’s surge to five wins in seven games after a 3-20 start to the season. The Wizards built a 26-point lead in the third […] The post McCollum, Sarr lead Wizards past Magic in thrilling win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .