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The Hawks' star guard is one of the best basketball players in the world, but hasn't been able to elevate his team into title contention.

Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.

The Toronto Raptors escaped a wild one against the Charlotte Hornets, 97-96, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday, with Immanuel Quickley delivering the game-winning three-pointer as time expired. The Hornets took the lead, 96-94, with 1.6 seconds left after LaMelo Ball’s drive, sending the home fans into a frenzy. The Raptors, however, remained composed, as Quickley […] The post Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley dooms Hornets with walk-off winner appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jimmy Butler has never been one to shy away from making a statement, but his latest pregame outfit might just be his most surprising yet. Before the Golden State Warriors’ Wednesday night clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, the veteran forward turned the Chase Center tunnel into his personal runway. Butler arrived rocking a customized hat […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler debuts wild Hello Kitty fit before Bucks showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Young doesn't have the value he once did, making the deal all about the details and a fresh start.

The New York Knicks halted a season-worst four-game losing streak on Wednesday night, with a 123–111 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Madison Square Garden. The win improved New York to 24–13 and prevented the team from suffering its longest skid since December 2022. After the game, Knicks star Jalen Brunson acknowledged the urgency […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets real on ‘desperate’ mindset in win over Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jamal Murray stacked a career-high 17 assists, continuing to fill the playmaking void left by the injured Nikola Jokić.

CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert are heading to Atlanta and no draft picks are changing hands

Trae Young addressed his trade to the Wizards on social media, writing that he was willing to take a chance outside Atlanta for the first time in his NBA career.

The Hawks are trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources said.

The Sixers' stars led the way Wednesday night in a win over the Wizards.

Rich Paul makes a bold claim on James Harden and LeBron James while analyzing the Lakers' championship blueprint.

The Toronto Raptors were dealt an early blow against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday after star forward Brandon Ingram suffered a thumb injury. Ingram sustained it in the second quarter at Spectrum Center and was taken out at the 5:58 mark. “Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has suffered a right thumb sprain and will not return […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram exits game vs. Hornets with thumb injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James missed the Lakers’ loss in San Antonio due to “left foot joint arthritis” and “right sciatica”. L'articolo Lakers: LeBron James ruled out vs Spurs with foot arthritis and sciatica, back-to-backs “TBD” proviene da Sportando .

LeBron James has been ruled out for tonight’s game in San Antonio as the Lakers manage his injuries.

The Miami Heat opted not to waive Terry Rozier before Wednesday’s deadline, a decision that guarantees his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season. Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press reported that Miami passed on the chance to save a little more than $1.7 million and open an additional roster spot by releasing the veteran […] The post Heat keep Terry Rozier appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Nuggets head coach David Adelman makes his feelings known on the Celtics' superstar Jaylen Brown.

Cade Cunningham will miss the Detroit Pistons' game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night with a wrist contusion.

The 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 […]