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NBA insider Tim McMahon drops bad news on the Mavericks about Kyrie Irving's return from injury amid the rampant Anthony Davis trade rumors.

Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will miss his fourth straight game on Friday vs. Oklahoma City due to a right calf contusion, the team announced (via Twitter). As Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal tweets, Morant had been listed as questionable before being downgraded to out over the three previous games. Rookie wing Cedric […]

The Hornets are adjusting LaMelo Ball’s usage in back-to-backs to keep him fresher and more effective late in games.

While former Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas approves of the Trae Young trade, the franchise’s 2010 first overall pick, John Wall, another memorable guard, will be honored. The Wizards will celebrate Wall’s career by hosting a pop-up via and giving out bobbleheads of the five-time All-Star during an upcoming game. The Wizards announced Wall’s bobblehead […] The post Wizards make exciting John Wall announcement that will catch fans attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra continues to lead the team, having started in the role since 2008, the other local team, the Miami Dolphins, still seeks to find some continuity in the same role. While Spoelstra has been an emphasis for the Heat ever since his start, the Dolphins will be on the […] The post Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel firing draws Erik Spoelstra reaction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the first time since his rookie season, Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball will be coming off the bench in Thursday night’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Replacing Ball in the starting lineup is veteran point guard Collin Sexton. Collin Sexton will start at point guard tonight for […] The post Why Hornets’ LaMelo Ball isn’t starting for first time since 2021 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW YORK – Is it too late for a New Year’s resolution? Not for the New York Knicks, who defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night with an ostensibly recharged defense. Instead of starting a healthy Mitchell Robinson, head coach Mike Brown gave Miles “Deuce” McBride the nod. The result was a 123-111 win, […] The post Deuce McBride succeeds in sparking Knicks’ defense after getting starting nod appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Bulls are reportedly monitoring Zion Williamson as a potential buy-low trade target, per league sources.

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg made his thoughts on participating in the NBA Dunk Contest or 3-point Contest very clear. Flagg is halfway through his first season in the NBA, making significant strides as the Mavericks’ top overall pick in the 2025 draft. He has impressed with his ability to score at a high […] The post Would Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ever participate in NBA dunk, 3-point contests? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, and with it, all sorts of trade rumors are out there. One of the biggest revolves around Michael Porter Jr. and where he could end up. The big rumor is that the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him. However, one thing that might stop the Clippers from […] The post Clippers rumors: Michael Porter Jr. to Clippers trade could hit snag over past injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is working towards a return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. When Irving plays again will be determined by when he's ready to play, not the Mavericks record. "That has nothing to do with it," Dallas coach Jason Kidd said when asked if where Dallas is in the standings will factor into Irving's return. "It's about, for him, mentally and physically being able to play at the highest level in his mind. No one else's." Kidd went on to say Irving i...

With the NBA trade season officially kicking off with one star leaving the only team he’s ever played for, New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could be the next trade in a potential deal with the Chicago Bulls. It’s worth keeping a close eye on, as the Pelicans, Williamson, and the Bulls inch closer to the […] The post NBA rumors: Zion Williamson trade smoke billowing around Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The WNBA and players association will not reach a collective bargaining agreement before Friday's deadline and will enter a "status quo" period maintaining the current CBA. WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart confirmed Thursday the sides remain far apart on key issues but will continue negotiating in good faith. "We are not coming to an agreement by tomorrow, I can tell you that," Stewart said after practice at Unrivaled. "We're just going to continue to negotiate in good faith." Strike Auth...

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Breanna Stewart said the players' association and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday.