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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 .