NBA News · LatestSaturday, Jan 10, 2026

Derik Queen is choosing optimism as the New Orleans Pelicans stare down a pivotal stretch of the 2025–26 NBA season. Speaking after an encouraging win on Friday, the Pelicans forward voiced strong belief in the group’s chemistry and its ability to flip the narrative over the final 42 games. “The chemistry might not show in […] The post Pelicans’ Derik Queen has high hopes for New Orleans’ final 40 games appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets face the Utah Jazz on Saturday, January 10, at Delta Center with a 9:30 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the contest with significant absences that could shape rotations and scoring opportunities. Charlotte is without Mason Plumlee, Antonio Reeves, and KJ Simpson, while Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun, and Grant Williams are listed […] The post Hornets battle injuries as they visit Jazz on Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, January 10, at United Center with an 8:00 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the game with notable injuries that could impact rotations and scoring. Dallas will be without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Brandon Williams due to injuries […] The post Mavericks face injury challenges ahead of Saturday matchup against Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Robert Horry calls out Luka Doncic’s reliance on foul hunting.

Devin Booker delivered the defining moment of the night in spectacular fashion. He threw down a ferocious poster slam over OG Anunoby during the Phoenix Suns’ 112-107 victory over the New York Knicks on January 9, 2026. The highlight came with 9:05 remaining in the third quarter. Booker attacked the lane, elevated over Anunoby, and […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker puts OG Anunoby on a poster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter highlighted his team’s belief and composure after overcoming a 13-point deficit against the Houston Rockets at Moda Center on Friday. “There was a lot of game… we were in this situation many times this season and I told them we had a chance to win,” Splitter said. […] The post Tiago Splitter praises Trail Blazers resilience after win over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, highlighting a late turnover that proved costly. “For me, I turned the ball over again… Giannis did agree. He did that. I mean, he made a great play by getting his arms, tipping it from behind, but can’t turn the ball over […] The post LeBron James reflects on turnover, clutch plays after Bucks edge Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick broke down Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, focusing on the critical final possessions. “We take the lead to go up four. And then we come up empty on a number of possessions and felt like… we were getting good looks, didn’t score,” Redick said. Redick […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Bucks’ late rally, Giannis’ defensive heroics in Lakers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA games across NBCUniversal, ESPN/ABC, and Prime Video are averaging 2.02 million viewers this season. That number represents an 18% increase from last year. When including NBA TV, which is carrying fewer games this season, the number jumps to a 47% increase. ESPN games were averaging 2.6 million viewers through Christmas, up 35% from last year and only trailing the 2010-11 season at this point in the schedule.

After searching for more than two months, the Golden State Warriors are showing progress toward curing their most remedy-resistant ailment.

Close but no cigar is no longer satisfactory for Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie after Friday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers couldn't overcome the Bucks despite a valiant effort from their superstar players, and it came down to four major factors.

The Lakers had to claw back from a deficit to keep the game close but ultimately fell short to the Bucks in an exciting end to a Friday night matchup.

Warriors star Steph Curry delivered a harsh evaluation of Golden State's "rivalry" with the Sacramento Kings.

PHOENIX– Trust is a word synonymous with the Phoenix Suns. It’s something that’s been brewing ever since the summer and something that has manifested into late-game situations. Still, the Suns’ culture and identity shone again on the back of Devin Booker. In the 112-107 win against the New York Knicks on Friday, there were plenty […] The post Devin Booker reveals what sparked Suns gritty win vs Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Luka Doncic, who had an off shooting night by making only eight of 25 from the field, fouls out and LeBron James, who had 26 points, has a late turnover.

The Warriors rode their hot shooting all night long against the Kings en route to a 137-103 destruction on Friday night.

It's the Lakers' first single-digits loss of the season.

Few storylines carry the weight of Ja Morant’s uncertain future with Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies as the NBA Trade Deadline looms. Once the electrifying face of the Grind City revival, the two-time All-Star has seen his tenure marred by injuries and off-court issues alike. A rocky campaign that’s left a 16-22 Play-In-bound squad out […] The post Where Grizzlies can find All-Star returns for Ja Morant amid trade turmoil appeared first on ClutchPoints .