NBA News · LatestMonday, Jan 12, 2026

The final minutes of a close NBA game are a unique brand of chaos. The pace tightens, the pressure mounts, and every possession becomes a high-stakes chess match where experience is the most valued currency. For Tuomas Iisalo’s drama-driven Memphis Grizzlies, finding players who can not only survive but thrive in that “crunch time” environment […] The post Where Grizzlies expect Cedric Coward to help calm ‘crunch time’ chaos appeared first on ClutchPoints .

JJ Redick makes his feelings known on Luka Doncic's altercation with Dennis Schroder and also speaks on Rui Hachimura's return for the Lakers.

The Nets led 98-90 with three minutes to play, but allowed the Grizzlies to score the game's final 13 points for a 103-98 loss in Memphis on Sunday evening. Noah Clowney and Tyrese Martin led Brooklyn with 17 points each.

The Knicks pulled out a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at the Moda Center.

The Nuggets lineup remains shorthanded as a last-minute scratch will see Christian Braun sidelined for the game against the Bucks.

The New York Knicks have hit a rough patch of late, losers of five out of their last six games as their Western Conference road trip continues, most recently including a loss to the Phoenix Suns. While injuries have played somewhat of a role, some have wondered if the Knicks might be motivated to try […] The post Knicks rumors: 2 trade candidates to tweak roster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It’s exciting for a success-starved team like the Washington Wizards to land a player of Trae Young’s caliber in any case, but it’s especially satisfying for fans when a franchise icon analyzes the situation on its broadcast network. That’s what five-time NBA All-Star John Wall did after Young’s introductory press conference on Friday. Wall, who […] The post John Wall wants Alex Sarr to ask Trae Young these questions after Wizards trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James‘ numbers for the Lakers this season are some of the lowest since his rookie year, but after a slow start, he’s starting to put things together. However, despite regaining his form, he knows what his role is for this team, writes Dave McMenamin for ESPN. Meaning, James knows that for the first time […]

Though the Miami Heat have been the healthiest the team has been in a while, especially with the recent return of star guard Tyler Herro, the enthusiasm would come to a screeching halt with the 123-99 loss to the lowly Indiana Pacers. Despite the rumors around the Heat in what the team might do come […] The post Bam Adebayo cites ‘process’ with Heat’s new starting lineup after losing to lowly Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be facing the San Antonio Spurs, but they won’t have one of their key personnel to help during the matchup. It’s not a player, but it’s head coach Chris Finch, who is dealing with an illness, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. “The Timberwolves say Head Coach Chris Finch will […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch won’t coach vs. Spurs due to illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks will receive a huge boost on Sunday, as Josh Hart is officially set to return.

Bucks eye blockbuster guard trades to revive Giannis era.

The Sacramento Kings have been on the struggle bus throughout the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 8-30 ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Houston Rockets. With all of their frustrations, it’s no surprise that the Kings have been the subject of plenty of trade rumors so far this year, including ones revolving around […] The post NBA rumors: What Kings won’t do in Domantas Sabonis trade talks with Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Starting Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has made one brief appearance since mid-December and will miss his 10th straight game on Sunday. While the Austrian big man has been cleared for contact work and has been ramping up his activity, he’s still experiencing discomfort during workouts, sources tell Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. In another story for […]

Recently, reports emerged from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Sacramento Kings point guard Dennis Schroder would be suspended for three games for attempting to hit a player for the Los Angeles Lakers after a recent game between the two teams. Later in the day on Saturday, that player was reported to be superstar Luka […] The post Kings guard Dennis Schroder’s eye-opening response to report he ‘attempted’ to hit Luka Doncic after game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Sunday, January 11, at Footprint Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, with Phoenix holding a 23-15 record while Washington sits at 10-27. The Wizards enter the game on a two-game losing streak after consecutive defeats against Philadelphia and New Orleans. Phoenix has […] The post Wizards vs Suns injury report: absences could shape Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Ball Arena on Sunday, January 11, to face the Denver Nuggets at 8:00 PM ET. Both teams enter the game with contrasting records, as the Bucks sit at 17-21 and the Nuggets hold a 25-13 mark. Milwaukee will be without Alex Antetokounmpo and Pete Nance, both sidelined in the G […] The post Bucks vs Nuggets injury report: Who will play on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, January 11, with injury availability expected to play a major role in a matchup between two teams positioned near the top half of the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia enters at 21-15 and riding a two-game winning streak, while Toronto sits 23-16 after a road loss in […] The post 76ers vs. Raptors injury report: Embiid, Barnes statuses loom large on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Warriors host the Hawks tonight at Chase Center, with both teams coming off wins and several rotation tweaks to monitor closely.

The Bucks are among the teams with interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, multiple league sources tell Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription required). Morant, a two-time All-Star who has been plagued by injury and off-court woes in recent years, will miss his fifth straight game on Sunday vs. Brooklyn due to […]

As Ja Morant uncertainty rises, rivals monitor Jaren Jackson Jr.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the challenges his team faced in Saturday’s 100-95 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs at TD Garden. “They did a good job cross matching,” Mazzulla said. “You obviously have to be able to make those reads versus the cross matches. I thought we got some good looks, but […] The post Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reflects on Spurs’ late-game edge in loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dennis Schroder took offense to Luka Doncic calling him a "b***h."

Victor Wembanyama showed off his incredible versatility on both sides of the ball during the San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Wembanyama is making excellent strides throughout his third season in the NBA with the Spurs. His ability to perform on both sides of the ball at an elite level […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama does-it-all with block-slam dunk combo vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jay Huff pulled off an astounding dunk highlight in the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Huff is going through his fifth season in the NBA, his first with the Pacers. He has been a journeyman to start his career with Indiana being his fifth team, but has found a starting […] The post Pacers’ Jay Huff unleashes Statue of Liberty dunk on Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jimmy Butler‘s work with the second unit has sparked the Warriors to an 8-3 record over their last 11 games, Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. Coach Steve Kerr reworked his rotation to give Butler more time with the reserves, and that group has been consistently winning its minutes […]

Celtics star Jaylen Brown was furious with the officiating in his team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs, saying he's tired of not getting the same calls as the opponent.

The Nuggets have been using Aaron Gordon off the bench since he returned from a hamstring strain to maximize the value of his limited minutes, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Coach David Adelman wants Gordon to be available to help close out games, so he’s playing him strategically the rest of the time. […]

The Celtics are reportedly discussing Ivica Zubac and Robert Williams III ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

The Pistons host the Clippers tonight with both teams looking to build momentum as the season series continues in a key spot.