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Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was forced out of Sunday’s game after hurting his back late in the fourth quarter, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Avdija told reporters it’s “nothing major,” adding, “I’m not really concerned,” but he was visibly in pain in the locker room, Freeman observes. He went through an extensive session […]
The Memphis Grizzlies are, for the first time, open to listening on potential trade scenarios involving Ja Morant as the franchise evaluates whether a broader reset is preferable to continued incremental changes. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on the All NBA Podcast that early indications suggest Memphis would be seeking at least one first-round pick […] The post Grizzlies seeking at least one first-round pick in Ja Morant trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes it clear that the Bucks' offense has to run through him when he's on the court.
The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland with multiple injury concerns shaping both lineups. Utah is expected to be without Walker Kessler (left shoulder) and Georges Niang (left foot stress reaction), while Ace Bailey is listed as questionable with a left hip flexor strain. Jusuf Nurkic is […] The post Jazz and Cavaliers face absences ahead of Monday showdown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Denver Nuggets 108-104 Sunday at Ball Arena, dropping to 17-22 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers cited lineup disruptions as a key factor, saying, “It really killed our rotations in the second half… we drew up a play the first […] The post Doc Rivers breaks down Bucks’ loss to Nuggets: “Our rotations were hurt” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sacramento Kings earned their first victory of the season Sunday night, holding off the Houston Rockets 111-98 at Golden 1 Center behind a balanced effort and a historic milestone from DeMar DeRozan. Sacramento improved to 9-30 by closing the game with timely perimeter shooting and defensive stops after three tightly contested quarters. DeRozan scored […] The post DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Toronto Raptors' front office could be facing "win-now pressure" to make a splashy trade, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. With the Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant , the pressure could lead the Raptors to make a deal for the guard. The Raptors have previously registered interest in Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Domantas Sabonis . With Davis potentially injured until after the trade deadline, the Kings are not interested in any of the team's long-term contracts required to t...
Jalen Johnson continues to soar for the Atlanta Hawks—literally and figuratively. The Hawks’ trading of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards signaled that Johnson is now the face of the franchise. On Sunday, he led the Hawks to their third straight win after trouncing the Golden State Warriors, 124-111, at Chase Center. Johnson tallied 23 […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson soars through air for thunderous dunk vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The shorthanded Denver Nuggets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game, 108-104, on Sunday evening. Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped 25 points, Aaron Gordon scored 23, while Peyton Watson with 19 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists, and Zeke Nnaji added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. […] The post Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Edwards made an explosive return after missing Minnesota's past two games with a right foot injury.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 124-112 to obtain their third straight win on Sunday night. Despite a slow start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 29 points, Jalen Williams scored 19, while Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchel added 16 for the Thunder. On the other hand, Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, including seven three-pointers, to […] The post Thunder outgun the Heat for third straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Toronto Raptors outgun the Philadelphia 76ers after Scottie Barnes hit the tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime, 116-115 on Sunday night. The Raptors forward made the first of two from the line and intentionally missed the second as Toronto won its third straight home meeting with the 76ers. Barnes dropped 31 […] The post Scottie Barnes hits clutch free throw to beat Sixers 116-115 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves came into their game against the San Antonio Spurs looking to get back in the win column, and they did in dramatic fashion following Anthony Edwards’ game-winner. The Wolves trailed by a single point, 103-102 in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, when Edwards drove into the lane and threw up […] The post Anthony Edwards seals dramatic win vs. Spurs with last-second floater appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The busted-up Memphis Grizzlies boarded a transatlantic flight for two European games against the Orlando Magic with far more questions than healthy bodies. After beating the Brooklyn Nets, Tuomas Iisalo offered a series of updates, painting a mixed picture of availability for Ja Morant, Ty Jerome, and Zach Edey. While the trip promises excitement for […] The post Europe-bound Grizzlies provide injury updates before facing Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is officially less than one month away on Feb. 5, and it’s been no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers’ main goal is upgrade the team’s point of attack defense in the form of players on the wing. During the month of December, the Lakers were ranked No. 29 in […] The post Ranking Lakers wing trade targets ahead of 2026 deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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.
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 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 .
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 […]
