NBA News · LatestMonday, Jan 12, 2026

There’s been a lot of debate on social media in recent years among NBA fans surrounding what the criteria should be for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. Some believe lottery picks, especially top picks, should not be eligible for the award. Others, such as former NBA star Dwyane Wade, believe that shouldn’t matter. Which […] The post Dwyane Wade says Stephon Castle should be up for MIP, cites his own snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kyle Lowry may be enjoying the tail-end of his career as a Philadelphia 76ers star. However, his best seasons came with the Toronto Raptors, with consistent rumors circulating about the Raptors’ impending announcement of retiring the now 39-year-old’s No. 7 jersey. Speaking ahead of Philadelphia’s matchup with the Raptors, Lowry went in detail about how […] The post 76ers’ Kyle Lowry makes crying guarantee whenever Raptors retire his jersey appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Paul Pierce and Byron Scott came up with star-studded all-time starting lineups.

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here’s a wild trade idea that could send Draymond Green to the Lakers, giving them an instant defensive leader for a playoff push.

Isiah Thomas uses an interesting method to show he deserves to be ranked as a top-3 player of the 1980s.

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a bit of a rough patch lately, having lost their last two games to the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers currently sit at 23-13 on the season, but their net rating suggests a team that will likely begin to fall off significantly down the stretch […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers insider wonders about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reunion trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If you haven’t noticed by now, LeBron James is playing in his 23rd season, and it’s something that is not seen much in today’s sports world. That means it’s only right that the league does something special for James, and that’s what they’re doing by putting a special-edition patch on his jersey. Those patches will […] The post LeBron James’ special-edition jersey patch will become part of rare cards appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Shaq’s nephew Jarrett Harris goes viral for rim-rattling dunks.

As the Memphis Grizzlies evaluate their trade options involving Ja Morant, there are questions of how Jaren Jackson Jr. will feel about the franchise moving forward with even a bigger rebuild of their roster than it first appeared when they traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in June. The Grizzlies followed up their trade of Bane by signing Jackson to a renegotiate-and-extend contract worth $240 million over five seasons . "They traded Desmond Bane this summer and what else did they do t...

The Memphis Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant, and over the next few weeks, many will see what his value truly is. There are several teams who need a point guard, and someone like Morant could help them, but they may not be willing to make a deal for him due to various factors. […] The post Ja Morant’s trade value trashed by Eastern Conference executive appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Josh Hart‘s return made the Knicks feel like a more complete team, writes James L. Edwards of The Athletic. Hart was back in the starting lineup in Sunday’s win at Portland, logging 31 minutes and finishing with 18 points, three rebounds and six assists. He told reporters that he considered trying to come back earlier […]

Toronto's rookie forward is starting to break out, and fantasy managers should grab him before it's too late.

Tonight's Peacock NBA Monday tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Celtics vs. Pacers game.

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins did not hold back as the league reacted to the stunning Trae Young trade and the growing Ja Morant trade buzz. With both young stars suddenly in fragile places, Perkins took to social media and sounded the alarm. View this post on Instagram “We just watched the Hawks trade Trae […] The post Kendrick Perkins worried about big problem with American athletes amid Trae Young, Ja Morant trade situations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Larry Sanders explains why marijuana became survival tool for NBA players.

The Mavericks find themselves in a very rough situation.

The Boston Celtics have been getting the job don emore times than not this season, and it’s surprise to many people. After the injury to Jayson Tatum last year and the departure of other key players, nobody knew what the Celtics would look like this season. Now, they’re one of the better teams in the […] The post Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? Celtics vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James' jersey will now feature a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd season, featuring a silhouette of his pregame chalk toss, sources told ESPN.

Kyle Lowry didn’t see any playing time Sunday night as he made possibly his final Toronto appearance in his long NBA career, writes Eric Koreen of The Athletic. Lowry is still a beloved figure in the city, where he spent seven years and helped the Raptors win their only NBA title. But the Sixers guard […]

Fans think Michael Porter Jr. appeared in Ice Spice's TikTok video.

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus offers up some waiver wire pickups advice for Week 13.

Lakers scrap shootarounds to preserve LeBron James during brutal January stretch.

Anthony Edwards did not hesitate when asked about facing Victor Wembanyama late Sunday night, calling the Spurs star “one of a kind” after the Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 19-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103. “He, bro, he’s so tall, bro,” Edwards said postgame. “Like, he take away everything. He take away the […] The post Anthony Edwards calls Victor Wembanyama “one of a kind” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 .

The Toronto Raptors are a few pieces away from being a serious playoff contender in the Eastern Conference and we propose a trade that gives them two new starters from the Chicago Bulls.

SAN FRANCISCO– For as up and down as the Golden State Warriors’ season has been thus far, their 124-111 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks was just about as boring a loss as can be. No one got ejected, no one got hurt. There wasn’t a fourth-quarter meltdown, nor was there a lack of fight, […] The post 3 takeaways from the Warriors’ boring loss to the Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years?

As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which trades have been the biggest successes and utter failures?