Nuggets wing Peyton Watson and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Watson led the depleted Nuggets to a 3-1 record last week, posting averages of 24.5 points and 8.0 rebounds while making 70 percent of his 3-point attempts. […]
As Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has put out onslaughts against different teams and continues to be a standout player, there could be a discussion about a potential future where he is not on the team past this season. With Ball accomplishing various feats with the Hornets, the latest reporting surrounding the point guard suggests […] The post Hornets rumors: LaMelo Ball won’t be traded this season, but what about the summer? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Lakers trade deadline stalled by untouchable picks and limited young assets.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
