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The Sacramento Kings haven’t exactly been a juggernaut this year, currently sitting at 10-30 on the 2025-26 NBA season, but they did have an impressive last couple of games, picking up wins over the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers in back to back nights. On Monday night, the Kings put 124 points on the […] The post Kings’ Russell Westbrook makes obvious admission about roasting Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade for either De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges, according to Hardwood Paroxysm on Substack. Sources indicated that Klutch Sports has expressed interest in moving Hunter through a potential Klutch-for-Klutch swap. Hunter, 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $90 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […] The post Lakers explore trades for De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges amid Klutch Sports push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
We provide our latest power rankings for each NBA award so far in the 2025-26 season, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the MVP.
The Denver Nuggets are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray is among the Nuggets listed on the injury report for the game, however. So, is Murray playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? Murray has dealt with some injury concerns this season. He is currently battling a left ankle sprain as […] The post Is Jamal Murray playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, and Anthony Edwards now sits at the center of the injury report. Edwards is listed as out with a right foot injury, a major blow for a Minnesota team that has been one of the West’s most consistent forces all season. The Timberwolves enter the […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Luka Doncic scored 42 points in Monday night’s 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center but remained focused on the team’s missed opportunities. Despite his 42-point effort, the Lakers struggled from three-point range, finishing 8-for-36. Doncic acknowledged the Kings’ hot shooting. “On the other end, they felt like they made every three,” […] The post Luka Doncic on Lakers’ loss to Kings: “They just made all their shots” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With a real chance of contending, the Raptors are reportedly considering parting with Immanuel Quickley to improve their roster strength.
Rich Paul urges the Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr amid Ja Morant's nearly imminent move from the Grizzlies.
On January 26, the Chicago Bulls will celebrate the life and legacy of Derrick Rose. He will retire his No. 1 jersey from the organization he played for from 2008 to 2016. As the days get closer, the Bulls have outlined their plans for the ceremony, which include special perks, per Jon Greenberg of The […] The post Derrick Rose jersey retirement celebration includes exclusive perks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others. However, those three players currently sit atop the Warriors‘ trade wishlist, sources tell […]
The Chicago Bulls are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, and as a result, could be major sellers as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Whether the team sells on Nikola Vucevic, however, remains a big question. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the team isn’t particularly eager to ship out the 35-year-old big man despite the […] The post Bulls rumors: Will Chicago actually re-sign Nikola Vucevic instead of trading him? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA fined Celtics star Jaylen Brown $35,000 on Monday because of "public criticism of the officiating" after the team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs over the weekend.
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 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 .
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 .
