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Michael Porter Jr.’s breakout has made him the hottest commodity on the trade market leading up to this year’s deadline. The Brooklyn Nets forward’s outside shooting, off-ball movement and secondary shot-creation would offer a significant upgrade for several contenders ahead of the playoffs. Porter has averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists on .491/.404/.838 […] The post Is Bill Simmons’ Michael Porter Jr. trade involving Nets, Pistons, Timberwolves realistic? appeared first on Cl...

First-year head coaches have pressure mounting on them, especially Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott. Although he was ready to be a head coach after spending the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach, he had a task unlike his predecessors. Phoenix had lofty championship expectations, which it failed to meet by a wide margin. […] The post Why Suns’ Jordan Ott should be 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent slide continued Monday night, and head coach JJ Redick made little effort to hide his frustration afterward. The Lakers fell 124-112 to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, dropping to 23-14 and extending their losing streak to three games. Despite a respectable opening stretch, Los Angeles once again struggled […] The post JJ Redick visibly ticked off after ‘theme’ bites Lakers in butt again vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Mavericks are just 15-25 so far this season and are facing the prospect of being without star big man Anthony Davis for an extended period due to a hand injury. However, there have been no indications that the team is seriously considering the idea of shutting down point guard Kyrie Irving for the rest […]

Shaq’s business empire generates nearly $95 million yearly, dwarfing his total on-court NBA earnings.

Lakers fans are not happy with Rich Paul.

The Atlanta Hawks will play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in LA. However, the Hawks have a lengthy injury report for the matchup. Kristaps Porzingis is among eight players listed on the NBA injury report for Tuesday’s clash. So, is Porzingis playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Porzingis has been limited this season, as […] The post Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis headlines long injury report vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could return as early as Thursday against the Orlando Magic in Berlin, coach Tuomas Iisalo said Tuesday. Morant has missed five games with a right calf bruise amid reports the Grizzlies are listening to trade offers. Iisalo confirmed Morant practiced Tuesday and "there is a chance" he plays in either Thursday's Berlin game or Sunday's London matchup. ESPN reported Memphis is entertaining trade offers for Morant for the first time ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline ....

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 .

The Cavaliers acquired forward De’Andre Hunter in their only in-season trade in 2024/25, but Hunter’s disappointing performance so far in ’25/26 may necessitate another in-season move a year later, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Sources tell Fedor that the Cavaliers haven’t engaged in any meaningful trade talks with teams inquiring on their players […]

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.

Why has San Antonio been so successful against a Thunder team that’s won nearly 90% of its games against the rest of the NBA? Let's break it down.

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 midway point of the NBA season is almost here, as most teams have played close to 41 games, and some have already hit that mark.

Anthony Davis injury history reaches staggering scale across entire career.

Ja Morant is letting his thoughts be known amid trade buzz.

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 .

Rashad McCants is not a big believer in the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. The former NBA veteran and current host of the popular show, Gil’s Arena, starring himself, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, and a host of other notable former basketball stars, isn’t surprised at all that the Thunder are starting to struggle after […] The post Exclusive: Rashad McCants pushes Thunder title conspiracy theory involving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to do the unthinkable when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time this season. A Silver and Black victory vs. the defending champs would mean a fourth victory against a team that enters the game with just seven losses. “If we don’t pass the […] The post Spurs bracing for big ‘test’ in next battle with Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Thunder host the Spurs tonight in a rematch after losing the first three meetings, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge.

Is LeBron James' passive play in the fourth quarter against the Kings a cause for concern?

LeBron James stare at Deandre Ayton ignites trade speculation after Kings loss.

As we did with 2025’s offseason trades and the in-season swaps from 2024/25, we’ll be keeping track of all the NBA trades completed this season, updating this article with each transaction. This post can be found anytime throughout the season on our desktop sidebar under “Hoops Rumors Features,” or in our mobile menu under “Features.” […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson referenced “the psychology of sports” as a reason for his team’s 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz at home on Monday night. That seems to be the only plausible explanation for De’Andre Hunter’s perplexing fluctuation throughout the 2025-26 season. Beginning the campaign as an everyday starter, Hunter had his […] The post Cavs sticking by De’Andre Hunter’s side despite struggles: ‘He’ll snap out of it’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

JJ Redick says the Lakers have a shooting problem.

The Spurs and Thunder face each other Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.

Plenty of coveted draft assets could move at the deadline. Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch.

Lowry was in Toronto with the 76ers, potentially facing the Raptors for the final time of his career.

David Greenwood, a star basketball player at Verbum Dei, UCLA and the NBA, will have jersey retired on Friday at Verbum Dei.