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DALLAS — Does Jason Kidd still enjoy coaching? Will he continue to coach the Dallas Mavericks for years to come? Kidd — who has been the head coach in Dallas since the 2021-22 NBA season — was asked about his coaching future before Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, and he explained how Cooper […] The post Why ‘unicorn’ Cooper Flagg may extend Jason Kidd’s Mavericks coaching career appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The comparisons come with an obvious caveat. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP, a championship centerpiece, and one of the most distinctive offensive engines the league has ever seen. Derik Queen is a rookie still learning how to impose himself consistently at the professional level. And yet, inside the New Orleans […] The post Why Pelicans are comparing one Derik Queen trait to Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz looked to remain in the win column as they visited the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Wednesday. The Jazz upset the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, at Rocket Arena on Monday, and they want to build on it with another victory. Utah beat Chicago in double overtime in their last meeting in November. […] The post Jazz’s Ace Bailey throws it down for alley-oop slam vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […] The post Mark Daigneault’s ‘not complicated’ take on how Thunder limited Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ja Morant refuses to directly address trade rumors and questions a reporter for asking him about it.

At the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors are fighting to escape their mediocre record.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, 115-102, on Monday and are 6-2 in their last 10 games. Obviously, they want to keep their momentum going against […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid 3-ball completes big career milestone vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

All signs point to the Knicks having a desire to move Guerschon Yabusele ahead of the trade deadline. Marc Stein reported as much recently, and that reporting has been confirmed by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post as well as by The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III. In a recent mailbag for The Athletic, […]

Del Curry won the Sixth Man of the Year award with the Hornets, but is better known to many as the father of Stephen and Seth.

Yes, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, 119-113. Plus, they were on the receiving end of Kevin Durant’s wrath. However, the Bulls were fortunate that Tre Jones came ready play. Altogether, Jones was on fire. He had 34 points, seven assists, 11-for-12 from the field, and 5-for-6 from the three-point line. […] The post Tre Jones makes Bulls history with monster game vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nikola Jokic has resumed on-court workouts, with the Nuggets optimistic he can return by late January.

Josh Giddey has been sidelined for the Bulls‘ last seven games with a left hamstring strain and will miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Jazz as well. However, there’s optimism that he won’t be held out much longer. Head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that Giddey has been making good progress in his rehab and […]

The Toronto Raptors have maintained trade interest in Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, but any firm offer is expected to be built around the contract of Immanuel Quickley or Jakob Poeltl alongside RJ Barrett, sources say. Even with a future first-round pick attached, such a deal would provide minimal financial relief for Dallas. Quickley is in the second year of a five-year, $162.5 million contract with three full seasons remaining at $32.5 million annually. Poeltl signed a veteran exte...

New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams showed respect to the San Antonio Spurs as an opponent after Tuesday’s 119-98 home win. (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “They beat us three times, so it doesn’t really happen for us. I will say though, they make us a better team when we play them, win or lose, just […] The post Jalen Williams: San Antonio makes us a better team when we play them appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Toronto Raptors have been a pleasant surprise so far this NBA season, currently sitting at 24-17 ahead of Wednesday evening’s game against the Indiana Pacers on the road. The Raptors have seen strong play from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes so far this year, and are currently in the driver’s seat to secure a […] The post NBA rumors: Anthony Davis trade remains on Raptors’ mind amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .