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Jonathan Kuminga formally requested a trade from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, coinciding with the first day his contract allowed him to be moved, league sources told ESPN. The NBA trade deadline is on February 5. The fifth-year forward signed a two-year, $46.8 million deal during the offseason preventing any trade until mid-January. The agreement also features a team option for the second year. Kuminga's time with Golden State has reached a critical low point. After beginning the se...

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, speculation surrounding a potential move for Ja Morant has intensified, with the Miami Heat increasingly mentioned as a possible landing spot. Amid the growing chatter, longtime Heat insider Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel weighed in on what a Morant pursuit could signal for Miami’s […] The post Heat insider sounds off on what Ja Morant trade pursuit means for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the hope is that Tyler Herro and the rest can lead a healthy team to earn their second straight win after beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. However, as the Heat and Herro await the challenge of the Celtics, there could still be […] The post Is Tyler Herro playing tonight? Heat vs. Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources tell ESPN.

Jonathan Kuminga's time with the Warriors appears to finally be over.

SportsLine's model reveals its Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic picks for the NBA Global Games matchup in Berlin, Germany

The New York Knicks suffered a humbling 112-101 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, struggling through one of their worst shooting nights of the season. The loss compounded New York’s lack of road success, dropping their record away from Madison Square Garden to 8-11. The game unraveled early. The Knicks fell behind 16-8 […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart bashes ’embarrassing’ performance in loss to Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Paul recently opened up about his uncertain future during an appearance on Prime Sports’ Good Sports with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, making it clear that he isn’t ready for his career to fade out quietly. Reflecting on his current situation with the Los Angeles Clippers and the possibility that his playing days may […] The post Chris Paul wants meaningful ending to career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, both teams managing critical absences. Milwaukee enters the contest at 17-23 after back-to-back losses, with Giannis Antetokounmpo listed as probable with a left ankle sprain, while Alex Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince are out due to a G League […] The post Bucks and Spurs adjust rotations ahead of Thursday matchup with key injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Devin Booker missed the Phoenix Suns' 108-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons with an ankle injury. Booker, who played through the injury on Tuesday against the Heat, was ruled out due to swelling. Suns coach Jordan Ott said that Booker could return on Saturday against the Knicks. Ott also added that Jalen Green was participating in 5-on-5 drills as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Green has been out since November 8 with the injury.

Jamal Murray continued his All-Star-worthy tear by posting 33 points to carry the Nuggets over the Mavericks without Nikola Jokic on Wednesday night.

Knicks star Jalen Brunson played just five minutes Wednesday against the Kings before an ankle injury in the first quarter ended his night early.

Cooper Flagg appeared to injure his left ankle and was seen limping back to the locker room on Wednesday night.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […] The post Thunder reserves’ physicality ‘muck’ Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in highly-anticipated win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Maxey provided a rare highlight Wednesday night as the Philadelphia 76ers fell 133–107 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Maxey fought through heavy defensive pressure to knock down a fadeaway floater early in the first quarter, one of few bright moments in a difficult outing for Philadelphia. The 76ers struggled to find […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey fights through smothering defense to sink fadeaway floater appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers with a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back contusion).

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 .

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, […]

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...

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 .

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA midseason awards: Predictions for MVP, All-NBA, more appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.

A lot of news came out about Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis on Jan. 13. Initial reports suggested that he would require surgery on a hand injury and would miss the rest of the regular season. Then, it was reported that Davis doesn’t need surgery, and he will instead be re-evaluated in six weeks. Before […] The post 4 teams desperate enough to still make Anthony Davis trade despite long-term injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Here's the latest intel from the NBA rumor mill as the trade deadline nears on Feb. 5

Here is a potential three-team trade idea featuring Jonathan Kuminga, Deandre Ayton, and Michael Porter Jr. swapping contenders.

What might the Knicks do at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and how will things shake out around the league? We break it down...