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The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Kawhi Leonard is on the injury report alongside Ivica Zubac, with both listed as questionable. Zubac has been the subject of trade rumors, and he’s also dealing with a sprained left ankle. Leonard is dealing with a sprained right ankle, as both players’ status remains up […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac injury update for Raptors showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After Anfernee Simons' 39-point outburst in Miami, Chris Forsberg crunches the numbers on how the Celtics guard has impacted winning in Boston.

The Milwaukee Bucks may have reached a point of no return. After back-to-back losses by a combined 51 points. They just lost to San Antonio, 119-101, after losing to Minnesota, 139-106. That’s the worst two-game margin in franchise history dating back to 1983. It has become the latest nosedive that has intensified uncomfortable conversations around […] The post Milwaukee’s historic low proves it’s time for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to get the heck outta there appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Klay Thompson’s still got it! On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks guard turned back the clock with a vintage performance. Thompson’s throwback outing netted him an incredible honor, passing Damian Lillard on the all-time list for most three-pointers made in the game. After the game, Thompson made sure to give thanks to his dad, former […] The post Mavericks’ Klay Thompson shouts out dad, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen after historic turn-back-the-clock game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Candace Parker's involvement in an on-court brawl cost her dearly.

On January 5, NBA teams became eligible to sign players to standard 10-day contracts, and many of the signings that take place between now and the end of the regular season in April will be of the 10-day variety. Hoops Rumors maintains a database that allows you to keep on top of those deals, tracking […]

Nate and Danny break down how the Thunder have righted themselves with two huge wins against some of their chief competition in the West, Houston and San Antonio. Plus, we give our thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand from Golden State and the dreaded Memphis Grizzlies medical updates. Join Dunc'd On Prime for for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26 . Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny,...

With reports indicating that the Mavericks had a meeting about Jonathan Kuminga, we explore two trade scenarios that could help Dallas acquire the star forward.

The Charlotte Hornets have been on the West Coast this week, and even though their trip didn’t start off the way they wanted it to, it sure did get better. The Hornets had the Los Angeles Lakers on their schedule, and they gave them an L they probably won’t forget, as they won 135-117. The […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball had too much fun sticking dagger after dagger into Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics are doing the unthinkable this season. After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear during last year’s playoff run, this season was expected to be a down year for the team. Yes, they still had Jaylen Brown, but competing for a title seemed far off. Their trades in the offseason seemed to […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum caught saying ‘I’m ready’ after clutch comeback win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors stayed hot by defeating the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night. Recently, Jimmy Butler called the Dubs mediocre. After the win, he clarified how he felt about the team going forward. Jimmy Butler after calling the Warriors “mediocre” the other night: “I really think we are turning this thing around. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler called Dubs ‘mediocre.’ What does he think after beating Knicks? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The Golden State Warriors’ 126-113 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night came with a familiar sight and a sobering reveal. After delivering a vintage performance, Stephen Curry admitted he played through a quad contusion. That explained why he was seen limping through the tunnels at Chase Center following the game. The revelation […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals injury he played through vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers meet again Thursday night with injury availability once again shaping the matchup at the Wells Fargo Center. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET as both teams look to respond after Cleveland’s lopsided win one night earlier. Cleveland enters the rematch at 23-19 and coming off a 133-107 road […] The post Cavaliers vs 76ers injury report: Garland out as Embiid, George listed probable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Marcus Smart wants to see change in his Lakers teammates.

After a low-effort performance against the Celtics, Erik Spoelstra didn't hesitate to call out Kel'el Ware during his post-game media availability.

Jimmy Butler highlighted Moses Moody’s shooting as key to Golden State’s 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks at Chase Center on Thursday. “When Moses gets going from three, it opens up everything for you guys… that’s one more person you cannot leave on the floor. It makes my job easier, Dre, even Steph’s,” Butler […] The post Jimmy Butler on Warriors’ hot shooting, chemistry, and Kuminga trade talk appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr credited his team’s energy for Thursday’s 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks at Chase Center. “I think the energy that [Moses Moody] brought, right from the beginning, helped just with everything,” Kerr said, highlighting the forward’s recent aggressive play. Kerr praised Moody’s shooting and team contribution. “Moses […] The post Steve Kerr praises Warriors’ energy and depth after win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson highlighted his team’s offensive execution after Thursday’s 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Frost Bank Center. “I thought our offense was really clean and sharp tonight just in terms of execution, spacing, and most importantly, it felt like our best passing game… the basketball had energy, was […] The post Mitch Johnson praises Spurs’ sharp passing and defensive effort after win over Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.

Gabe Vincent's poor performances don't help his case for cementing his place on the Lakers' roster. With the guard likely to be traded, we explore three best trade destinations for him.

Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed Milwaukee’s 119-101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Thursday, analyzing the critical second-quarter stretch that swung momentum. Giannis pointed to Victor Wembanyama’s return as a turning point. “Momentum. One of the best players came back, was able to get a rhythm from defense, got a block, then […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on Bucks’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New York Knicks are facing a familiar question, and it comes with history attached. Mike Brown is not running from it. As the Knicks navigate a slump during the heart of the season, the timing has reignited talk around the NBA Cup. More specifically, it has revived a theory raised in past seasons. Teams […] The post Mike Brown is 100% confident Knicks’ slump will be short-lived appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Luka Doncic addressed the Lakers’ 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, highlighting the impact of Charlotte’s hot shooting. “They made a lot of shots. We gave up a lot of offensive rebounds. They just hit what we call daggers. I think that was the game there,” Doncic said. The star […] The post Luka Doncic on Hornets’ rout: “They just hit what we call daggers” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick addressed the team’s 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, noting early struggles and Charlotte’s hot shooting. “The second quarter offensively wasn’t great. We didn’t get off to a great start. We were fairly organized, just weren’t able to create any advantages,” Redick said. Redick also […] The post JJ Redick on Lakers’ loss to Hornets: “We just couldn’t create advantages” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 at Moda Center on Thursday. Jerami Grant added 16 points, and Rayan Rupert contributed 13 as Portland pulled away in the fourth quarter after holding an 88-87 lead entering the final frame. Jrue Holiday scored 12 points in his […] The post Sharpe scores 24 as Trail Blazers pull away from Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Klay Thompson matched his season high with six 3-pointers and scored a season-best 26 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 144-122 win over the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center on Thursday. Thompson also added six assists while helping Dallas set season highs in points and three-pointers (19). Naji Marshall contributed 22 points, […] The post Thompson scores 26 as Mavericks rout Jazz appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Frost Bank Center on Thursday. Stephon Castle added 19 points and 10 assists, while Julian Champagnie contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Spurs led by 39 early in the […] The post Wembanyama dominates as Spurs crush Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anfernee Simons scored a season-high 39 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 119-114 comeback win over the Miami Heat on Thursday at Kaseya Center. Jaylen Brown added 27 points and Sam Hauser contributed 17 as Boston erased a 19-point deficit. The Celtics trailed most of the game, […] The post Simons drops 39 as Celtics rally from 19 down to beat Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and Jalen Duren added 16 points with 18 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 108-105 on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. Tobias Harris hit a go-ahead jumper midway through the fourth quarter to secure Detroit’s fourth win in five games. The Pistons trailed by 16 […] The post Duncan Robinson, Jalen Duren power Pistons past Suns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .