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The looming trade deadline will determine the direction of the franchise.

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to insist that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be made available ahead of the trade deadline, team sources told ESPN, even as the club aggressively explores ways to upgrade the roster. With Milwaukee sitting at 17–24 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, the front office is under pressure to find help that […] The post Bucks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo off market appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Could the Lakers’ front office figure out a way to increase LA’s draft capital to create a more enticing trade package?

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Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. A three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Realmuto made his decision a month after designated hitter Kyle Schwarber also chose to remain with the Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year deal. Realmuto, who turns 35 in March, hit .257 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs in 134 games last year, ...

Bridges would help, but the trade mechanics are somewhat tricky

The Raptors will be without a few key players as they take on the surging Clippers.

Morant market is tepid, with teams more interested in buying low.

Miami plays Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night, with BetMGM Sportsbook listing Indiana as an 8.5-point favorite as the weekend arrived. The top-seeded Hoosiers (15-0) have beaten Alabama (38-3) and Oregon (56-22) in the CFP as they pursue the program's first championship. The 10th-seeded Hurricanes (13-2) have beaten Texas A&M (10-3), Ohio State (24-14) and Mississippi (31-27) on their way to the title game, where they will play for their sixth national ...

Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month. Biffle was among seven killed along with his wife, Cristina, and children Ryder, 5, and Emma, 14, when the plane crashed as it returned to the airport in Statesville, North Carolina, according to authorities. Others on the plane were identified as Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wad...

Asked how he’d describe Houston’s pass rush to someone who hasn’t seen the Texans play before, coach DeMeco Ryans took a few seconds before landing on an answer. After a stellar performance in a win over the Steelers in the wild-card round, the Texans are looking for this fearsome foursome to lead them again when they visit the Patriots on Sunday, when a win will put them in the AFC championship for the first time in franchise history. The starting defensive line consists of first-team AP All...

As we hit the midway mark in the 2025-26 NBA season, we're handing out grades in the West

PHOENIX– Jordan Goodwin’s perpetual positivity and contagious energy make everyone around him wonder where it comes from. “Honestly, I don’t know. I just wake up the same way every day, bro,” the Phoenix Suns guard said, while chuckling to ClutchPoints before Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards. “I’ve got the best job ever playing basketball, […] The post Exclusive: How perspective shapes Jordan Goodwin’s career-year with Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

League sources have told ESPN they believe Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to put substantial pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks to force a trade as the franchise struggles through a disappointing season. The two-time MVP values his standing in Milwaukee and does not want to alienate the fan base by requesting to leave, a league source reiterated to ESPN. When asked about his future, Antetokounmpo has repeatedly confirmed his commitment to the Bucks. However, he has also repeatedly left himself ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have identified Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton as a potential trade target, league sources told HoopsHype on Friday, January 16. Sexton is on an expiring $18.98 million contract, making him a viable option for a short-term roster boost. Earlier this season, Minnesota showed interest in Memphis’ Ja Morant, conducting due diligence with […] The post Timberwolves target Collin Sexton in trade talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Clippers intend to sign forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a 10-day contract, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). It doesn’t sound like the signing will happen immediately. According to Murray, the expectation is that Baldwin will join the team for Monday’s game in Washington. The Clippers play the Raptors in Toronto on […]

Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston RocketsDate: January 16th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Toyota CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPNRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio Texas Two-Step: Wolves Hit Houston With the Season’s Biggest Weekend in Front of Them The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to take a Texas two-step that could define the mid-point of their season. Friday […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers, who has ties to San Antonio, opened up about recent communication with legendary coach Gregg Popovich. It was one of several Spurs related topics, including Victor Wembanayama, about which the veteran coach talked with ClutchPoints. “I had a great chance to go back and forth with Pop over the last […] The post Bucks’ Doc Rivers opens up on Spurs legend Gregg Popovich’s lasting ‘presence’ after retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thursday’s loss to San Antonio marked the halfway point of the Bucks‘ season, and the team’s 17-24 record is its worst first-half mark since 2015/16, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Although Nehm describes Milwaukee as looking “lost,” the front office has held firm on its stance that star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going anywhere […]

Nets coach Jordi Fernàndez hinted that he is considering making rotation changes after his rebuilding team suffered its fifth straight defeat Wednesday night in New Orleans.

Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The infielder Bichette can opt out after the first and second season. The deal does not contain any deferred money and Bichette gets a full no-trade provision.

It is clear the Warriors no longer believe in the 23-year-old forward. So, why should other teams?

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of the league’s most active teams in trade discussions, according to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein. Speaking Friday on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Stein said Toronto has signaled to rival teams that it is open to making a significant move, […] The post Raptors make waves in trade market ahead of deadline, per Marc Stein appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring opportunities to add backcourt depth while simultaneously reducing their payroll obligations, according to multiple league executives. The dual mandate comes as the franchise faces a $24 million luxury tax bill this season after ownership paid over $90 million in tax penalties last year. Rival teams have believed Minnesota has maintained interest in point guard help for several months. Head coach Chris Finch has frequently opted against deploy...

Here are some very realistic Celtics trade targets before the deadline, focused on affordable upgrades, depth, and playoff-ready fits.

Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.

At the moment, misery and woe follows the Bucks wherever they go

When Dirk Nowitzki first started playing basketball in Germany, he was a member of DJK Würzburg, a team in Germany’s second-tier division, behind the Bundesliga. It was there that his longtime trainer, Holger Geschwindner, noticed him for the first time. “The first thing [I noticed] is you had no technical skills,” Geschwindner joked after being […]

"Being in Atlanta and having that first MLK game, I don't think people understand how big and how blessed we were to play."

As the Lakers attempt to build their draft reserves back up, we explore a trade idea that could bring in a significant amount of draft capital.