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From an MLK Day home clash to a crosstown rivalry to an inter-state showdown, the Knicks need wins badly this week.

Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time. Job losses are a strong theme in a season where patience has run thin in the board room and 11 of the 36 Champions League clubs changed coach. Nine of the 11 were fired, the latest being Xabi Alonso one week ago when Madrid removed him after barely seven months and well set in seventh in the Champions League standings.

Getting a chance to play in the Coretta Scott King Classic has special meaning for Ohio State senior Chance Gray. Gray remembered when she was young hearing stories from Hooks, who died in 2010. “He was a civil rights leader, a judge, a lawyer, he was from Memphis,” Gray said Sunday.

Senegal leaving the field to protest referee decisions before winning the Africa Cup of Nations title amid shocking chaos was “unacceptable,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday. Infantino criticized the Senegal coaches, players and some fans for their behavior at the end of regulation time against host nation Morocco that was astonishing for the final of an international competition. “The ugly scenes witnessed (Sunday) must be condemned and never repeated,” the FIFA leader posted on ...

After a week of upsets and marquee matchups, Illinois and Texas Tech enter the top 10 as the Power 37 sees significant movement. Check out the latest rankings from Andy Katz.

Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher will both miss at least another week for the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from injuries.

El técnico de Partizan habló sobre el estado de forma de una de las estrellas del equipo The post Joan Peñarroya: “Jabari Parker está fuera de forma, es un problema suyo” appeared first on Eurohoops .

LOS ANGELES – After defeating the Toronto Raptors at home on Sunday, 110-93, the Los Angeles Lakers will embark on an eight-game road trip, their longest of the season. The next time they will see their home court is Feb. 5. It’s a tough schedule for the Lakers, precipitated by the annual Grammy Awards. It’s […] The post Luka Doncic’s brutally honest admission on Lakers upcoming road trip appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, the team updated the injury progress of stars Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Zaccharie Risacher. With the Hawks surrounded by trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, updates on Porzingis and Risacher could prove crucial. Atlanta would say in a statement that both Porzingis […] The post Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher both out 1 week with injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A chance to get the bad taste out of the Bucks’ mouths from the last two games

Alman basketbol efsanesi Dirk Nowitzki'den NBA Europe açıklaması. The post Dirk Nowitzki, NBA Europe Projesine İkna Olmuş Değil appeared first on Eurohoops .

The club ends the veteran center’s stint after four seasons, citing unmet expectations regarding professionalism and cooperation. L'articolo John Bryant’s stint with the Wolves comes to an end as the two sides part ways proviene da Sportando .

Jaylon Tyson has made the most of his opportunities for the injury-riddled Cavaliers.

The Pistons have their foundation in place — and the ammo to address any holes on their roster.

The NBA trade deadline is around the corner, and several organizations around the league continue to canvass what is expected to be an active market with many Western Conference hopefuls. Among those expected to be big buyers before the trade deadline and have taken a leap in this week’s edition of the NBA power rankings […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 13: Warriors, Clippers trending up before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks crumbling shortly after winning the NBA Cup is possibly the Knicksiest thing ever. The team began a losing skid at the end of 2025 and has struggled mightily since franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson suffered an ankle sprain on Jan. 14. Compounding the distress, head coach Mike Brown made critical comments about […] The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson sparks reactions after ‘farewell’ post appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Paul Pierce weighed in on Luka Doncic’s standing among the NBA elite, noting defense as a key factor. The former Celtics star said, “We have never said Luka was the best player in the league because of his defense. If we started seeing Luka rev it up on the defensive end like right now we […] The post Paul Pierce: Luka Doncic can’t be the best without defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dirk Nowitzki has confirmed he is not pursuing the General Manager position with the Dallas Mavericks following Nico Harrison’s dismissal, according to Sports Illustrated Deutschland. The retired Mavericks legend cited the intensity and year-round demands of the role as reasons for stepping back from management. Nowitzki explained, “I always thought that when I retired, I’d […] The post Dirk Nowitzki says no to Mavericks GM position appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Interesantes opiniones de Dirk Nowitzki, de 47 años, sobre las proyecciones para una nueva liga de primer nivel en Europa The post Dirk Nowitzki habla sobre los desafíos de la NBA en Europa appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Miami Heat travel to face the Golden State Warriors on Monday, January 19, with tip-off set for 10:00 PM ET at Chase Center. Miami holds a 22-20 record, while Golden State sits at 24-19, with the hosts on a three-game winning streak and the visitors riding a one-game win streak. Miami enters the matchup […] The post Heat vs Warriors injury report: absences ahead of Monday clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jerian Grant’s wife speaks out on Instagram over messages received and calls for support for Panathinaikos. L'articolo Panathinaikos: Jerian Grant’s wife calls for calm after social media backlash proviene da Sportando .

Before their schedule gets tougher over the next few games, the Sixers need to make the most of a matchup against the 10-33 Pacers.

Olimpiakos koçu Georgios Bartzokas çarpıcı açıklamalarda bulundu. The post Bartzokas: “Flaş Transferlerden Sonra Kötü Oynamaya Başlayan Takımlar Gördük” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Andre Iguodala gets real on the challenges post-retirement for NBA players.

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks lost their third-straight game on Saturday night, with the Phoenix Suns winning 106-99. It was the eighth game they’ve dropped in their last ten, bringing their record since the NBA Cup to 7-10. Just three weeks remain until the trade deadline, after which team president Leon Rose’s options […] The post Why Mike Brown won’t ‘overhaul everything’ despite Knicks’ 7-10 record since NBA Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Toronto Raptors suffered both a 110-93 loss and another frontcourt setback Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers when rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles exited in the third quarter with a left thumb injury. The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Los Angeles guard Lula Doncic struck Murray-Boyles’ left thumb while reaching in […] The post Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles diagnosed with injury after loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night at Golden 1 Center, the Portland Trail Blazers notched their third straight win and returned to a .500 record for the first time since November 14. Portland has now won 10 of its last 13 games and holds a 3-0 record against Sacramento this season. […] The post Blazers’ Donovan Clingan pulls off rare LaMarcus Aldridge feat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Nets are pleased with Cam Thomas‘ performance off the bench since he returned from a hamstring injury roughly three weeks ago, but his role isn’t likely to expand, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Thomas was mainly a facilitator in Sunday’s loss to Chicago, contributing three points and 10 assists in 24 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the nation’s capital on Monday, January 19, to face the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena with both teams navigating extensive injury reports. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET, marking the second meeting this season between the clubs after the Clippers earned a 119-105 home win five days […] The post Clippers visit Wizards on Monday: full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .