Basketball News · LatestSunday, Jan 25, 2026

Since Darius Garland sprained his right toe 11 days ago, Donovan Mitchell has put a lot of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ burden on his shoulders. Opponents, however, are taking their chances with anyone else handling the ball, constantly double-teaming him when he has it and denying him touches without it. Over the weekend, ClutchPoints asked Cavs […] The post How Cavs can utilize Donovan Mitchell like Stephen Curry without Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Haliburton is speaking out amid the killing of a man in Minneapolis by ICE agents. On Jan. 24, a man who has since been identified as Alex Pretti was killed by the federal agents, which has sparked outrage nationwide. Haliburton, who is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers, is using his platform to […] The post Tyrese Haliburton declares ‘Alex Pretti was murdered’ by federal agents in Minneapolis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

PHOENIX– In what was almost perceived as a sophomore slump, Phoenix Suns big man Oso Ighodaro has been the team’s biggest rising star. The occasional poster dunk or emphatic rejection might make people interested, but his impact goes well beyond what basic metrics can say. He is third in the team with a total plus/minus […] The post Exclusive: Why Oso Ighodaro hasn’t put much thought into NBA Rising Stars Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There has been a winter storm that’s made its way across the South, and it has caused some things to be on a standstill until it’s safe, including basketball games. The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies game has already been postponed because of the weather, and they have done the same for the Dallas Mavericks […] The post Mavericks game vs. Bucks postponed after bad weather keeps plane grounded appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks remain stranded on their team plane in Dallas, more than four hours from their scheduled 7:00 PM ET tipoff against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, prompting strong indications the game will be postponed. NBA insider Marc Stein reported the team has not taken off. Milwaukee enters at 18-26, while Dallas sits […] The post Mavericks-Bucks game likely postponed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Charlotte Hornets’ 119-115 victory over the Washington Wizards snapped a painful losing streak and raised intriguing questions about this team’s direction. At 18-28, the ...

Luka Doncic | 1.25Luka Doncic hugged Mark Cuban. He laughed and exchanged words with his former Dallas Mavericks teammates. He even accidentally started walking toward the Mavericks’ locker room at...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status with the Milwaukee Bucks has become the NBA’s most pressing question heading into the February 5 trade deadline. The star forward suffered a right calf injury in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, sidelining him for at least four to six weeks. The injury comes as Milwaukee sits 18-26, 11th in the […] The post Giannis’ future with Bucks remains uncertain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers on Sunday, January 25, with tip-off scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. Brooklyn holds a 12-31 record, while the Clippers are 20-24, both teams navigating injury challenges this season. Brooklyn has multiple absences. Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain), Haywood Highsmith (right knee surgery), Tyson […] The post Nets vs Clippers injury report: Who will play on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Magic forward Franz Wagner will miss his third straight game on Monday at Cleveland, but his injury designation has changed from left ankle soreness to left high ankle sprain injury management, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). As Beede notes (via Twitter), Wagner missed five-plus weeks — a span of 16 games […]

Austin Reaves | 1.25It would be stating the obvious to say the Lakers have missed Austin Reaves. But what the last 1 ½ months have made clear is how much...

The Toronto Raptors visit the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, January 25, with tip-off set for 7:00 PM ET. Toronto holds a 28-19 record, while the Thunder lead the league at 37-9. The Raptors face several injuries. Jakob Poeltl (back strain) and G League two-way guard Chucky Hepburn are out, […] The post Raptors vs Thunder injury report for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs on January 25, with tip-off at 7:00 PM ET. New Orleans holds an 11-36 record, while San Antonio sits at 31-14. The Pelicans face significant absences. Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) is out, along with G League call-ups Trey […] The post Pelicans vs Spurs injury report: Absences for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

One NBA game has been postponed, while a handful of college basketball games have been shifted around

Canada standout Jonathan David is rediscovering his form with a home World Cup approaching. David scored his third goal in four matches and Juventus beat defending champion Napoli 3-0 in Serie A on Sunday. The result meant that Luciano Spalletti got the better of Antonio Conte with both coaches meeting former squads.

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 25, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Dallas holds a 19-26 record, while Milwaukee sits at 18-26 in the standings. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries that could impact rotations and matchups. For Dallas, key stars are sidelined. Anthony Davis (left […] The post Mavericks vs Bucks injury report: Davis and Giannis ruled out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Suns host the Heat in a cross-conference matchup, with injuries shaping rotations and the main backcourt stars out for each of the teams.

Shaquille O’Neal trying to speak Slovenian to Luka Doncic was not on our 2026 bingo card, but we’re here for it. During the Jan. 25 show of Inside the NBA hosted by Shaq, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley, they had Doncic as a guest. Shaq attempted to speak Slovenian to Doncic, who’s from […] The post Kenny Smith roasts Shaq after his attempt to speak Slovenian to Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee with a 7 p.m. EST tip-off time. Hours before the game, reports indicate that Cooper Flagg may not play due to injury, while the club remains stuck at the Dallas airport. At approximately 1:13 p.m. EST., it was reported that the Mavericks […] The post Cooper Flagg doubtful vs. Bucks with Mavericks stuck at airport appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It’s time to look past the injuries and toward the next 37 games.

Trade speculation continues to follow Guerschon Yabusele, and the experienced forward/center admitted that his stint with the New York Knicks has not unfolded the way he anticipated, according to Jared Schwartz of New York Post. “It’s definitely not what I was expecting to [do] coming into the season,” Yabusele said prior to Saturday’s victory in […] The post Guerschon Yabusele admits Knicks role not as expected appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Sacramento Kings visit the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon with key injuries shaping the matchup at Little Caesars Arena. Tipoff is set for 3:00 PM ET as the teams meet for the second time this season. Sacramento enters at 12-34 and riding a three-game losing streak, while Detroit holds the NBA’s best record at […] The post Kings vs Pistons injury report: LaVine, Murray ruled out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Three wins in three games for Peñarroya’s team after a comfortable win in ABA League The post Partizan defeats Igokea and completes the perfect week appeared first on Eurohoops .

Kevin Durant shuts down offensive narrative targeting him and LeBron James.

Ο Νόβακ Τζόκοβιτς ανυπομονεί για τον αγώνα του Ολυμπιακού με τον Ερυθρό Αστέρα, τον οποίο όπως ανακοίνωσε θα παρακολουθήσει στο ΣΕΦ. The post Τζόκοβιτς για Ολυμπιακό και Ερ. Αστέρα: “Θα είμαι στο ματς του ΣΕΦ τον Φεβρουάριο” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Rich Paul addressed recent speculation on his podcast, Game Over with Max and Rich, pushing back strongly against claims that he requested Anthony Davis be traded. Paul specifically challenged reports from the previous week suggesting he had insisted Davis be moved within a short time frame. “That thing was aggregated. This is the power of […] The post Rich Paul denies trade demands involving Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, as Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out after his injury against the Nuggets.