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Immanuel Quickley had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 103-101 on Sunday night. R.J. Barrett scored 14 points and Scottie Barnes added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors, who won their fourth straight. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
NBAThe Grizzlies are still very open to trade offers on Ja Morant, who is slated to miss at least three weeks with an elbow sprain, Marc Stein writes in his latest column for The Stein Line (subscriber link). However, those hoping to buy low on the often-injured star point guard may have to recalibrate, as […]
NBAIs Luka Dončić the next defensive stopper for the Lakers?
Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson each had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans squandered a 20-point lead before rebounding to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-95 on Sunday night. San Antonio held a 24-5 advantage to open the fourth quarter, but New Orleans closed the game on a 17-3 run to avoid a season sweep by the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama had 16 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks to lead San Antonio.
NBAWith Minneapolis in mourning and outrage, basketball stuff was the least important thing about the Golden State Warriors’ 111-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a game that was postponed a day earlier due to the killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti, involving federal immigration officers, what stood out more than Stephen Curry’s 26 points […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr describes ‘somber atmosphere’ in win vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBATeams must remember that sometimes, fixes feel worse than the problem. The most dangerous deadline moves are the ones that initially feel productive. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way in 2025-26. A year removed from a historic 64-win campaign, Cleveland is still good. They are, however, no longer special. As frustration […] The post Cavs’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that makes disappointing season even worse appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis is widely viewed as the most likely Kings player to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Ellis is on an easily movable $2.3 million contract for this season, though Sacramento has reportedly placed a steep price tag on the fourth-year guard. The Kings are said to be seeking a […] The post Kings seek first-round pick for Keon Ellis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBAGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry’s career has been filled with several milestones and memorable moments. The latest one happened Sunday.
NBASteve Kerr and Karl-Anthony Towns make their feelings known on the aftermath of the ICE outrage in Minnesota over controversial shooting incidents.
NBARookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip. Kindel, from nearby Coquitlam, British Columbia, had a large contingent of supporters on hand for his second multi-goal game. Evgeni Malkin also scored for the Penguins (26-14-11), and Stuart Skinner stopped 19 shots and won for the seventh time in eight games.
NBAThe Pacers will be adding a bit more firepower to their offense soon, as Bennedict Mathurin is nearing his return. He is officially being listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Hawks, per the Pacers’ Twitter. Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star writes that this season, it’s been common for players bumped to a […]
NBADuring his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, current New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns was a beloved member of the community. Although Towns was traded to the Knicks, he still holds love for the city he began his NBA career in. And following a pair of recent killings of Minnesota citizens at the hands […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns makes stance clear on Minnesota shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAJenn Gardiner, Izzy Daniel and Michelle Karvinen each scored a goal on Sunday to help the Vancouver Goldeneyes beat the Seattle Torrent 3-1 at Ball Arena as part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour. Emerance Maschmeyer had 33 saves for the Goldeneyes. Jessie Eldridge scored a goal for Seattle (4-1-2-6), which beat Toronto 6-4 on Tuesday, has lost three of four.
NBASean Payton conceded he will have second thoughts about his decision to pass up an easy field goal, as well as the play he called instead. The Denver Broncos and their fans now have the entire offseason to argue over which part of that critical fourth-and-1 play was worse. Because Payton decided not to kick a chip-shot field goal for a 10-0 lead in good weather in the first half of Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, the Broncos ended up needing to make a kick onc...
NBAMavs' center Daniel Gafford is expected to command significant trade interest ahead of the trade deadline.
NBANeemias Queta and Josh Minott are both listed as questionable to play when the Celtics face the Blazers on Monday night.
NBAThe Spurs are home for one game against the dangerous Pelicans as Devin Vassell returns to action
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past Minnesota 111-85 on Sunday, the fifth straight loss for the Timberwolves and their longest skid in more than three years. Curry added seven assists and four of his team's season-high 20 steals after being listed as questionable to play because of knee soreness. Moses Moody added 19 points and eight rebounds for the Warriors (26-21), who moved within 1 1/2 games of the Timberwolves (27-19) for seventh place in the Western Co...
NBAWe don't get to see him often these days.
NBAThe San Antonio Spurs came into their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday looking to start a mini-win streak. They were coming off a win against the Utah Jazz after losing to the Houston Rockets. And Victor Wembanyama seemed to be doing his best to get the Spurs another win, finishing off a […] The post Victor Wembanyama caps wild sequence with Derik Queen posterization appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAAs Nike and Jordan Brand continue to expand their retro release calendar throughout 2026, Air Jordan fans will be treated to a healthy slate of classic releases, along with new imaginative concepts. Returning for the first time since 2010, Air Jordan will resurrect the Bin 23 signature line, giving an all-new luxurious look to the […] The post Air Jordan 6 ‘BIN 23’ release details and first look appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAWhen he’s healthy, New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson can be pretty unstoppable on the court. Even San Antonio Spurs unicorn Victor Wembanyama was not able to do much against the former Duke Blue Devils star during one moment in Sunday night’s game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Early in the second […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson blows by Victor Wembanyama for massive throwdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAThe Golden State Warriors kept their focus and came out with a 111-85 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Target Center.
NBAAfter losing the Battle of the Thompson Twins on Friday night and ending their four-game winning streak, the Detroit Pistons showed up to their Sunday matinee against the Sacramento Kings with an opportunity to bounce back. Detroit showed their strength as the #1 team in the East as they dominated the Kings 139-116. Jalen Duren […]