Basketball News · LatestFriday, Jan 30, 2026

The Billikens are coming off a dramatic win over George Washington on Tuesday to keep the win streak alive

The Wildcats look to avoid a two-game road skid against a hot No. 15-ranked Razorback team

The Lakers don't really feel like a title contender in 2026, but they can really start building one around Luka Dončić this summer

76ers Philadelphia has made a habit of ducking the luxury tax in recent seasons. Joel Embiid would like that trend to stop. The Sixers moved Danuel House and Jaden Springer at the 2024 deadline to get below the tax, then took a similar path in 2025 with deals involving Caleb Martin and KJ Martin. This […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, draft lottery appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The UConn-Tennessee rivalry is one of the most historic and important in the women's college basketball. Here's how it started, where it went and where it's still going today.

The NBA trade deadline is in less than a week, and it’s time to figure out who’s going to benefit, and who’s going to be hurt by deadline moves. I’m not sourced. I’m a bit of a prophet, but not a great one. Please, blog, may I have some more?

The WNBA and the WNBPA are scheduled to hold an in-person meeting in New York on Monday to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.

February comes in hot with a Sunday slate stacked from top to bottom with top-25 showdowns

With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles tear, many assumed this would be a lost season for the Boston Celtics. Ducking the luxury tax, internal player development and draft position were among the storylines surrounding the team entering the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, thanks to Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and others, Boston sits in […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics want trade for ‘big-time’ center. Is Nets’ Nic Claxton a fit? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors face the East leading Detroit Pistons at home tonight, fresh after a tone-setting win against the Jazz on Wednesday.

Sabonis (rest) will not play Friday against Boston. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Monk (ankle) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Boston. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Although the Bucks are more willing than ever to consider trading two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the widespread expectation around the league is that the Giannis saga will extend to at least Thursday and potentially well beyond that, according to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. As Bontemps and Windhorst note, general manager Jon Horst […]

Is it time to push the chips in yet again for the SIxers?

The WNBA and the players' union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Kelsey Plum, who is vice president of the players union, mentioned the meeting to reporters while she was preparing for a game in Philadelphia with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled. Plum will be joined at the meeting by other members of the executive council, including Nneka Ogwumike and Napheesa Collier, as well as union leadership.

A great night for both players and and a great advertisement for Duke Basketball as well.

The upside of signing Damian Lillard last offseason instead of waiting until he recovered from his torn Achilles was the extra wisdom the franchise great could provide Scoot Henderson. The third-year guard’s development was a major priority heading into the 2025-26 campaign, but unfortunately, he has yet to even play in a game. Henderson suffered […] The post Blazers’ Scoot Henderson nearing season debut amid hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As fans have been awaiting injury updates for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome, who has yet to play in the regular season for the team, the next chance comes on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. With Jerome looking to reach his full potential with the Grizzlies, it hasn’t been shown yet due to a right […] The post Will Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome make season debut vs. Pelicans? Latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled what could have been LeBron James final time playing in his hometown, after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers a couple of nights ago. Even though James’ return was supposed to be the highlight, the Cavs’ postgame interview took the cake. When Donovan Mitchell was asked about James’ impact in the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green drops truth bomb on Jaylon Tyson’s Lebron James comment appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the Bucks now listening on Giannis offers, the Warriors may be the biggest threat to land him before the deadline

With the trade deadline and All-Star break on deck, a look at how 12 former Zags are navigating the current NBA season.

Many fantasy managers have already begun stashing players for the "silly season," and some have value now.

It's been over a month since the WNBA and the WNBPA talked about the CBA, but the next opportunity will be the Monday, according to Kelsey Plum.

The NBA has officially set the dates for this year’s most significant pre-draft events, including the combine and lottery. According to the league (Twitter link), the G League combine will take place from May 8-10, with the full-fledged combine to follow from May 10-17. Typically, the NBA invites approximately 75 top prospects to the combine, […]