Basketball News · LatestFriday, Jan 30, 2026

Luka Dončić almost suffered a serious injury on the Cavs' court, and the NBA is now aiming to address this issue.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss whether the Bucks should Giannis now, the highs and lows of the Houston Rockets and preview the upcoming Unrivaled slate of games.

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their top player on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Michael Porter Jr. will miss the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back due to personal reasons. Porter scored 38 points during the Nets’ 107-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. However, he has yet to appear in […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. ruled out for Jazz matchup due to personal reasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New Orleans Pelicans do not plan on reinventing anything ahead of Friday night’s rematch against the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies. Interim head coach James Borrego is betting continuity matters more than counterpunching when it comes to supporting Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, and Herb Jones have delivered improved starts and […] The post Why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will stick with new starting lineup vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Bucks may be more open than ever to moving Giannis Antetokounmpo, but do not expect a quick resolution. Around the NBA, the belief is that the Giannis saga will stretch at least through Thursday and possibly well beyond, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst. Apparently, Milwaukee’s front office is in no rush […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Watch could extend beyond trade deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Bracketology outlook is starting to simmer with massive conference clashes on deck.

She knows basketball and gets a chance to show that on Friday night.

The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association will meet Monday at 2 p.m. ET, as the two sides attempt to reach a compromise on a collective bargaining agreement. The league and the players union previously agreed to a free-agency moratorium in mid-January after the extension to the current CBA lapsed, and fewer than 100 days remain until the scheduled start of the 2026 season. A source briefed on the negotiations told The Athletic that smaller, unofficial meetings in January h

When the Los Angeles Lakers were sold to current Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, the two historic franchises came under the same umbrella of TWG Global. The Dodgers have had great success under Walter and the hope is that the Lakers will be built back up to do the same. Obviously, the rules in […]

That means Jokić is in position to be eligible for the NBA's end-of-season awards.

Dylan Cardwell discusses how he went from undrafted to a key member of the Kings rotation

After missing 16 games with a bone bruise in his hyperextended left knee, Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to action Friday night against the Clippers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia.

Out since Dec. 29 with a knee injury, Jokic is expected back at home and could also be available for Sunday vs OKC L'articolo Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic plans to return tonight vs Clippers proviene da Sportando .

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Kawhi Leonard is on the injury report alongside Derrick Jones Jr., with one player listed as questionable and the other ruled out. Leonard is dealing with a left knee contusion, while Jones Jr. has a sprained right knee and has been sidelined since January […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Latest Clippers vs. Nuggets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz will be without several starters during Friday’s home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Lauri Markkanen (rest), Jusuf Nurkic (illness) and Kevin Love (illness) were ruled out for the game, which has significant implications on the draft lottery race. Markkanen recently missed seven games due to illness and a return-to-play conditioning period. He […] The post Jazz resting Lauri Markkanen, others during critical tank matchup vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors have been linked to a possible trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for quite some time now. It’s a move that has fans everywhere on pins and needles, and it seems to include Draymond Green as well. In the latest episode of the “Draymond Green Show,” the 35-year-old forward went on […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green delivers NSFW rant over Dubs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dub Nation faces the East's monster while riding offensive momentum

We’re looking at three more lower-cost trade options to serve as possible depth pieces to Boston’s postseason run.

Offense turning into defense.

Rumors have swirled around LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, with a recent development possibly changing everything.

Selecting the three most realistic trade targets for the Miami Heat ahead of the trade deadline, with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the top pick.

The price for White is a little high.

Joel Embiid speaks out on the Philadelphia 76ers' trade market L'articolo Joel Embiid on the deadline: I believe we have a chance proviene da Sportando .

Monte Poole reports Golden State is prepared to pay a massive price in a potential Bucks blockbuster — but Curry is off limits L'articolo Warriors ready to offer “a whole lot” for Giannis, with Steph Curry as the only untouchable proviene da Sportando .

Steve Popper writes in Newsday that the nonstop rumors are taking an emotional toll as New York Knicks navigate deadline noise L'articolo Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly “hurt” by constant trade talk: “Maybe trust is gone” proviene da Sportando .

A vital meeting between the WNBA players assocation and the league is scheduled next week in New York about a new CBA deal.

Last week, we examined several big men who are candidates to be on the move prior to the February 5 deadline. On Monday, we outlined what each NBA team can and can't do on the trade market. Today we'll take a closer look at several wings who could be dealt over the next six days. […]