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Anunoby and Shamet combined for 47 points and 10 3-pointers, all while the Knicks' defense is hitting its stride.

Groundhog Day is not until Monday, but does yet another 50+ point loss for Nets mean anything?

For two decades, LeBron James being an All-Star was almost a certainty. “I really didn’t think about it, to be honest,” James said Sunday after he was chosen as a reserve by Western Conference coaches for his NBA-record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection. Not only had he missed nearly a month of the regular season, but also the offseason work he put in to become the NBA's career scoring leader and the first player in history to play 23 seasons.

According to Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter, third-year guard Scoot Henderson is expected to make his return “very, very soon,” Joe Freeman reports for The Oregonian (Twitter link). Henderson has missed the entire season to this point with a left hamstring tear, but it was recently reported that he is in the final stages of […]

Not a typical Jazz shooting night, but also not a typical Jazz defensive night

The Detroit Pistons made incredible franchise history with their blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening. Detroit has been enjoying a spectacular campaign throughout the 2025-26 NBA season. After having the worst record in the league in 2024, they rebounded as the most improved team the following year with their playoff berth. This […] The post Pistons set franchise record in blowout win vs Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Clippers have seen a resurgence following their rough start to the 2025-26 regular season, and that’s been thanks in large part to Kawhi Leonard. Since their 6-21 start through the middle of December, the Clipper have gone 16-4 to climb all the way back to 22-25 on the season. The wins have […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard makes NBA history with NBA All-Star snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The wait is finally over. For years, the narrative surrounding Jamal Murray was that he was the “best player in the NBA to never make an All-Star team.” That changed Sunday when the league officially named the Denver Nuggets guard a Western Conference reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood. When Jamal Murray […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray gets massive ovation following All-Star nod appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren was named as an All-Star for the first time, so Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson congratulated him in a slightly different way. The Nuggets were looking for their third straight win as they hosted the Thunder at Ball Arena on Sunday. It could be a preview of the conference […] The post Nuggets’ Peyton Watson throws down monster dunk over Chet Holmgren appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without James Harden, routed the Phoenix Suns 117-93 on Sunday night. Leonard, who was left off the Western Conference All-Star reserves announced earlier Sunday, had eight rebounds as well as his 27th consecutive game with 20 or more points. Ivica Zubac had 20 rebounds as the Clippers bounced back from a loss at Denver on Friday and dominated the inside, outrebounding Phoenix 63-35 and outscoring the Suns 64-18 in the paint.

Wizards split the season series with the Kings, by winning on Sunday evening, 116-112.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their struggles against the elite teams as the New York Knicks manage a convincing 112-100 victory on Sunday night.

The travel-weary Spurs return home to face the rested Orlando Magic

Yeah, this one wasn’t ever close. Detroit led by nine after the first quarter, 23 at halftime, 38 after the third, and by 53 at the end of the game. That’s the new franchise record for largest margin of victory, set by the 2025-2026 Detroit Pistons. It looked like the varsity squad taking on the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis GrizzliesDate: February 2nd, 2026Time: 6:30 PM CSTLocation: FedEx ForumTelevision Coverage: Peacock, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially done that thing only the Wolves can do: follow a four-game skid that made you question the entire concept of organized basketball… with a four-game […]

The first of many NBA All-Star nods for the Gonzaga great.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored a career-high 32 points on 12-of-15 shooting and had seven assists on Sunday night to help Iowa beat short-handed Oregon 84-66 for its fourth win in a row. Oregon (8-14, 1-10) has lost eight straight — its last seven by an average of 16.9 points — and nine of its last 11. Alvaro Folgueiras added 15 points and eight rebounds, Brendan Hausen scored 11 and Cooper Koch 10 for Iowa (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes shot 59% (33 of 56) from the field, hit 1...

In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, we are here to discuss The Biggest Snub of the NBA’s All-Star Game.

The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the last several seasons branding themselves as a rising power built on swagger, youth, and internal continuity. As the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, though, that vision is under its most serious threat yet. Injuries, philosophical clashes, and the question of Ja Morant’s future are looming. These have turned what […] The post Grizzlies’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid Ja Morant drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For many players, making it to the NBA All-Star Game is a validation of their hard work, dedication, and talent. It is a distinction not many can have, which explains why Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren looked proud after learning that he was selected as one of the reserves for next month’s starry affair in […] The post The heartwarming on-court moment Pistons’ Jalen Duren learned he was named an All-Star appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers faced star power inside the Madison Square Garden versus the New York Knicks. Then witnessed Luka Doncic flip off Jalen Brunson. And that moment went viral — as captured by the NBA on NBC cameras after New York’s 112-100 win. Luka Doncic flipped off Jalen Brunson postgame 😅 pic.twitter.com/IUxh0MR0og — ClutchPoints […] The post Luka Doncic flips off Jalen Brunson during postgame interaction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

What was supposed to be a dream season has quickly become a franchise referendum. Few franchises live with higher stakes than the Milwaukee Bucks right now. They were once the model of stability built around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, the organization enters the 2026 NBA trade deadline with its identity, relevance, and future direction all under […] The post Bucks’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Giannis Antetokounmpo drama hanging over franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has arguably the most iconic chasedown block in NBA history. On Sunday, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama said: Hold my beer. The Spurs hosted the Orlando Magic at Frost Bank Center, and Wembanyama quickly reminded everyone—once again—that he is a nightly highlight waiting to happen. In the second […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s insane chasedown block in Spurs-Magic looks like AI appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder Oklahoma City is expected to keep its powder dry. Most signs point to the Thunder avoiding any major deadline shake-up, with Ousmane Dieng remaining the most likely player to be moved if they do act. Even then, the expectation is something modest. Rylan Stiles of SI.com notes the Thunder could use frontcourt insurance, particularly […] The post NBA Rumors: Thunder, Kevin Love, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Jordan Poole has been benched for the last four games for the Pelicans in favor of a starting lineup of Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, and Dereck Queen. This move sent rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears to the bench and Poole out of the rotation altogether, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. […]

A year after the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers struggle with their shooting in a 112-100 loss to the Knicks.