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After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated fellow Canadian-born player Jamal Murray’s first All-Star selection. For many, Murray’s All-Star nod is long overdue. After Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash called Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Canadian NBA player ever, Shai spoke about the growth of Canadian basketball during his […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates Jamal Murray for finally being named an All-Star ap...

Darryn Peterson was happy to finally finish a game for No. 11 Kansas, and the Jayhawks certainly needed the standout freshman at the end against No. 13 Texas Tech.

For a rookie trying to establish himself in the NBA rotation, an All-Star Weekend invite represents both validation and a measuring stick. It’s a process that has broken plenty of lottery picks, so James Borrego helped Jeremiah Fears map out the plan right after the NBA Draft. Fortunately for the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, there […] The post How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears mapped plans for Derik Queen’s NBA All-Star weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Joining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in his first All-Star Game, Thunder forward Chet Holmgren showed his appreciation for his first All-Star selection after a 121-111 win against the Nuggets. Holmgren finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and three blocks after securing his first appearance at the NBA’s star-studded event in Los Angeles. After beating […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren ‘extremely’ sincere reaction to first NBA All-Star selection appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With their season drifting in the wrong direction and the Western Conference standings tightening by the day, Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies are increasingly looking for relief valves. That’s why Ty Jerome’s return was so important. After missing the first 46 games of the season with a high-grade right calf strain, the veteran guard finally made […] The post Why Tuomas Iisalo’s Grizzlies need Ty Jerome to jumpstart season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

Cooper Flagg has been balling out for the Dallas Mavericks over the past few weeks. After a slow start to his career, Flagg has learned to adjust to the rigors of the NBA, displaying his all-around game. Some believe that getting the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, which landed them Flagg, was a […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg doesn’t make up for Luka Doncic trade, DeMarcus Cousins declares appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating and using profane language after Saturday's loss to Houston.

Though the spot wasn’t decided until February 1 was just about over, San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson will represent the Western Conference as a head coach in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. When the Spurs’ first-year head man took the podium following his team’s 112-103 victory vs. the Orlando Magic, he didn’t know […] The post Spurs HC Mitch Johnson’s ‘humbling’ response to earning Western Conference All-Star coach nod appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kon Knueppel entered Stephen Curry territory with his rookie feat in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening. Knueppel is halfway through his first year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has shined with spectacular performances, standing out as an elite shooter from beyond the arc. In 36 minutes […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel enters Stephen Curry 3-point territory amid record pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It has been a nightmarish campaign for the Indiana Pacers, who have been ravaged by multiple injuries. But if there is a bright spot amid the challenging season, it is Pascal Siakam. Siakam has been the lone steady force for the Pacers. Against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, he reminded everyone why […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam throws down mean jam over Dorian Finney-Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss Tuesday night's game against the 76ers with a persistent right knee issue that the team is officially listing as patellofemoral pain syndrome.

An embarrassed Charles Lee took the blame for a head-to-head collision with his star player on the sideline after LaMelo Ball and the Hornets coach both went for a loose ball.

Early on during what would eventually be a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans for a Charlotte Hornets team that’s been on the upswing over the past month or so, a scary moment unfolded when LaMelo Ball, trying to pull off a hustle play by saving the ball from going out of bounds, collided […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee drops brutally honest 3-word take on scary LaMelo Ball collision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Bucks have submitted counteroffers to teams aggressively seeking a trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.

Monday night isn’t exactly going according to plan for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After handily taking care of business against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, 131-114, the Timberwolves had plenty of confidence that they could do it again on Monday in another game against the Grizzlies on the road. Alas, the Grizzlies have seemed to learn […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels slams down dunk over GG Jackson appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The LA Clippers and James Harden are exploring trades ahead of Thursday's deadline with the Cavaliers one of the teams expressing interest.

The NBA season has a way of compressing time for rookies. What feels manageable in November can become a grind by February, when the physical toll of an 82-game schedule collides with the mental demands of learning a new system. Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are going through some of Cedric Coward’s growing pains while […] The post How Grizzlies are easing Cedric Coward around NBA’s rookie wall appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Following another week of conference play chaos, St John's and Iowa State climbed into the top 10 of Andy Katz's latest men's basketball Power 37 rankings.

The Toronto Raptors are hoping that their patience will finally meet opportunity. They have spent the better part of two seasons preaching development over desperation, flexibility over flash. The NBA, though, has a way of interrupting even the best-laid plans. Now, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee suddenly clouded by injuries and underachievement. As such, the […] The post Raptors’ best Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer to entice Bucks before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Andy Katz has you covered with the the biggest games you can't miss this week, including another edition of the Duke-North Carolina rivalry.

When news broke that the Milwaukee Bucks were taking calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, fans openly wondered if the Philadelphia 76ers could make a move on the former MVP using VJ Edgecombe as the centerpiece of the deal. While some, like ESPN’s Bobby Marks, believe a deal centered around […] The post 76ers rumors: VJ Edgecombe an untouchable ‘foundational piece’ in Giannis trade talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As far as NBA All-Star snubs go, Alperen Sengun’s exclusion from the 12-man roster that will be taking the court in February is as close to dumbfounding as it can get. Sengun did miss some time earlier in the season, but when healthy, he’s been an unstoppable force for a Houston Rockets team that’s currently […] The post NBA All-Star snub Alperen Sengun puts up mammoth numbers vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors have never been a franchise that waits for the perfect moment. They create it. With the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes threatening to slip beyond reach and Stephen Curry’s championship window narrowing by the week, the February 2026 trade deadline looms as a defining inflection point. If their Plan A dies, urgency begins. […] The post 1 trade Warriors must make at 2026 NBA trade deadline if they don’t get Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .