Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Wildcats will be out in full force in LA

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James, Luka Doncic sound off on Austin Reaves’ ongoing injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

All Times EST Tuesday, Feb. 3 NBA Denver at Detroit, 7 p.m. New York at Washington, 7 p.m. Utah at Indiana, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Dallas, 8 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Orlando at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Golden State, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Portland, 11 p.m. NHL Columbus at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina, 7 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 points, Ty Jerome added 19 and Memphis built a 20-point lead in the second half and held on for a 137-128 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Memphis maintained a double-digit advantage through much of the fourth quarter. Minnesota, behind Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards, seemed poised to overtake Memphis, but the Grizzlies never let the Timberwolves within nine points and snapped a six-game losing streak.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball overcame an early head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee to score 24 points, and the surging Charlotte Hornets fought back from a 22-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 102-95 on Monday for their seventh straight win. Kon Knueppel added 17 points, hitting four 3s, and Brandon Miller and Grant Williams each scored 16 as Charlotte pulled within a half-game of the Atlanta Hawks for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets overcame ...

The Denver Nuggets recently got a boost with the return of Nikola Jokic, although they did drop a tough game to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Despite being near the top of the Western Conference leaderboard, some are speculating that a trade could be on the horizon for Denver ahead of the February […] The post Nuggets rumors: The luxury-tax ducking trade that could be made before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Clippers have engaged in discussions surrounding veteran guard James Harden.

Devin Booker is officially an NBA All-Star for the fifth time in his career. The NBA announced on Sunday the list of the reserves, and the Phoenix Suns star made the cut. While he’s averaging 25.4 points, 6.2 assists, and four rebounds per game, this isn’t his best statistical year. Even last season he had […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker gives teammates flowers after All-Star nod appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline drawing near, one name that has reportedly garnered plenty of trade interest in Chicago Bulls wing Ayo Dosunmu. One team in particular that has registered plenty of interest in a Dosunmu deadline trade with the Bulls is the New York Knicks, as per Alex Kirschenbaum of Bleacher Nation. There’s only […] The post NBA rumors: Knicks linked to Bulls trade, but there’s a problem appeared first on ClutchPoints .

First place is on the line as Week 4 of the 3x3 season wraps up in Miami

As the 2026 NBA trade deadline nears, this week’s power rankings are all about intel surrounding all 30 teams and where they stand. All eyes continue to be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, especially since a decision for him to stay or be traded will have a domino effect on the rest of the trade landscape. Teams […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 15: Where all 30 teams stand leading up to trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Plus, LeBron James collects 22nd All-Star nod, but did it come at Kawhi Leonard's expense?

Draymond Green has been running his podcast for some years now, and whether the Golden State Warriors win or lose, he’s going to be in front of that mic regardless. Green makes the time to talk about the things going around the league, and he also has a chance to take jabs that may have […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green fires back at Dillon Brooks ‘stick to hoops’ diss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Four favorites have stood out in the trade landscape, but they'll need to blow Milwaukee away by Thursday afternoon

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […] The post 4 Luka Doncic blockbuster trades that will never happen appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star dreams were dashed on Sunday, at least for the moment. Despite a career-best season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option, Porter was not one of the seven reserves picked to this year’s Eastern Conference squad. The NBA’s head coaches selected Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Pascal Siakam, […] The post Michael Porter Jr. snubbed from All-Star team despite Nets breakout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks were viewed as Giannis' preferred destination in trade rumors this past offseason

Amidst the Toronto Raptors’ reported trade talks before this week’s deadline, head coach Darko Rajakovic gave veteran Brandon Ingram a heartfelt message following his All-Star snub on Sunday. The NBA All-Star reserves were announced during the Raptors’ 107-100 win against the Utah Jazz. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes is heading to his second All-Star Game. Rajakovic consoled […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic shares heartfelt message with Brandon Ingram after All-Star snub appeared first on Clut...

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race seems like a battle between two players right now; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. While the race is probably close right now especially when it comes to overall production, Golden State Warriors’ star Draymond Green believes there is one situation where Knueppel […] The post Draymond Green drops bold Kon Knueppel Rookie of the Year take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After Monday’s in-person CBA session, will WNBA players be closer to accepting a deal? Or going on strike?

The Philadelphia 76ers may be in a pickle for the remainder of the season, as Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s drug policy. George has played well this season and was relatively healthy, which has helped the 76ers be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. The […] The post The trade 76ers must make after Paul George’s 25-game drug suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Sunday, WNBA star Caitlin Clark made her much-awaited debut as an NBC analyst. Clark’s appearance was full of memorable moments, including Miller calling her and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton the two best shooters in Indiana.

The 2006 WNBA title-winning Detroit Shock will be honored at Little Caesars Arena on March 7 during a Detroit Pistons NBA game.

The 2006 WNBA title-winning Detroit Shock will be honored at Little Caesars Arena on March 7 during a Detroit Pistons NBA game.

The NBPA won an appeal on Monday for Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be paid his full salary for this season, as per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Rozier was due to make $26.6 million this season in the final year of his contract. Rozier had been put on leave by the NBA earlier […] The post NBPA won appeal for Terry Rozier’s $26.6 million salary appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The WNBA and the players’ union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Union president Nneka Ogwumike walked out of the NBA offices around 1:30 p.m. — three hours after she got there — and said “no sorry we can't (talk)” when asked for comment. Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier planned on being at the meeting but had flight issues getting to New York from Miami, so they Zoomed in along with Breanna S...

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed guard Cason Wallace scoring a career-high seven threes to reach a career-best 27 points in Sunday’s win. The Thunder, coming off a 123-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander questioned his team’s plan against one of the […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault praises ‘committed’ Cason Wallace after career day vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Caitlin Clark remains "very confident" that a new WNBA CBA is reached soon.

Following a game against the Detroit Pistons in which he was assessed a technical foul, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said he was given the tech for telling a “Caucasian referee not to put his hand in my face,” which Green said he found “very ironic.” After the Warriors’ 131-124 loss to the Pistons […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green alleges racial undertones in ref incident appeared first on ClutchPoints .