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Kings’ Russell Westbrook passes another NBA legend on all-time list amid Grizzlies game

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Russell Westbrook is not winning a bunch of games with the Sacramento Kings, but that’s not going to stop him from stacking up more numbers. On Wednesday, the former NBA Most Valuable Player climbed up another notch on an all-time list, as he passed the legendary Hakeem Olajuwon on the league’s career scoring ladder. ‘ […] The post Kings’ Russell Westbrook passes another NBA legend on all-time list amid Grizzlies game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ All-Star participation in doubt: ‘I might not be playing’

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was selected to his fourth-consecutive All-Star Game, with coaches recognizing his body of work this season after he missed out on a starting spot in the stacked Western Conference. But it looks as though Edwards will be missing out on the festivities at the end of the day. While Edwards […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ All-Star participation in doubt: ‘I might not be playing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Hornets waive Pat Connaughton after Tyus Jones trade

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Updated Feb 5, 2:46 AM ET

The Charlotte Hornets, as a result of their busy trade deadline maneuvering, have had to do some housekeeping. Forced to waive a player in the aftermath of their dealings, they decided to cut veteran guard Pat Connaughton loose, as reported by ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. Connaughton has played in only 22 games for the […] The post Hornets waive Pat Connaughton after Tyus Jones trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Otega Oweh goes for 20-plus again and Kentucky defeats Oklahoma 94-78

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otega Oweh matched his season-high with 24 points, Brandon Garrison had 20 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and Kentucky defeated Oklahoma 94-78 on Wednesday night. Oweh has scored 20-plus points in eight of 10 conference games. Garrison, who averages 3.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, has one other game with double figures in scoring and one other with double figures in rebounding this season. Oweh scored seven points early in the second half and the Wildcats pushed thei...

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Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech

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Updated Feb 5, 11:07 AM ET

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.

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Roy scores 30 and Oklahoma State overcomes big game from Dybantsa to beat No. 16 BYU 99-92

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Updated Feb 5, 1:13 AM ET

Dybantsa showed why he's expected to be one of the first players chosen in the 2026 NBA draft. Jaylen Curry scored 18 points and Vyctorius Miller added 14 for the Cowboys (16-6, 4-5 Big 12), who won their second straight. Oklahoma State fans stormed the court after the victory.

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Diop scores 15, Johnson 14 and Odum 13 to help Arizona St. beat Utah 71-63

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Massamba Diop had 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, Anthony Johnson added 14 points, and Arizona State beat Utah 71-63 on Wednesday night. Moe Odum added 13 points for Arizona State (12-11, 3-7 Big 12). Don McHenry scored 23 points and Seydou Traore added 16 for Utah (9-13, 1-8), which has lost four in a row.

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No. 20 West Virginia women beat Colorado 61-55

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Jordan Harrison scored 18 points and No. 20 West Virginia beat Colorado 61-55 on Wednesday night. Gia Cooke's driving layup gave West Virginia its largest lead, 51-42, with 8:25 to play. An 8-1 surge pulled Colorado to 52-50 with 4:50 left, but the Buffaloes didn't get closer. Cooke added two more layups in the closing minutes that pushed the Mountaineers' lead back to five points each time. Cooke finished with 12 points and Sydney Shaw added 11 for West Virginia (19-5, ...

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No. 5 Illinois makes 17 3-pointers, beats Northwestern 84-44 for 12th straight win

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Andrej Stojakovic scored 17 points and No. 5 Illinois made 17 3-pointers in an 84-44 win over Northwestern on Wednesday night. Keaton Wagler, Zvonimir Ivisic and Ben Humrichous each had 13 points for Illinois (20-3, 11-1 Big Ten), which won its 12th straight game. David Mirkovic had 12 points and Tomislav Ivisic had 12 rebounds.

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Wizards Called Knicks With Trade Interest On Karl-Anthony Towns

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The Washington Wizards called the New York Knicks about the potential availability of Karl-Anthony Towns before they pivoted to their trade for Anthony Davis. Towns' future with the Knicks has been a question amid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and concerns on his fit with Mike Brown. Those talks clearly didn't progress and the Knicks have been quiet ahead of the deadline. Towns is under contract with the Knicks at $57 million for the 2026-27 season and a player option for the 2027-28 sea...

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Western Notes: K. Murray, Reaves, J. Jackson, Jazz

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It sounds as if the Kings are aiming to get forward Keegan Murray on the court shortly after the All-Star break, tweets James Ham of The Kings Beat. Murray, who has been out since January 4 due to a moderate left ankle sprain, was ruled out for two more weeks on Tuesday, per a press […]

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Hornets add backcourt experience with trade for Magic’s Tyus Jones

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Updated Feb 5, 3:02 PM ET

The Charlotte Hornets continue to be active on the trade market. Earlier in the day, they sent Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls for Coby White and Mike Conley — giving them extra scoring punch off the bench. But they’re not done making moves just yet if their trade […] The post Hornets add backcourt experience with trade for Magic’s Tyus Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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