Basketball News · LatestFriday, Feb 6, 2026

“I’M HERE!” That’s what Anthony Davis exclaimed to the applauding crowd at American Airlines Center after a big play during his debut for the Dallas Mavericks last year. It didn’t take long for him to be gone. The AD era in Dallas ended before it even began, as the Mavericks traded him to the Washington […] The post Mavericks’ Michael Finley points to ‘winning culture’ behind Anthony Davis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The modern NBA is a sport transformed, a high-speed chess match played out in relentless 48-minute bursts. For James Borrego’s rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, navigating this evolution is the key to unlocking Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen’s potential. It will take a while, granted, but the front office sees better days ahead for […] The post Pelicans’ James Borrego pinpoints ‘biggest thing’ for Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen’s growth appeared first on ClutchPoints .

At this point in her career, Brittney Griner has already firmly established herself as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. The 35-year-old veteran just completed his 11th season in the league and her first with the Atlanta Dream. Griner joined the Dream in the offseason after spending the first 11 seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury.

The Knicks stay afloat in the Eastern Conference title betting market after the NBA Trade Deadline closed.

Quite a busy week.

Duren won't return to Thursday's game against the Wizards due to right knee soreness, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. He'll finish the night with four points (2-6 FG) and three rebounds in 13 minutes. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Altman wasn’t going to sacrifice the present for the future.

Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup here.

The games go on after Deadline Day…

Nyla Harris notched a double-double to lead No. 25 North Carolina 53-44 over Clemson on Thursday. Harris scored 17 on 7-of-13 shooting with 10 rebounds and two steals. It was her fourth double-double of the season for the Tar Heels (19-5, 8-3 Atlantic Coast Conference).

Pippen (toe) is questionable for Friday's game in Portland. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Grizzlies reportedly made a significant trade request for Ja Morant, but the Heat showed no interest.

Ahead of Sunday's halftime show, Bad Bunny reassured fans that his performance is meant to be felt, not translated.

He averaged 15.2 points in five years with the Nets as well as doszens of how-he-do-that. But it was never easy.

The Knicks were winners, but so were the Jazz and Pacers.

Steve Kerr opens up honestly on why Jonathan Kuminga's Warriors tenure was plagued with problems.

Will Hill is backing UConn when it faces St. John’s Friday on FOX. Find out why he's taking the Huskies.

All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.

The Utah Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr. in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies that included eight total players. It’s a move that massively improves Utah’s front court for the future. With the deal done and Jackson yet to make his debut, the superstar forward sends an exciting message to the fanbase. Jackson, who is […] The post Jaren Jackson Jr. sends initial message to Jazz fans after blockbuster Grizzlies trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons made their lone move at the NBA trade deadline, sending shooting guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal. In exchange for Ivey, the Pistons received guard Kevin Huerter, forward Dario Saric, and a protected 2026 first-round pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade was announced on Tuesday, but […] The post Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff makes ‘tough’ admission on dealing with Jaden Ivey trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, the Charlotte Hornets decided to shake things up by trading for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The move comes amid Charlotte’s seven-game winning streak, which has vaulted them up the Eastern Conference standings and near the postseason line. Now, more information is coming to light about White’s […] The post Hornets’ Coby White gets calf injury update after Bulls trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In his first Los Angeles Clippers press conference two-and-a-half years ago, there was a viral moment where James Harden famously claimed, “I am not a system player. I am a system.” After he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a star tandem with Donovan Mitchell, Clippers head coach Ty Lue revisited the proclamation. […] The post How James Harden’s partnership with Donovan Mitchell could finally push Cavs to ‘mountaintop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The madness of the NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and the Boston Celtics were busy for almost the entirety of the chaos. To kick things off, they pulled a somewhat surprising move on Tuesday afternoon by dealing guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Nikola Vucevic. This deal also included […] The post Celtics 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 4 deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .