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Raptors guard Chucky Hepburn has undergone surgery to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and will be reevaluated in six weeks, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca (Twitter link). More to come…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren kept his promise, and the Oklahoma City Thunder really needed it in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz in overtime on Wednesday. The Thunder avoided its third consecutive loss by bouncing back in a hard-fought win against the Jazz. After blowing a 20-point lead, Holmgren helped the Thunder erase […] The post Chet Holmgren’s bold response to Thunder’s string of losses in OT win vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, and with it, all sorts of trade rumors are out there. One of the biggest revolves around Michael Porter Jr. and where he could end up. The big rumor is that the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him. However, one thing that might stop the Clippers from […] The post Clippers rumors: Michael Porter Jr. to Clippers trade could hit snag over past injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is working towards a return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. When Irving plays again will be determined by when he's ready to play, not the Mavericks record. "That has nothing to do with it," Dallas coach Jason Kidd said when asked if where Dallas is in the standings will factor into Irving's return. "It's about, for him, mentally and physically being able to play at the highest level in his mind. No one else's." Kidd went on to say Irving i...

Life without Alperen Sengun has proven difficult for the Houston Rockets. After entering the month with the third-best offensive rating in the NBA, Houston has fallen to 23rd over its last three games, all of which Sengun has missed. And the setback should linger, as Sengun is not expected back for at least another week […] The post Rockets feeling Alperen Sengun’s absence in surprisingly game-changing way appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As rumors surround the Toronto Raptors regarding moves the team will make ahead of February’s trade deadline, there is no doubt interest to add with the success they’ve been having to start the season. After the Raptors had a walk-off winner against the Charlotte Hornets, it’s easy to see the heights that the team could […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors linked to Trey Murphy III trade, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade season officially kicking off with one star leaving the only team he’s ever played for, New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could be the next trade in a potential deal with the Chicago Bulls. It’s worth keeping a close eye on, as the Pelicans, Williamson, and the Bulls inch closer to the […] The post NBA rumors: Zion Williamson trade smoke billowing around Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

First-year Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie's job reportedly is"safe" despite the team's 8-27 start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

The WNBA and players association will not reach a collective bargaining agreement before Friday's deadline and will enter a "status quo" period maintaining the current CBA. WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart confirmed Thursday the sides remain far apart on key issues but will continue negotiating in good faith. "We are not coming to an agreement by tomorrow, I can tell you that," Stewart said after practice at Unrivaled. "We're just going to continue to negotiate in good faith." Strike Auth...

"You guys are playing with arguably the greatest player to ever play [LeBron], and excuse me when I say this, but y'all treat him like he's nothing."

Miles McBride’s play on Wednesday night showed you exactly why they took that stance. Playing in the Knicks' starting lineup, McBride had 16 points, four assists, a steal and a block in New York’s win over the Clippers.

Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins believes that the Golden State Warriors organization has "failed" star Steph Curry.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need to target a point guard who can uplift their offense and complete a talented backcourt with Anthony Edwards.

The Donovan Mitchell-designed uniforms features nods to his "Spida" nickname.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Thursday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a home-and-home series. Darius Garland is listed as questionable on the injury report with a right hand contusion, while Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for right foot injury maintenance. Cavs veteran Larry Nance Jr. has a chance to play […] The post Are Darius Garland, Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Cavs vs. Timberwolves injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One of the longest-running NBA feuds is that of Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, the former rivals with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons in the late 1980s and 1990s, culminating in Thomas’ absence on the 1992 Olympics “Dream Team.” Over the years, Jordan has mostly stayed silent on the issue, while Thomas has had […] The post Michael Jordan-Isiah Thomas NBA feud reignited with ‘shoes and warmups’ diss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Flagg remains the favorite, but the former Duke teammates are both having standout rookie years

The NBA's trade season is upon us and we dive into the the five biggest moves we could expect to see.

Any NBA aficionado knows that Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan have a longstanding beef. It goes all the way back to the mid-1980s, when Jordan arrived in Thomas’ hometown of Chicago, and Thomas was with Detroit. Since then, they had their battles, and that bitterness lingers to this day. Recently, Thomas made his case for […] The post Isiah Thomas challenges Michael Jordan’s GOAT case appeared first on ClutchPoints .

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown takes pride in not needing to flop to score. However, his lack of acting for calls sometimes causes officials to overlook the physical contact he endures on a nightly basis. The Green Team’s 114-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday evening was a prime example of that. […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals how he’ll adjust to fickle officiating after Nuggets loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Questions surrounding Jonathan Kuminga’s role with the Golden State Warriors intensified this week after Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas openly questioned why the organization’s players have not been more vocal in supporting the young forward. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Thomas expressed confusion over the lack of visible backing for […] The post Isiah Thomas wonders why Warriors haven’t backed Jonathan Kuminga to play more appeared first on ClutchPoints .