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The Celtics host the Sacramento Kings for the 2nd, and final, game between them this season.

The NBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, and the game is taking place in Los Angeles at the new Los Angeles Clippers stadium. All of the festivities for the weekend are happening in Los Angeles, too, and that includes the All-Star Celebrity Game. With the event lineups announced, NFL stars Amon-Ra St. Brown […] The post NFL superstars Amon-Ra St. Brown, Keenan Allen set to make NBA All-Star Celebrity Game moves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As former Charlotte Hornets player Amari Bailey is currently out of the league, the guard is looking to regain college eligibility and head back to that level. As Bailey was with the UCLA basketball team before being selected in the 2023 NBA Draft in the second round by the Hornets, he is seeking a return […] The post Amari Bailey ‘serious’ about returning to college after 10 games with Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

WIll the Suns secure back to back wins on back to back nights?

Giannis would reportedly like to play alongside Tyrese Maxey, but does he want to be a Sixer enough to force a trade here?

While there have been no indications to this point that the Cavaliers are considering making an offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the possibility can’t be ruled out, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link). “It’s Giannis,” a rival NBA executive told Fedor. “Nothing more needs to be said.” As Fedor writes, the Cleveland’s pathway to […]

The Warriors will welcome the Eastern Conference leading Pistons to the Bay Area on Friday night.

Steph and co. are on the playoff bubble.

After the Miami Heat lost to the Orlando Magic last Wednesday, the team would bounce back the night after in the 116-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. With the Heat once again taking on the Bulls on Saturday and Sunday, the statuses of certain players like Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell are […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell gets murky updates for Bulls clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Houston Rockets (29-17) could use the veteran leadership, savvy playmaking and 3-point shooting that Fred VanVleet can provide, but his status for this season remains in serious uncertainty after he suffered a torn ACL in September. Even when the veteran point guard does return to the court, there is no telling how he will […] The post Fred VanVleet addresses rumors about him being “Rocket For Life” appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former Hornets second-round pick and UCLA star Amari Bailey is seeking NCAA eligibility to return to college basketball.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left calf strain) is out but Luka Doncic (left ankle soreness) is available for Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. Reaves has been out since Christmas Day due to the injury and the organization will continue to be cautious as he nears a return. This […]

Once Austin Reaves is back, Luka Dončić and the Lakers can see just how good they can be.

Fifth-year guard Jalen Green, who has missed the Suns‘ last three games after experiencing tightness in his right hamstring last week, is set to return for Friday’s contest in Cleveland, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Green has been limited to just four appearances this season after repeatedly aggravating a right hamstring strain he […]

Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.

Trust is not freely given to rookies in the NBA, especially those asked to touch the ball as often as All-Rookie wonder Derik Queen has for James Borrego’s basement-dwelling New Orleans Pelicans. However, as the season has progressed, Queen has steadily earned a larger offensive role, not through scoring volume alone, but by consistently making […] The post How Pelicans’ Derik Queen has earned more ‘trust’ as offensive focal point appeared first on ClutchPoints .

While NBA trade deadline talks continue to dominate conversations around the NBA, a very special announcement is coming up on Sunday evening. The 14 reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles will be revealed on Sunday, February 1, by the NBA on NBC crew, and we will finally know who the 24 […] The post 2026 NBA All-Star reserve predictions: Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. headline vast list of first-time All-Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference, and some would say that it’s a surprise that they’ve been this good with all the turnover they had before the season started. Jaylen Brown has stepped in and become the top dog for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum is sidelined recovering from his Achilles injury. […] The post Watch Jayson Tatum work out his leg during Celtics’ shootaround appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors are in prime position to make a run at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But any potential trade would be complicated without the inclusion of Warriors forward Jimmy Butler. Butler suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee earlier this month, ending his 2025-26 campaign and jeopardizing his availability for the […] The post Rumor: Warriors not willing to trade Jimmy Butler for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks will play on Friday night. The Blazers are dealing with injury questions, however. Deni Avdija is among the Blazers dealing with injury concerns heading into Friday’s matchup. So, is Avdija playing tonight vs. the Knicks? Avdija has a low back strain. Portland will closely monitor the situation […] The post Is Deni Avdija playing tonight? Blazers vs. Knicks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cooper Flagg sent shockwaves through the NBA as the rookie had the best game of his season, scoring 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets. Though it resulted in a loss, it shows the work that Flagg has put in over the season, and it looks like he’s really figuring it out on the court. Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg’s huge 49-point game draws Dwight Howard response appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mark Aguirre heads to the rafters! The post Mark Aguirre’s Journey Comes Full Circle as Dallas Mavericks Retire No. 24 appeared first on Ballislife.com .