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Cameron Carr finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds and Baylor snapped a four-game losing streak with a 63-53 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Carr made 6 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers for the Bears (12-9, 2-7 Big 12 Conference), who won for the second time in their last nine games. The sophomore guard notched his third double-double this season but also had seven of Baylor's 14 turnovers.

Slumping Purdue looks to snap back into winning form as it takes its game on the road vs. Maryland on Sunday

Brant Byers scored 21 points and No. 24 Miami (Ohio) set a Mid-American Conference record with its 22nd straight win, pulling away in the second half for an 85-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday. The RedHawks (22-0, 10-0) surpassed the 2001-02 Kent State squad for the longest winning streak in conference history. Miami and Arizona remain the lone unbeaten teams in Division I.

Kon Knueppel looks to be the biggest competitor for the Rookie of the Year award alongside the Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. And that was on full display in the Charlotte Hornets’ recent victory over the Mavs, which came after both players registered career-highs. This was followed by a hilarious moment between Knueppel and none other […] The post Watch Dirk Nowitzki tell Hornets’ Kon Knueppel what his last name means in German appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) have basketball-related adjustments to make following the news that nine-time All-Star Paul George is being suspended for 25 games after violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. But Andre Drummond is taking the time to show support for his teammate. “I stand with you,” the two-time All-Star center posted on X. George issued […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond supports Paul George after suspension announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers hoped Austin Reaves would return at some point during the team’s eight-game road trip, which continues against the New York Knicks. Six games into the longest Lakers road trip of the season, and Reaves has yet to play, as he continues to recover from a strained left calf injury. However, that […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves questionable for return vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In his first season as head coach, the Charlotte Hornets’ six-game winning streak Charles Lee hype after a 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs. In jubulation with the Hornets players, coach Lee did a cartwheel in the locker room. movin DIFFERENT#HiveMentality | @Waste_Pro_USA pic.twitter.com/Vm8RsJlkp6 — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 31, 2026 Brandon Miller’s 26 […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee hits wild cartwheel after 6th-straight win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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A brutal closing to the first half proved to be just too much for the Spurs to overcome.

A week that promises trade deadline chaos and at least three tough matchups for our heroes.

We know there’s no loyalty when it comes to the business of the NBA. That point was driven home last season, when Luka Doncic was dealt by the Mavericks to the Lakers in arguably the most shocking NBA trade of all time.. If he could be moved, anyone could be moved. Still, there’s something unsettling about Draymond...

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 19 points and T.O. Barrett added 16 for Missouri in an 84-79 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night. The Tigers (15-7, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) jumped ahead early with a 12-2 run and went into halftime up 42-35. A late 6-0 run for Mississippi State got the Bulldogs within three, 74-71, with less than two minutes left in the game, but they couldn't get any closer. Missouri capitalized on turnovers, turning 14 Bulldog turnovers into 21 points ...

As the deadline approaches, the Warriors may be looking to make some moves

Alex Ovechkin with the assist! That’s a phrase hockey fans have heard 750 times throughout Ovi’s 21-year career with the Washington Capitals. On Friday night, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer added one more assist as he saved Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic from falling out of bounds against the Washington Wizards. At the […] The post Alex Ovechkin saves Lakers’ Luka Doncic after stepping out of bounds appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The final weekend before the NBA trade deadline always brings plenty of clarity as to which teams will be the most active over the last week to make deals during the regular season, but this year’s deadline is very different. Trade intel around the NBA has been held up by discussions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and […] The post Kings, Lakers linked to Cavs’ latest De’Andre Hunter trade intel before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Risacher (knee) is available to play Saturday against the Pacers. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

In addition to the Cavaliers, the Lakers, Pacers, Spurs and Celtics are among the many suitors for Kings guard Keon Ellis, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Timberwolves and Knicks have also been mentioned as teams interested in Ellis. The 26-year-old is an intriguing trade candidate because his […]

The 35-12 Detroit Pistons continue to garner the respect of their peers around the NBA. Detroit’s Western Conference road trip concluded with a crucial 131-124 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Center Jalen Duren had his way with the Warriors, scoring 21 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, including six on the offensive glass. After the […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren draws attention-grabbing ‘All-Star’ take from Draymond Green appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel got a chance to catch up with his former Duke teammate and Rookie of the Year candidate in Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. Knueppel strengthened his case for ROY against Flagg in their 123-121 Hornets win. Kon erupted for eight threes, which helped edge the Mavericks in a two-point victory. He finished with […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares his take on Rookie of the Year race with Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Sacramento Kings are expected to trade guard Keon Ellis ahead of next week's trade deadline. Sacramento has had several express interest in Ellis, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics. For the Celtics and Lakers, Ellis would be a way to upgrade the teams' guard rotations without adding a high-priced player. The Spurs could be looking for off-guard depth. The Pacers would be making a sort of "pre" agency. A team that trade for Ellis will pr...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mikel Brown Jr. scored 20 points off the bench, Isaac McKneely added 14 and No. 20 Louisville used a 10-0 second-half run to rally past SMU 88-74 on Saturday. The Cardinals (15-6, 5-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) overcame a cold start and 47-44 halftime deficit to take their first lead at 55-53 on Kobe Rodgers' transition layup with 14:37 remaining. SMU eventually went ahead 62-61, but Aly Khalifa (eight points) scored five during their pivotal spurt and Louisville steadi...