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After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to look like a serious threat in the Eastern Conference as their health stabilizes, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. A three-game road winning streak has pushed Philadelphia within striking distance of the conference’s top tier, and the most notable development has been lineup continuity. For the first time in […] The post Joel Embiid gives Sixers needed lineup stability appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The shorthanded Denver Nuggets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game, 108-104, on Sunday evening. Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped 25 points, Aaron Gordon scored 23, while Peyton Watson with 19 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists, and Zeke Nnaji added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. […] The post Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 Tuesday night at Chase Center, turning a fast start into a decisive home victory. Golden State opened on a 38-24 first quarter and never relinquished control, building a lead that Portland could not overcome. De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 23 points off the bench […] The post Warriors dominate Trail Blazers 119-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
On Friday, the Chicago Bulls came up short against the Brooklyn Nets 112-109. As a result, they have a record of 19-22, and history is repeating itself. In other words, the Bulls have virtually the exact record at this point during the season for the third time in four years, per Sam Smith of NBA.com. […] The post The Bulls are in the same situation after loss to Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Before Christmas, the NBA announced they were instituting rules to crack down on tanking. One of those players in favor of anti-tanking rules is Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, he specifically called out LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets for tanking in front of everyone, per The Draymond Green show. “A […] The post Draymond Green urges NBA to penalize Hornets over LaMelo Ball tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins called out head coach Steve Kerr for recent comments made about his team’s title chances this season. Kerr’s championship outlook for the Warriors is bleak, piggybacking on his take of coaching a fading dynasty in 2025-26, all of which didn’t sit well with Cousins. Cousins believes that at […] The post DeMarcus Cousins blasts Warriors’ Steve Kerr over unrealistic title remarks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Knicks are facing a familiar question, and it comes with history attached. Mike Brown is not running from it. As the Knicks navigate a slump during the heart of the season, the timing has reignited talk around the NBA Cup. More specifically, it has revived a theory raised in past seasons. Teams […] The post Mike Brown is 100% confident Knicks’ slump will be short-lived appeared first on ClutchPoints .
We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA midseason awards: Predictions for MVP, All-NBA, more appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ESPN outlined a potential trade package that would land New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III with the Golden State Warriors.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team all season. Their last game featured a hard-fought win against the Utah Jazz. But they will be shorthanded, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Williams are among the featured list of players on the injury list for the Thunder in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post Thunder’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren among long list of players out vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
