NBA NewsSunday, Jan 4, 2026

VJ Edgecombe showed off how relentless his motor can be during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Edgecombe has made incredible progress throughout his rookie campaign in the NBA. He has secured a full-time starting role thanks to his productive efforts on both sides of the ball, forming a […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe showcases limitless motor on contested layup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

PHOENIX– Competition can bring the best out of someone on the basketball court– just ask Phoenix Suns second-year center Oso Ighodaro. The even-keeled, calm demeanor the big man has shown why he’s been a major advantage to this roster. Earlier in the season, Ighodaro posted a +52 net rating in the Suns’ drubbing of the […] The post How Suns’ center depth has unlocked Oso Ighodaro’s confidence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper came within two points of tying his NBA career high in a 123-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers. It marked the third time in less than four weeks that the former Rutgers star scored at least 22 points. Maybe, more notably though, for one of the few times this […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper’s ‘scary’ admission of San Antonio’s backcourt appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat displaying progress currently after Thursday’s win over the Detroit Pistons to make it four straight wins, the team looks to keep it going, led by captain Bam Adebayo. As the Heat star in Adebayo continues to make history for the franchise, the start of the team’s back-to-back on Saturday […] The post How latest milestone for Heat’s Bam Adebayo makes him ‘rock of consistency’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Miami Heat are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday with the hopes of advancing to a 20-15 record. Early on in the contest, Bam Adebayo gave the Miami crowd a show after putting Rudy Gobert in the blender before hitting an impressive three-pointer. Adebayo had the ball on the left corner with Gobert […] The post Bam Adebayo’s 3-pointer sends Rudy Gobert spinning appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW YORK – The New Year is often celebrated as an opportunity for new beginnings. The New York Knicks did not take their chance to turn a defensive page, beginning 2026 with a 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Despite shooting just 9-of-43 from 3-point range, New York pulled within single digits late […] The post Knicks abandon key Tom Thibodeau philosophy: will it deliver more playoff success? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The punch-drunk New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a defining stretch of their season, one that will test not just their depth, but the clarity of the Joe Dumars vision. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are finally playing 30+ minutes a night together, showing fans what could be a great foundation. Beyond that and the trade […] The post Pelicans allude to Jordan Poole decision with Dejounte Murray’s return imminent appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The prideful New Orleans Pelicans have endured a challenging start to the season, navigating a string of injuries that have tested the depth of their roster. However, as the team waits to welcome back key contributors Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones in the coming weeks, there’s a palpable sense of optimism surrounding the franchise. Zion […] The post What Pelicans expect from Zion Williamson with ‘reinforcements’ coming soon appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest surprise during the first half of the 2025-26 NBA season, as they have sat at the top of the Eastern Conference standings since the very start of the year. Cade Cunningham has emerged as a real MVP candidate, and the Pistons have looked like real contenders in […] The post Pistons’ Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren get injury timelines appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the second year in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder has 30 wins through the first 35 games of the regular season, which puts the defending champions in rare company. As the Thunder pursue back-to-back titles, its regular-season record through 35 games is identical to the Chicago Bulls’ in back-to-back seasons, which led to […] The post History favors Thunder’s second title chances after crossing 30-win plateau appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is no scent of surrender in the Smoothie King Center. According to interim coach James Borrego, a determined sense of resolve hangs in the air around Zion […] The post How Pelicans plan to ‘keep fighting, keep believing’ during Mardi Gras 2026 run appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Uncertainty surrounding Jonathan Kuminga’s role with the Golden State Warriors intensified Friday night following a lopsided loss and a series of ambiguous comments from head coach Steve Kerr. Golden State fell 131–94 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, dropping to 18–17 on the season. In the aftermath, Kerr’s brief and noncommittal answers regarding Kuminga’s […] The post Did Steve Kerr hint at Jonathan Kuminga’s time with Warriors coming to an end? appeared first on ClutchPoints .