NBA NewsFriday, Jan 23, 2026

The Mavericks beat the Warriors at home in a fun, offensive-oriented game

Kawhi Leonard has built his reputation on defense and a mid-range game featuring a deadly fadeaway jumper. While the Los Angeles Clippers were losing 19 of 22 games from November through mid-December, Leonard went to coach Tyronn Lue and said he was going to try shooting 12 3-pointers a game. "You’re going to see,” Leonard replied.

The Lakers put together a wild rally in the fourth quarter, but ultimately came up short as they fell to the Clippers.

The Spurs blew another big lead, but this time they responded to close the game out.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 132-116 loss to the Blazers.

The Cavs have a chance to get back in the win column against Charlotte.

Warriors couldn’t rebound or stop fouling in the final quarter against the Dallas Mavericks and it cost them late.

Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Selection Sunday is more than 50 days away, but teams are already on the bubble and need to start making moves to ensure a March Madness appearance.

Morant market is tepid, with teams more interested in buying low.

The college basketball season is heating up with big games this weekend that will impact conference races. The Starting Five breaks down the matchups.

After a slow start, the Lakers showed some fight, but ultimately fell to the Clippers, 112-104, on Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif.