NBA NewsWednesday, Jan 7, 2026

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue highlighted the performance of Kobe Sanders following Los Angeles’ 103-102 win over Golden State on Monday at Intuit Dome. “I didn’t imagine that, you know, his poise, his ability to understand what we’re doing defensively and offensively… coming the last few weeks, just talking about him shooting his mid-range shot, […] The post Tyronn Lue praises Clippers’ poise and Kobe Sanders after win over Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, January 6, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Cleveland holds a 20-17 record, while Indiana sits at 6-30. Cleveland enters the matchup on a one-game losing streak after a 110-114 loss to Detroit on January 4. The Cavaliers also beat Denver 113-108 on […] The post Cavaliers vs Pacers injury report: Absences for January 6 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Denver Nuggets have needed unsung heroes to step up as of late amid Nikola Jokic’s injury issues. But all season long, two-way player Spencer Jones has answered the call. With Christian Braun having missed most of the season due to an ankle injury, Jones has established himself as a starter for the 24-12 Nuggets. […] The post Nuggets’ Spencer Jones takes LinkedIn aura farming to new heights after 76ers upset appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star case continues to gain momentum ahead of this year’s festivities. Porter Jr. jumped from 10th to ninth in the second return of the All-Star fan voting results. Michael Porter Jr. moves up to 9th in the second round of All-Star fan voting. pic.twitter.com/011rCq53f0 — Erik Slater (@erikslater_) January […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. moves up in next batch of 2026 NBA All-Star voting appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in a back-and-forth battle with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, with lead changes and momentum swings picking up late in the fourth quarter. It was a great game to watch for Cavs fans and Pacers fans until FanDuel Sports Network’s feed cut to technical difficulties out of nowhere, leaving everybody […] The post Cavs fans furious after FanDuel fumbles final minutes vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Victor Wembanyama is not just one of the most unique talents in modern NBA history. He is also one of the most unique individuals in sports today. The San Antonio Spurs center is fiercely committed to his craft, but he also broadens his horizons with other hobbies and activities. Wembanyama spent more than a week […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama puts Shaolin training to use with basketball high kick appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Age is really just a construct for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James has defied logic with his level of play at 41 years old. While most people his age are dealing with physical problems and medical bills, the four-time MVP has continued to soar high and gallantly compete. Against the New Orleans Pelicans […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James defies aging with incredible windmill slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With no Donovan Mitchell to save them, the Cleveland Cavaliers needed a heroic effort from somebody else as they trailed by nine points to the Indiana Pacers going into the fourth quarter on Tuesday. His fellow All-Star backcourt partner Darius Garland came to the rescue this time, scoring 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 from […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland goes into ‘Takeover DG’ mode in fourth quarter to beat Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For how good the 2024-25 season was to the Indiana Pacers, their 2025-26 season has been just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Their putridity this season couldn’t even be chalked up anymore solely to Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, as one would think that a team with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard leading the way wouldn’t […] The post Rick Carlisle reveals Pacers’ ‘killer’ in loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is truly a man of the people. O’Neal has always been a generous guy. There have been numerous stories of the Hall of Famer handing out money and gifts to kids and underprivileged communities. One young lady experienced O’Neal’s generosity first-hand when she encountered him at a popular retail store. She […] The post Fan left in disbelief by Shaq’s random financial gesture appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With 30 points in just 21 minutes vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, Victor Wembanyama now rounds out an unlikely trio in San Antonio Spurs history. A franchise very familiar with “The Big 3” now features a threesome that includes Wemby, David Robinson, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker they are not, but […] The post Victor Wembanyama joins David Robinson, unlikely Spur with feat vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies escaped the San Antonio Spurs by the skin of their teeth, 106-105, at FedExForum on Tuesday to end their four-game losing streak. Cam Spencer was the unlikely hero for the Grizzlies, scoring their last five points, including the game-winning jumper with less than 40 seconds left. The Spurs had multiple chances to […] The post Grizzlies’ Cam Spencer gets confident backing from Tuomas Iisalo appeared first on ClutchPoints .