NBA NewsThursday, Jan 8, 2026

Luka Doncic scored 34 points, including 17 from the free throw line, and added eight assists and six rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James contributed 31 points and nine rebounds, leading a dominant fourth-quarter push highlighted by a 12-2 run. Jake […] The post Doncic, James combine for 65 points as Lakers rally past short-handed Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Boston Celtics have done a major job of exceeding expectations so far this season. Even in the absence of Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have looked stellar all campaign and are currently perched third in the East with a 21-12 record. The head of the snake is none other than Jaylen Brown, averaging 29.5 points, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends clear message to doubters amid surge appeared first on ClutchPoints .

CJ McCollum expressed his gratitude for the Wizards organization while addressing the news of his trade to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Phoenix Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday, January 4 (8:00 PM ET).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 131-94 victory over the depleted Golden State Warriors on Friday at Chase Center. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as Oklahoma City built an early lead and never looked back. The Warriors […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 37-point rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, and a viral clip went everywhere in minutes. Lakers star Luka Doncic delivered another closing act as his story grew louder in real time. A courtside fan barked first to Luka, then Doncic heard it. Then he answered the only way he knows. Shot. Net. Turn. […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s ‘What did you say motherf****r?’ trash talk to fan caught on viral video appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Toronto Raptors could miss the services of Brandon Ingram in the next few games after suffering a thumb injury against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. He sustained it in the second quarter and did not return to the game. Toronto survived with a one-point win, 97-96, courtesy of Immanuel Quickley’s walk-off three-pointer. Raptors coach […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram day-to-day with thumb sprain appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Any NBA aficionado knows that Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan have a longstanding beef. It goes all the way back to the mid-1980s, when Jordan arrived in Thomas’ hometown of Chicago, and Thomas was with Detroit. Since then, they had their battles, and that bitterness lingers to this day. Recently, Thomas made his case for […] The post Isiah Thomas challenges Michael Jordan’s GOAT case appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It certainly feels as though the Chicago Bulls are at a crossroads at the moment. They are in a pivotal situation in their rebuild, as they have plenty of expiring contracts on the books that they could try and package together to finally get their foundational star. The Bulls have been treading water so much […] The post Bulls’ perfect Michael Porter Jr. trade offer to Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Houston Rockets will be without Alperen Sengun for at least two weeks due to an ankle injury, making these next few games all the more crucial in their bid to retain their positioning in the Western Conference standings. What stood in their way on Monday night were a Phoenix Suns team that’s been proving […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits ice-cold 3 to win game vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .