NBA NewsSunday, Jan 11, 2026

The Washington Wizards travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Sunday, January 11, at Footprint Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, with Phoenix holding a 23-15 record while Washington sits at 10-27. The Wizards enter the game on a two-game losing streak after consecutive defeats against Philadelphia and New Orleans. Phoenix has […] The post Wizards vs Suns injury report: absences could shape Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

For All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder, adjusting to a new normal is an underlying theme for the 2025-26 season. Williams preached patience after his long-awaited season debut. Knowing two right wrist surgeries and a 19-game absence was just the beginning of the most challenging campaign of his career, he knew he wouldn’t […] The post Jalen Williams, Thunder recent struggles a phase or signs of a fundamental concern? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke about the team’s injury problems before taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Even as the bulk of the roster has been hobbled at some point, Donovan stays optimistic about the prospect of his team’s health and being whole again. “I’m hopeful that we can get whole at […] The post Billy Donovan reveals hope for the Bulls amid injury trouble appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The winds of change are blowing through the FedExForum before the NBA Trade Deadline. After a tumultuous few seasons defined by injuries, suspensions, and unmet expectations, the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers for Ja Morant. EVP Zach Kleiman is suddenly trying to fill a massive rotational void and redefine an identity, all while turning around […] The post Why Grizzlies should buy low on Scoot Henderson before Ja Morant jumps ship appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting. In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […] The post Billy Donovan drops Cooper Flagg ‘3-level’ scorer truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Donovan Mitchell’s start on Saturday was fast, but as the game went on, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed that they don’t have to rely on their six-time All-Star. It was Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson who did the job as Mitchell picked his spots in the Cavs’ bounce-back 146-134 win […] The post Cavs can alleviate pressure on Donovan Mitchell with catalyst Darius Garland: ‘He’s our electricity’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown had an impressive highlight against Victor Wembanyama during the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Brown is making a lot of noise as one of the best performing stars in the NBA. He is in the conversation of potentially being a favorite for the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drains stepback 3 over Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo paired with Ja Morant is intoxicating on paper. One is a generational force of nature in the half-court and transition. The other is among the league’s most electric downhill creators. In a vacuum, it looks like a shortcut back to title contention for the Milwaukee Bucks after two seasons of […] The post Why Giannis’ Bucks cannot budge in Grizzlies’ Ja Morant bidding war appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Saturday night, the Utah Jazz suffered one of their most embarrassing losses in franchise history with a 150-95 shellacking at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets. Although they were playing without multiple key pieces, including star Lauri Markkanen, that still wasn’t much of an excuse for losing by 55 points to a Hornets team […] The post Jazz’s Cody Williams makes brutal NBA history in 55-point loss to Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown takes pride in not needing to flop to score. However, his lack of acting for calls sometimes causes officials to overlook the physical contact he endures on a nightly basis. The Green Team’s 114-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday evening was a prime example of that. […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals how he’ll adjust to fickle officiating after Nuggets loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets are fresh off one of their biggest wins in quite some time. This is an organization that has suffered for 20+ years of miserable play, but the team contains a star player capable of making fans show up on his own. LaMelo Ball is one of the best guards in the NBA […] The post Hornets star LaMelo Ball sets new NBA record in 55-point onslaught of Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks have been a disappointment this season, currently sitting at 14-25 after a recent road loss to the Chicago Bulls, with trade rumors swirling around the franchise. While number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg has been a standout, not much else has gone right for Dallas so far this year. It’s been […] The post DeMarcus Cousins claims Rick Carlisle’s ‘weird’ Mavericks recruiting efforts included selfies appeared first on ClutchPoints .