NBA NewsMonday, Jan 12, 2026

The final minutes of a close NBA game are a unique brand of chaos. The pace tightens, the pressure mounts, and every possession becomes a high-stakes chess match where experience is the most valued currency. For Tuomas Iisalo’s drama-driven Memphis Grizzlies, finding players who can not only survive but thrive in that “crunch time” environment […] The post Where Grizzlies expect Cedric Coward to help calm ‘crunch time’ chaos appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The former Cleveland Cavaliers and current Utah Jazz star Kevin Love has never shied away from self-reflection, but one of his most personal admissions surfaced only after Ricky Rubio stepped away from basketball. In 2024, Rubio officially retired from the NBA, choosing to prioritize his mental health after years of physical setbacks and personal struggles. […] The post Kevin Love admits Ricky Rubio regret that ‘haunted’ him during Cavs stint appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves locked in a close battle against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, putting up quite the spirited effort on the second night of a back-to-back. In the end, the Timberwolves managed to overcome a 19-point deficit en route to a 104-103 victory over the Spurs courtesy of a game-winning […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle sends savage message to Victor Wembanyama without uttering a word appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The journey from a summer league prospect to a central figure on an opponent’s whiteboard is rarely a quiet one. However, Cam Spencer’s ascent with the bruised-up Memphis Grizzlies has been marked by a subtle but unmistakable shift in the atmosphere whenever the young guard takes the floor. What began as a summer experiment has […] The post How Grizzlies noticed Cam Spencer’s ‘featured player’ status among rivals scouts appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Toronto Raptors squeaked past the Philadelphia 76ers with a 116-115 win on Sunday, a win that was made possible due to rookie Collin Murray-Boyles’ franchise history-making stat line, as per StatMuse. During the Raptors’ win against the 76ers, Collin Murray-Boyles became the first player in franchise history to post a stat-line of 17 points, […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles stuns 76ers with historic stat line appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are about to hit a tough part of their schedule in which they are playing almost every other day and have two sets of back-to-backs through the end of the month. Last month amid the NBA Cup, the schedule was a little more spaced out. But January is […] The post LeBron James’ role in Lakers canceling shootaround amid grueling schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SAN FRANCISCO– For as up and down as the Golden State Warriors’ season has been thus far, their 124-111 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks was just about as boring a loss as can be. No one got ejected, no one got hurt. There wasn’t a fourth-quarter meltdown, nor was there a lack of fight, […] The post 3 takeaways from the Warriors’ boring loss to the Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins did not hold back as the league reacted to the stunning Trae Young trade and the growing Ja Morant trade buzz. With both young stars suddenly in fragile places, Perkins took to social media and sounded the alarm. View this post on Instagram “We just watched the Hawks trade Trae […] The post Kendrick Perkins worried about big problem with American athletes amid Trae Young, Ja Morant trade situations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a bit of a rough patch lately, having lost their last two games to the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers currently sit at 23-13 on the season, but their net rating suggests a team that will likely begin to fall off significantly down the stretch […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers insider wonders about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reunion trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There’s been a lot of debate on social media in recent years among NBA fans surrounding what the criteria should be for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. Some believe lottery picks, especially top picks, should not be eligible for the award. Others, such as former NBA star Dwyane Wade, believe that shouldn’t matter. Which […] The post Dwyane Wade says Stephon Castle should be up for MIP, cites his own snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Australian Open is in full swing, and record prize money is at stake. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is vying for his title down under, and to psyche himself out, he’s tapping into his inner LeBron James. On Monday, Alcaraz was on the court during practice wearing a LeBron James Lakers jersey, per his Instagram […] The post Carlos Alcaraz rocks LeBron James jersey at practice before Australian Open appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nike and Air Jordan are prepping for a massive release calendar throughout 2026, adding several classic retro releases alongside fresh innovations for the new year. The classic Air Jordan 13 has seen a revival over the last few seasons, adding this classic “Chicago” or “True Red” colorway to the mix in 2026. Check our Sneakers […] The post Air Jordan 13 ‘Chicago’ releases March 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .