NBA NewsSaturday, Feb 21, 2026

On Friday, NBA legend Charles Barkley turned 63. The outspoken “Round Mound of Rebound” received plenty of love. Throughout the day, Barkley received many birthday messages. Among the first to celebrate was his 1992 Dream Team teammate, Magic Johnson. “Happy birthday to my good friend and Dream Team teammate Charles Barkley! He’s the funniest man […] The post The NBA world wishes Charles Barkley a happy birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a way of making the Target Center feel like a highlight factory, and Friday night was no exception. While the Timberwolves have been rolling lately, sitting comfortably in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, Naz Reid decided to provide a moment that will be playing on loop for the […] The post Timberwolves’ Naz Reid puts Daniel Gafford on a poster in Mavericks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Moda Center felt a little bit like a dream sequence on Friday night as Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen finally came face-to-face with his basketball idol, Nikola Jokic. For Hansen, a 7-foot-1 center often dubbed the “Chinese Jokic” for his elite passing and high basketball IQ, this wasn’t just another game on the […] The post Blazers’ Yang Hansen links up with Nikola Jokic before Nuggets showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies paid tribute to former star center Jaren Jackson Jr. ahead of their matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Jackson represented the Grizzlies franchise for eight seasons from 2018 to 2026. He helped lead the squad to four playoff appearances, having won the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Award and […] The post Grizzlies pay tribute to Jaren Jackson Jr. before Jazz clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors are entering the most critical stretch of their season, but they’ll have to do it without their North Star. Stephen Curry recently met with the media to provide a sobering update on the persistent right knee injury that has kept him sidelined since late January, and while the news isn’t “bad,” […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry gives fans a reality-check on injury return timeline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets may be missing some key pieces in the frontcourt, but Tim Hardaway Jr. is making sure the perimeter remains dangerous. On Friday night at the Moda Center, the veteran sharpshooter etched his name into the NBA record books, knocking down his 2,000th career three-pointer during the first quarter against the Portland Trail […] The post Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr hits career milestone with wide-open 3-pointer vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Edwards is undisputedly one of the best players in the association, and some even believe that he’s the best player in the NBA bar none. Now, it’s hard to crown Edwards as such considering how talented his peers are, but the fact that he’s rubbing elbows with the elite is nothing short of a […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ties Luka Doncic for impressive 2025-26 mark appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers were widely expected to pull off a cost-cutting move prior to the trade deadline, as this is how their front office has operated over the past few seasons. They have shown an aversion to paying the luxury tax, and for better or for worse, they have made sure that they don’t stray […] The post Jared McCain’s monster game vs. Nets will have 76ers fans in tears appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kon Knueppel went off with his performance in the Charlotte Hornets’ clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Knueppel is halfway through his rookie year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has made remarkable strides as one of the best performing rookies from the 2025 draft class, making a case for Rookie of […] The post Hornets fans celebrate Kon Knueppel for monster game vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Anthony Edwards has surely had a gala time of late. After winning the All-Star tournament and the MVP award, ANT was quick to once again star for the Timberwolves as they produced a commanding 122-11 win over the Dallas Mavericks. And well, in perfectly characteristic fashion, Edwards was seen showing off his MVP trophy to […] The post Watch Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards show off Kobe Bryant Trophy to teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers for the fourth and final time in the 2025-26 regular season, and it was yet another opportunity for Luka Doncic to play against the team he’s battled more than any in his career. In their first game out of the All-Star break, the Lakers got out […] The post The Luka Doncic stats that prove he loves playing against Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Minnesota Timberwolves are stuck in a dogfight in the Western Conference, as even after defeating the Dallas Mavericks quite easily, 122-111, in their first game back since the All-Star break, they are still in sixth in the standings. Moving up is going to be tough, which will in turn force the Timberwolves to raise […] The post Are Timberwolves better in 2025-26 than 2024-25? Chris Finch weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .