NBA NewsMonday, Jan 12, 2026

The Toronto Raptors have been up and down this year, currently sitting at 24-16 ahead of Monday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors’ trade for Brandon Ingram last year has largely paid dividends, and the team currently is in the driver’s seat to secure one of the top six spots in the […] The post Raptors rumors: The player who holds key to making splashy upgrade at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As Nike and Air Jordan continue to expand their release calendar throughout upcoming 2026, classic retro sneakers will return in bunches and fans will be treated with long-awaited colorways from previous years. Yet another iconic silhouette will return as the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” is expected to release later in the year, celebrating the […] The post Air Jordan 11 ‘Space Jam’ returns December 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Houston Rockets have encountered a bit of turbulence as of late, losers of four out of their last five games to slip to play-in territory in the Western Conference. The Rockets most recently lost to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday evening by a score of 111-98, following up two straight defeats at the hands […] The post Kevin Durant, Rockets ruthlessly trolled by Kings after ugly loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline a little less than one month away on Feb. 5, the Philadelphia 76ers are sitting in the middle of the pack of the Eastern Conference standings at 21-16. The 76ers are reportedly looking to get below the tax line by trading some of the expiring contracts, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA […] The post 76ers rumors: 3 trade targets on margins to bolster roster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ return from wrist surgery has been marred by ups and downs, as the All-NBA forward settles into the most challenging season of his career. Williams, who scored 26 and 18 points in the Thunder’s latest outings, went 9-for-13 in Sunday’s 124-112 win against the Miami Heat. Williams has also […] The post Jalen Williams takes aim at his ‘biggest critic’ after Thunder’s win vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New Orleans Pelicans have witnessed plenty of memorable rookie seasons over the years, from Chris Paul’s electric debut in 2005-06 to Anthony Davis’s dominant introduction in 2012-13. Now, Jeremiah Fears is writing a new chapter in franchise history, and the numbers suggest the 19-year-old is on pace to leave both Hall of Fame-bound legends […] The post How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears will surpass Anthony Davis, Chris Paul’s rookie records appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Long before NBA legend Kobe Bryant started his own iconic signature sneaker line with Nike, he wore several other silhouettes alongside a short stint with Adidas before joining the Swoosh. One of his preferred models was always the Nike Huarache 2K4, which returns in 2026 to commemorate Bryant’s 2004 NBA All-Star Game appearance. Check our […] The post Nike bringing back Kobe Bryant’s 2004 All-Star sneakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown has been one of the league’s most vocal players off the court this season when it comes to advocating for himself, and he is backing up his words with high-level play. The Boston Celtics star is the clear No. 1 option this season with Jayson Tatum recovering from his Achilles tear, and Brown […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Jaylen Brown leapfrogs Luka Doncic inside top 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors have been somewhat of a disappointment so far this season, currently sitting at 21-19 after a blowout home loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday evening. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 61 points in this game, but De’Anthony Melton was the only other Golden State player who got into […] The post NBA rumors: The sneaky reason Wizards’ Trae Young trade impacts Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The way the first half of the season unfolded for Coby White isn’t what he or the Chicago Bulls had in mind. At the beginning of the season, White was out with a calf injury. In late December, history repeated itself when White sustained another calf injury on Dec. 29 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ultimately, […] The post What Coby White is ‘learning’ from injury-plagued season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, 125-106, it comes right before the team embarks on a four-game Midwest road trip. As the Heat’s road trip starts Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the win on Sunday proved to be crucial, as explained by star Norman Powell. Led by […] The post Why Pelicans win was ‘crucial’ for Heat before Midwest road trip appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If you haven’t noticed by now, LeBron James is playing in his 23rd season, and it’s something that is not seen much in today’s sports world. That means it’s only right that the league does something special for James, and that’s what they’re doing by putting a special-edition patch on his jersey. Those patches will […] The post LeBron James’ special-edition jersey patch will become part of rare cards appeared first on ClutchPoints .