NBA NewsTuesday, Feb 17, 2026

The trade deadline came and went and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a member of the Milwaukee Bucks after much consternation. It sure looked as though Antetokounmpo’s eyes were wandering, and that for the first time ever, a trade out of the Cream City seemed more realistic than ever. But in the end, the Bucks did […] The post Bucks 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Player agent Rich Paul has slowly become one of the most influential figures in the NBA, and his reach continues to expand with more ventures. Under his firm, Klutch Sports, Paul handles stars like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese […] The post NBA agent Rich Paul opens up on planned NBC show with SNL creator appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Even with the Indiana Pacers languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference not even a year after making it to the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam got so much love from coaches around the NBA that he still received a nod to the All-Star Game. Siakam has been a trooper all season long for a […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton responds to Pascal Siakam’s post-All-Star message appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game was an overall success for Adam Silver, players, and their fans. The NBA also invited over 200 content creators for what it described as its “most expansive creator footprint ever,” welcoming an entirely new set of problems into their world. There was precedent for the global creators’ involvement. This year’s […] The post NBA has media problem with influencer invasion at All-Star Game. Here’s the fix appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries to top stars like Kyrie Irving, another key player who’s dealing with an issue is rookie Cooper Flagg. With the Mavericks rookie in Flagg seen wearing a boot while attending a Duke basketball game, the latest reporting goes into his outlook regarding his injury. According to […] The post Mavericks rumors: Marc Stein reveals Dallas’ Cooper Flagg injury outlook after boot causes stir appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers recently navigated a turbulent trade deadline, during which forward Rui Hachimura was frequently mentioned in league-wide discussions. Reports from ClutchPoints and other insiders indicated that the Lakers engaged in direct talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a potential trade for De’Andre Hunter. Hachimura was reportedly a key piece in these negotiations, […] The post What Lakers’ Rui Hachimura said about ‘bulls**t’ trade deadline rumors appeared first on Clut...

Michael Porter Jr. feared his NBA career was over before it had even started. After missing his entire rookie season due to a back injury, the then-Denver Nuggets forward made what he thought was a fatal mistake at an NBA players’ summit during the 2019 offseason. Porter accidentally posted NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s phone number […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. feared for his NBA life after Adam Silver phone number leak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star game took place from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, the home of the LA Clippers. Among the starters for the World Team was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who played sparingly in the game as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury that […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic earns ultimate respect from peers in The Athletic’s player poll appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics are currently gearing up for the unofficial second half of the NBA season after the conclusion of the All-Star break. The Celtics have been playing some excellent basketball, especially considering that they have been without star Jayson Tatum this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles. There has been immense speculation […] The post Jayson Tatum catches Celtics fans’ attention with 40-week injury rehab message appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star festivities took place in Los Angeles, and Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe was in attendance to take part in the Rising Stars game on Friday. Edgecombe has been a revelation for the 76ers this year in his first season out of Baylor, forming a lethal backcourt duo with Tyrese […] The post What 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe ‘ain’t gon’ lie’ about his ‘dog’ Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reflected on his first All-Star Game during his postgame media availability. Holmgren discussed the competitiveness of the NBA’s new USA vs. the World format. Chet played for the USA Stars squad, which defeated the USA Stripes, 47-21, in the final. Holmgren talked about his first All-Star Game during his […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren appreciates All-Star game showcasing ‘good brand of basketball’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Milwaukee Bucks recently surprised some in the NBA world with their decision to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through the NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo was in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star weekend festivities over the weekend, but did not participate in the event as he continues to recover from a calf injury. At one point, […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo tells 4-year-old son he’s going to dunk on Victor Wembanyama one day appeared first on ClutchPoints .