NBA NewsWednesday, Jan 14, 2026

It’s that time of the season. No, not trade rumor whispers. Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans are publicly stumping for a group of his youngest teammates, firmly believing a trio of rookies deserves NBA Rising Stars honors. Sure, Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears have given fans plenty of hope for the future. Everyone knows they’ll […] The post Zion Williamson’s Pelicans campaigning for rookie trio to earn NBA Rising Stars honors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If there’s one quality the Cleveland Cavaliers have as an organization, it’s showing appreciation to their forever family. Such was the case on Monday as Kevin Love was in town with the Utah Jazz, playing on his old stomping grounds for only the second time since his contract buyout in February 2023. In the first […] The post Kevin Love points to ring finger as Cavs fans applaud his Cleveland return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra continues to lead the team, having started in the role since 2008, the other local team, the Miami Dolphins, still seeks to find some continuity in the same role. While Spoelstra has been an emphasis for the Heat ever since his start, the Dolphins will be on the […] The post Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel firing draws Erik Spoelstra reaction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells will play in his first-ever overseas game as they go up against the Orlando Magic at Uber Arena in Berlin on Thursday. It is another milestone for the 22-year-old Wells, who is just in his second year in the league. Over the years, he has accumulated many amazing experiences, a […] The post Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells opens up about amazing connection with Tyreke Evans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons are enjoying another strong campaign, as they are comfortably atop the Eastern Conference with a 28-10 record. At one point, led by Cade Cunningham, they dominated with a 13-game winning streak, tying the franchise record. But before getting to this point, the Pistons had to endure long years of mediocrity, wrought by […] The post Charlie Villanueva recalls Pistons locker room fight that ended Corey Maggette appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the first time in his career, Zion Williamson is playing without looking over his shoulder. There is no minutes restriction, no looming medical check-in, just the game’s natural flow and his own stamina dictating his time on the court. That newfound freedom is the foundation for everything else unfolding for the regrouping New Orleans […] The post In ‘rhythm’ Zion Williamson supports Pelicans pitching Trey Murphy III as All-Star rep appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns have been plucky all year long, but they met a very similar team in the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. As a result, they were fighting an uphill climb all night long, and they managed to climb back from a double-digit deficit only to fall in the end, 127-121. The Suns had […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker lands awkwardly on leg after blocked shot vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Victor Wembanyama has been one of the best rim protectors in the NBA ever since the San Antonio Spurs drafted him first overall back in 2023. He’s wasted no time in becoming the most intimidating shot-blocker in the entire association, and in fact, he’s now crossed the 500-block mark for his career. This is no […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s 500th career block is a thing of beauty appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets put in another solid performance sans Nikola Jokic, taking a hard-earned 120-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. They did so in front of a visiting friendly face in Michael Porter Jr., who was in attendance in Smoothie King Center to support his former team with […] The post Nuggets’ Peyton Watson shows Michael Porter Jr. love after 31-point performance vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs are the better team following a third loss in 12 days, which crystallized the young up-and-comers as the defending champions’ biggest threat in the Western Conference. All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs remind Jalen Williams of a young Thunder team. But which one […] The post The Thunder look to avoid season sweep vs. its biggest threat in Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

INGLEWOOD, CA — James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their strong play on Monday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets who had won three of their previous five games, including a win agains the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The night started with Harden’s 11 first-quarter points, placing him just four points away […] The post James Harden gets real on passing Shaq on the NBA all-time scoring list appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It has not been an easy ride for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, whose fiancée, Jade Jones, revealed his “struggle” amid the rehab of his torn Achilles injury. Speaking to The Athletic, Jones discussed Haliburton’s rehab journey for his Achilles injury. Luckily, the Pacers star is on the mend, as he has gotten through the […] The post Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée Jade gets brutally honest on his rehab ‘struggle’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .