NBA NewsTuesday, Feb 17, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets have their sights set on a top pick in a loaded 2026 NBA draft. While four prospects — Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybansta, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — have separated themselves as the cream of the crop, Brooklyn’s most likely landing spot is currently outside of the top four. Luckily for them, […] The post Nets rumors: Brooklyn showing draft interest in star freshman outside top 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are in rather exclusive company at the moment, and history tells us that this specific company isn’t all that great. Entering the All-Star break, despite having a 33-21 record, the Lakers have been outscored by a point, which is not typical at all. In fact, L.A. is just the third […] The post Why Lakers don’t want to copy other 2 teams in exclusive 30-year club appeared first on ClutchPoints .

When you mention Los Angeles basketball culture, it’s impossible not to mention Baron Davis. The former NBA All-Star was at the front and center of the league’s marquee midseason event with it happening in his home town. A star at Crossroads High School and in college at UCLA, Davis is one of the best players […] The post Exclusive: How Baron Davis brings LA culture to NBA All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New York Knicks’ franchise star Jalen Brunson made headlines just months ago after admitting to forgo the option of his own signature sneaker with sponsor Nike. Instead, Brunson rather have an unlimited catalogue of exclusive Nike Kobe colorways from Bryant’s legendary line. Recently, we saw Brunson debut a new Nike Kobe 3 “Warning Label” in […] The post Jalen Brunson ‘Warning Label’ Nike Kobe 3 official look appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As one of the most electrifying players in the NBA, it’s only right that Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant has a shoe to match his explosive game. His most recent signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 3, is easily the most unique of his collection and offers the wildest colorways we’ve seen throughout the last […] The post Ja Morant teases wild new ‘Ja Raffe’ Nike Ja 3 sneakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James owns the most illustrious signature sneaker line in NBA history outside only Michael Jordan himself. In celebrating his twenty-third season in the league, the lifetime Nike athlete released his signature Nike LeBron 23, the latest installment in the league’s longest-running signature line. Next up, we’ll see a new colorway inspired […] The post LeBron James echoes ‘Good Intentions’ with latest Nike LeBron 23 release appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Heat are usually aggressive when the buyout market opens. This year might be different. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the Heat are prioritizing developmental minutes over short-term patches as the season heads into its final stretch. That mindset also helps explain why Miami stood pat at the trade deadline after striking […] The post Heat likely sitting out buyout market as youth minutes take priority appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career, as are the likes of Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, meaning the next generation of NBA stars will soon be taking over. One of those faces is James’ teammate on the Lakers in Luka Doncic, but another one of the brightest […]

With NBA expansion looming, the Oklahoma City Thunder may soon be forced to make a painful decision.

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed relatively quiet at the trade deadline this year. They made only one trade, swapping Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard with the Atlanta Hawks, and giving them a 2032 second-round pick in the process. The biggest reason for this inaction is that the Lakers are — fairly openly — prioritizing clean […]

Looking to turn the page from a disappointing NBA Finals defeat to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped...