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The Sacramento Kings’ Saturday night unfolded as a chronicle of misfortune, as they lost 132-126 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. With the loss, Sacramento dropped to 12-42 on the season and tied the longest losing streak in the Sacramento era at 12 games, first set by the 1997-98 squad. This also made the Kings […] The post Kings become 1st team to hit unfortunate milestone in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phoenix Suns went up against the Philadelphia 76ers, which means they had to go up against Tyrese Maxey, who has been on a scoring tear this season. He wasn’t the only one they had to worry about, as Joel Embiid has started to figure it out as well and is putting the injuries behind […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks calls out ‘flopper’ Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Looking to end a three-game skid, the Denver Nuggets head east to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Denver is praying Nikola Jokic will remain in the lineup, with the three-time MVP remaining on the injury report five games after returning from a month-long hiatus. Here is everything we know about Nikola Jokic’s […] The post Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Bulls injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a comfortable home victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers knew they’d be without Luka Doncic in this one due to a hamstring strain, but they got a troubling update when big man Deandre Ayton was scratched just before the game due […] The post Deandre Ayton injury update brings Lakers sigh of relief after late scratch vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Celtics’ most significant move at the trade deadline was landing Nikola Vucevic in a deal with the Chicago Bulls for Anfernee Simons, which should set the stage for All-Star Jayson Tatum’s return this season. Acquiring a proven veteran center to resolve the glaring weaknesses in the team’s frontcourt sends a strong message to […] The post Brad Stevens solidifying Celtics frontcourt clears a path for Jayson Tatum’s return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jared McCain was excited to play in front of the Oklahoma City Thunder home crowd after being traded to the defending NBA champions, and he was not disappointed. The second-year guard received a big ovation when he stepped onto the court at the end of the first quarter of Saturday’s matchup versus the Houston Rockets. […] The post Jared McCain gets huge crowd reaction in Thunder debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX– When Jalen Green returned from injury, Saturday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers looked like he was as confident as ever. The box score and minutes played might not indicate, but his feel certainly did. His first four points came from acrobatic finishes that everyone is accustomed to seeing. When Green previously returned from his […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green reveals roller-coaster ride of emotions during hamstring injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves did not make many moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but they managed to acquire Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls to bolster their guard depth. The 26-year-old has since joined the team and is ready to potentially make his debut on Sunday, three days after the trade. Here is everything […] The post Is Ayo Dosunmu making Timberwolves debut vs. Clippers after Bulls trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There is no mountain Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards can’t climb at the time, and he proved that again on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. With over six minutes left in the third period of the contest at Target Center in Minnesota, the former Georgia Bulldogs star took flight and put Clippers big man […] The post Timberwolves news: Anthony Edwards climbs Mount Brook Lopez on bonkers poster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Knicks have had to go through a gauntlet over the past few days. They first had to face the Detroit Pistons, who are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They didn’t have a chance in that game and ended up losing 118-80. Two days later and they have to face […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby on injury report vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Clippers’ reset has come at a risky time. They didn’t just make moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. The Clippers detonated the foundation of their roster. In a span of days, the franchise pivoted from veteran contender to transitional experiment. Doing so reshapes both the team’s present trajectory and long-term identity. […] The post Clippers’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In his highly anticipated debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Harden immediately felt the impact of playing alongside Donovan Mitchell. It took a half for both and most of the team to feel out the change against the young Sacramento Kings, but ultimately, the revamped Cavs star duo combined for 32 of 39 fourth-quarter points […] The post What James Harden didn’t see coming next to Donovan Mitchell in Cavs debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
