NBA NewsMonday, Feb 9, 2026

The Denver Nuggets host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday amid injury concerns, as both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray appear on the team’s injury report. Denver is coming off a 136-120 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday that ended a three-game losing streak, but health remains a concern as the All-Star break approaches. […] The post Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray on injury report vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline behind us and no team having more than 32 games left on its schedule, we are officially entering the part of the regular-season schedule where teams either prove their championship worth or show their flaws. That is why it’s very important to assess the current state of all 30 teams […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 16: 76ers, Hornets becoming real threats in East appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers got some tough news when it was announced that Paul George was suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s substance policy. Despite that, the team has been playing well of late, recently picking up a nice road win over the Phoenix Suns. In the wake of George’s suspension, some players […] The post 76ers’ Quentin Grimes gets 100% real on increased role after Paul George suspension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers came out of the NBA trade deadline making only one deal, a swap with the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard in exchange for Gabe Vincent. With one open roster spot, the Lakers signed Kobe Bufkin to a two-year contact on Saturday, ensuring the former first-round pick and G League standout stays […] The post Lakers make Bronny James roster move after NBA trade deadline 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 .

Recently, the Golden State Warriors shook things up by trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for big man Kristaps Porzingis. The move officially ended the bizarre Kuminga saga in Golden State and gave the Warriors a stretch big who, when healthy, figures to check a lot of boxes for […] The post Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis is pumped to play with ‘unreal’ Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Miami Heat host the Utah Jazz on Monday night, with both Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell on the injury report. Adebayo is probably while Powell is questionable. Adebayo had been dealing with a hip injury while Powell has back tightness. Here is everything we know about Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell’s injury status going […] The post Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell on long injury report vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One of the biggest talking points in the NBA in recent seasons has been the league’s tanking problem, with teams intentionally losing games in order to improve their draft lottery odds. With a talented 2026 class coming up, many teams have already kick-started those efforts, with the Utah Jazz shamelessly pulling their starters to help […] The post NBA rumors: League still seeking out tanking remedies with epic tank-off for 2026 draft underway appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Coming out of UCLA, Lonzo Ball was one of the most hyped NBA Draft prospects in recent memory. He was a highlight waiting to happen in high school at Chino Hills, which led to him becoming an amateur basketball sensation. Ball would go on to become the number two pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. […] The post 3 best Lonzo Ball destinations after Cavs dump him to Jazz to be waived appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz’s trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. surprised many fans for a team with a fringe All-Star in Lauri Markkanen, and the third-worst record in the Western Conference. Still, the Jazz reportedly hope to land one of the better odds for the number one pick in this year’s draft. However, as one NBA executive […] The post Rival exec comes to Jazz’s defense for Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen tanking maneuver appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies had a surprising NBA trade deadline, signaling they are close to hitting the reset button as they shipped Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. In the aftermath of the deadline, the Grizzlies waived veterans Eric Gordon and Georges Niang, opening up one roster spot. The Grizzlies temporarily filled their 15th roster […] The post Grizzlies make roster move on intriguing big man after trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For as long as Tyronn Lue has been head coach of the LA Clippers, he’s been able to rely on center Ivica Zubac and his availability to hold down the for his team. After the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Zubac is no longer a member of the Clippers, signaling a transition for the franchise. The […] The post Tyronn Lue reacts to “super tough” Ivica Zubac trade to Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .