NBA NewsFriday, Feb 13, 2026

The Miami Heat have had a rough season in 2025-26, currently sitting at 29-27 after a recent road win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Heat fans would be forgiven for reminiscing on the team’s championship years, which began in 2006 when young superstar Dwyane Wade led the team to an NBA Finals victory over the […] The post Heat legend Dwyane Wade puts Mavericks fans on blast for 2006 Finals officiating complaint appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Reggie Miller made a bold prediction regarding Charlotte Hornets star rookie Kon Knueppel’s chances in the 2026 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Knueppel will be one of the eight players taking part in the entertaining event. The rookie has shined as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league, even […] The post Reggie Miller makes bold Kon Knueppel 3-point contest prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the Miami Heat entering the All-Star break with some form of momentum after the 123-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, a player who has been impressing recently is second-year center Kel’el Ware. As the Heat have been displaying the duo of Ware and Bam Adebayo more together on the court, […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra applauds Kel’el Ware’s growth since ‘infamous’ criticism went viral appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blake Griffin joined a star-studded panel on NBA on Prime this week, sitting alongside legends Dirk Nowitzki and Udonis Haslem. While the conversation usually revolves around current league drama, the mood shifted when presenter Taylor Rooks dropped some massive news: Blake Griffin is officially a finalist for the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The […] The post Blake Griffin has heartwarming reaction to being Basketball HOF finalist appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oh how things can change in just a week and a half. The Milwaukee Bucks appeared to be cleared for a massive reconstruction project amid growing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, but once again, the team retained its superstar forward past the deadline. When the 2021 NBA Finals MVP reaffirmed his loyalty to the franchise that […] The post Bucks’ stunning road upset vs. Thunder has fans buzzing appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks team in a 110-93 blowout at home on Thursday. The Thunder faced the Bucks without Jalen Williams and All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal injury. After the loss, Daigneault pointed to […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals biggest reason for stunning Bucks upset appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If you ask Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry, being part of NBA All-Star Weekend is a great way to keep his name in the general public. “For me, as a guy that retired seven years ago, it keeps you relevant because people recognize you,” Terry laughed during an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. “They know […] The post Exclusive: Why Jason Terry continues to give back after NBA retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks mercifully enter the NBA All-Star break after dropping nine straight games. The saving grace of this miserable season has been their scrappy nature, but the team is growing weaker. Already down rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, Dallas watched both Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall suffer lower-body injuries in Thursday night’s 124-104 road loss […] The post Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford, Naji Marshall pick up injuries in loss vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ace Bailey created an incredible dunk highlight for himself during the Utah Jazz’s clash against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Bailey is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Jazz. He has steadily progressed in having a firm role on the squad, having solid production as a scorer and […] The post Jazz rookie Ace Bailey pulls off crazy self alley-pop off backboard for huge 2-handed slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of Nikola Topic’s NBA debut in Thursday’s 110-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at the Paycom Center. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s heartwarming response to Topic’s first game in the NBA was followed by Holmgren’s media availability, and the All-Star forward […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren gets real on reality of Nikola Topic’s return from cancer diagnosis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Arguably one of the most popular figures on the internet currently, IShowSpeed recently finished his Africa tour, which also became a talking point amongst his fans and the world. Recently, appearing on Yahoo Sports Daily, the hosts engaged in a candid conversation with Speed. Reflecting on his meetup with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece last year, […] The post IShowSpeed addresses why Michael Jordan meeting did not happen appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The end of the road may be close for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, but the veteran has not lost his appreciation for the game he loves. After the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, James took a moment to reflect on what the night represented for him. “I’m a […] The post Why Lakers’ LeBron James still sees himself as a ‘goofy-a** kid’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .