NBA NewsMonday, Feb 9, 2026

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added. That is exactly what has […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury impacts race appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The company that Stephon Castle now keeps in NBA history following a 40 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist performance is ridiculous. And it’s not lost on the young San Antonio Spurs star. “Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true.” "Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true…" […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle living the dream after historic 40-point triple-double appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t just approach the 2026 NBA trade deadline. They detonated it. Franchise cores were moved, timelines were accelerated, and the once-feared “Grit and Grind 2.0” identity officially gave way to a youth-driven rebuild. Yet amid all the seismic transactions, the most consequential decision Memphis made might have been the one it didn’t. […] The post Grizzlies’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cam Thomas has his new home. Thomas has officially signed with the Bucks, the team announced. The deal covers the remainder of the season, according to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. “I picked Milwaukee because they wanted me,” Thomas told Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. “They told me they’ve been interested for years now. “It’s good to […] The post Bucks sign Cam Thomas: ‘Good to have this opportunity’ 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 .

Why did Cam choose Milwaukee? The post Why the Milwaukee Bucks Took a Gamble on Cam Thomas appeared first on Ballislife.com .

The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed their lone trade deadline acquisition to the lineup on Saturday, with sharpshooter Luke Kennard making his team debut. Kennard played 26 minutes off the bench, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-4 from three, doing what he does best next to LeBron James and a still-recovering Austin […]

The Los Angeles Lakers used their lone draft pick in 2025 on promising wing Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. Thiero is known to be an excellent athlete and relentless defender with some offensive potential should he develop properly. Unfortunately for Thiero, injuries have limited his ability to make an impact in his rookie season. A […]

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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 115-96 on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 41 points and eight rebounds, John Collins had 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser also contributed 15 points. Los Angeles took advantage with a 17-3 run, closing out the third quarter. On the other […] The post Leonard drops 41 to lift Clippers beat Timberwolves 115-96 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .