NBA NewsFriday, Feb 27, 2026

PHOENIX– Before Rasheer Fleming’s NBA campaign kicked off, he wanted to guard one player. “LeBron James,” Fleming said emphatically during a Phoenix Suns fan event before the season began. Although the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix have squared off three times, Fleming never had the chance to routinely guard James or Doncic. He’s spent those […] The post LeBron James assignment gives Suns rookie full-circle moment during win vs Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in another tight game at the end, this time against the Phoenix Suns. They lost their matchup earlier in the week against the Orlando Magic after a botched final play between Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Against the Suns, they had a chance to take the win again with […] The post Luka Doncic’s defiant declaration after Lakers gets exposed again in last-second loss to Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Orlando Magic continue their chase for the NBA Playoffs as they currently sit at seventh in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite all the highs and lows of the season thus far, franchise star Paolo Banchero has remained as their consistent leader on both ends of the floor. Always paying attention to the details, Banchero’s […] The post Paolo Banchero’s Air Jordan sneakers come with unique backstory appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Orlando Magic fell 113-108 to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night after surrendering a 19-point second-half lead, but Desmond Bane’s historic February continued despite the defeat. Bane scored 30 points, adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes. He shot 12-for-19 from the field and 6-for-10 from 3-point range without attempting […] The post Magic star Desmond Bane joins legendary LeBron James, Kevin Durant list with historic February stats appeared first on ClutchP...

As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gears up for his return ahead of facing the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is entering the final stages of recovering from a right hamstring injury. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season recovering from wrist surgery, Williams’ hamstring injury carried through the All-Star break after he […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams puts wrist injury into perspective amid hamstring injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New York Knicks’ reigning ‘Clutch Player of the Year’ Jalen Brunson has already established himself as a top talent in the NBA, earning the title of captain and playing in the world’s most famous arena. However, long before Brunson was the king of the Big Apple, he carved a legendary career as one of the […] The post Jalen Brunson reps his high school with new Nike Kobe 4 PE appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Orlando Magic squandered a 19-point second-half lead Thursday night in a 113-108 loss to the Houston Rockets, and veteran guard Jevon Carter did not mince words afterward. Carter, who signed with the Magic in early February following his release from the Chicago Bulls, called out what he described as “selfish” play as Orlando let […] The post Magic’s new face calls out ‘selfish’ play after blown 19-point lead vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112. The Bulls’ losing streak is at 11, and they are five games shy of the franchise record of 16 set in 2001. On Friday, […] The post Stacey King begs Adam Silver for rigged lottery after Trail Blazers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks’ unexpected collaboration with Magic City drew national attention this week, and former NBA guard Lou Williams fully supported the partnership. Williams spoke during Friday’s episode of Run It Back, calling the partnership a genuine celebration of Atlanta culture. “We’re working some details out but I’m in full support of this. Shout out […] The post What Lou Williams said about Hawks’ surprising Magic City partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Zion Williamson and James Borrego’s fate are not the only two big decisions facing the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Saddiq Bey will be extension-eligible in July, but the rules limit the starting salary of a veteran extension to roughly 140% of the Estimated Average Player Salary, projected to be about $21 million annually. That […] The post Why Pelicans, Saddiq Bey must explore $80 million contract extension this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Few buildings in the world have become as iconic as the original Fabulous Forum, now known as the Kia Forum or just “The Forum,” hosting countless legends during its years of operation. Drawing stars from all over Los Angeles and hosting the Los Angeles Lakers, fans were always in for a show whenever attending The […] The post New Nike Kobe 3 sneakers are inspired by The Forum appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The San Antonio Spurs have built one of the NBA’s most feared defenses. Victor Wembanyama’s MVP-level play has drawn the most attention. However, Stephon Castle’s emergence as one of the league’s top on-ball defenders has been an elite compliment to the French superstar. “[Stephon] understands his role very well. The level he’s playing at is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals how Stephon Castle’s ‘unseen’ play has fueled NBA’s most feared defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .