NBA NewsSunday, Jan 25, 2026

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers almost a year ago. He made his return to Dallas later in the 2024-25 season, which was an emotional homecoming to say the least. Saturday represented Doncic’s second game back in Dallas since the trade, and while it wasn’t quite […] The post How Lakers’ Luka Doncic played in second game back in Dallas vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kevin Huerter broke the hearts of Boston fans following his game-winning 3-pointer in the Chicago Bulls’ game against the Celtics on Saturday night. Huerter is midway through the eighth season of his NBA career, his second with the Bulls. He stands out as a perimeter threat while showing off a solid playmaking ability off the […] The post Bulls’ Kevin Huerter calls game with icy 3-pointer vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It was a cold, snowy night in Chicago as the Bulls faced the Boston Celtics, with Derrick Rose. After the Bulls won 115-111 thanks to a game-winning three-pointer by Kevin Huerter, the moment everyone was waiting for came. Rose’s famed No. 1 was unveiled to the rafters of the United Center before an adoring crowd. […] The post Watch Derrick Rose’ jersey officially debut in Chicago Bulls’ rafters appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Luka Doncic trade still haunts the Dallas Mavericks fanbase to this day. Traded unceremoniously to the Los Angeles Lakers last year with no warning signs, it’s clear from how fans react to Doncic’s presence that they still have love for their former star. Doncic was their best player in a while and was committed […] The post Luka Doncic’s locker room admission will break Mavericks fans’ hearts appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Taj Gibson had touching remarks to share about the memories he experienced with Derrick Rose during their time together as teammates on the Chicago Bulls. Gibson and Rose were teammates for 14 years, mainly on the Bulls before spending stints together on the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. They experienced multiple playoff runs, including […] The post Taj Gibson celebrates ‘foxhole’ Bulls partner Derrick Rose after 14 seasons together appeared first on ClutchPoints .

At certain moments in history, children have won the hearts of the masses. A young JFK Jr. saluting his father’s casket comes to mind. On Saturday in Chicago, those same feelings came to fruition when Derrick Rose got his Bulls jersey retired. During the ceremony, it was Rose’s young son, London, who shed tears as […] The post Derrick Rose’s son captures hearts during emotional retirement ceremony appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Orlando Magic left Kia Center on Saturday night with another frustrating result, falling 119-105 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear in his post-game press conference that one player stood above the rest in deciding the outcome — Donovan Mitchell, and the coach’s words summarizes how the night […] The post Jamahl Mosley gives massive props to Donovan Mitchell after loss to Cleveland Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James turned back the clock once again with his fastbreak dunk in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. James is midway through the 23rd season of his legendary career, his eighth with the Lakers. Even at age 41, he continues to pull off incredible plays with dunks and […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James outruns the Mavericks for a timeless fastbreak slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After dealing with what seemed like a rotating door of injuries this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a relatively clean slate of health as of late, with only Austin Reaves and rookie Adou Thiero currently sidelined. And in the case of Reaves, he is progressing towards a return soon. The Lakers could use […] The post Marcus Smart reveals gruesome finger injury in win vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Success has an interesting way of tempting overreaction. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender isn’t when things go wrong but when everything goes right. The Detroit Pistons have reached that inflection point. With wins piling up and the league recalibrating its expectations, Detroit now faces a subtle but critical threat as the 2026 […] The post Pistons’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that hurts title chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Not every great season needs to end with a blockbuster. Sometimes, the most dangerous threat to momentum is impatience. The Toronto Raptors are living through one of the league’s most enjoyable stories of the 2025-26 season. They have blended elite defense, selfless offense, and genuine locker-room chemistry into a product that fans didn’t dare expect […] The post Raptors’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins fun season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

One perk of dominance is that it invites imagination. At a certain level of greatness, improvement becomes optional, but obsession makes it inevitable. The Oklahoma City Thunder are already operating at a historic altitude. They are overwhelming opponents with a blend of youth, precision, and ruthless efficiency rarely seen in the modern NBA. Yet as […] The post Thunder’s dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that boosts repeat efforts appeared first on ClutchPoints .