NBA NewsMonday, Jan 26, 2026

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In the Miami Heat’s dominant win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, 147-116, it was fueled by a team meeting with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff that led to the great outing, which translated to young forward Nikola Jovic. As Jovic had gone through a brutal Heat stretch earlier in the season, his recent […] The post Heat’s Nikola Jovic credits ‘trust’ for huge bounce-back game vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

PHOENIX– Moments after Devin Booker suffered an ankle injury, it waved through the Phoenix Suns locker room. Head coach Jordan Ott felt that more than anyone. His star player was hit with another setback. Luckily, he is set to be evaluated in one week, but Booker’s absence will loom large. Even with the next-man-up mentality, […] The post Suns HC Jordan Ott’s lament after Devin Booker injury vs Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Things got a little chippy during the Sacramento Kings game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, with Ron Holland getting ejected after a mini-altercation in which he shoved Keon Ellis. After Holland shoved Ellis to the floor, the Kings guard obviously added a little extra in his reaction, making the incident qualify for the flop […] The post Keon Ellis has flop of the year candidate amid heated moment vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

When he’s healthy, New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson can be pretty unstoppable on the court. Even San Antonio Spurs unicorn Victor Wembanyama was not able to do much against the former Duke Blue Devils star during one moment in Sunday night’s game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Early in the second […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson blows by Victor Wembanyama for massive throwdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As Nike and Jordan Brand continue to expand their retro release calendar throughout 2026, Air Jordan fans will be treated to a healthy slate of classic releases, along with new imaginative concepts. Returning for the first time since 2010, Air Jordan will resurrect the Bin 23 signature line, giving an all-new luxurious look to the […] The post Air Jordan 6 ‘BIN 23’ release details and first look appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The San Antonio Spurs came into their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday looking to start a mini-win streak. They were coming off a win against the Utah Jazz after losing to the Houston Rockets. And Victor Wembanyama seemed to be doing his best to get the Spurs another win, finishing off a […] The post Victor Wembanyama caps wild sequence with Derik Queen posterization appeared first on ClutchPoints .

During his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, current New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns was a beloved member of the community. Although Towns was traded to the Knicks, he still holds love for the city he began his NBA career in. And following a pair of recent killings of Minnesota citizens at the hands […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns makes stance clear on Minnesota shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Teams must remember that sometimes, fixes feel worse than the problem. The most dangerous deadline moves are the ones that initially feel productive. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way in 2025-26. A year removed from a historic 64-win campaign, Cleveland is still good. They are, however, no longer special. As frustration […] The post Cavs’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that makes disappointing season even worse appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There has been a winter storm that’s made its way across the South, and it has caused some things to be on a standstill until it’s safe, including basketball games. The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies game has already been postponed because of the weather, and they have done the same for the Dallas Mavericks […] The post Mavericks game vs. Bucks postponed after bad weather keeps plane grounded appeared first on ClutchPoints .