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The Utah Jazz are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in an away game set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST. However, it sounds like Utah will be without one of its star players, Lauri Markkanen, as he’s already been ruled out. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old forward is officially out […] The post Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen out vs. Mavericks due to illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies have been mired in the trade rumor mill recently, with ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reporting that the team was open to trading star point guard Ja Morant. It’s been a swift fall from grace for a Grizzlies team that once looked to be on the cusp of something special in the […] The post Grizzlies rumors: Dillon Brooks’ ‘bad influence’ led to ugly breakup appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Has Ja Morant played his last game for the Memphis Grizzlies? After seeing Trae Young traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, Morant has become the focus around the league heading into the NBA trade deadline, especially since his tensions from earlier in the 2025-26 season never dissipated. Drama surrounding Morant and the […] The post Sources: Ja Morant’s ‘silent’ Grizzlies trade request charted path toward potential Heat deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s not uncommon to see crossovers between sports, as a lot of athletes grew up playing multiple sports as kids. For Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, he grew up playing both basketball and baseball, and while his career path ventured off into the basketball word, his love for America’s pastime remains the same. Jason […] The post Jason Kidd reveals love for baseball amid new venture appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dallas Mavericks witnessed Cooper Flagg leave in agonizing pain against the Denver Nuggets. But Daniel Gafford limped off too right after the rookie with an injury to his own ankle (opposite of Flagg). Both injuries persuaded this forward addition on Thursday. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is on his way to the Mavs, with Joey Mistretta of […] The post Mavericks sign forward to 10-day contract amid plethora of injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A lot of news came out about Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis on Jan. 13. Initial reports suggested that he would require surgery on a hand injury and would miss the rest of the regular season. Then, it was reported that Davis doesn’t need surgery, and he will instead be re-evaluated in six weeks. Before […] The post 4 teams desperate enough to still make Anthony Davis trade despite long-term injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA trade deadline is coming up, and with it, all sorts of trade rumors are out there. One of the biggest revolves around Michael Porter Jr. and where he could end up. The big rumor is that the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him. However, one thing that might stop the Clippers from […] The post Clippers rumors: Michael Porter Jr. to Clippers trade could hit snag over past injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […] The post Thunder reserves’ physicality ‘muck’ Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in highly-anticipated win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are amidst an inconsistent season, looking to turn their season around, Wednesday could be a great starting point after snapping a three-game skid and beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, 127-121. One aspect that had been down on the Heat was the struggles with captain Bam Adebayo that […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo subtly shouts out A’ja Wilson for helping him out of offensive slump vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Recently, reports emerged from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Sacramento Kings point guard Dennis Schroder would be suspended for three games for attempting to hit a player for the Los Angeles Lakers after a recent game between the two teams. Later in the day on Saturday, that player was reported to be superstar Luka […] The post Kings guard Dennis Schroder’s eye-opening response to report he ‘attempted’ to hit Luka Doncic after game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the hope is that Tyler Herro and the rest can lead a healthy team to earn their second straight win after beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. However, as the Heat and Herro await the challenge of the Celtics, there could still be […] The post Is Tyler Herro playing tonight? Heat vs. Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, with the team looking to put together a mini win streak. Jaxson Hayes is on the Lakers’ injury report, and he is listed as questionable due to left hamstring soreness. Here is everything we know about Jaxson Hayes’ injury and his playing status for […] The post Is Jaxson Hayes playing tonight? Lakers vs. Hornets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
