NBA NewsSaturday, Jan 24, 2026

Kevin Durant delivered a blunt reminder about his role and presence following the Houston Rockets’ 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, underscoring that age has not dulled his impact. Speaking in a postgame interview with SportsCenter, the 37-year-old was asked what type of energy the Rockets’ young core brings to him on […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant sends brutally honest ‘energy’ reminder at 37 years old appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers fended off a late run by Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night to come out victorious. It was the 14th win in the last 17 games for the Clippers, but head coach Tyronn Lue entered the postgame press conference room fuming. “It’s the same f*cking […] The post Why Tyronn Lue was angry after win against LeBron James, Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Detroit Pistons are continuing to find flashes of brilliance in what has been a grueling season, and the connection between their two foundational pillars was on full display Friday night. During a gritty third quarter against the Houston Rockets, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren provided the play of the night, reminding fans why the […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham connects with Jalen Duren for inbounds slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown made a ridiculous deep shot from downtown during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Brown is going through the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He is enjoying his best campaign to date as he’s inserted himself into the MVP conversation as one of the […] The post Watch Celtics’ Jaylen Brown nail a 3-pointer from the Nets logo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It’s time for another battle between the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets. The Pistons are coming off a win over the Boston Celtics and look to add to their winning streak. As another Pistons-Rockets game approaches, Ausar Thompson discussed why it was easy to play against his brother, Amen Thompson, on X, via ClutchPoints. […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson believes playing against Amen Thompson is ‘easy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alperen Sengun put Isaiah Stewart in a big man poster during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Sengun is going through the fifth season of his career with the Rockets, continuing his rise as one of the best centers in the league. His remarkable scoring and playmaking abilities have allowed […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun shocks Pistons fans with Isaiah Stewart poster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 47 points amidst an 18-point comeback, coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions came up short in its Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers defeated the Thunder 117-114 at the Paycom Center. After the loss, Daigneault tipped his cap to the Pacers […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks down ugly start vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Trey Murphy III created an incredible circus shot highlight during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Murphy is midway through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pelicans. He has shined as one of the best two-way players on the team while showcasing a strong 3-point shot […] The post Watch Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III hit a circus shot plus an and-1 vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season thanks to the contributions of several proven veterans. However, rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s play hasn’t gone unnoticed among those with an eye on the future. The No. 28 pick has looked the part during his minutes, turning heads across the NBA with his two-way capabilities. “He plays hard. […] The post Joe Mazzulla reveals key to Celtics rookie’s historic impact appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s pursuit of the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors’ 73-9 record came to an end Friday night with a 117-114 defeat to the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. The defeat dropped Oklahoma City to 37-9 on the season, having opened the campaign with a 26-3 start, ensuring that the historic 73-win benchmark will […] The post Thunder’s loss to Pacers ends pursuit of 2015-16 Warriors wins record appeared first on ClutchPoints .

To say that the 2025-26 season hasn’t gone anywhere according to plan for the Indiana Pacers would be the understatement of the century. It’s tempting to think how differently things would have gone for them this year if they didn’t lose Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. They […] The post Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith throws down epic dunk over Thunder’s Chet Holmgren appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ATLANTA, GA – You can call it a mini-slump. For a three-game stretch, Jalen Johnson hadn’t looked like the same player he did that had many people raving about him this season. The easy shots weren’t falling, which seemed to lead to a lot of pressing. There may have even been a little bit of […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder praises Jalen Johnson’s late-game execution: ‘I want everything’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .