NBA NewsFriday, Feb 20, 2026

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard wasn’t named to the initial NBA All-Star rosters, but was named an injury replacement after a couple of days. NBC Sports analyst and NBA legend Reggie Miller was surprised by his initial absence from the list, calling it a “no-brainer” to have him on the roster. The Clippers started […] The post Reggie Miller “no-brainer” take on Kawhi Leonard amid near All-Star snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .

When Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, he felt that he put himself in a position to win a fifth championship. But now, Luka Doncic is no longer around, Anthony Davis only played 29 games before being traded, and Kyrie Irving is still recovering from knee surgery. The Mavericks have become an […] The post Mavericks rumors: Watch out for Klay Thompson buyout or trade this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls were back in action from the All-Star break as they took on the Toronto Raptors at home. Head coach Billy Donovan was absent, tending to his family following the recent passing of his father, Billy Donovan Sr. Before the game, the Bulls issued a tribute to Donovan Sr., per ClutchPoints. […] The post Bulls honor Billy Donovan’s late father before Raptors game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Last week, the San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan less than four years after selecting him with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was supposed to be a key member of the franchise’s future, but as time passed and his young teammates progressed, the former Baylor standout stagnated and eventually fell […] The post Knicks’ Jeremy Sochan shows off new look for NY debut vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The good thing about watching the NBA is that you will always have a chance to see something you have not seen before. Even if that something is absolutely unnecessary. Just ask New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby. The Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Thursday in a possible preview of […] The post OG Anunoby’s dunk attempt in Knicks-Pistons results in ultra-rare NBA moment appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a rebuild for quite a long time. But this season, there has been some positive momentum within the franchise. Part of that has been spearheaded by the young forward out of Alabama, Brandon Miller. Miller’s ability to score from almost anywhere on the court, paired with his length and […] The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller hit by ultimate jinx after breaking Kemba Walker’s record appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Is it truly over for the Golden State Warriors? It hasn’t been for a lack of trying, but the Warriors no longer look like they have a shot at competing for a title. Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury practically sealed the Dubs’ fate: what little chances they had in competing for a championship vanished when Butler […] The post 1 move Warriors still must make to fill out roster after 2026 NBA trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics have been on the run of a lifetime, as despite being without Jayson Tatum for the entirety of the 2025-26 season to this point, they remain one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. At the time of writing, the Celtics have a 35-19 record, which has them in second place […] The post Celtics’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers came out of the 2026 NBA All-Star break and immediately suffered a loss on Thursday night at the hands of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Despite the 112-105 loss to the Wizards, Indiana has some positive takeaways from the contest, including the play of Jarace Walker. The […] The post Pacers’ Jarace Walker gets glowing assessment from Rick Carlisle appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If you’re a Golden State Warriors fan, you might want to look away. If you’re a Boston Celtics fan, you’re probably already halfway through a celebratory dance. The Boston Celtics turned the Chase Center into a personal playground Thursday night, dismantling the Golden State Warriors in a performance that felt less like a basketball game […] The post Celtics’ beatdown of Warriors has fans going wild on social media appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets looked like a team still on vacation during their first game out of the All-Star break. Jordi Fernandez’s squad sleepwalked through a 112-84 loss to the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday to open the second half of the season. The game marked the Nets’ NBA-leading eighth wire-to-wire loss of the season. Brooklyn […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to blowout loss to Cavs after All-Star break appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are getting a huge boost with Tyler Herro returning to practice after missing the last 15 games, another player on the team who’s chasing consistency is Nikola Jovic. While Jovic’s fourth Heat season has been an extended slump, the 22-year-old spoke honestly about his year and what he’s looking […] The post Exclusive: The ‘repetitive’ trend Heat’s Nikola Jovic is working to erase after All-Star break appeared first on ClutchPoints .