NBA NewsMonday, Feb 23, 2026

Fans have been kept guessing whether Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will see action this season as he continues to recover from his Achilles injury. Multiple reports have stated that Tatum is on the right track and ahead of schedule. He has hit multiple milestones, including participating in controlled 5‑on‑5 scrimmages and working out alongside […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla issues intriguing hint on Jayson Tatum’s status after practice appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks’ 18-point comeback victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night delivered an enthralling finish. Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive intensity led the fourth-quarter push that set up Jalen Brunson to save the day. With 5:04 left in the fourth quarter, though, head coach Mike Brown continued a controversial late-game trend […] The post Why Knicks’ late-game Mikal Bridges benchings could be necessary amid title chase appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is undoubtedly a talented player, and discourse around him generally stems from his ability on the court. However, of late, Ball’s driving skills have been talked about by a range of social media users after he was recently involved in a two-car collision in uptown Charlotte at the busy Trade […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball spotted not driving like a madman for once after car crash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns received bad news this past week when it was revealed that Dillon Brooks had suffered a hand injury and did not yet have a timeline for his potential return to the court. On Monday, following a meeting of the medical staff, it was announced that Brooks would have a recovery timeline of […] The post Dillon Brooks’ injury return timetable after broken hand revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Sunday, the New York Knicks picked up their second straight win with a road victory over the Chicago Bulls, by a score of 105-99. Josh Hart put together a well-rounded game in this one, scoring 11 points to go along with nine rebounds and five assists, on an efficient 4-5 shooting from the field. […] The post Watch Knicks’ Josh Hart absolutely cook Benny the Bull in air hockey appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Denver Nuggets crushed the Portland Trail Blazers by 54 points last Friday, the team would be unable to follow that up with a win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, 128-117. As there is some concern with the Nuggets after the loss to the undermanned Warriors, head coach David Adelman would point […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman makes ‘confusing’ confession about Draymond Green’s late injury scratch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Julius Randle had a rough outing against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves star forword had an uncharacteristically quiet game on Sunday night. He had 18 points in the game, but he was also noticeably quiet everywhere else. He recorded 15 points, and even more concerninngly, he had just three boards and three assists. For […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch gives ‘pretty severe’ Julius Randle update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Although basketball after the All-Star break always tends to feel like a drag in the NBA season with the finish line inching closer, it’s actually a very important time for teams around the league to cement their status as real title threats. We are familiar with the Oklahoma City Thunder and other teams that have […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 18: Cavs, Celtics rise into top 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pregame routine logistics like shooting groups, meals, and training table times are pretty set in stone at this point in the season. The NBA Trade Deadline has passed, rosters are pretty much set, and young players on lottery-bound teams have found their way around each arena. Cody Williams is starting to settle in as one […] The post Exclusive: Cody Williams goes in-depth on impact of brother Jalen, growth with Jazz core appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a tough home defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Luka Doncic put 25 points on the board in this one, but he wasn’t particularly efficient getting there, shooting 9-22 from the field and only mustering three assists. Throughout the […] The post Bill Simmons thinks even Lakers star LeBron James is appalled by Luka Doncic’s ‘foul b****ing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain cried when he was traded by Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. The news came as a shock to the second-year guard, who celebrated his 22nd birthday in a city he never thought he’d call home. Still, McCain has shone ever since he joined […] The post How Thunder’s Jared McCain has thrived since 76ers GM Daryl Morey’s ‘sold high’ remark appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Tuesday, but that might be up in the air. Following the team’s game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the Mavericks stayed overnight in Indiana due to pending severe weather storms hitting the New York area. While nothing has […] The post Cooper Flagg’s Jimmy Fallon appearance halted by New York storms appeared first on ClutchPoints .