NBA NewsThursday, Feb 26, 2026

With the Miami Heat taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, the team is looking to bounce back after a disastrous outing on Tuesday that saw them lose to the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo, 128-117. As the Heat are looking to avoid the play-in tournament for this season, head coach Erik Spoelstra would […] The post Erik Spoelstra uses famous Billie Jean King quote to challenge Heat after Bucks collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks received an injection of energy earlier this week when Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the team, scoring 27 points in a blowout win over the Washington Wizards. It was an intriguing development for a Hawks team that is looking for anything to get excited about down the stretch of a frustrating […] The post Hawks partnering with infamous Magic City strip club has fans losing it appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a franchise reset, but one 21-year-old forward is making the transition to a post-Ja Morant era look far less daunting than expected. GG Jackson has quietly emerged as one of the most intriguing young pieces in the NBA, and Tuomas Iisalo isn’t shy about what makes the former second-round pick […] The post How a sneaky Grizzlies ‘superpower’ could help fans forget about Ja Morant appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Not too long ago, the Detroit Pistons were looked down upon by the rest of the NBA. Cade Cunningham saw his team win just 54 combined games over his first three seasons in the league, and this organization was nowhere close to being a threat in the East. Even other teams were making fun of […] The post How Pistons’ mind-blowing dominance vs. best proves they can reach NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Victor Wembanyama has cemented himself as the NBA’s most feared defender in his third season. The French phenom’s defensive impact has been a driving force in the San Antonio Spurs’ emergence as a title contender. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson revealed how Wembanyama’s mentality separates him from other elite defenders. “You can see that he’s […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson reveals Victor Wembanyama’s unique defensive mindset as DPOY odds soar appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Losses are piling up while Ja Morant watches from the sidelines. Sure, the team’s 2026 NBA Draft lottery odds are improving, but it would be easy for the FedEx Forum’smost loyal fans to mentally check out for the rest of the season. They should not, for the same reasons Tuomas Iisalo cannot. The Memphis Grizzlies […] The post 5 reasons Grizzlies fans should still care even after tanktastic losses to Kings, Warriors without Ja Morant appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Someone needs to phone home. A fan pulled up at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday to support Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs against the Toronto Raptors, and he did something extra. Extraterrestrial, that is. The fan wore an alien costume as a nod to Wembanyama’s moniker, as shown in the video posted by theScore […] The post Spurs fan dresses up as actual alien for Victor Wembanyama warmup vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Phoenix Suns in 2027, and owner Mat Ishbia is working hard to get players more interested in competing. He wants stars to compete in the three-point and the slam dunk contests like they used to. So, one way he might try to entice players to compete […] The post Suns owner Mat Isbhia pledged $2 million for All-Star Weekend winners. Can he actually do that? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers took their second straight loss with a home defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Luka Doncic had a chance to win this one late, but ended up picking up his dribble and passing the ball to teammate LeBron James, who saw his desperation heave miss off the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic bizarrely not among last-second shot-takers in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Participating in his first NBA All-Star Weekend, Jaylon Tyson was at the free-throw line during the Rising Stars Game when his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Donovan Mitchell literally announced his presence, yelling at him as he walked to the front row of Crypto.com Arena. Trying to concentrate on making the shot, the 23-year-old refocused after a […] The post Donovan Mitchell reveals perfect message he gave Cavs’ second-year Rising Star appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Miami Heat collapsed to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the team is looking to turn it around on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Heat’s injury report against the 76ers is something to be aware of, as there has been a key late addition in the form of star Norman Powell. […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell a late addition to injury report vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Iman Shumpert might’ve found the cleanest way yet to describe Lakers super-duper star LeBron James. Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Shumpert said LeBron is essentially “ChatGPT” in human form when it comes to basketball knowledge. “You can ask him anything, he knows,” Shumpert said of his former Cavaliers teammate. “Coaches, assistants, player development. […] The post Iman Shumpert calls LeBron James the NBA’s version of ChatGPT appeared first on Hoops Wire .