NBA NewsSaturday, Jan 24, 2026

Jaylen Brown’s message after the Boston Celtics gritty double-overtime win in Brooklyn was clear — effort is non-negotiable for the Green team, regardless of circumstance. After the game, when asked about the Celtics’ identity and their commitment to playing hard every night, Brown pointed to standards that were established well before the regular season tipped […] The post Jaylen Brown talks about setting a ‘precedent’ for Boston Celtics basketball by playing hard appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Houston Rockets fanbase isn’t going to complain too much about the fact that they won a big game against the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, with Kevin Durant leading the way once more. Durant had 32 points on the night, and despite being 37 years of age, he continues to show that he’s capable of handling […] The post Rockets fans will love Ime Udoka’s Kevin Durant minutes declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 40-point performance dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a 122-102 win, but didn’t do it by himself, as veteran Lu Dort made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. After limiting Donovan Mitchell to 5-of-18 shooting in the Thunder’s 136-104 win against the Cleveland Cavs, Dort had […] The post How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Thunder’s Lu Dort his flowers for his ‘natural gift’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Houston Rockets continued their strong recent form on Friday night, picking up a 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons, but it wasn’t just the stars who impressed head coach Ime Udoka. After the game, Udoka made a point to highlight the impact of his limited bench rotation, including Jae’Sean Tate in a tightly […] The post Rockets’ Ime Udoka gives props to Jae’Sean Tate for providing pop off the bench appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Patience should always matter more than temptation. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender is premature confidence. The San Antonio Spurs have arrived ahead of schedule. They have morphed from a patient rebuild into a legitimate title threat almost overnight. That success, however, brings noise. Big names. Bigger rumors. As the 2026 NBA trade […] The post Spurs’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that hurts title chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the Miami Heat in the midst of a West Coast road trip that hasn’t been in their favor, currently coming off a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, 127-110, the team has also been dealing with a myriad of injuries. Besides Heat star Tyler Herro missing the whole road trip, another that […] The post Davion MItchell reveals the real reason Heat ‘fell in love’ with him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls will host the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Josh Giddey is on the injury report alongside Patrick Williams, with both players listed as probable. Giddey is dealing with a recent hamstring injury, while Williams is battling a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Josh Giddey’s injury and his playing status […] The post Is Josh Giddey playing tonight? Bulls vs. Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In one of their biggest retro unveilings of recent memory, Nike and Jordan Brand are set to release a massive slate of retro Air Jordan sneakers throughout the upcoming calendar year. From nostalgic, classic colorways to new inventive designs, the people over at Nike are prepping for one of their biggest years ever. Check our […] The post Nike Air Jordan Retro Collection release preview for Spring 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz will play the Golden State Warriors on the road on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are among the Jazz players listed on the NBA injury report, however. So, are Markkanen and George playing tonight? Markkanen has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. He is currently battling a left […] The post Are Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George playing tonight? Jazz vs. Warriors injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets were seconds away from picking up their best win of the season on Friday. Days after the second-worst loss in franchise history, Jordi Fernandez’s squad overcame several late deficits to take a three-point lead over the Boston Celtics with 2.5 seconds left in overtime. However, a head-scratching blunder cost the Nets during […] The post Michael Porter Jr. explains insane blunder that cost Nets upset win over Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins delivered a blunt assessment of Deandre Ayton on the latest episode of the The Road Trippin’ Podcast, criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers center’s recent play and questioning his effort level on the floor. Perkins, who spent 14 seasons in the NBA and won a championship with Boston in 2008, did […] The post Kendrick Perkins goes scorched earth on Lakers center Deandre Ayton appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Because of all that’s occurred since the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox, it’s hard to believe he’s been with the Silver and Black for less than a year. But don’t count teammate Keldon Johnson among those who takes the former All-Star player for granted. “Big time players make big time plays, and you […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox gets ‘big time’ applause from Keldon Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints .