NBA NewsSunday, Jan 25, 2026

As it has been a concerning January for the Miami Heat, as the team has been unable to win consecutive games in the month, there needed to be some sort of change or a fire lit under the roster. With the Heat currently in a West Coast road trip, coming off a disappointing 127-110 loss […] The post How Heat’s Erik Spoelstra putting Bam Adebayo on blast sparked dominant win over Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The February 5 trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are at an all-time high. The latest buzz indicates the Portland Trail Blazers could get involved, but the speculation also includes New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges. No, the rumors do not suggest the Blazers are trying […] The post NBA rumors: How Blazers could factor into a Giannis trade, with Mikal Bridges twist appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley believes there are two title contenders that hail from the Western Conference — the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Denver Nuggets. Despite a slew of injuries to the Thunder starting lineup, including All-Star Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City has sat comfortably at the top […] The post Charles Barkley names only team besides Thunder that can win 2026 NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, especially regarding Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and his availability, there’s no doubt those are two teams that could be in the running to make a play for the star. While the Lakers prepare for the upcoming trade deadline on Feb. 5, along with the […] The post NBA rumors: How Lakers, Heat would benefit from Bucks waiting to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo until offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the surprises in the league after they were projected to be possibly fighting for a Play-In Spot this season. Instead, they are sitting in the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and are getting contributions from several players to help them stay afloat. They did lose their […] The post Are Devin Booker, Jalen Green playing tonight? Suns vs. Heat injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks are scheduled to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee with a 7 p.m. EST tip-off time. Hours before the game, reports indicate that Cooper Flagg may not play due to injury, while the club remains stuck at the Dallas airport. At approximately 1:13 p.m. EST., it was reported that the Mavericks […] The post Cooper Flagg doubtful vs. Bucks with Mavericks stuck at airport appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Shaquille O’Neal trying to speak Slovenian to Luka Doncic was not on our 2026 bingo card, but we’re here for it. During the Jan. 25 show of Inside the NBA hosted by Shaq, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and Charles Barkley, they had Doncic as a guest. Shaq attempted to speak Slovenian to Doncic, who’s from […] The post Kenny Smith roasts Shaq after his attempt to speak Slovenian to Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

PHOENIX– In what was almost perceived as a sophomore slump, Phoenix Suns big man Oso Ighodaro has been the team’s biggest rising star. The occasional poster dunk or emphatic rejection might make people interested, but his impact goes well beyond what basic metrics can say. He is third in the team with a total plus/minus […] The post Exclusive: Why Oso Ighodaro hasn’t put much thought into NBA Rising Stars Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Haliburton is speaking out amid the killing of a man in Minneapolis by ICE agents. On Jan. 24, a man who has since been identified as Alex Pretti was killed by the federal agents, which has sparked outrage nationwide. Haliburton, who is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers, is using his platform to […] The post Tyrese Haliburton declares ‘Alex Pretti was murdered’ by federal agents in Minneapolis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Since Darius Garland sprained his right toe 11 days ago, Donovan Mitchell has put a lot of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ burden on his shoulders. Opponents, however, are taking their chances with anyone else handling the ball, constantly double-teaming him when he has it and denying him touches without it. Over the weekend, ClutchPoints asked Cavs […] The post How Cavs can utilize Donovan Mitchell like Stephen Curry without Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls immortalized franchise legend Derrick Rose by lifting his jersey to the rafters of the United Center. Making matters even more special was the fact that the Bulls were able to defeat the Boston Celtics in thrilling fashion thanks to a late three-pointer from Kevin Huerter in the corner. At […] The post Derrick Rose drops mic on haters blaming former Bulls HC Tom Thibodeau for injuries – ‘F**k that!’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 nears, the New York Knicks have actively been discussing several options on the trade market involving French forward Guerschon Yabusele, league sources told ClutchPoints. The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans are two teams with which the Knicks have recently held extensive dialogue, among others. Since […] The post Sources: Knicks discussing Guerschon Yabusele trade with Spurs, Pelicans, others appeared first on ClutchPoints .