NBA NewsWednesday, Feb 25, 2026

Even as Kawhi Leonard continues to star for the Los Angeles Clippers on the court, there is plenty of speculation surrounding his long-term future. The Aspiration scandal may eventually attract some sort of punishment for the franchise/player, and plenty have claimed the Clippers may choose to trade him. And as things stand, NBA insider Jovan […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers insider tip-toes around Kawhi Leonard possibility amid Clippers uncertainty appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Marvin Bagley was an afterthought in the discourse surrounding the Dallas Mavericks’ trade return for Anthony Davis. However, the former No. 2 pick has made an impact for the Mavericks during his first games following the blockbuster deal. Bagley turned in his most efficient performance of the season during Tuesday’s 123-124 win over the Brooklyn […] The post Jason Kidd praises former top draft pick finding his way with Mavericks after surprise trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down lately, recently losing a home game to the Orlando Magic in crushing fashion on Tuesday evening. Some have gone as far as to suggest that the Lakers would be better off moving on from LeBron James this summer, with the prospect of him joining a new […] The post NBA rumors: The LeBron James-Rich Paul Las Vegas rumor floating around the league appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA is currently dealing with a huge problem in the form of tanking. The league inadvertently has rules that effectively incentivize teams to throw away games in the hope of better draft picks. At a time when the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers have been handed out hefty fines by the league for […] The post Suns’ Mat Ishbia doubles down on tanking hate in latest ‘loser’ rant’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a big 109-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, it appears James Harden was a casualty in that victory, as he’s been confirmed to have suffered an injury. Harden, who is 36 years old, is said to be dealing with a fractured thumb. The organization announced his […] The post Cavs’ James Harden suffered fractured thumb vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The December 2011 acquisition of Lamar Odom was initially heralded as a masterstroke by the Dallas Mavericks’ front office. After winning back-to-back championships and then securing the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award with the Los Angeles Lakers, Odom’s limited output in Dallas led to a bitter feud with owner Mark Cuban, who once […] The post Lamar Odom forgives Mavericks’ Mark Cuban after wanting to ‘wash locker room with him’ during feud appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets don’t have a chance when Michael Porter Jr. isn’t on his A game. Porter’s subpar play over the last month has illustrated his importance to his team’s ability to compete. The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter was among the NBA’s most efficient scorers during the first half of the season, averaging 25.6 points on 48/40/85 […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. reveals what critics don’t understand about his brutal 18.2% 3-point slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The recent clash between perennial rivals the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics proved anticlimactic in the end. The matchup was preceded by the unveiling of Pat Riley’s statue, who proclaimed to his former team that it was time to kick some “Boson a**” However, the script was flipped when Jaylen Brown ran the […] The post Lakers-Celtics NBA clash accomplishes feat not seen since 2000 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Sacramento Kings have not been the best team this season. In fact, they’re one of the worst teams in the league if you’re looking at records, as they’re currently 13-46 and are last place in the Western Conference standings. Things are probably only going to get worse for them, as they’ve shut down two […] The post Kings catch random stray from reporter during Coby White interview appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It will be fair to say that Derrick Rose became the biggest name in Chicago Bulls history since the days of Michael Jordan. Until an ACL tear and subsequent injuries derailed his career, Rose was viewed as and played as a truly generational star, becoming the first player since MJ to win the MVP award […] The post Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Derrick Rose admission will catch Bulls fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks have shifted their focus towards the future after parting ways with Anthony Davis. With Kyrie Irving sidelined for the season, several guards are auditioning for long-term roles with the team. Brandon Williams is among the group, and he’s making the most of his opportunity. Williams continued a breakout stretch during Tuesday’s 123-114 […] The post Jason Kidd reveals how Mavericks’ surprise breakout guard is ‘turning the corner’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama knows his team is still building toward something special. But, thanks to a recent win vs. the Detroit Pistons he’s not afraid to point out that his squad is on the right path. “It’s definitely a night where we confirmed progression. And confirmed potential as well.” "…It's definitely a […] The post Victor Wembanyama says Spurs proved 1 thing after beating Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .