NBA NewsFriday, Jan 30, 2026

On July 2nd of last year, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was celebrating his birthday with a relaxing round of golf. Then Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla called him, but not just to wish him a happy birthday. During a joint show with “The Old Man and The Three” and White’s own “White Noise Podcast,” […] The post Derrick White reveals Joe Mazzulla’s birthday phone call that predicted Celtics’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Alex Sarr is on the injury report alongside veteran Trae Young, with one player listed as questionable, and the other is ruled out. Amidst his new tenure, veteran Trae Young is recovering from an MCL injury. Alex Sarr is dealing with an illness that could keep him […] The post Wizards’ Alex Sarr on injury report for national TV game vs. Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Brandon Miller is on the injury report alongside Grant Williams and Mason Plumlee, the last two being out with injuries. Miller is dealing with a left ankle impingement, while Williams manages his right knee and Plumlee recovers from right groin surgery. Here’s everything we know […] The post Is Brandon Miller playing tonight? Hornets vs. Mavericks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

For the first time since December, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be in uniform for Thursday’s Western Conference Finals rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After facing the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans without half a dozen of coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation, Hartenstein returns to the frontcourt, alongside Chet Holmgren. Thunder guard […] The post Why Thunder is thrilled to have Isaiah Hartenstein back vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPo...

On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks will retire franchise legend Mark Aguirre’s jersey. Before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, Aguirre spoke to reporters and was unsurprisingly asked about Cooper Flagg. Flagg was the Mavs’ first No. 1 overall pick since Aguirre in 1981, so he understands what Flagg is going through as a rookie. Aguirre […] The post Cooper Flagg receives impactful advice from Mavericks legend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Philadelphia 76ers lead the Sacramento Kings 60-54 going into halftime. It’s a close contest, as both teams are going at it. However, an analyst during the game is seemingly growing tired of Joel Embiid, as she called him out for flopping. In the middle of the contest, Kings analyst Kayte Christensen pointed to the […] The post Kings analyst rips into Joel Embiid’s ‘flopping’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently trapped in a house of mirrors, and head coach Doc Rivers is the first to admit he doesn’t have the map to get them out. Between a plummeting record and the deafening noise of a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo exit, the vibes in Brew City have officially hit rock bottom. Following […] The post Bucks HC Doc Rivers admits another challenge in Giannis Antetokounmpo saga appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg woke up the crowd at American Airlines Center on Thursday amid their lackluster start against the Charlotte Hornets. The Mavericks found themselves down by double digits early on after the Hornets, who are on a four-game winning streak, outscored them in the first quarter, 33-20. In the second frame, Flagg […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg claims Hornets’ Moussa Diabate as latest poster victim appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Before the Chicago Bulls took on the Miami Heat on Thursday, Jalen Smith was listed as probable on the injured list. He was dealing with tightness in his calf. Fortunately for Chicago, he was on the floor and in the starting rotation. As a result, Smith managed to increase a streak of scoring in double […] The post Jalen Smith achieves unique feat in showdown vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors have a less a week to figure out what direction they want to take the franchise following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear against the Miami Heat. The injury changes everything for the Warriors, and both now and for the future. And it’s why they must go all-in for a Giannis Antetokounmpo […] The post Why Warriors must go all-in for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Everyone in the NBA is waiting with bated breath on what will happen to the drama involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the anticipation has only gotten more feverish. It was recently reported that Antetokounmpo is now willing to move on from the Bucks. Multiple teams are salivating […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo catches attention with activity amid wild trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The drama surrounding Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is the gift that keeps on giving. Or so it seems. Fans quickly speculated after it was revealed that Kuminga left the Warriors’ recently concluded five-game road trip early. Many believed that he went home to pack his stuff as Kuminga was going to be moved […] The post Why Jonathan Kuminga left Warriors during road trip amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .