NBA NewsThursday, Jan 22, 2026

The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland with multiple injury concerns shaping both lineups. Utah is expected to be without Walker Kessler (left shoulder) and Georges Niang (left foot stress reaction), while Ace Bailey is listed as questionable with a left hip flexor strain. Jusuf Nurkic is […] The post Jazz and Cavaliers face absences ahead of Monday showdown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Johnson delivered the most complete performance of his season as the Atlanta Hawks edged the Memphis Grizzlies 124-122 on Wednesday night at FedExForum. Johnson finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds, and a decisive basket in the final minute, helping Atlanta survive a back-and-forth contest that featured 21 lead changes and 14 ties. The Hawks […] The post Johnson’s 32-point double-double lifts Hawks past Grizzlies in thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Brooklyn Nets will look to rebound from a heartbreaking loss when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. They may be without their top player, Michael Porter Jr., as they attempt to do so. Porter Jr. was a late addition to Brooklyn’s injury report due to right knee soreness. The Nets listed him […] The post Is Michael Porter Jr. playing tonight? Nets vs. Clippers Injury Report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers witnessed Evan Mobley throw down one viscous dunk on the Philadelphia 76ers five days ago. Now he put Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets on a poster. Mobley first worked inside to the free throw line. He placed his left arm and elbow out to create dribble room. But then he hit […] The post Evan Mobley puts Grant Williams on a poster with rim-rattling dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks are looking to end their four-game winning streak as they are battling the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks need all the positive energy they can get to put an end to their slump, which has fans and observers getting concerned. The Knicks were firing on all […] The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson sends fans to their feet with putback slam vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It did not take long for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to get into another scuffle. But this time, it is not with his teammate. The Grizzlies faced the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum on Wednesday, and things got heated in the second quarter. Morant tried to attack the rim but was bodied up by Hawks […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant nearly gets into a brawl with Hawks’ Mouhamed Gueye appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are walking a tightrope these days as they continue to struggle in their campaign, while also trying to navigate the situation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Bucks must be feeling the pressure on what to do with Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes a loss to Thunder could end Giannis Antetokounmpo’s relationship with Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson ultimately couldn’t finish Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Pelicans have announced that the former Duke Blue Devils star is done for the rest of the evening because of an illness. “Zion Williamson (illness) will not return to tonight’s game vs. Detroit,” New Orleans shared […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson not returning to Pistons game amid illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

At 37 years old, Stephen Curry has a major challenge ahead of him. The Golden State Warriors lost Jimmy Butler to a torn ACL against the Miami Heat, ending his 2025-26 season, and the team is reportedly looking into trades ahead of the NBA’s deadline in early February. Outside of a marquee acquisition, much of […] The post Stephen Curry’s Warriors greatness highlighted by Rick Barry’s ‘anomaly’ take appeared first on ClutchPoints .