NBA NewsFriday, Jan 30, 2026

On the heels of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-99 blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavs, is head coach JJ Redick underachieving in his second year as head coach? Former NBA guard Rashad McCants believes so amid the Lakers’ recent 5-5 stretch over the past 10 games. The Lakers’ 30-point loss to the Cavs follows a […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick receives ‘underachieving’ take that will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alongside The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia addressed the Charlotte Hornets trade rumors surrounding Miles Bridges without getting into specifics. Lowe leaned on his longtime reporting experience in his interview with Ishibia. Without mentioning Bridges, Lowe made it very obvious as to which player in the Eastern Conference the Suns are reportedly […] The post Zach Lowe puts Suns’ Mat Ishbia on spot over Miles Bridges trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In a recent interview with The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia addressed trade rumors surrounding Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, and his relationship with Hall of Fame guard, Isiah Thomas. Thomas, an NBA broadcaster who was a previous GM and exective for the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks, was widely […] The post Mat Ishbia clears up Isiah Thomas’ role with Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New York Knicks are bouncing back from a recent slump as they prepare take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. They are currently on a four-game winning streak. However, they will be without certain players due to injury. According to the NBA Injury Report, five players are on the list. They are Josh […] The post Knicks get multiple injury updates for Blazers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it looks like they’ll be getting some help in the matchup. After missing the past three games with a hamstring injury, Jalen Green seems to be slated to return for the Suns, according to Hayden Cilley of Clutch Points. “Jalen Green is off the injury […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green off injury report for Cavs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up, and has led to a lot of speculation on what will happen with teams moving forward. The biggest spotlight is on where Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up, but there are also various scenarios in the offseason. One scenario is the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry, and whether […] The post Bill Simmons paints Stephen Curry hypothetical trade scenario for the Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cooper Flagg sent shockwaves through the NBA as the rookie had the best game of his season, scoring 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets. Though it resulted in a loss, it shows the work that Flagg has put in over the season, and it looks like he’s really figuring it out on the court. Flagg […] The post Cooper Flagg’s huge 49-point game draws Dwight Howard response appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks will play on Friday night. The Blazers are dealing with injury questions, however. Deni Avdija is among the Blazers dealing with injury concerns heading into Friday’s matchup. So, is Avdija playing tonight vs. the Knicks? Avdija has a low back strain. Portland will closely monitor the situation […] The post Is Deni Avdija playing tonight? Blazers vs. Knicks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors are in prime position to make a run at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But any potential trade would be complicated without the inclusion of Warriors forward Jimmy Butler. Butler suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee earlier this month, ending his 2025-26 campaign and jeopardizing his availability for the […] The post Rumor: Warriors not willing to trade Jimmy Butler for Giannis Antetokounmpo? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference, and some would say that it’s a surprise that they’ve been this good with all the turnover they had before the season started. Jaylen Brown has stepped in and become the top dog for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum is sidelined recovering from his Achilles injury. […] The post Watch Jayson Tatum work out his leg during Celtics’ shootaround appeared first on ClutchPoints .

While NBA trade deadline talks continue to dominate conversations around the NBA, a very special announcement is coming up on Sunday evening. The 14 reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles will be revealed on Sunday, February 1, by the NBA on NBC crew, and we will finally know who the 24 […] The post 2026 NBA All-Star reserve predictions: Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. headline vast list of first-time All-Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Trust is not freely given to rookies in the NBA, especially those asked to touch the ball as often as All-Rookie wonder Derik Queen has for James Borrego’s basement-dwelling New Orleans Pelicans. However, as the season has progressed, Queen has steadily earned a larger offensive role, not through scoring volume alone, but by consistently making […] The post How Pelicans’ Derik Queen has earned more ‘trust’ as offensive focal point appeared first on ClutchPoints .