NBA NewsThursday, Feb 5, 2026

Russell Westbrook is not winning a bunch of games with the Sacramento Kings, but that’s not going to stop him from stacking up more numbers. On Wednesday, the former NBA Most Valuable Player climbed up another notch on an all-time list, as he passed the legendary Hakeem Olajuwon on the league’s career scoring ladder. ‘ […] The post Kings’ Russell Westbrook passes another NBA legend on all-time list amid Grizzlies game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Speaking with the media on Tuesday, De’Andre Hunter opened up on his experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the Sacramento Kings traded for him a few days ago. “It was great,” Hunter told SacTown Sports in a scrum after the first practice with his new team. “I enjoyed my time. I think it was a […] The post De’Andre Hunter describes Cavs experience after Kings trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Coming into the season, the Atlanta Hawks were crowned by many as having one of the best offseasons in the league. The first move they made was trading for Kristaps Porzingis and not having to give up much but Terance Mann, Georges Niang, and the 22nd pick in the NBA Draft. Porzingis was one of […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga trade gamble has little downside after Kristaps Porzingis move flops appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Less than 10 games into the 2025-26 regular season, the Boston Celtics were thoroughly embarrassed by the Houston Rockets. They fell 128-101 at TD Garden and dropped to 3-4 after getting outrebounded 53-36 and shooting under 40% from the field. Flash forward to Wednesday night, and the Celtics are fresh off destroying the Rockets in […] The post Why Celtics’ gritty win vs. Rockets boosts Joe Mazzulla’s Coach of the Year candidacy appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night following their Anthony Davis trade with the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Daniel Gafford has been mentioned in trade rumors as well, however, he is dealing with an injury. So, is Gafford playing tonight amid the injury and trade rumors? Gafford could […] The post Is Daniel Gafford playing tonight as trade rumors swirl? Mavericks vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls shook things up by trading Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons. Earlier in the day, Chicago had participated in a three-team deal that sent Kevin Huerter to the Detroit Pistons and brought in Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Windy City. Currently, the Bulls have […] The post NBA rumors: Bulls’ Yves Missi trade buzz even louder after Nikola Vucevic trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It’s been a busy, busy time for the Chicago Bulls. They are trading familiar faces at the NBA Trade Deadline, all before their Thursday showdown against the Toronto Raptors. As a result, the names on the NBA Injury Report are piling up. In total, 10 players are listed in the report. Among them are Coby […] The post Bulls’ injury report vs. Raptors after trade frenzy is extremly long appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There’s still a couple hours to go until the deadline passes and trade season in the NBA is officially over. While the dust continues to settle from the number of trades that were made, the Denver Nuggets are still hoping to get under the luxury tax with a small, cost-saving deal before the deadline passes. […] The post NBA rumors: Nuggets trying to duck luxury tax right before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Following a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has speculated that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to Cleveland to close out his career. Cleveland recently reshaped its roster by acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers and adding Dennis Schroder and […] The post JR Smith speculates that LeBron James returns to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Thursday afternoon, it was revealed by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Milwaukee Bucks would not be moving superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the trade deadline. The announcement comes after months of speculation that a divorce was on the horizon for the two sides amid the Bucks’ turbulent 2025-26 season. Now, Antetokounmpo himself […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo posts IG Story confirming no Bucks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas delivered a fiery reaction Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luke Kennard in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Arenas shared his reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, sharply criticizing the Lakers’ roster direction following the deal and expressing frustration with what […] The post Gilbert Arenas crashes out over Luke Kennard-Lakers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz have continued to signal their long-term commitment to Walker Kessler following a flurry of activity leading up to the NBA trade deadline, reportedly turning down a significant offer from the Indiana Pacers for the young center. Prime NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Thursday that Indiana made a strong push for Kessler, offering […] The post NBA rumors: Jazz turned down 2 unprotected 1st-round picks from Pacers for Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints .