NBA NewsThursday, Jan 22, 2026

Even before the season began, many believed that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the more thrilling teams to watch despite their streak of losing records. The Hornets have proven that, with LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller leading the crew. The young trio has electrified the fans with aerial displays and high-octane […] The post Brandon Miller’s throwdown in Hornets-Cavs is nearly impossible to top appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The tension boiled over between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday after Bobby Portis and Cason Wallace got into it in the third quarter. As the Thunder were getting into their set, Portis planted an elbow on Wallace’s chest. Wallace took exception to it and pushed Portis before […] The post Bobby Portis, Cason Wallace separated after hard foul in Bucks-Thunder leads to altercation appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors as we know them? Jimmy Butler, who ultimately proved to be the most impactful trade deadline pickup during the 2024-25 season, revitalized the Warriors’ championship pursuit, making the dream of capturing a fifth championship since 2015 a realistic possibility. Although many questioned Butler’s arrival at the […] The post Has Jimmy Butler’s injury weeks before trade deadline completely shut Warriors’ title window? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Sacramento Kings suffered their third straight loss after getting pummeled by the Toronto Raptors, 122-109, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The Kings, who were on a four-game winning streak entering the game, had a strong start, taking a nine-point lead at halftime, 61-52. They, however, failed to sustain it, as the Raptors slowly […] The post Kings’ Malik Monk narrowly avoids disaster before monster dunk vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW YORK – The New Year had seemingly brought the worst out of the New York Knicks. The team finished its rollercoaster 2025 with an NBA Cup Championship, which was supposed to affirm their postseason title hopes. It may have instead given way to a momentary feeling that they had proven all they needed to. […] The post Knicks rediscover ‘right process,’ hammer Nets for largest win in franchise history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ranger Suarez isn’t wasting any time getting acclimated to the Boston atmosphere. The former Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher signed a new deal with the Boston Red Sox. One of the best pitchers in the league, the 2024 All-Star pitcher attended the Boston Celtics’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Boston crowd gave […] The post Celtics fans give new Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez incredible TD Garden welcome appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Following a 122-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, which extended Sacramento’s skid to three games, Cardwell addressed reporters with a candid and emotional postgame reflection on his rookie season and his path to the NBA. Cardwell finished the loss with two points, 13 rebounds, four blocks, three assists and one steal in […] The post Dylan Cardwell gives heartwarming speech about rookie season amid Kings’ disastrous record appeared first on ClutchPoints .

If there’s one lesson that the world’s ancient philosophers have taught humanity, it’s this: The internet never forgets. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton should know. The Nets got obliterated by the Knicks by 54 points, 120-66, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks, who are amid a concerning slump, unleashed all their frustrations like […] The post Nic Claxton’s old quote comes back to haunt him after Nets’ 54-point loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After a scathing report about Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ leadership and relationship with LeBron James went public, what’s the next shoe to drop, NBA insider Chris Haynes wonders. The ESPN feature included sources indicating a potential trade in 2022, which Buss later attempted to backtrack on, amid a LeBron narrative portraying her as […] The post Lakers rumors: Chris Haynes wonders if another shoe is about to drop after bombshell revelations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija are among the Blazers dealing with injuries. So, are Holiday and Avdija playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Avdija is dealing with a lower back strain while Holiday is listed on the injury report with right calf injury […] The post Are Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija playing tonight? Blazers vs. Lakers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, league executives continue to assess potential fits across conferences. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic have emerged as possible trade partners as both franchises evaluate roster needs ahead of Feb. 5. Siegel reported Thursday that Minnesota is widely expected to […] The post NBA rumors: Timberwolves, Magic could be trade partners ahead of deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With basketball legend Charles Barkley talking about the NBA at-large as a part of his job, he recently gave an idea on what the league should do as part of the All-Star game. The Hall of Famer in Barkley has claimed that there should be an element of the event in which international players face […] The post Charles Barkley thinks league is scared of World kicking USA’s a** in All-Star Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .