NBA NewsWednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Duke basketball’s rising stars are set to shine on the NBA stage during All-Star Weekend. Both Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel will take part in the NBA Rising Stars game on Feb. 13. It’s an exhibition featuring the top rookie and sophomore players in the NBA. Both Flagg and Knueppel went in as the top […] The post Former Duke players Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel go 1-2 in NBA Rising Stars Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In sounding off about the killing of civilian Alex Pretti by federal law enforcement officers over the weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama also praised his fellow French countryman Guerschon Yabusele for sharing his thoughts on the matter. “I think it definitely takes some balls.” A day before Wemby’s comments, which […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reacts to Guerschon Yabusele’s take on Minneapolis shootings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Joel Embiid was back in the lineup on Tuesday as the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Embiid sat out the front end of their back-to-back set on Monday, with the 76ers getting walloped by the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, at Spectrum Center. Embiid, fully rested, did not waste any time imposing […] The post Even 76ers’ Joel Embiid was in shock after smooth transition dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Haliburton enjoyed an unforgettable postseason last year, leading the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals and establishing himself as one of the most clutch players in the sport today. He exuded an aura that transcended statistics, even though those were pretty darn good anyway. Just as he had the sports-watching world in the palm […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton makes intriguing admission about physical change post-injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There’s been plenty of reported activity from the New York Knicks on the trade market, as their front office has been very busy in searching far and wide for ways to improve the team. The Knicks have not met expectations this season, struggling ever since hoisting the NBA Cup trophy in mid-December, and major changes […] The post Magic trade hypothetical lands Karl-Anthony Towns from Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alex Sarr is one of three Washington Wizards players who will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a national audience in the 2026 Rising Stars Challenge, but local fans are already aware of the 7-footer’s ample abilities. He captivated Capital One Arena on Tuesday night, doing more than his part to […] The post Wizards’ Alex Sarr epically rejects Donovan Clingan with monster block appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Maxey immediately hugged Joel Embiid after they connected for an alley-oop slam in the second quarter on Tuesday. It extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead over the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fans exploded after Maxey threw a perfect lob to Embiid, who then rammed it home in emphatic fashion. The 31-year-old Embiid was […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals he manifested transition lob to Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Tuesday night, things were getting chippy between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans, particularly late in the contest. Saddiq Bey and Jaylin Williams got into a shoving match with the game winding down in the Thunder’s favor, and following the final buzzer in a 104-95 win for the reigning champions, the frustrations […] The post Lu Dort, Jeremiah Fears get into heated exchange after Thunder beat Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The hits just keep on coming. The moribund Milwaukee Bucks (18-27) found themselves in even more trouble during Tuesday’s 139-122 loss versus the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition to falling further out of playoff contention, another key player endured injury woes. Kyle Kuzma exited the contest early and headed to the locker room, leaving fans to […] The post Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma suffers injury scare in 76ers showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After sitting out the Philadelphia 76ers’ ugly blowout defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Joel Embiid came out of the gates hot against his former coach, Doc Rivers, scoring 18 points in 12 minutes on the way to another dominant showing. Discussing how it feels to look like vintage Embiid after being held to […] The post Joel Embiid isn’t take return to form for granted after 76ers’ dominant win over Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

There is a sentiment among league circles that the contract Paul George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer of 2024 is one of the worst in the NBA at present. George signed a max deal worth a total of $212 million over four years, and yet his play has only declined since. In […] The post Paul George’s bonkers 3rd quarter heater has 76ers fans hyped appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr. and Drew Timme have contributed to wins for the Lakers, and have been with the parent club for most of the year. The Lakers’ third two-way contract […] The post Lakers’ unheralded rookie staying ready amid Nick Smith Jr., Drew Timme success appeared first on ClutchPoints .