NBA NewsThursday, Feb 5, 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies made a big trade right before the deadline, but it involved Jaron Jackson Jr., and not Ja Morant. In fact, it sounds as though Morant got little to no interest from teams around the league. On Thursday, former center turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins sent the star point guard a rather harsh […] The post Kendrick Perkins sends harsh warning to Ja Morant – ‘Nobody wants you’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Second-year big man Alex Sarr has established himself as a foundational piece for the Washington Wizards, but he had a forgettable night in their 132-101 home loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Luckily for the 20-year-old, the Wizards acquired 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis (finger) from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, who will provide […] The post How Knicks blowout showed Wizards’ need for Anthony Davis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – With rumors surrounding the Miami Heat connecting to Thursday’s trade deadline, one thing is for certain: they won’t be acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the Milwaukee Bucks have signalled to teams that the franchise will keep him for now. One player that had been in these trade rumors was Heat center Kel’el Ware, who […] The post Heat’s Kel’el Ware gets real on involvement in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards were among the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline so far, acquiring All-Star caliber players in Anthony Davis and Trae Young. The trades signal the Wizards’ desire to move out of the bottom and start to contend in the Eastern Conference. And count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as a […] The post Gilbert Arenas gives Wizards A+ after Anthony Davis, Trae Young trades appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics became active at the final hour of the NBA Trade Deadline. Josh Minott landing with the Brooklyn Nets rose as one move. But same with landing below the tax line thanks to a deal with the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed how Boston landed underneath the luxury tax on […] The post Celtics move below the tax line with late Hornets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA trade deadline came and went, and Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with the Milwaukee Bucks. After several weeks of ESPN’s Shams Charania floating the idea that Antetokounmpo was on the verge of being dealt, the organization hit the popular NBA Insider with a perfect troll job. Charania is going to play in the Celebrity All-Star […] The post Bucks troll Shams with Celebrity All-Star Game trade block warning after Giannis trade saga appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Basketball gut tells you that a bit of gamesmanship may have proven a big reason the Oklahoma City Thunder sat just about every single one of their rotational guys against the San Antonio Spurs. Following a great shorthanded showing that had them within four points of their rivals in the fourth quarter, OKC head coach […] The post Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s silver lining from challenging Spurs without stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers closed the NBA trade deadline Thursday by reshaping their roster around a new frontcourt anchor, and the move prompted an emotional response from franchise guard Tyrese Haliburton. Following Indiana’s trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for center Ivica Zubac, Haliburton shared a heartfelt message on Instagram directed at Bennedict Mathurin, who was […] The post Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shares immediate reaction to Bennedict Mathurin trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline was bonkers. Many players were sent away, and it involved a ton of star players as well. The biggest names of them all did not get traded, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant; however, many teams got better over the course of the week. Anthony Davis, James Harden, Darius Garland, Jaren […] The post Updated 2026 NBA Finals odds after wild trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Heat could have a trade deadline for the ages.

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ easy 124-91 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. … 1. Well, if this is how it’s gonna go, I think the Cavs will be in good shape. 2. Oh, and they didn’t even have James Harden yet. 3. Granted, the Clippers were undermanned and just lost an […] The post Dribbles: Cavs show new pep in step, trounce Clippers after trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .