NBA NewsTuesday, Jan 20, 2026

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Julius Randle showcased his full support for Anthony Edwards after his Minnesota Timberwolves co-star was unable to make the cut for the Western Conference’s All-Star starters. The NBA revealed the starters for next month’s festivities on Monday afternoon. When it came to the West’s lineup, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic led the fan vote. […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle backs Anthony Edwards after All-Star starters reveal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Coming off the high of their triumph in the NBA Cup, an achievement that roused hopes of a title run, the New York Knicks have suddenly hit a wall. The Knicks were embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks, 114-97, at Madison Square Garden on Monday for their fourth straight loss. They fell to 25-18, including 2-9 […] The post Tracy McGrady sees locker room ‘friction’ amid Knicks’ slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Monday afternoon, the Atlanta Hawks hit the floor at home for an MLK Day game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks were in desperate need of a win, having dropped three straight games leading into this contest, including a blowout loss against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Instead, Atlanta shot a horrid 1-22 […] The post Hawks fans irate at CJ McCollum after disastrous final possession vs Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks routed the New York Knicks 114–97 at Madison Square Garden despite entering the matchup severely shorthanded. With Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford all sidelined, head coach Jason Kidd leaned on veteran Dwight Powell to stabilize a depleted frontcourt and maintain structure on both ends of the floor. […] The post Mavericks improve perfect trend after embarrassing Knicks at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ryan Nembhard pulled off a spectacular alley-oop highlight that was reminiscent of Jason Kidd during the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Nembhard is going through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Mavericks. He has embraced the opportunities he got in the rotation, making several starts as […] The post Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard goes full Jason Kidd with bonkers halfcourt alley-oop pass appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SAN FRANCISCO– Andrew Wiggins will always be remembered in Golden State. Whether it be for his critical contributions to the Warriors’ 2022 title run or his humble and professional demeanor both on and off the court, Wiggins will always hold a special place in the hearts of Warriors fans, and especially in Steve Kerr’s. With […] The post Warriors’ Why Steve Kerr will always hold soft spot for Andrew Wiggins appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mark Williams was one of the pieces the Phoenix Suns brought in this past offseason to try and solve their woes at the center position that Jusuf Nurkic was no longer equipped to fill. Williams has had his ups and downs, with head coach Jordan Ott opting to roll with Oso Ighodaro over him at […] The post Suns center Mark Williams’ unreal block prevents bucket vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Monday night during MLK Day, the Golden State Warriors hosted Miami Heat in a meeting of familiar faces after the two teams pulled off a blockbuster trade at the deadline last year. Jimmy Butler was set to face his old team once more, with the Warriors welcoming back a friendly face in Andrew Wiggins, […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler suffers ugly leg injury vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Unlike last year, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will not be a 2026 NBA All-Star starter in Los Angeles. The league announced the starting fives for both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference on Monday afternoon, with the six-timer and two-time starter as a notable omission. Focused on facing the Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket […] The post Why Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell ‘expected’ NBA All-Star starter snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .