NBA NewsThursday, Jan 29, 2026

While the San Antonio Spurs made a statement by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in December, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are NBA analyst Charles Barkley’s favorite to win this year’s title. Although Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs beat the Rockets and have the second-best record in the Western Conference (32-15), trailing […] The post Spurs news: Charles Barkley reveals why Nikola Jokic, Nuggets are bigger problem than Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back to Earth with an ugly road loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. While the Lakers were able to keep things competitive in the first half, the Cavaliers ultimately pulled away later on, winning the game by 30 points. The blowout nature of the […] The post ESPN’s ‘Heir To The Throne’ IG post for Lakers’ Bronny James has fans losing it appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls fought tooth and nail against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. However, it was the heroics of Aaron Nesmith that led the Pacers to a comeback win, 113-110. As a result, the Bulls are now 23-24. After the game, Coby White was asked about the NBA Trade Deadline coming soon on Feb. 5. […] The post Coby White refuses to say the Bulls must add talent at trade deadline as rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the NBA trade deadline one week away from the Feb. 5 cutoff, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as a surprise entrant in the growing sweepstakes for Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst added fuel to the speculation Thursday with a revealing comment about Antetokounmpo’s level of interest in Minnesota. Windhorst addressed the expanding market […] The post NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst drops eye-opening line about Giannis’ Timberwolves trade interest appeared first on Cl...

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks is finally coming to a close. With the Bucks reportedly willing to listen to trade offers ahead of the deadline, most NBA teams are working to put together bids for the two-time MVP. The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most enticing packages, should they choose to throw […] The post Nets’ best Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer with Bucks exit imminent appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Phoenix Suns will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and they could be getting one of their key players back on the floor. Jalen Green has missed the past two games after only playing four minutes against the Atlanta Hawks last week. It looked as if Green may have tweaked his hamstring again, […] The post Is Jalen Green playing tonight? Suns vs. Pistons injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor at home for a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jamal Murray is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as probable with right hamstring inflammation and left hip inflammation. Here’s everything we know about Murray’s injuries and his playing status vs the Nets […] The post Is Jamal Murray playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Nets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Earlier this week, Chicago Bulls guard Matas Buzelis rejected an invitation to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. A move that may come as a surprise to some because of his lineage of viral dunks this season. However, it was a decision wholeheartedly welcomed by head coach Billy Donovan, per Joe Cowley of The […] The post Why Billy Donovan is celebrating Matas Buzelis snubbing Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals, the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder will have starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, who they’ve missed since December, back from injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder bounced back from losing two at home with a 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thursday’s matchup against the Timberwolves […] The post Thunder receive some good news amid injury report vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to draw interest across the league, with new reporting indicating the Philadelphia 76ers are on his radar despite no direct trade talks between the teams. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Antetokounmpo’s interest in Philadelphia is tied to […] The post NBA rumors: Tyrese Maxey has 76ers on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s radar, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks have a bright future and have set themselves up to make moves if they need to. With Giannis Antetokounmpo looking to be the next big star on the move, the Hawks could put in a bid for him, but as of now, it doesn’t look like they are interested in a deal, […] The post NBA rumors: Why Hawks won’t be trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SCOTTSDALE– When Charles Barkley comments on you, you typically listen. That was exactly the case for Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. As Barkley said that Brooks should be an all-star for the Suns, it was a statement of pure intent. The latter is having a career year in the Valley of the Sun and seems […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks responds to Charles Barkley’s All-Star comments appeared first on ClutchPoints .