NBA NewsThursday, Jan 29, 2026

The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are well underway, and the New York Knicks could figure to play a big part in them. Although the rumors surrounding a potential Antetokounmpo trade to the Knicks have swirled — with varying strengths — for a few years, the chatter increased significantly over the offseason. And now that Antetokounmpo, according […] The post NBA rumors: OG Anunoby could be key to Knicks trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s worst team since the New Year. Losers of 14 of their last 16 games, the on-court product has bordered on unwatchable at times during the recent stretch. This shouldn’t come as a major surprise during the dog days of a tanking season. While player development is a primary […] The post Historic college basketball day provides silver lining to Nets’ struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Amid Milwaukee Bucks trade rumors surrounding All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the New York Knicks have been linked to the making a potential deal for him, with rumblings about making a move for Portland Blazers’ Jrue Holiday. However, as we inch closer to the trade deadline, there’s growing skepticism on whether the Knicks acquire Holiday, as NBA […] The post NBA rumors: Insiders wonder if Knicks missed Giannis trade amid Jrue Holiday, Blazers talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Donovan Mitchell might’ve been the names on the marquee, but Jaylon Tyson and Nae’Qwan Tomlin stole the show, as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran away Wednesday with a 129-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Rocket Arena. And while the young Cavs have been the story of Cleveland’s season thus […] The post How young, ‘fearless’ Cavs stole show from Lakers’ LeBron James, Luka Doncic in blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks will have rookie forward Cooper Flagg back in the lineup Thursday night as they prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets, ending his one-game absence due to left ankle injury management. Dallas (19–28) hosts Charlotte (20–28) at 8:30 p.m. ET while looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Hornets enter the matchup […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg set to play vs. Hornets after missing Timberwolves game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Wall is set to receive a huge honor from Howard University for his significance to the Washington, D.C., area. On Saturday, Howard University is set to match up with Norfolk State in one of the most anticipated matchups of this season. As a part of the festivities, Wall will be serving as captain for […] The post Howard University to honor former NBA Star John Wall appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to have most of their rotation available Thursday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets, with veteran guard Klay Thompson listed as probable and rookie standout Cooper Flagg set to play. Dallas (19–28) enters the matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak against a Charlotte team (20–28) riding a […] The post Is Klay Thompson playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Hornets injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA analyst Charles Barkley offered a humble take on his place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Dan Patrick, which may surprise fans. After Barkley delivered his take on the Denver Nuggets and their chances of dethroning the Oklahoma City Thunder in contrast to the San Antonio Spurs, he compared his career to […] The post Charles Barkley drops humble view of where he belongs in Hall of Fame appeared first on ClutchPoints .

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent win over the Chicago Bulls on the road, the highlight of the night belonged to big man Jaxson Hayes, who went between the legs for an Eastbay dunk, electrifying the United Center crowd. Hayes has long been known as an elite athlete for a big man, but even the […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes accepts Slam Dunk Contest invite days after Eastbay dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On Thursday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will hit the floor at home for a game against the Houston Rockets. Jalen Johnson is listed as questionable for the Hawks with left calf tightness, while Alperen Sengun is questionable for the Rockets with a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Johnson and Sengun’s injury situations […] The post Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson land on NBA injury report with Rockets, Hawks on back-to-backs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Would Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant consider re-joining the Oklahoma City Thunder as a full-circle ending to his future Hall of Fame career? His former teammate, Anthony Morrow is predicting it now. After leaving the team that drafted him for the Golden State Warriors, Durant watched the Thunder’s championship ceremony in October ahead of the […] The post Kevin Durant’s ex-teammate makes bold Thunder retirement prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Los Angeles Lakers in what could’ve been LeBron James’ final game at Rocket Arena, one of the young standouts of the night, Jaylon Tyson, felt that Donovan Mitchell deserved to be recognized for his leadership. So when Cleveland’s All-Star guard was asked about the stage and what The King […] The post Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson apologizes to LeBron James after declaring Cleveland Donovan Mitchell’s city now appeared first on ClutchPoints .