NBA NewsThursday, Jan 29, 2026

Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkely didn’t hold back in his take on NBC/Peacock’s interview with Michael Jordan. While Barkley delivered a humble Hall of Fame stance, he also left room to critique NBC’s rare interview with Jordan, which is a long interview conducted with Michael back in August. Segements of the […] The post Charles Barkley blasts NBC’s handling of Michael Jordan content appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris offered a blunt assessment of Dalton Knecht’s reported trade request, sharing unfiltered comments about the young guard’s confidence, on-court limitations and strained standing with the franchise. On the latest episode of The Morris Code, Morris addressed Knecht directly while recounting his first impressions and later interactions with the […] The post Markieff Morris doesn’t hold back on Lakers’ Dalton Knecht trade request appeared first on ...

The New York Knicks have climbed back into second place in the Eastern Conference after winning four straight games. The Knicks and Boston Celtics are both 29-18 on the season and six games back on the Detroit Pistons for the top seed. This is supposed to be the year the Knicks get back to the […] The post Paul Pierce sends Karl-Anthony Towns trade advice to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls are set to take on the Miami Heat on Thursday, just a day after the tough 113-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Leading up to the contest, both Josh Giddey and Jalen Smith popped up on the club’s latest injury report. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring strain, while Smith has […] The post Bulls’ Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith on injury report vs. Heat after Pacers heartbreaker appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Austin Reaves got major news about his status for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming matchup against the Washington Wizards. Over a month has passed since Reaves saw action for the team. He suffered a calf strain in the Lakers’ Christmas showdown against the Houston Rockets, putting him on the sidelines since. The star guard has […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves gets major injury update ahead of Wizards clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Rudy Gobert is on the injury report alongside Mike Conley Jr., with one player listed as questionable, and the other is ruled out. After All-Star guard Anthony Edwards was removed from the injury report, Rudy Gobert is nursing a sprained left ankle, and Mike Conley is dealing […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Jr. on injury report vs. Thunder after beating Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans had quite a scare on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, when superstar guard Luka Doncic left the game in the first quarter after seemingly hurting his ankle. “Luka Doncic just appeared to injure his left foot/ankle stepping back on a shot attempt. The court […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic returns to Cavs game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints .

CLEVELAND — LeBron James looked fairly old in the Lakers’ 129-99 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He had his moments. But they were very few. He had more moments where didn’t look … well, like LeBron James. He has to know that. He sort of even acknowledged it. “I’m in a battle with […] The post LeBron James’ Cleveland return felt like a possible goodbye appeared first on Hoops Wire .

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 129-99 home hammer job of the Lakers on Wednesday. 1. Things did not go well for LeBron James in his return to Cleveland. The Cavaliers made darn sure of that. 2. And we’re talking about one of the NBA’s hottest teams. (Yes, the Cavs.) We’re also talking about […] The post Dribbles: Cavs steamroll Lakers as momentum keeps building appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Pacers The sense around the league is that Indiana is listening hard on Bennedict Mathurin and may ultimately move him before next Thursday’s deadline, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Mathurin has already been linked to New Orleans, but the Pelicans are far from the only team sniffing around. The former lottery pick has dealt with […] The post NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Despite a down shooting season, the Cavaliers have generated real trade interest in De’Andre Hunter, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line adds that the Cavs are engaged in ongoing discussions involving the veteran forward. That said, Cleveland is not eager to sell low. Siegel reports the front office does […] The post Cavs Rumors: De’Andre Hunter, LeBron James, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Timberwolves The Timberwolves are among the more aggressive teams exploring a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charania reported Milwaukee’s star is “ready for a new home,” with the Bucks more open than ever to hearing offers. Minnesota’s issue is simple. Interest is real, but the ammo is limited. The Wolves do […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .