Latest Basketball News
Hawks Defeat Suns 110-103 in Key Win
Atlanta Hawks beat Phoenix Suns 110-103 on January 23. Onyeka Okongwu led with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jalen Johnson added 23 points and 18 rebounds. Devin Booker scored 31 for Suns; Hawks now 22-25, Suns 27-18.
Celtics Edge Nets 130-126 in 2OT Thriller
Boston Celtics defeated Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on January 23. Payton Pritchard exploded for 32 points with 6 threes, Jaylen Brown had 27 points and 12 assists. Michael Porter Jr. led Nets with 30 points; Celtics improve to 28-16.
Knicks Bench Struggles Force Free Agency Reset
New York Knicks' offseason additions Guerschon Yabusele and Jordan Clarkson are out of rotation under coach Mike Brown. Team eyes trades ahead of February 5 deadline, with Yabusele and Clarkson as potential pieces. Depth issues persist despite youth opportunities.
NBA Trade Deadline Set for February 5
2026 NBA trade deadline is Thursday, February 5 at 3 PM ET. Potential targets include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, and Michael Porter Jr. Hawks already traded Trae Young to Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Suns Eye Miles Bridges but Lack Picks
Phoenix Suns interested in Charlotte's Miles Bridges, but Hornets demand a first-round pick Suns can't offer. Suns prefer minor trades to preserve chemistry ahead of deadline. Suns recently lost to Hawks.
Mavericks, Grizzlies Unlikely to Move Davis, Morant
Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis out weeks with hand injury; Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant has UCL sprain in elbow after calf issues. Both expected to draw low offers before February 5 deadline.
Luka Doncic Returns to Dallas with Lakers
Luka Doncic faces former Mavericks team in second game since February trade to Lakers. Mavs traded him over conditioning concerns after calf strain. Mavs vetting permanent replacement for Nico Harrison.
NBA Extends Abu Dhabi Partnership with Global Academy
NBA renews long-term deal with Abu Dhabi, launching NBA Global Academy as Middle East hub. Partnership boosted UAE basketball participation 60% and fandom 25%. Follows preseason games hosted there.
NBA Europe Tour Sparks Betting Surge
NBA games in Paris and Berlin drove massive betting uplifts: France +241%, Germany +274%. Signals growing European interest, fueling talks of full-time franchises. London game also boosted engagement.
2026 NBA All-Star Game Eyes New Formats
NBA experiments with formats to revive All-Star Game interest ahead of 2026 event. League struggles to boost competitiveness and viewership in recent years.