Latest Basketball News
Trae Young Traded to Washington Wizards
Atlanta Hawks traded star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum, marking the first major deal ahead of the deadline as of January 30, 2026. This move shakes up both teams' backcourts significantly.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors Heat Up
Milwaukee Bucks are listening to aggressive offers for Giannis from teams like Miami Heat, Knicks, Timberwolves, and Warriors amid his calf injury sidelining him for at least a month. Multiple suitors could shift Eastern Conference power if a deal happens before Feb 5.
Potential Shock Trade: Giannis to Miami Heat
Miami Heat could acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from Bucks in a package including Herro, Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, picks, and swaps. This blockbuster would stun the league given Giannis's integral role in Milwaukee.
Jayson Tatum Out for Celtics vs Kings
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is OUT for the matchup against Sacramento Kings, with Neemias Queta and Jaylen Brown questionable. Kings' Keegan Murray is also OUT, impacting both teams' frontcourts.
Nikola Jokic Among Multiple Nuggets Out vs Clippers
Denver Nuggets face severe injury woes with Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, and Tamar Bates all OUT against Clippers. Clippers missing Bogdan Bogdanovic, Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., with Kawhi Leonard questionable.
Extensive Injuries for Wizards-Lakers Game
Washington Wizards without Tristan Vukcevic, Marvin Bagley III, Trae Young, Cam Whitmore; Khris Middleton and Tre Johnson questionable vs Lakers. Lakers missing Austin Reaves, Adou Thiero, with Luka Doncic questionable.
Anthony Davis Potential Trade to Nuggets
Dallas Mavericks could trade Anthony Davis to Denver Nuggets, pairing him with Jokic in a monumental rival move. Talks have cooled recently due to strategic reasons.
Domantas Sabonis Trade Rumors to Pelicans
Sacramento Kings may trade All-Star Domantas Sabonis to New Orleans Pelicans, signaling a potential rebuild. His departure would boost opportunities for other Kings players.
Darius Garland Could Head to Rockets
Cleveland Cavaliers might send Darius Garland to Houston Rockets amid backcourt issues. Garland's usage would rise in Houston, benefiting Cavaliers like Donovan Mitchell.
NBA Schedule Highlights for January 31
Key games include Spurs at Hornets (3pm ET), Pelicans at 76ers (7:30pm), Bulls at Heat (8pm), Timberwolves at Grizzlies, and Rockets games. Projected lineups account for current injuries and form.
Celtics Eye Frontcourt Improvements
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens plans deadline moves for frontcourt help using Anfernee Simons' expiring deal, but unlikely for Giannis or Jaren Jackson Jr. Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear leaves return uncertain.
Nuggets Plan Minor Tax-Avoiding Moves
Denver Nuggets aim to shed salary like Zeke Nnaji's contract to duck luxury tax without rotation changes, despite injuries. No major splashes expected.