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Trail Blazers Defeat Grizzlies 122-115
Jerami Grant led Portland with 29 points, including 6 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Jrue Holiday added 21 points and 4 assists. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 25 points with 7 threes for Memphis in the loss. Trail Blazers improve to 25-28, Grizzlies drop to 20-31.
Raptors Crush Pacers 122-104
Scottie Barnes dominated with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists for Toronto. RJ Barrett contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, Pascal Siakam added 18 points. Raptors rise to 32-22, Pacers fall to 13-40.
Alperen Sengun Replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2026 All-Star Game
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Rockets center Alperen Sengun to Team World after SGA's abdominal injury. Sengun, averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, earns his second straight All-Star nod as the second Turkish player ever.
Celtics Eye D'Angelo Russell as Buyout Target After Knicks Loss
Boston lost 111-89 to New York and may pursue Wizards guard D'Angelo Russell, who won't report after his trade from Dallas and could hit the buyout market. Russell averages 10.2 points and 4 assists this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Tops List of Stars Likely to be Traded in 2026 Offseason
Bucks' Giannis is ready for a new home, with suitors including Heat, Warriors, Knicks, and Timberwolves presenting offers before the deadline. No deal happened yet, pointing to summer moves.
Grizzlies Still Plan to Trade Ja Morant in Offseason
Memphis passed on deadline deals for Morant due to insufficient returns and intends to shop him in the summer. This follows post-deadline reports confirming no reversal of course.
Warriors Predicted to Target Jaren Jackson Jr. from Jazz
Golden State eyes Utah's recently acquired Jaren Jackson Jr., under a $205M extension, in potential future trade talks to bolster Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. Hypothetical packages include young players and picks.
Kawhi Leonard and Clippers to Evaluate Future in Offseason
After Clippers traded Harden and Zubac at deadline, Leonard skipped serious trade talks; both sides plan offseason meeting amid roster pivot. No midseason breakup indicated.
Cavaliers Monitor Donovan Mitchell's Contract Ahead of Offseason
Cleveland prioritizes Mitchell's buy-in, aware they can't risk summer uncertainty after deadline moves like acquiring Garland. ESPN reports emphasize his timeline driving decisions.
DeMar DeRozan Stays with Kings, Potential Offseason Trade Target
Kings retained DeRozan past February 5 deadline; offseason could see him moved as a mid-sized contract with draft value attachments possible. Logical follow-up to no deadline deal.
NBA Nightly Recap Highlights Multiple Games on February 7
Key matchups included Jazz vs Magic, Warriors vs Lakers, Rockets vs Thunder, and Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers among others. Features Player of the Night and Top 10 Plays.