Basketball NewsMonday, Jan 26, 2026

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoJan 26, 8:45 AM ET

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is closing in on making his season debut. Jerome has missed the entire season due to a preseason calf injury. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Jerome has been doing five-on-five work. Iisalo said that Jerome will build up his conditioning over the next week or two before appearing in a game. That seems to indicate that Jerome will likely return to game action just ahead of the All-Star break. The Grizzlies signed Jerome to a three-year, $27.6 million c...

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 26, 10:00 AM ET

With 10 days left until the trade deadline, it’s appearing more likely that Anthony Davis will finish the season with the Mavericks, multiple league sources tell Christian Clark of The Athletic. Davis had been considered one of the top names on this year’s trade market, with Dallas having interest in moving on from his expensive […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 26, 11:02 AM ET

Nets center Nic Claxton played with a bandage on his right pinky finger Sunday night as he awaits the results of an MRI, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. He suffered the injury in Friday’s loss to Boston, and the medical imaging was conducted Saturday morning. Claxton was able to play 24 minutes […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 26, 11:59 AM ET

The Lakers are getting healthier, which means Rui Hachimura may continue to come off the bench, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic. The power forward was used as a starter in his first 27 games this season before being switched to the second unit over the last seven. It might be helpful to establish himself […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoJan 26, 11:52 AM ET

Joel Embiid has moved up from No. 18 last week to No. 10 as the Philadelphia 76ers are now in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. NBA PER (Week 14): 1. Nikola Jokic: 35.0 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.8 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.6 4. Kawhi Leonard: 27.4 5. Victor Wembanyama: 27.3 6. Luka Doncic: 26.9 7. Zion Williamson: 23.7 8. Jalen Duren: 23.5 9. Jimmy Butler III: 23.3 10. Joel Embiid: 23.3 11. Tyrese Maxey: 22.9 12. Austin Reaves: 22.8 13. Donovan Mitchell: 22.8 14. Jaylen Brown: 22...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoJan 26, 12:02 PM ET

Kristaps Porzingis has begun basketball activity following an eight-game absence due to left Achilles tendinitis and will undergo re-evaluation in approximately one week. Porzingis has averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks across 17 appearances this season while shooting 46.1 percent from the field. Zaccharie Risacher continues progressing in his recovery from a left knee bone contusion that has sidelined him for eight consecutive games. The rookie will miss today's contest again...