Basketball NewsSaturday, Jan 31, 2026

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 31, 2:17 PM ET

Nuggets Nikola Jokic picked up right where he left off. The reigning MVP returned Friday after missing 16 games with a knee injury and made it look effortless. Jokic posted 31 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals in just 24 minutes as Denver handled the Clippers by 13. According to Bennett Durando of […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Nets, Egor Demin, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 31, 4:16 PM ET

Another team has quietly checked in on Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if expectations remain modest. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports the Trail Blazers have expressed interest to the Bucks in a potential Antetokounmpo deal. Portland understands the obvious hurdles. Convincing Antetokounmpo to sign an extension and commit long-term to the Pacific Northwest would be […] The post Blazers surface in Giannis Antetokounmpo conversations, mostly as facilitator appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 31, 4:33 PM ET

Spurs Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first. The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with averages of 16.6 points and 7.0 assists, but Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that defense is where he wants to make his mark. “I’m trying […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:TalkBasket FIBAOutlet infoJan 27, 11:56 AM ET

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:Lakers NationOutlet infoJan 31, 10:04 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the rare one-man offenses in the NBA as he can either score for himself or generate looks for teammates. Because of how elite Doncic is at both scoring and playmaking, some teams have no choice but to send extra defensive attention his way. However, he is […]