Basketball NewsTuesday, Jan 27, 2026

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 27, 1:03 PM ET

Bulls Bulls center Nikola Vucevic knows the math. Expiring contracts. Deadline buzz. Uncertainty everywhere. Still, he is not campaigning for a teardown. Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Vucevic said he likes this group and would welcome the chance to ride it out. “There are a lot of guys that have a chip on […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, Cavs, Dean Wade, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 27, 3:33 AM ET

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade chatter in New York is officially in that familiar space between smoke, mirrors, and strategic leaking. Steve Popper of Newsday reported last week that the Knicks have discussed Towns in trade talks with multiple teams. Ian Begley of SNY and Sam Amick of The Athletic pushed back, saying they have not […] The post Knicks may not be trying to trade Karl-Anthony Towns, but likely listening appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 27, 1:02 AM ET

Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2025 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season as players are signed or released. The list is partially compiled via HoopsRumors, RealGM and player agents. 2025 NBA Free Agents UNRESTRICTED Centers Mohamed Bamba (27) Charles Bassey (25) Moses Brown (26) Ulrich Chomche (20) […] The post 2025 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 27, 12:07 AM ET

Donovan Mitchell didn’t just lead the Cavaliers on Monday. He set the tone, hijacked the game, and dared the Orlando Magic to keep up. They couldn’t. Mitchell exploded for 45 points as the Cavs rolled to a 114-98 home win. In the process, they secured a fourth straight victory and second in a row over […] The post Cavs keep climbing after another Donovan Mitchell takeover appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 26, 11:47 PM ET

Lakers The Lakers may like Jonathan Kuminga, but the feeling is not mutual. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports Golden State has made it clear that Los Angeles does not have players the Warriors covet. No offers. No real talks. No traction. Siegel adds that even if the Lakers dangled their lone tradable first-round pick, the […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoJan 26, 11:41 PM ET

The Heat are back in their favorite lane again. Floating in star rumors. Loitering near blockbuster talk. Being casually mentioned alongside names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, because of course they are. But this time feels different. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, there’s no obvious “next guy out” in Miami. […] The post Heat linked to stars again, but no big move feels imminent appeared first on Hoops Wire .