Basketball NewsFriday, Jan 30, 2026

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[Fedor] The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers are discussing a trade that would have Cleveland send De’Andre Hunter to LA in exchange for Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht.

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Dillon Brooks Sends Cold Message On His Chances To Become An All-Star: “I’m Not Gonna Beg For It”

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Fadeaway WorldJan 30, 9:00 AM ET

Following a massive performance on Thursday, Dillon Brooks remained cold and composed when addressing his chances of being named an All-Star.

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With National Audience Watching, Young Wizards Send a Message

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Reddit r/washingtonwizardsJan 30, 8:59 AM ET

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Sam you didn’t do it with KD or Russ. Get your star some help.

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Reddit r/ThunderJan 30, 9:05 AM ET

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Candace Parker On Fans Saying She Was Risking It All For LeBron James: “She’s Switching Teams Once Again”

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Fadeaway WorldJan 30, 9:28 AM ET

Candace Parker hilariously explains her reaction to LeBron James during the Lakers-Clippers game.

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Draymond Green believes the Warriors should NOT make a trade that jeopardizes the future: “When you’ve built something the way we’ve built this thing up you don’t want to see it go to s— when you’re done. You didn’t leave it in a good place. We still want to leave this thing in a good place.”

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Reddit r/warriorsJan 30, 9:37 AM ET

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Charles Barkley Rips NBC For Interview With Michael Jordan: “He’s Wearing The Same Outfit From August”

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Fadeaway WorldJan 30, 9:46 AM ET

While addressing NBC's interview segment with Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley slammed the network for the poor approach to the program.

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Basketball NewsFriday, Jan 30, 2026

[Fedor] The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers are discussing a trade that would have Cleveland send De’Andre Hunter to LA in exchange for Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht.

Dillon Brooks Sends Cold Message On His Chances To Become An All-Star: “I’m Not Gonna Beg For It”

With National Audience Watching, Young Wizards Send a Message

Sam you didn’t do it with KD or Russ. Get your star some help.

Candace Parker On Fans Saying She Was Risking It All For LeBron James: “She’s Switching Teams Once Again”

Charles Barkley Rips NBC For Interview With Michael Jordan: “He’s Wearing The Same Outfit From August”

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Celtics trade rumors: Boston among ‘suitors’ for Pelicans center

Celtics Place Anfernee Simons On The Trade Block; 5 Best Deals For A 13.9 PPG Point Guard

Q&A: The Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain who wants NBA stars to melt ICE without slipping

[Stein/Fischer] Sacramento's conversations on a Keon Ellis trade have only intensified with Cleveland joining the large group of teams vying for the in-demand swingman.

[Urbonas] Jaxson Hayes closes in on acquiring Slovenian citizenship

Proposed Stephen Curry Warriors trade lands $195 million Hornets trio

[Windhorst] The Oklahoma City Thunder have been a team that has surfaced in trade conversations ahead of the deadline: “Here's an interesting name: Isaiah Hartenstein. He's got a team option next year for $29 million. I've actually heard the Oklahoma City Thunder's name in some trade chatter.”

There have been 3 instances of a Wizards player having 15+ points and 15+ rebounds in a game before turning 21 years old. All 3 were Alex Sarr.

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Basketball NewsFriday, Jan 30, 2026

[Fedor] The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers are discussing a trade that would have Cleveland send De’Andre Hunter to LA in exchange for Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht.

Dillon Brooks Sends Cold Message On His Chances To Become An All-Star: “I’m Not Gonna Beg For It”

With National Audience Watching, Young Wizards Send a Message

Sam you didn’t do it with KD or Russ. Get your star some help.

Candace Parker On Fans Saying She Was Risking It All For LeBron James: “She’s Switching Teams Once Again”

Charles Barkley Rips NBC For Interview With Michael Jordan: “He’s Wearing The Same Outfit From August”

More stories

Celtics trade rumors: Boston among ‘suitors’ for Pelicans center

Celtics Place Anfernee Simons On The Trade Block; 5 Best Deals For A 13.9 PPG Point Guard

Q&amp;A: The Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain who wants NBA stars to melt ICE without slipping

[Stein/Fischer] Sacramento's conversations on a Keon Ellis trade have only intensified with Cleveland joining the large group of teams vying for the in-demand swingman.

[Urbonas] Jaxson Hayes closes in on acquiring Slovenian citizenship

Proposed Stephen Curry Warriors trade lands $195 million Hornets trio

[Windhorst] The Oklahoma City Thunder have been a team that has surfaced in trade conversations ahead of the deadline: “Here's an interesting name: Isaiah Hartenstein. He's got a team option next year for $29 million. I've actually heard the Oklahoma City Thunder's name in some trade chatter.”

There have been 3 instances of a Wizards player having 15+ points and 15+ rebounds in a game before turning 21 years old. All 3 were Alex Sarr.

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Q&A: The Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain who wants NBA stars to melt ICE without slipping