Basketball News · LatestMonday, Jan 5, 2026

With Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets unavailable Friday because of a personal matter, the opening in the rotation created a larger role for Day’Ron Sharpe. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Sharpe delivered one of Brooklyn’s stronger performances of the night, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks while making his […] The post Jordi Fernandez notes Day’Ron Sharpe’s energy in larger role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Pistons have issued updates on a trio of injured players, making the following announcements on Saturday (Twitter link): Forward Tobias Harris has been diagnosed with a left hip sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks. Center Jalen Duren has a sprained right ankle and will be reevaluated in one week. Guard/forward Caris LeVert […]

Trae Young will remain sidelined for Atlanta’s Saturday matchup against the Toronto Raptors, as the lingering bruise to his right quadriceps continues to keep him off the floor. The setback marks a fourth straight absence, stretching his time away as the team prioritizes caution with the nagging injury. Before being shut down, Young had been […] The post Trae Young still unavailable as injury lingers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Nuggets are hopeful both Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday's game against the Nets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Heat 125-115, and Miami’s four-game winning streak on Saturday evening. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 33 points, while Naz Reid with 29, and Julius Randle contributed a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also added 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Wolves outscored Miami 19-4 in […] The post Timberwolves snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2025, has committed to play for Brigham Young University next season. The announcement solidifies BYU’s position as an emerging basketball program under first-year head coach Kevin Young. Standing 6-foot-9, Dybantsa is a highly skilled small forward playing his senior year at Utah Prep in […] The post AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter Furkan Korkmaz said that Alperen Sengun is the best center he has played with over Joel Embiid. Turkey outlasted Poland with a 91-77 victory, where the Turkey star Sengun hit a triple-double with 19 points, 12 boards, and 10 assists in a quarterfinals clash in the EuroBasket 2025. “Until now, I […] The post Furkan Korkmaz takes Alperen Sengun over Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

The Washington Wizards have surfaced as a potentially serious trade destination for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.

Brown will attempt to record his 10th consecutive 30-point game Tuesday night, which would break Bird's record

Jokić will miss at least four weeks, but avoided a season-ending injury

Gilgeous-Alexander would be the 11th player to win two MVPs through their age-27 season

SportsLine's model simulated Memphis vs. Philadelphia on Tuesday 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

SportsLine's model simulated Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

SportsLine's model simulated Detroit vs. Los Angeles 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

Also, here come the Clippers!

Wembanyama limped into the locker room after taking a rough fall

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Jan. 2

SportsLine's model simulated Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat upset the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, the team had been on a four-game winning streak until they came back down to Earth after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 125-115. In a frustrating night that included Heat star and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez […] The post Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell drop blunt takes on Heat’s outlook after Timberwolves loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rockets center Alperen Sengun suffered a lateral sprain of his right ankle in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Mavericks and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is listed as out for Saturday night's game against the Trail Blazers.