Basketball News · LatestSunday, Feb 1, 2026

Despite injuries derailing his prime, Derrick Rose says longevity, adaptation, and self-belief mattered more than rings or legacy debates.

Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs has put up strong offensive numbers this season, averaging 16.6 points and 7.0 assists per game. Still, he views his defensive impact as his most important contribution. Castle said he has made a conscious effort to take pride in that end of the floor and embrace whatever assignments […] The post Mitch Johnson: Stephon Castle has All-NBA defensive potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Johnny Furphy of the Indiana Pacers was on the floor for the final defensive possession in Wednesday’s win over Chicago because the coaching staff trusts his ability on that side of the ball, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Furphy’s defensive reliability has helped him secure a significant role, as he has started […] The post Johnny Furphy secures key role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets delivered an impressive comeback performance on Friday, wasting little time reminding everyone of his impact. In just 24 minutes of action, the big man poured in 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, handed out five assists, and added three steals as the Nuggets cruised to a 13-point victory over the […] The post Nikola Jokic set an NBA record appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Derek Fisher doesn’t expect a Ja Morant trade before next week’s deadline, but says it would be a major moment if it happens. Speaking with TMZ Sports at LAX, Fisher addressed the speculation surrounding the Memphis Grizzlies star and acknowledged that there’s no clear landing spot if a deal were to materialize. Former Laker emphasized […] The post Derek Fisher says trade could help Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In order for all three teams to “touch” in the agreed upon trade involving Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder and De’Andre Hunter, the Bulls are trading two-way player Emanuel Miller to Cleveland, sources tell Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. The Cavaliers are waiving Luke Travers, who is also on a two-way contract, to make roster […]

Galatasaray koçu Gianmarco Pozzecco, Aliağa Petkimspor galibiyetinin ardından konuştu. The post Gianmarco Pozzecco: “Maç Boyunca Sağlam Oynadık, Doğru Yolda İlerliyoruz” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Stephen Curry appears to be the lone untouchable piece on the Golden State Warriors as the franchise aggressively explores a blockbuster trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Anthony Slater reported Saturday on ESPN that league and team sources believe every Warrior outside of Curry is vulnerable as Golden […] The post Warriors eye Giannis, only Curry untouchable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Portland Trail Blazers have surfaced as a possible third-team facilitator in discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Portland has also communicated to the Milwaukee Bucks that they would have genuine interest in pursuing Antetokounmpo directly if the opportunity presents itself. The Blazers currently roster both Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, two players with whom the […] The post Blazers eye Giannis Antetokounmpo beyond third-team role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

At 41 years old, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA but he also remains one of its best. Although James started the 2025-26 season late due to an offseason injury, he’s looked more like himself in recent weeks. James has played so well that Lakers head coach JJ […]

How Wemby compares to some of the most celebrated players is astounding

Reading between the lines of Mat Ishbia’s Bridges response.

Flagg’s potential is coming into focus and it’s immense

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, February 1, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Oklahoma City enters the game with the best record in the West at 38-11. Denver sits second at 33-16, making this a meeting between the top two teams in the conference. Injuries will play a meaningful role, […] The post Thunder vs Nuggets injury report: full availability for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dillon Brooks, LeBron James hakkındaki ilginç açıklamalarına devam ediyor. The post Dillon Brooks: “LeBron James, NBA’deki En ‘Overrated’ Oyuncu” appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, February 1, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Tipoff time has not been specified in the available schedule data, but injuries on both sides are expected to play a major role. Cleveland enters the game fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 29-21 record. The […] The post Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers injury report for February 1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Why the Lakers passed on De’Andre Hunter and Keon Ellis at the deadline?

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, February 1, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Game time has not been listed on the official schedule, but both teams enter with significant injury considerations. Phoenix has already ruled out Devin Booker, who is sidelined with a right ankle sprain. Jalen Green […] The post Clippers vs Suns injury report: Booker out for Sunday’s game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It sure feels like the Dallas Mavericks’ reset has hit a wall. They expected turbulence in the post-Luka Doncic era. What they didn’t expect, though, was paralysis. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself caught between a generational new beginning and an immovable financial anchor. Anthony Davis’ uncertain future threatens to turn […] The post Mavericks’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid Anthony Davis drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dillon Brooks is playing the best ball of his career. After bouncing around a few teams, it seems like the forward has settled into a comfortable role with the Phoenix Suns. Brooks is a dark-horse All-Star candidate this season, and Phoenix is sitting in seventh-place with 30 wins in a hyper-competitive Western Conference. Before Brooks […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks reveals he was almost traded to Warriors from Memphis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

TOFAŞ, kadrosunu tanıdık bir isimle güçlendirdi. The post TOFAŞ’a İspanya’dan Tanıdık 4 Numara Transferi appeared first on Eurohoops .

The Utah Jazz will visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, February 1, at 6:00 PM ET inside Scotiabank Arena, dealing with multiple injury concerns. Utah enters the matchup on a two-game losing streak after falling to the Golden State Warriors 124-140 and Brooklyn Nets 99-109. The Jazz are without key contributors in Georges Niang, Walker […] The post Jazz face injury challenges ahead of road game against Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Here are some of LeBron James' memorable performances at the world's most famous arena throughout the years as he faces the Knicks on Sunday.

The Sacramento Kings visit the Washington Wizards on Sunday, February 1, at 6:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns that could shape the matchup. Sacramento faces uncertainty with Malik Monk (right heel contusion) and Russell Westbrook (right foot contusion) listed as questionable. Keegan Murray (left ankle sprain) […] The post Kings vs Wizards injury report: who could miss Sunday’s matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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