Basketball News · LatestWednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Merrill (hand) is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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Celtics Boston is not in a hurry to duck the luxury tax. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Celtics have made it clear they are not interested in attaching a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons’ $27.7 million expiring contract in a pure cost-cutting move. In other words, if Simons is moved, it will be […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Hawks Atlanta is drawing a firm line on Onyeka Okongwu. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks have rebuffed trade inquiries for Okongwu and view him as a core piece, preferring to add frontcourt help around him rather than move him. Indiana has been mentioned as one of the teams that previously expressed interest. […] The post NBA Rumors: Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu, Hornets, Miles Bridges, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Hartenstein (calf) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game in Minnesota. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Mitchell (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Minnesota. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

With Butler injured and Kuminga’s trade demands, GSW might just trade back for their tried-and-true wing Wiggins.

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The Los Angeles Lakers were set to make their only stop of the regular season in Cleveland to face off against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, and it was a homecoming for both LeBron James and Bronny James. LeBron began his career in Cleveland and Bronny was already an older child by the time LeBron led […] The post Watch LeBron James, Bronny get a personalized welcome back to Cleveland appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Amist trade season, the Boston Celtics were reportedly linked to centers that could be available ahead of the NBA trade deadline, as Jayson Tatum impending return lingers. With the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics (29-17) are reportedly interested in adding to a potential title-contending roster. However, Boston could settle for a smaller […] The post Celtics rumors: Center upgrade sought for Celtics as Jayson Tatum return nears appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA Trade Deadline (Feb.5) is coming quickly, and nobody knows what the Chicago Bulls will do with Coby White. Recently, there has been an abundance of trade rumors as White plays out the final year of his contract. Meanwhile, things seem to be heating up regarding a potential White trade. According to Brett Siegel […] The post Bulls rumors: Coby White trade smoke keeps getting thicker appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers The Lakers are clearly hunting for wing help, and Rui Hachimura’s name is in the mix. According to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles has made Hachimura and his $18.3 million expiring contract available as it surveys the trade market. […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Chatter around the NBA suggests the Pacers are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams about fourth-year wing Bennedict Mathurin and appear likely to move him before next Thursday’s deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Reporting earlier in the month indicated that the Pacers had spoken to the Pelicans about a possible Mathurin deal, […]

Jason Williams' game-worn home white Sacramento Kings jersey from the lockout-shortened 1998-99 NBA season, Williams' rookie year, has sold privately for $140,000. It's the most spent on any Williams item.

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Trade rumors have begun to ramp up as the deadline approaches, and there are many teams looking to make additions and also subtractions to their teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the teams looking to shed salary, and De’Andre Hunter’s name has popped up. As for the Los Angeles Lakers, they want to add […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers linked to DeAndre Hunter trade as Cavs ramp up talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid injuries to half of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation, Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams had a career night in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. After the game clock expired, tempers flared between Lu Dort and Jeremiah Fears. Williams helped calm things down on a night where he […] The post Thunder veteran ties career-high with standout defensive performance vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Is any player off limits? With the trade deadline a week away, Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the biggest name to watch on the market, and the Knicks have hovered around the center of the conversation all season. From a salary standpoint, a one-for-one deal centered on Karl-Anthony Towns is the cleanest match for both teams. […]

Avoiding the luxury tax this season isn’t necessarily a top priority for the Celtics, who have conveyed to rival teams that they’re not looking to attach a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons‘ expiring $27.7MM contract in a cost-cutting move, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Presumably, the Celtics would remain open to the idea of moving […]