NBA NewsWednesday, Jan 14, 2026

With a real chance of contending, the Raptors are reportedly considering parting with Immanuel Quickley to improve their roster strength.

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins delivered a blunt message to Deandre Ayton following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Cousins reacted after Ayton publicly expressed frustration about not getting enough touches in the game. Speaking on Run It Back, Cousins criticized Ayton’s comments and urged him to focus on his role. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins tells Deandre Ayton to “stay quiet and play” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick broke down Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, focusing on the critical final possessions. “We take the lead to go up four. And then we come up empty on a number of possessions and felt like… we were getting good looks, didn’t score,” Redick said. Redick […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Bucks’ late rally, Giannis’ defensive heroics in Lakers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, highlighting a late turnover that proved costly. “For me, I turned the ball over again… Giannis did agree. He did that. I mean, he made a great play by getting his arms, tipping it from behind, but can’t turn the ball over […] The post LeBron James reflects on turnover, clutch plays after Bucks edge Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade for either De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges, according to Hardwood Paroxysm on Substack. Sources indicated that Klutch Sports has expressed interest in moving Hunter through a potential Klutch-for-Klutch swap. Hunter, 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $90 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […] The post Lakers explore trades for De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges amid Klutch Sports push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 131-94 victory over the depleted Golden State Warriors on Friday at Chase Center. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as Oklahoma City built an early lead and never looked back. The Warriors […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 37-point rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dennis Schroder took offense to Luka Doncic calling him a "b***h."

JJ Redick cites two reasons why Rui Hachimura did not play for the Lakers tonight against the Kings despite being off the injury report.

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak after destroying the Atlanta Hawks, 141-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers erected a 21-point lead at halftime and did not look back. They improved to 24-14, including 11-7 at home. The Hawks, on the other hand, fell to 20-22. LeBron James delivered the play […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James takes flight for monster slam vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Stephen Curry didn't have it going against the Trail Blazers, but plenty of his teammates sure did.

Anthony Davis' injury certainly raises concerns for the Mavericks, but Jason Kidd made it a point to note Davis' error before suffering injury that hurt Dallas' chances of winning.