NBA NewsSunday, Jan 25, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed the team’s defensive and offensive struggles following a 112-109 loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Nurse pointed to rebounding and offensive execution as key areas that hindered the Sixers. “And a lot of that was the offensive fault and the defensive rebounding. […] The post Nick Nurse reflects on Knicks’ 30-point third quarter in 76ers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed his team’s performance after a 116-110 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday at American Airlines Center. Kidd said defensive lapses and missed opportunities down the stretch were costly. “Defensively we couldn’t get stops and then offensively down the stretch we were one for nine, had some […] The post Jason Kidd reflects on Mavericks’ late collapse against Lakers in Doncic’s return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Suggs returned to the lineup for the Orlando Magic on Saturday after missing eight games with an MCL contusion in his right knee. Suggs participated in shootaround earlier in the day and was cleared to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The fifth-year guard had been sidelined since suffering the knee injury against the Chicago […] The post Jalen Suggs returns after knee injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Sacramento Kings visit the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon with key injuries shaping the matchup at Little Caesars Arena. Tipoff is set for 3:00 PM ET as the teams meet for the second time this season. Sacramento enters at 12-34 and riding a three-game losing streak, while Detroit holds the NBA’s best record at […] The post Kings vs Pistons injury report: LaVine, Murray ruled out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Trade speculation continues to follow Guerschon Yabusele, and the experienced forward/center admitted that his stint with the New York Knicks has not unfolded the way he anticipated, according to Jared Schwartz of New York Post. “It’s definitely not what I was expecting to [do] coming into the season,” Yabusele said prior to Saturday’s victory in […] The post Guerschon Yabusele admits Knicks role not as expected appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 25, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Dallas holds a 19-26 record, while Milwaukee sits at 18-26 in the standings. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries that could impact rotations and matchups. For Dallas, key stars are sidelined. Anthony Davis (left […] The post Mavericks vs Bucks injury report: Davis and Giannis ruled out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs on January 25, with tip-off at 7:00 PM ET. New Orleans holds an 11-36 record, while San Antonio sits at 31-14. The Pelicans face significant absences. Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) is out, along with G League call-ups Trey […] The post Pelicans vs Spurs injury report: Absences for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Toronto Raptors visit the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, January 25, with tip-off set for 7:00 PM ET. Toronto holds a 28-19 record, while the Thunder lead the league at 37-9. The Raptors face several injuries. Jakob Poeltl (back strain) and G League two-way guard Chucky Hepburn are out, […] The post Raptors vs Thunder injury report for Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers on Sunday, January 25, with tip-off scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. Brooklyn holds a 12-31 record, while the Clippers are 20-24, both teams navigating injury challenges this season. Brooklyn has multiple absences. Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain), Haywood Highsmith (right knee surgery), Tyson […] The post Nets vs Clippers injury report: Who will play on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks remain stranded on their team plane in Dallas, more than four hours from their scheduled 7:00 PM ET tipoff against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, prompting strong indications the game will be postponed. NBA insider Marc Stein reported the team has not taken off. Milwaukee enters at 18-26, while Dallas sits […] The post Mavericks-Bucks game likely postponed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a critical stretch as the February 5 trade deadline approaches, sitting at 11-36 and last in the Western Conference. NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reports the front office is shifting from minor tweaks to an aggressive approach focused on shedding underperforming contracts and acquiring size to compete in […] The post Pelicans face crucial trade deadline decisions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status with the Milwaukee Bucks has become the NBA’s most pressing question heading into the February 5 trade deadline. The star forward suffered a right calf injury in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, sidelining him for at least four to six weeks. The injury comes as Milwaukee sits 18-26, 11th in the […] The post Giannis’ future with Bucks remains uncertain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .