NBA NewsSunday, Feb 1, 2026

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Boston Celtics on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET at TD Garden. Both teams enter the matchup with significant injuries that could impact rotations and strategy. Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined with a right calf strain, and Kevin Porter Jr., out with a right […] The post Bucks vs Celtics injury report: Giannis out for Sunday’s game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Brooklyn Nets will face the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, February 1, at 6:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams enter the matchup managing injuries and roster adjustments that could affect rotations and strategies. Brooklyn will be without Noah Clowney (lower back sprain), Haywood Highsmith (right knee surgery recovery), and Ziaire Williams (left […] The post Nets vs Pistons injury report for Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .