NBA NewsMonday, Jan 26, 2026

Immanuel Quickley praised the Toronto Raptors’ teamwork following their 103-101 upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at Paycom Center. He emphasized the collective effort that led to critical fourth-quarter plays. “RJ Barrett got me great shots getting downhill. Only got 20 for you, but he played great. Just the ball movement of […] The post Immanuel Quickley credits team effort after Raptors’ clutch win over Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham addressed his ongoing wrist issues following Sunday’s 139-116 win over the Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena. “It’s been a battle mentally as far as figuring out how I could help us, with not liking how I felt shooting, and just constantly flinching when I was shooting,” he said. Cunningham […] The post Cade Cunningham on wrist struggles after Pistons rout Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Indiana Pacers travel to Atlanta on Monday, January 26, aiming to extend their one-game winning streak against the Hawks, who have won two in a row. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena. Indiana faces a significant injury challenge with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined due to a right Achilles tendon tear. […] The post Pacers vs Hawks: full injury report ahead of Monday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Monday, January 26, with tip-off scheduled for 3:00 PM ET. Philadelphia holds a 24-20 record, posting 12-7 on the road, while Charlotte stands at 18-28, including an 8-13 mark at home. Philadelphia comes in on a one-game losing streak after a 109-112 defeat to […] The post 76ers vs Hornets injury report for Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Orlando Magic visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Arena on Monday, January 26, with tip-off at 7:00 PM ET. Orlando holds a 23-21 record, including 9-12 on the road, while Cleveland stands at 27-20, posting a 15-11 home mark. Orlando enters on a three-game losing streak after defeats to Cleveland (105-119) and the […] The post Magic visit Cavaliers on Monday: full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Monday, January 26, with tip-off set for 8:00 PM ET. Los Angeles enters with a 27-17 record, including 15-9 on the road, while Chicago holds a 23-22 mark, posting 15-9 at home. The Lakers are coming off a 116-110 victory over the Mavericks, […] The post Lakers vs Bulls injury report: Who will play on Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 26, at 8:00 PM ET in TD Garden. Portland holds a 23-23 record, while Boston sits at 28-17. The Celtics are coming off a one-game losing streak, and the Trail Blazers have dropped their last matchup. Portland faces multiple injuries that could impact rotation. […] The post Trail Blazers vs Celtics injury update ahead of January 26 clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has been logging heavy minutes this season, averaging 36.9 per game through 41 contests. “I feel great, that’s what I get paid to do,” Durant said. “I get paid 50-something million dollars to be available and play.” Durant leads the Rockets with 26.3 points per game, adding 5.5 rebounds and […] The post Kevin Durant embraces heavy minutes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly setting a high bar for any team pursuing Naji Marshall. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Mavericks “are said to be unwilling to listen to any trade approaches that don’t feature a future first-round pick.” Marshall, 28, is in Year 2 of a three-year, $27 million contract and has […] The post Mavericks demand first-round pick for Naji Marshall 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 .

The Philadelphia 76ers are open to trading Andre Drummond as the 2025-26 NBA season moves closer to the trade deadline, according to reporting from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pompey reported that while Philadelphia believes it can compete with any Eastern Conference contender at full strength, league sources say the franchise is willing to […] The post 76ers open door to Andre Drummond trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to get healthier, Rui Hachimura may remain in a reserve role, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. The player opened the season as a starter in each of his first 27 appearances before shifting to the bench over the past seven games. While establishing himself as a regular […] The post Rui Hachimura focused on winning, not starting role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .