NBA NewsTuesday, Jan 27, 2026

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Grizzlies remain willing to listen to trade proposals involving Ja Morant, who is projected to be sidelined for at least three weeks with an elbow sprain, Marc Stein reports in his latest column for The Stein Line. That said, teams hoping Memphis might be motivated to sell low on the frequently injured point guard […] The post Grizzlies still exploring Ja Morant trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Charlotte Hornets delivered one of the most lopsided performances of the NBA season, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game tipped off at 3 p.m. local time after being moved earlier in the day because of Winter Storm Fern. Brandon Miller led all scorers […] The post Hornets overwhelm 76ers by 37 as Brandon Miller leads historic rout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a convincing 108-83 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night at Target Center, controlling the game after a sluggish start. The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for Minnesota, its longest slide in more than three years. The matchup lacked several marquee names, with Golden State missing Stephen Curry […] The post Timberwolves dominate short-handed Warriors to snap skid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick repeatedly pointed to offensive execution and decision-making after his team beat the Chicago Bulls 129-118 on Monday night at the United Center. The victory improved Los Angeles to 3-1 on its eight-game road trip. Redick focused on how the Lakers responded when Chicago briefly seized momentum in the […] The post JJ Redick details Lakers’ execution and Doncic’s balance after win over Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic credited team cohesion for the Lakers’ 129-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday at the United Center. “I think just staying together. You know, everybody just staying together,” Doncic said. “We talked about a lot of things, how we want to approach the game better. That’s what we’re doing right now. We […] The post Luka Doncic on Lakers’ win: chemistry, passes, and Reaves’ return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaxson Hayes credited the Los Angeles Lakers’ intensity and cohesion after their 129-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday at the United Center. “Everyone was just flying around and just covering for each other all night and just playing with a lot of energy and just everyone came ready to play today,” Hayes said. […] The post Jaxson Hayes on Lakers’ win: energy, creativity, and Doncic’s impact appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jake LaRavia highlighted the importance of defensive adjustments in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday at the United Center. “We just had to lock back in on our defensive coverage… Coby White kind of just came out and we just weren’t really reading up,” LaRavia said. The forward praised […] The post Jake LaRavia reflects on Lakers’ defense, Hachimura, and Hayes’ dunk against Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed his team’s offensive issues following Monday night’s 108-83 loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We were going to have to make some shots and take care of the ball. So, nine for 39 from three and 19 turnovers. Not going to get it done,” Kerr […] The post Steve Kerr reflects on Warriors’ struggles in Timberwolves’ win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Quinten Post discussed Minnesota’s 108-83 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday, acknowledging the uphill battle his team faced. “Obviously we missed a lot of guys… they made it tough on us to score. Overall they played a good game,” Post said. Post highlighted Rudy Gobert’s impact on both ends of the floor. “He […] The post Quinten Post reflects on Timberwolves’ win over Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Gui Santos addressed Golden State’s 108-83 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, citing the challenges of a depleted roster. “We knew that would be a tough day coming from a back-to-back… they played strong and hard and they did it,” Santos said. The Warriors struggled offensively, shooting 23.1% from three-point range and committing 23 […] The post Gui Santos on Warriors’ struggles in Timberwolves’ rout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch highlighted Bones Hyland’s impact after Monday’s 108-83 win over the Golden State Warriors. “Huge. Not just obviously the production, which was great, but also just the pop that he played with. I liked his defense, too. I thought his defense was really good, on point,” Finch said. Hyland scored […] The post Chris Finch praises Timberwolves’ depth and Hyland in rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .