NBA NewsWednesday, Jan 28, 2026

The NBA plans to establish a new franchise in London as part of its 16-team European league, with commissioner Adam Silver seeking to start fresh rather than work with existing clubs. The expansion could cost potential ownership groups more than $1 billion to obtain a license in the British capital. Two high-ranking basketball officials indicated the NBA wants to begin with a clean slate in London despite the presence of the existing London Lions. Multiple potential suitors have emerged for t...

The Hawks have rebuffed inquiries from rival teams on center Onyeka Okongwu, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who says Atlanta isn’t looking to move Okongwu and would prefer to add more frontcourt depth around him. Indiana was said earlier this month to have interest in Okongwu. While Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kennard are viewed […]

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and his expiring $18.3MM contract are considered available as Los Angeles scours the market for help on the wing, according to reports from Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team has also dangled Gabe Vincent ($11.5MM) […]

Avoiding the luxury tax this season isn’t necessarily a top priority for the Celtics, who have conveyed to rival teams that they’re not looking to attach a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons‘ expiring $27.7MM contract in a cost-cutting move, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Presumably, the Celtics would remain open to the idea of moving […]

Chatter around the NBA suggests the Pacers are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams about fourth-year wing Bennedict Mathurin and appear likely to move him before next Thursday’s deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Reporting earlier in the month indicated that the Pacers had spoken to the Pelicans about a possible Mathurin deal, […]

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 .

Wallace (hip) won't suit up for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Green (back) is probable for Wednesday's game in Utah. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Curry (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Kings are no longer prepared to attach draft compensation to any trade proposal for Jonathan Kuminga, but their interest in the Warriors forward hasn’t gone away, James Ham said on his Locked On Kings YouTube show. He noted that Sacramento has previously made a straightforward offer involving DeMar DeRozan. “I do know for a […] The post Kings still interested in Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Portis is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the 76ers. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.