NBA NewsSunday, Feb 1, 2026

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets held on for a narrow home victory over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. It was a relatively quiet game from guard Reed Sheppard, who had just six points on the evening, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc. Still, Sheppard has been on a heater […] The post Rockets guard Reed Sheppard’s wild Stephen Curry nickname shot down by Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW YORK – All is well once again at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks spent Friday night beating the Portland Trail Blazers 127-97. After a 2-9 slump that Josh Hart described as “more than a little stretch,” New York responded with a five-game win streak that LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers will […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns continues to flip the script in Knicks’ fifth-straight win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings officially kicked off the final week of the NBA trade deadline with a move that likely won’t shake either conference, but will have some long-term ramifications for both sides. The Cavs and Kings agreed to a trade late Saturday night that would send Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis to […] The post Charles Barkley has the perfect reaction to Keon Ellis-De’Andre Hunter Kings-Cavs trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cavaliers intend to waive two-way wing Luke Travers following the news of their trade of De’Andre Hunter to the Kings, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. In return for Hunter, the Cavs will receive guard Dennis Schroder and guard/forward Keon Ellis. (Big man Dario Saric is headed from Sacramento to the Bulls as part of […] The post Cavs to waive two-way wing Luke Travers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers are landing two-way forward Emanuel Miller from the Bulls as part of their three-team De’Andre Hunter trade with the Kings, per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. Cleveland is also receiving Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis as part of the deal, which sends Hunter to Sacramento and Kings big man Dario Saric and […] The post Cavs acquire two-way forward Emanuel Miller from Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .

De’Andre Hunter is on his way to the Kings. Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis are on their way to the Cavaliers. The Cavs just happen to be paying their lone visit of the season to Sacramento on Saturday. That means Hunter could face the Cavs. And Schroder and Ellis could face the Kings. And soon. […] The post De’Andre Hunter likely to face Cavs, with Kings, at week’s end appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers are continuing to use Lonzo Ball‘s contract as bait in talks ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, sources told Hoops Wire and also reported by ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Ball has a $10 million team option on his contract for next season — which is basically the same as an expiring contract. He’s had a […] The post Cavs continue to dangle Lonzo Ball in trade talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

It’s not yet official, but the agreement is in place. And the Cavaliers’ three-team trade with the Kings and Bulls should be announced within a day or two. To make the mechanics work, the Bulls are sending two-way forward Emanuel Miller to the Cavs, as relayed first by Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. Cleveland […] The post Breaking down the trade between Cavs, Kings, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers have made one trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline and more could be on the way. And once the dust settles, they’ll have a decision to make with two-way big man Nae’Qwan Tomlin. As you likely know, the Cavs are sending forward De’Andre Hunter to the Kings for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder. They […] The post Cavs have looming decision on Nae’Qwan Tomlin appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ trade board extends beyond the De’Andre Hunter deal with the Kings. Sources tell Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com that the Cavs have received outside interest in Max Strus, who has yet to play this season following offseason foot surgery. Strus is under contract through 2026–27, and that final year looms larger as the […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Max Strus, Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Kings The Kings are not slowing down after the trade for De’Andre Hunter. James Ham of The Kings Beat reports Sacramento remains active in trade conversations and now have added flexibility after sending out three players and taking back one. Two standard roster spots are open, and one is expected to eventually go to Dylan […] The post NBA Rumors: Kings, De’Andre Hunter, Bulls, Tre Jones, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .