NBA NewsThursday, Feb 5, 2026

Jalen Brunson had enough. So he decided to take over.

This was one of those nights when, by the end, it was hard to tell the difference between who was doing the playing and who was doing the cheering.

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a decisive 124-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, pulling away early in a game played just hours after the teams completed a blockbuster trade involving All-Stars. Cleveland improved to 30-21, while Los Angeles dropped to 23-26 with its second straight loss. Donovan Mitchell led […] The post Cavaliers rout Clippers hours after James Harden trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kon Knueppel's rise has the Hornets buzzing.

The NBA has long been a guards’ league, but the 2025–26 season has pushed that idea further than ever. Offenses now revolve around ball-dominant creators who control possessions, set tempo, and decide games late. For player props, that shift matters, as usage rate, minutes, and role clarity today often carry more weight than traditional matchup […] The post Star Guards To Watch For NBA Player Props In 2026 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic enter Thursday’s game at Kia Center with notable players sidelined, potentially affecting rotations and strategies. The matchup tips off at 7:00 PM ET in Orlando. Brooklyn will be without several contributors, including Haywood Highsmith, who continues to recover from right knee surgery. Two-way players Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, and […] The post Nets vs Magic injury report: Wagner ruled out as Brooklyn misses Thomas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks enter Thursday’s game with multiple players sidelined, creating uncertainty in rotations and impacting team strategies. Utah will be without Keyonte George (left ankle sprain), Walker Kessler (left shoulder), and several players pending trades, including Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. Kevin Love is listed […] The post Jazz vs Hawks injury report for trade deadline matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Melton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Harper (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Ben Stiller is pumped about the Knicks’ trade for Jose Alvarado.

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