NBA NewsWednesday, Feb 4, 2026

After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah on Tuesday, the Grizzlies have lowered their asking price for point guard Ja Morant “dramatically,” rival teams tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports first reported that rivals were anticipating a reduction in Memphis’ price tag on Morant, which could pave […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have three owners with an equal share and they get together to vote on big decisions, which could be a complicating factor for the team whenever there is a split in their thinking. With a move of the magnitude of trading away or keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo, the decision is ultimately made at the ownership level. Not only does Milwaukee ownership need to sign off on the trade, but the front office, the team trading for Antetokounmpo's front office and also the two-time MV...

The Kings are reportedly open to trading DeMar DeRozan and their other high-priced veterans. Chris Mannix of SI.com recently suggested DeRozan was a “strong” buyout candidate if he remains in Sacramento past Thursday’s deadline. However, team sources have emphatically denied that’s the case, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.com, who reports that the Kings have […]

Reigning MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strained an abdominal muscle in Tuesday’s win over Orlando and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, the Thunder announced today. Oklahoma City plays five more games prior to the break, and the superstar guard will miss all of them due to the injury. The earliest Gilgeous-Alexander could […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been diagnosed with an abdominal strain and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Gilgeous-Alexander sustained the injury in Oklahoma City's 128-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander had 20 points, five rebounds and nine assist in just under 28 minutes in the game. Gilgeous-Alexander has appeared in 48 of Oklahoma City's 51 games this season and is averaging 32.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists in what could be another MVP season.

Domantas Sabonis is expected to remain with the Sacramento Kings past Thursday's trade deadline, with talks involving the Toronto Raptors reaching an impasse. Team sources indicated the Kings view the prospect of trading Sabonis to Toronto as dead. The Raptors showed strong interest in recent weeks, with Sacramento seeking to acquire RJ Barrett in the deal while moving Sabonis' substantial contract. Barrett earns $27.7 million this season and $29.6 million next season, while Sabonis makes $42...

The Cleveland Cavaliers face comparable extension uncertainty with Donovan Mitchell as the Milwaukee Bucks do with Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to a veteran front office executive. Mitchell becomes eligible for an extension this offseason but could reach unrestricted free agency as soon as 2027 if he declines a new deal and his player option. "People don't realize the Cavs are in the same position with Donovan as the Bucks are with Giannis," one veteran front office executive said. Clevel...

The Timberwolves and Heat both appear far more motivated than the Knicks to make a trade for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday’s deadline, Brian Windhorst said today during appearances on ESPN’s Get Up (YouTube link) and First Take (Twitter video link). Unlike the Warriors, who have up to four tradable first-round picks, Miami can […]

The Sixers played their 50th game of the season on Tuesday in Golden State and forward Jabari Walker has been active for all 50 of them, making him the first player on a two-way contract to reach his active game limit this season. A player on a two-way deal is ineligible to be active for more […]

There have been some “tangible” discussions this week between the Bulls and Pacers about a possible trade involving Ayo Dosunmu and Bennedict Mathurin, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, after Chicago agreed to trades for guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons on Tuesday, it’s unclear whether the team still has interest […]

Both the Cavaliers and Clippers shaking things up dramatically comes as a surprise. With all of that, grading this deal is not easy.

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 .