NBA NewsWednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Sacramento Kings veteran forward DeMar DeRozan is increasingly seen as a likely buyout candidate following the February 2026 trade deadline, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Interest in moving DeRozan ahead of the deadline was limited, and the Kings may now explore a buyout to reshape their roster. DeRozan, 36, is in the second […] The post DeMar DeRozan emerges as strong buyout candidate after trade deadline appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to increase efforts to trade Ja Morant ahead of the NBA deadline, even as league-wide interest remains limited, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. Mannix reported Wednesday that Memphis is exploring ways to move the 26-year-old guard despite a subdued market shaped by concerns over availability, attitude and declining production. […] The post Grizzlies push to move Ja Morant before deadline appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed an emotional desire to spend his entire career with the Milwaukee Bucks during a pregame conversation with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday, speaking amid ongoing trade speculation while sidelined by a calf strain. “What I want deep down in my heart is I want to be a Milwaukee Buck for the […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up amid trade uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Giannis Antetokounmpo went through an on-court workout about 90 minutes before the Milwaukee Bucks played the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday at Fiserv Forum. The two-time MVP remains out indefinitely with a calf strain and is not expected to play before Thursday’s trade deadline. Antetokounmpo’s session lasted a little more than 30 minutes and included light […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo does on-court rehab workout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly the team most engaged in acquiring Memphis guard Ja Morant, according to Kevin O’Connor, who tweeted Wednesday, February 4. Sacramento sees Morant as a high-upside player capable of regaining star form with a change of scenery, while the Miami Heat are also involved in discussions. Sources cited by Kelly Iko […] The post Kings emerge as frontrunners in Ja Morant trade talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Braun (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Porter (oblique) is available to play Wednesday against the Pelicans. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Washington Wizards have contacted the Sacramento Kings about a potential trade centered on Domantas Sabonis, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, adding another layer to Sacramento’s evolving deadline outlook. The talks come as both teams sit near the bottom of their respective conferences and weigh long-term roster direction. Fischer reported Wednesday, February […] The post Wizards check in with Kings about Domantas Sabonis as trade deadline pressure builds appeared first on Tal...

Davis (finger) was traded from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum were also sent to Washington with Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley going to Dallas along with two first-round picks and three second-round picks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo has been extremely impressed with how Ty Jerome processes the game of basketball (averaging 19.5 PPG/3.5 RPG/7.0 APG/1.0 SPG/54.5% FG/33.3% 3-PT/84.6% FT in two games since returning from a high-grade right calf strain). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “Don’t want to get too technical about this, but he’s just amazing at perception-action […] The post Tuomas Iisalo: Ty Jerome’s got an insane basketball library in his head appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Johnson is being sent to the Mavericks on Wednesday as part of the Anthony Davis deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham and Marvin Bagley will join Johnson in Dallas with Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum moving to Washington. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.