NBA NewsTuesday, Jan 27, 2026

The Bulls may not have a superstar to dangle at the trade deadline, but they remain one of the league’s more fascinating wild cards. Call it the intriguing middle. According to ESPN’s Zach Kram, Chicago has a cluster of movable pieces, including Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter, all of whom are […] The post Bulls viewed as potential seller at trade deadline, but maybe not, too appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Jonathan Kuminga is still technically on the trade block. But don’t expect the Warriors to panic-sell. According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, Golden State’s front office is not interested in making a bad deal just to satisfy Kuminga’s trade request. And in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear, multiple team sources believe Kuminga […] The post Warriors taking patient approach in Jonathan Kuminga trade talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Bulls Bulls center Nikola Vucevic knows the math. Expiring contracts. Deadline buzz. Uncertainty everywhere. Still, he is not campaigning for a teardown. Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Vucevic said he likes this group and would welcome the chance to ride it out. “There are a lot of guys that have a chip on […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, Cavs, Dean Wade, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade chatter in New York is officially in that familiar space between smoke, mirrors, and strategic leaking. Steve Popper of Newsday reported last week that the Knicks have discussed Towns in trade talks with multiple teams. Ian Begley of SNY and Sam Amick of The Athletic pushed back, saying they have not […] The post Knicks may not be trying to trade Karl-Anthony Towns, but likely listening appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2025 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season as players are signed or released. The list is partially compiled via HoopsRumors, RealGM and player agents. 2025 NBA Free Agents UNRESTRICTED Centers Mohamed Bamba (27) Charles Bassey (25) Moses Brown (26) Ulrich Chomche (20) […] The post 2025 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Donovan Mitchell didn’t just lead the Cavaliers on Monday. He set the tone, hijacked the game, and dared the Orlando Magic to keep up. They couldn’t. Mitchell exploded for 45 points as the Cavs rolled to a 114-98 home win. In the process, they secured a fourth straight victory and second in a row over […] The post Cavs keep climbing after another Donovan Mitchell takeover appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Lakers The Lakers may like Jonathan Kuminga, but the feeling is not mutual. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports Golden State has made it clear that Los Angeles does not have players the Warriors covet. No offers. No real talks. No traction. Siegel adds that even if the Lakers dangled their lone tradable first-round pick, the […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Heat are back in their favorite lane again. Floating in star rumors. Loitering near blockbuster talk. Being casually mentioned alongside names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, because of course they are. But this time feels different. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, there’s no obvious “next guy out” in Miami. […] The post Heat linked to stars again, but no big move feels imminent appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Grizzlies are inching toward a franchise-defining decision, and Ja Morant sits at the center of it. As ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Jan. 9, Memphis has begun exploring trade possibilities involving the two-time All-Star. On paper, Morant should carry massive value. He turns 27 in August, is under contract through 2028, and has averaged […] The post League perception on Grizzlies’ Ja Morant ‘has cooled’ ahead of deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Anthony Davis is not supposed to be available. After all, he’s injured (yet again). But in this league, supposed to only means so much. Despite Davis being sidelined with a wrist injury, the Mavericks have reopened trade conversations involving the All-Star forward, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks. That said, Dallas is not operating […] The post Mavericks taking measured approach to possible Anthony Davis deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Nets might not be contending, but they could end up shaping the trade deadline anyway. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brooklyn is one of the most intriguing teams on the board because it is the only franchise with meaningful cap space. The Nets have roughly $15 million in room, giving them the ability to […] The post Nets in position to play spoiler, facilitator, or seller at deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Nuggets Nikola Jokic is still on the mend, and the vibe in Denver is patience, not panic. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Jokic will be reevaluated in about a week as he continues his return from a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise. No setbacks. In fact, Charania said the reigning MVP is making “great […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Wizards, Kings, DeMar DeRozan appeared first on Hoops Wire .