NBA NewsTuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Mavericks Within a larger piece on the one-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic shocker, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports the Mavericks continue to welcome trade inquiries on Anthony Davis ahead of Thursday’s deadline. That said, there’s no rush. The Mavs are comfortable holding Davis into the offseason, and Stein notes Davis himself prefers […] The post NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Celtics The Celtics are not being pushed to cut corners. Sources tell Brett Siegel of Clutch Points that ownership has not applied pressure on president of basketball operations Brad Stevens to reduce the luxury tax bill ahead of the deadline. That has allowed the Celtics to remain selective rather than reactive. Anfernee Simons continues to […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Sixers, Andre Drummond, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Cavaliers The math still matters for the Cavaliers and they are working the phones with the math in mind. If the Cavs can move Lonzo Ball along with a minimum salary contract and slip below the second apron, they would unlock the ability to aggregate contracts again. That alone would materially change their flexibility, both […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman is a man who isn’t afraid to deal, and he may not be done. This is true even after the Cavs traded De’Andre Hunter to the Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis on Sunday. Per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Cleveland is aggressively pursuing trades centered on […] The post Cavs exploring Max Strus, Lonzo Ball trades with deadline clock ticking appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Kings are not done working the phones. After acquiring De’Andre Hunter in a deal with the Cavaliers, Sacramento remains active, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. That includes exploring trade scenarios involving Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis. While DeRozan and Sabonis are unlikely to be moved before Thursday’s deadline, there has been at […] The post Kings continue to aggressively seek trades ahead of deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Bulls are still very much open for business. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports the Bulls view the two future second-round picks they picked up for facilitating Sunday’s Cavaliers-Kings deal as useful currency in additional trades this week. Executive VP Arturas Karnisovas has remained aggressive in talks, and sources told Cowley that approach […] The post Bulls have checked in on Zion Williamson, Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Bucks are staying active on the Giannis Antetokounmpo front. ESPN’s Shams Charania said Milwaukee has engaged with multiple interested teams over the weekend and even submitted counteroffers to a few of them. On SportsCenter, Charania identified the Heat, Timberwolves, Warriors, and Knicks as the most serious suitors so far. According to Charania, it ultimately […] The post Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks as deadline nears appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Clippers were reportedly caught off guard when James Harden made it known he wanted out, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Publicly stunned or not, this clearly didn’t come out of nowhere. Siegel and ClutchPoints colleague Tomer Azarly report the two sides have been discussing a possible split for weeks. And yes, Cavaliers point […] The post James Harden, Clippers have been discussing split for weeks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2026 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. 2026 NBA Free Agents UNRESTRICTED Centers Mohamed Bamba (27) Tony Bradley (27) Moses Brown (26) Ulrich Chomche (20) […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .

League sources tell The Athletic’s Sam Amick that the Cavaliers have explored the idea of trading veteran center Jarrett Allen, whose three-year, $90.7 million extension begins in 2026-27. The thinking here is structural, not personal. Moving Allen could be a way to unlock much bigger possibilities, particularly as the Cavs look for ways to dip […] The post Cavs Rumors: Jarrett Allen, Lonzo Ball, Darius Garland, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Kings The Kings continue to explore the market on Domantas Sabonis, and talks with the Raptors have centered on larger, multi-player constructions. According to James Ham of The Kings Beat, Sacramento has discussed three-for-one or four-for-one frameworks with Toronto. Any package would likely start with RJ Barrett and could also include Ochai Agbaji and Gradey […] The post NBA Rumors: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers have quietly inserted themselves into the biggest conversations in the NBA. While much of the league remains skeptical that the Bucks will actually trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday’s deadline, the Cavs have been among the teams to check in with Milwaukee. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said that the Cavs have also inquired about Mavericks […] The post Cavs check in on Giannis Antetokounmpo, ramp up James Harden talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .