NBA NewsWednesday, Jan 21, 2026

Jonathan Kuminga formally requested a trade from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, coinciding with the first day his contract allowed him to be moved, league sources told ESPN. The NBA trade deadline is on February 5. The fifth-year forward signed a two-year, $46.8 million deal during the offseason preventing any trade until mid-January. The agreement also features a team option for the second year. Kuminga's time with Golden State has reached a critical low point. After beginning the se...

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Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a trade target, with multiple teams reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring the New York Knicks center, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Talks involving Memphis, Orlando, and Charlotte have surfaced, with Towns’ name previously linked to a potential deal around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 30-year-old Towns has started all 39 […] The post Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets reportedly eye Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Devin Booker scored 27 points and Jalen Green added 12 points in his return to the lineup as the Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back to back. Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin scored 16 points apiece and Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro each added 12 as the Suns won their third straight game and for the 12th time in 16 games.

Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Kevin Durant added 18 points to help the Rockets to their third straight victory. The Rockets trailed by as many as 16 and were down by 10 before opening the fourth quarter with a big run to close the gap.

SAN FRANCISCO – Amid trade rumors and DNPs, it just feels like the Jonathan Kuminga saga is barreling towards yet another inflection point. In the Golden State Warriors’ 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz, Kuminga suffered his 10th DNP-CD in the last 12 games. With the young forward on the outskirts of the Dubs’ rotation […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler makes promise to ‘brother’ Jonathan Kuminga amid trade rumors, DNPs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

David Adelman explains Nikola Jokic’s day-to-day injury status and why the Nuggets are being cautious with his return.

Khris Middleton is increasingly viewed around the league as a likely buyout candidate as the Washington Wizards approach the trade deadline with limited incentive to move his contract. According to reporting from Josh Robbins of The Athletic, league executives widely expect the veteran forward to remain in Washington through the deadline before potentially negotiating a […] The post Khris Middleton emerging as likely buyout candidate appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.

Although the Thunder were handed a shocking loss to the Hornets on Monday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander maintains a positive outlook for the season.

The Spurs host the banged-up Jazz with a 3-0 home stand on the line.