archiveJanuary 2026

The Miami Heat are often mentioned as a place Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would be amenable to landing, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. Antetokounmpo and Miami star Bam Adebayo have the same agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon. "Giannis Antetokounmpo’s unstable situation in Milwaukee is widely expected to escalate...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves "didn't pay much attention" to Rich Paul's trade comments, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Paul, who is LeBron James' agent, said on his podcast with Max Kellerman that the Lakers should trade Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson...

The Minnesota Timberwolves are unlikely to trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant or Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, according to NBA reporter Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Timberwolves are in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. "The Timberwolves have been combing the trade market for weeks, evaluating...

The Dallas Mavericks will again be tested by attrition as they prepare for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Jazz, balancing momentum from their most complete performance of the season with an injury report that remains extensive. Dallas enters the matchup at 16–26, positioned in the lower tier of a tightly...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, front offices across the league continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by health, leverage, and long-term direction. For the Dallas Mavericks, those conversations are unfolding against the backdrop of a 16–26 record and a season focused on navigating Cooper Flagg’s rookie year. At...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, league executives continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by standings, contracts, and competitive timelines. One name increasingly viewed as a pivot point is Michael Porter Jr., whose career-best production has coincided with a clear rebuilding posture from the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn sits near...

An NBA player’s trade value does not always align neatly with box-score production. Just ask the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has struggled this season as injuries have ravaged its rotation and disrupted any sense of continuity. The Grizzlies find themselves buried in the Western Conference standings, well outside the playoff picture,...

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, several teams remain firmly embedded in league-wide speculation. Few are mentioned as frequently as the Golden State Warriors. The reasoning is straightforward. Golden State is operating at the back end of a dynasty. The Warriors have struggled to gain real traction during the 2025–26...

As the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, NBA front offices continue to evaluate options to make moves. As for the Dallas Mavericks, who are 16–26 and navigating ongoing health concerns, there is plenty to keep an eye on as they play through Cooper Flagg's rookie season. Anthony Davis has been...

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are interested in trading for Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr., according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. "Amid Ja Morant trade talks, Jaren Jackson Jr. remains a player the Memphis Grizzlies want to build with, according to an ESPN report," Scotto wrote. "However, that stance hasn’t...