Zaccharie Risacher
Feburary 2026
Risacher replaces Mitchell on Team T-Mac for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars after Mitchell was ruled out with an abdominal strain. The league says Risacher is a second-year participant and is averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds this season. Team T-Mac is coached by McGrady, with other honorary coaches leading the remaining squads in the event at Intuit Dome.
Thomas Frank
February 2026
Spurs dismissed Frank after a dismal eight-match winless run, leaving them five points above the relegation zone and without a league win in 2026. The club says results and performances forced the board to act despite backing him since his June 2025 appointment. Reporting says Tottenham are now working through contingency plans for the replacement.
Roberto De Zerbi
February 2026
Marseille ended De Zerbi’s tenure by mutual consent after a 5-0 loss to PSG. He leaves with the club fourth and 12 points off the top, after finishing second last season. The decision followed heavy pressure after an early Champions League exit and the collapse in Le Classique, where De Zerbi apologised for the performance. Marseille’s statement says leadership agreed a change was needed for the run-in.
Stephen Curry
February 2026
Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles due to ongoing right knee trouble described as patellofemoral pain syndrome. Kerr says the plan is rest now and aim to return after the break if day-to-day progress holds. Curry left a game on Jan. 30 with the sore knee and later had an MRI, then missed multiple games. The update also notes Golden State is without Butler after ACL surgery, compounding availability issues heading into the post-break schedule.
Nikola Topić
February 2026
Thunder prospect Topić made his G League debut, a major step after a serious knee ligament injury and subsequent testicular cancer diagnosis that required chemotherapy. He has barely played over the last two years. He logged 16 minutes with seven points and seven assists in an overtime win. Daigneault highlighted the mental and physical resilience required to return after rehab, then three rounds of chemo, and praised the milestone as a significant achievement.
Harry Maguire
February 2026
A report says Maguire is increasingly likely to sign a new deal after regaining form and minutes under Carrick, helped by De Ligt’s injury opening a route back into the starting side. United are said to be discussing a compromise on salary and contract length, with Maguire keen to stay. External interest is mentioned from Milan and Al-Qadsiah, meaning United may act quickly to avoid losing a senior centre-back for free.
Vinícius Júnior
February 2026
Flamengo’s president outlined a cautious stance on re-signing Vinícius as speculation builds around his Madrid future. The forward’s deal is described as nearing its final year, with past reports of friction and delayed renewal talks. The piece says Vinícius is more open to renewing after Alonso’s departure, while Arbeloa publicly distanced himself from contract matters. Flamengo’s sporting director joked about a free return if the contract runs down, but the president position is framed as non-committal for now.
Benjamin Šeško
February 2026
United’s winning streak ended in a 1-1 draw at West Ham, but Carrick stayed unbeaten thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Sesko. West Ham’s plan slowed United and Soucek put the hosts ahead after the break. Soucek scored from Bowen’s cross at the near post, with Shaw blamed in the build-up and Martinez and Mainoo unable to stop the finish. Carrick brought on Sesko, who flicked a late cross into the top corner to rescue a point and keep the run alive.
