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Michael Carrick Changes Manchester United Post-Match Routine

Michael Carrick
January 2026

Carrick altered United’s post-match schedule by giving players the day after games off, shifting recovery to the following day, and loosening some matchday timing rules. Under prior regimes, the day after a match included recovery work and full sessions for those who played limited minutes. Carrick now gives a full day off first, then runs recovery the next day. He also moved matchday arrival later than the four-hours-before rule used previously. Carrick also gave updates: Mount has a minor training knock and should return soon; Dorgu’s issue looks more serious and will sideline him for an uncertain number of weeks.

Thunder Add Mason Plumlee; Hornets Receive Ousmane Dieng and a Future Second

Oklahoma City Thunder/ Charlotte Hornets
January 2026

OKC acquired veteran center Plumlee, while Dieng was sent to Charlotte and rerouted to Chicago, with Charlotte also receiving a 2029 second-round pick from OKC. The deal is framed as OKC converting a developing piece who never secured a consistent rotation role into a veteran big, while Plumlee had been lightly used and then sidelined after December groin surgery.

Warriors Acquire Kristaps Porziņģis as Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield Go to Hawks

Golden State Warriors/ Atlanta Hawks
January 2026

Golden State reportedly landed Porziņģis for size and stability, while Kuminga gets his requested move and Hield is included in the outgoing package to Atlanta. The write-up ties Kuminga’s trade to his reduced role and prior expectations he would be moved. Porziņģis is described as limited by health in Atlanta and last played January 7, while still providing spacing as a big.

Darius Garland Speaks After Trade to Clippers for James Harden

Darius Garland
January 2026

Garland addressed being traded to the Clippers for Harden, said it was not a shock, and is waiting for clearance to debut with no timetable due to a toe sprain. Clippers plan to adjust style around Garland’s pace and ability to play on or off the ball. Cleveland’s motivation was scoring support for Mitchell, while LA’s was getting younger ahead of an offseason without a first-round pick. Atkinson said he will miss Garland but expects Lue to get the best out of him.

Eljero Elia Says Micky van de Ven Should Take “Right Step” to an Elite Club

Micky van de Ven
January 2026

Elia backed Van de Ven to move to a top-tier European contender, with Spurs’ poor season and lack of elite competition driving transfer speculation. The claim is that Van de Ven’s individual level remains high while Tottenham’s results under Frank have underwhelmed, making it harder to retain top players without Champions League football.

Arne Slot Backs Virgil van Dijk to Stay Beyond Current Liverpool Deal

Virgil van Dijk
January 2026

Slot said Liverpool’s planning is long-term, and he believes Van Dijk can remain at the club beyond his current deal if he stays fit, even as Liverpool invest in younger centre-back succession. Slot framed Jacquet’s recruitment as deliberate succession planning, not panic. He stressed Van Dijk’s durability at his age and noted the club is preparing for eventual life without him while still expecting near-term continuity.

Arsenal Get Boost as EFL Blocks Marc Guehi From Carabao Cup Fina

Marc Guéhi
January 2026

The EFL rejected City’s push to change eligibility rules, meaning Guéhi remains ineligible for the Carabao Cup final despite joining City in January. EFL rules prevent a player from featuring for a second club in the competition if they join after the semi-final first leg. Guéhi signed after City’s first-leg win over Newcastle, so he could not play the second leg and cannot play the final. Semenyo remains eligible because he joined before the semi-final first leg.

Report: Chris Paul Headed to Toronto in Three-Team Trade, May Not Report

Chris Paul
January 2026

Multiple reports say Paul is being traded to Toronto in a three-team deal, with indications he may not need to report and could be rerouted again before the deadline. Raptors receive Paul, Nets get Agbaji plus a future second-rounder, Clippers get Marinković’s rights. The report frames it as late-career logistics for a 40-year-old who has signaled retirement after this season.

Report: Cavaliers Move Lonzo Ball to Jazz, Who Plan to Waive Him

Lonzo Ball
January 2026

Reports say Ball is being sent to Utah in a three-team structure and is expected to be waived, making him a free agent once he clears waivers. The write-up cites Ball’s reduced production/role, major knee surgery history, and remaining contract structure (one year left plus a team option), while noting the Hawks add Landale.

Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Out Until After All-Star Break With Abdominal Strain

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
January 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander has an abdominal strain, will miss the remaining pre-break games, and will not play in the 2026 All-Star Game; OKC face a major short-term blow. The team will reassess after the break. The report notes OKC’s wider injury list and that SGA’s 20+ point streak (121) sits second all-time behind Chamberlain’s 126.

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