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    LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Names 2026 Class with NBA and WNBA Links, Collins Honoured

    LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
    January 2026

    The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class featuring NBA referee Bill Kennedy, executive Rick Welts, journalist Robin Roberts, and former WNBA player Sue Wicks. Former NBA player Jason Collins will receive the Glenn Burke Award for courage and authenticity. The announcement highlights Kennedy’s officiating career and visibility, Welts’ major league marketing contributions, Roberts’ broadcasting legacy, and Wicks’ trailblazing role in the WNBA. Collins’ recognition comes alongside the public note that he is undergoing treatment for Stage 4 glioblastoma.

    Bam Adebayo Wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December Outreach Work

    Bam Adebayo
    January 2026

    Adebayo was named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for December, recognised for hosting a major toy drive and funding youth experiences through his foundation. The NBA and NBPA Foundation will donate $20,000 to support the work. His initiatives included bringing thousands of students to Kaseya Center, distributing tens of thousands of toys, and hosting curated trips for student-athletes featuring classes, panels, and game access. He also arranged special support for students facing hardship, including gear packages.

    Jimmy Butler Torn ACL Ends Season as Kerr Plans Rotation Experiments and Leans on Depth

    Jimmy Butler
    January 2026

    Butler suffered a season-ending right ACL tear and will need surgery, forcing the Warriors to adjust rotations while trying to maintain momentum from a strong stretch of form. He landed awkwardly after contact, MRI confirmed the tear, and Kerr said the group will adapt by testing lineups, potentially reintroducing Kuminga, and leaning more on Horford, Melton, and developing bench pieces to cover Butler’s two-way impact.

    Josh Giddey Near Return After Hamstring Layoff as Bulls Manage Rotation

    Josh Giddey
    January 2026

    Donovan said Giddey is close to returning after three weeks out with a left hamstring strain, with a potential comeback at Minnesota on Thursday. Donovan said there were no setbacks and medical clearance is the remaining step. Giddey has been producing near All-Star numbers with seven triple-doubles, while Patrick Williams is day-to-day with an ankle sprain.

    NBA Jersey Sales List Highlights All-Star Starters and New U.S. vs World Format

    Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić
    January 2026

    Curry led the top-selling jersey list, with Dončić second and Brunson third, and multiple top sellers were named All-Star starters for a new U.S. vs World format at Intuit Dome. The list included five international stars among top sellers and noted debuts for Flagg and Cunningham on the jersey list, while Rivals Week programming features many of the same names and teams.

    Jimmy Butler MRI Confirms ACL Tear, Season in Doubt

    Jimmy Butler
    January 2026

    Butler suffered a right knee injury against Miami and an MRI reportedly confirmed an ACL tear, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy. He landed awkwardly after contact in the paint, could not put weight on the leg and needed help off the court; Kerr said the team was subdued awaiting results, while reports later indicated the imaging confirmed the ligament injury.

    Wiggins Gets Tribute on Return to Chase Center With Heat

    Andrew Wiggins
    January 2026

    Wiggins returned to Chase Center with Miami and received a warm ovation and tribute after his long Warriors spell and 2022 title contribution. He shared a pregame moment with Curry, was acknowledged by the crowd and video board, and Kerr highlighted the emotional whiplash of NBA business after close locker-room bonds are disrupted by trades.

    Flagg Returns at MSG as Brunson and Hart Also Back for Knicks

    Cooper Flagg
    January 2026

    Flagg returned from a two-game ankle absence for his first pro game at Madison Square Garden, while Brunson and Hart also returned for a Knicks side hit by injuries. Flagg was cleared after workouts following a left ankle sprain; Brunson came back from a right ankle sprain and Hart returned after soreness management, with the Knicks staff noting they have rarely had their preferred group available together.

    Thunder Lose Jalen Williams for Weeks With Hamstring Strain

    Jalen Williams
    January 2026

    Williams has a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in about two weeks, a major absence for the defending champions leading the league. He left with apparent hamstring discomfort after being initially listed with thigh soreness; with his two-way impact and earlier wrist recovery, Oklahoma City may lean more on Mitchell and rotation depth until he is cleared.

    Garland Out at Least One Week With Grade 1 Toe Sprain

    Darius Garland
    January 2026

    Garland will miss at least a week after imaging confirmed a Grade 1 sprain of his right great toe, with reevaluation planned in seven to 10 days. Garland was hurt in a win at Philadelphia and already has a history of toe issues, including offseason surgery on the left great toe; Cleveland said treatment is ongoing as he continues a season with multiple injury interruptions.

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