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    Pat Riley statue unveiled outside Lakers arena to mark Showtime architect’s legacy

    Pat Riley
    February 2026

    The Lakers unveiled an 8-foot bronze statue of Pat Riley in Star Plaza, making him the first Lakers coach honored with a statue outside the arena. Riley attended the ceremony as the statue was placed between Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson, celebrating his role in four Lakers titles as head coach and the creation of the Showtime era. Speakers included Abdul-Jabbar, Johnson and Buss, with former players and notable guests present.

    Adam Silver Says Tanking Is Worse This Season; NBA Fines Jazz and Pacers

    Adam Silver
    February 2026

    Silver said tanking behaviour is worse than recent memory, with the league fining Utah and Indiana for violating integrity and player participation standards, and warning further penalties could include draft-pick forfeiture. Utah was fined $500,000 for “conduct detrimental” linked to late-game benchings, while Indiana was fined $100,000 after an independent physician found held-out starters could have played under policy standards. Silver said the league will reconsider lottery and draft incentives because the system rewards losing.

    Chris Paul Announces Retirement; Raptors Expected to Waive Him

    Chris Paul
    February 2026

    He confirmed he is stepping away after 21 seasons. He was traded to Toronto at the deadline in a deal that did not require reporting, and multiple reports say the Raptors will waive him. The retirement frames a shift toward family and life after playing, with league leadership highlighting his on-court résumé and union leadership. The trade-waive path effectively closed any late-season title chase with another team.

    Dillon Brooks Suspended After 16th Technical Foul

    Dillon Brooks
    February 2026

    Brooks received an automatic one-game suspension without pay after his 16th technical foul of the season, per NBA rules. The 16th technical was assessed during Phoenix’s loss to Oklahoma City. League policy triggers a one-game ban at 16, then one additional game for every two techs thereafter. He will miss the road game at San Antonio on Feb. 19.

    Darko Rajakovic Named Head Coach of Team World for 2026 All-Star

    Darko Rajaković
    January 2026

    NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Rajakovic as Team World head coach for the 2026 All-Star Game. Bickerstaff and Johnson will coach the two U.S. player teams in the three-team format. Rajakovic earned the nod while guiding Toronto to a strong record (30-21 cited). The event will be held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and aired on NBC and Peacock.

    Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Named 2026 All-Star Coach as San Antonio Surges

    Mitch Johnson
    January 2026

    Johnson will coach one of the All-Star teams after leading the Spurs to a 33-16 start and the second-best record in the West. Eligibility rules blocked Daigneault because he coached the previous year’s All-Star; Johnson’s December recognition and San Antonio’s first-half record secured the nod.

    LeBron Makes 22nd Straight All-Star as Reserve After Sciatica-Delayed Start

    LeBron James
    January 2026

    James was named a West reserve for a record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection after missing the first 14 games with sciatica, saying he focused on returning to form rather than chasing the honor. Coaches voted him in despite early-season missed time; debate followed due to notable omissions; James emphasized health and performance since returning, and he remains an All-Star points/minutes leader.

    Paul George Suspended 25 Games Without Pay for Anti-Drug Program Violation

    Paul George
    January 2026

    George received a 25-game suspension without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. The NBA announced the penalty and stated the suspension starts immediately with the 76ers’ next game.

    Stephen Curry Passes Paul Pierce for 19th on NBA All-Time Scoring List

    Stephen Curry
    January 2026

    Curry moved into sole possession of 19th all-time in scoring by passing Paul Pierce, finishing with 27 points in a 140-124 win. He did it with a first-quarter stepback three, continuing a strong January and adding to late-career scoring milestones, with a path to climb further if he stays healthy.

    Kevin Durant Passes Vince Carter for 10th All-Time in Made 3s

    Kevin Durant
    January 2026

    Durant moved to 10th all-time with 2,291 made 3-pointers, passing Vince Carter. He hit the record-breaking three in the first quarter and finished with 24 points as Houston lost 111-99, with Paul George next on the list ahead.

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