NBA

Sengun Replaces Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for All-Star 2026

Alperen Şengün
January 2026

Alperen Şengün was named as the replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 75th NBA All-Star Game after Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out with an abdominal strain. Şengün earned his second straight All-Star selection while averaging roughly 21 points, 9 rebounds and over 6 assists, helping Houston to a top-four West record. The event uses a three-team format with Team World facing two USA teams in a short round-robin tournament at Intuit Dome.

Nikola Jokic Passes Oscar Robertson for Second All-Time in Triple-Doubles

Nikola Jokić
January 2026

Nikola Jokić posted 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to record his 182nd regular-season triple-double, moving past Oscar Robertson into second place on the NBA career list as Denver beat Chicago 136-120. It was his 19th triple-double of the season and his second in two games. He now trails only Russell Westbrook. Coach David Adelman highlighted how rare 17 assists from a center is, while Jamal Murray predicted Jokić will push the record far higher.

Jonathan Kuminga Out At Least One Week With Knee Bone Bruise

Jonathan Kuminga
January 2026

Newly acquired Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga will miss at least one week with a left knee bone bruise, with evaluation planned after the 2026 All-Star break. Atlanta says the injury occurred on Jan. 22 while he was with Golden State. Kuminga and Buddy Hield arrived in the deal that sent Kristaps Porziņģis to the Warriors. Onyeka Okongwu returned versus Charlotte wearing a protective mask after a dental fracture.

Mac McClung Replaces David Jones Garcia in Rising Stars

Mac McClung
January 2026

Mac McClung will replace injured David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars event at Intuit Dome, part of NBA All-Star weekend. Jones Garcia is out with a right ankle injury. The Bulls signed McClung to a two-way deal on Feb. 5, 2026; he is a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion and had brief NBA minutes this season.

Bucks Not Shutting Down Giannis as Calf Rehab Nears Return Phase

Milwaukee Bucks
January 2026

Doc Rivers says the Milwaukee Bucks will not shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the season, but his return from a right calf strain remains uncertain. Giannis has been out since January 23 and expected a four-to-six-week absence. Rivers says Giannis is close, working out, and will play once healthy. After the trade deadline passed, teammates described relief as rumors cooled, helped by Giannis posting “I’m not leaving.” Milwaukee’s record has dipped without him, keeping pressure on the club.

Scoot Henderson Cleared for Season Debut After Hamstring Tear

Scoot Henderson
January 2026

Scoot Henderson is set to make his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at home against the Memphis Grizzlies after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Interim coach Tiago Splitter says the guard will be available. Henderson tore the hamstring during an offseason workout in September and has been rehabbing since. Portland plans to reintegrate him in game action now that he has cleared return-to-play steps, giving the 22-year-old his first minutes of the campaign.

Ray Scott Profile: First Black NBA Coach of the Year and His Legacy

Ray Scott
January 2026

Ray Scott became the first Black NBA Coach of the Year after a rapid promotion to Pistons head coach, later pivoting to a long post-NBA career and published a memoir. After Earl Lloyd was fired early in 1972–73, Scott took over with minimal staff and later led Detroit to a 52–30 season, winning Coach of the Year. He was fired in 1976 amid team regression and organizational change, coached briefly in college, then built a career in insurance leadership. The profile emphasizes the NBA’s growth alongside U.S. social change and Scott’s role as an observer and trailblazer.

Luka Dončić Hamstring Scare: MRI Scheduled After Exiting Lakers Win vs 76er

Luka Dončić
January 2026

Dončić left the game late in the first half with left leg soreness described as a sore hamstring and will undergo imaging. He felt discomfort, limped off, and was ruled out for the second half after staff assessed he should not continue. The Lakers still won 119-115 after a big Reaves scoring burst on restricted minutes. The report highlights ongoing availability issues for the Lakers’ core, noting limited games with Dončić, Reaves, and James all together this season.

Pacers Land Ivica Zubac in Multi-Asset Deal With Clippers

Ivica Zubac
January 2026

Indiana reportedly acquired Zubac and Brown; LA receives Mathurin, Jackson, two first-round picks, and a second-round pick. Indiana upgrades size and rebounding with a veteran double-double center under long-term contract, while moving a young scorer nearing restricted free agency and adding significant draft capital to LA’s pivot after also moving other pieces. The report frames Indiana’s move as setting up a stronger core for next season once Haliburton returns.

Grizzlies Add Eric Gordon in Deadline Move

Eric Gordon
January 2026

Memphis reportedly acquired veteran guard Eric Gordon plus a 2032 second-round pick swap. Gordon is described as a lightly used reserve in Philadelphia this season, serving largely as experience around younger guards. Memphis continues to reshuffle after major deadline activity, including moving Jackson Jr. in a separate deal.