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.
James Harden
January 2026
Multiple reports say the Clippers are sending Harden to Cleveland for Garland plus a future second-round pick, reuniting Harden with the East and pairing him with Mitchell. The framing is win-now for Cleveland with a 36-year-old high-usage scorer, while the Clippers get a 26-year-old two-time All-Star guard to reset their timeline. Lue publicly praised Harden’s impact as the reports surfaced.
Austin Reaves
January 2026
Reaves returned off the bench after missing 19 games with a left calf strain, posting 15 points in 21 minutes in a 125-109 win over the Nets. Redick put him on restricted minutes and said the team has missed him across the board. The absence has limited how the Lakers can judge their ceiling, with LeBron calling him an “All-Star 2-guard” level piece.
Jaren Jackson Jr
January 2026
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a major multi-player deal: Memphis would send Jackson Jr., Konchar, Landale and Williams Jr. to Utah for Clayton Jr., Anderson, Hendricks, Niang and three future first-round picks. The report frames it as deadline-driven roster reshaping, with Memphis cashing in a core forward for picks and rotation pieces, while Utah adds a star-level frontcourt talent plus depth. No confirmation language included in the text.
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.
Kevin Durant
January 2026
Kevin Durant missed Houston’s game after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot. Coach Udoka said he tweaked it and offered no return date. Durant was named an All-Star reserve on Sunday. Durant played heavy minutes in a recent win over Dallas, then was ruled out about 90 minutes before tip. Reed Sheppard is expected to start in his place. Houston said he had not missed games for injury this season before now.
Jason Kidd
January 2026
Kidd was fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing officiating and using profane language in a media interview following Dallas’ 111-107 loss to Houston. The league cited his postgame remarks as a violation, issuing the fine through basketball operations leadership after the Toyota Center matchup.
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 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.
Vít Krejčí
January 2026
Atlanta is reportedly trading Krejčí to Portland for Reath and two future second-round picks, addressing Portland’s shooting need while Atlanta adds draft assets. Krejčí’s 3-point shooting is positioned as a fit for a low-efficiency Portland perimeter attack; Reath is out for the season after foot surgery, making the picks the primary usable return for Atlanta.
