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NBA Announces 2026 Team Sales and Marketing Award Winners

Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, NBA TMBO
January 2026

Cavaliers won Team of the Year and Inclusion Leadership; Raptors won Team Innovation; Olivia Hay won Guest Experience Innovation; Billy Phillips won Values of the Game. Cavs cited for major business growth, sellout streak, partnerships and new premium club; inclusion initiatives tied to youth leadership and social impact programs; Raptors recognized for a fan-facing Shooting Lab using biomechanics and vision tech; Hay recognized for staff culture and service standards; Phillips honored for decades of sponsorship and community work.

Lowry Gets Final-Toronto Style Ovation in Late Cameo

Kyle Lowry
January 2026

Lowry received a standing ovation in a brief late appearance that could be his last game in Toronto, where he won the 2019 title. Fans chanted for him in the fourth quarter; Nurse inserted him for the final two minutes, and Lowry reiterated his intention to retire as a Raptor on a one-day contract.

Harden Climbs to Ninth on NBA All-Time Scoring List

James Harden
January 2026

Harden passed O’Neal for ninth all-time in regular-season points, then extended the gap while posting 32 points and 10 assists in a Clippers win. A third-quarter three pushed him past O’Neal’s total; he built separation across the second half and remains well behind Wilt Chamberlain in eighth.

Jaylen Brown Fined for Criticising Officiating

Jaylen Brown
January 2026

Brown was fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating after Boston’s 100-95 defeat to San Antonio. The NBA cited remarks made to media and on social platforms postgame, applying league rules that penalise public attacks on referees and officiating integrity.

Gobert Hit With Automatic One-Game Suspension

Rudy Gobert
January 2026

Gobert was suspended one game without pay after reaching six Flagrant Foul points for the season, triggered by a Flagrant 1 late vs the Spurs. Under the NBA flagrant-point system, exceeding five points causes an automatic suspension; his latest Flagrant 1 pushed him over the threshold, activating the one-game ban.

Moritz Wagner Returns After ACL as Magic Head to Europe Games

Moritz Wagner
January 2026

Moritz Wagner played his first NBA game in over a year after ACL recovery, as Orlando travels to play Memphis in Berlin and London; Franz hopes to return from a high ankle sprain by Berlin. Moritz tore his ACL in December 2024 and returned with a short cameo; the team then flew to Europe for two showcase games aimed at growing German basketball exposure.

Dennis Schroder Suspended Three Games for Postgame Confrontatio

Dennis Schröder
January 2026

Schröder received a three-game unpaid suspension for confronting and attempting to strike another player in an arena hallway about 40 minutes after a loss to the Lakers. The NBA disciplined him after the postgame altercation; he begins serving the ban in the next Kings game, sidelining him for three contests.

Dennis Schröder Suspended Three Games for Postgame Hallway Confrontation

Dennis Schröder
January 2026

Schröder was banned three games without pay for confronting and attempting to strike another player in an arena hallway after a Kings loss. The NBA said Schröder sought out the player roughly 40 minutes after the game and initiated the incident. The suspension starts with Sacramento’s next game against Houston.

Trae Young Introduced in Washington After Trade Becomes Official, Still Injured

Trae Young
January 2026

Young was introduced to Wizards fans during a loss but did not play due to knee and quadriceps issues, with his return date unclear. Washington acquired him without giving up draft picks, sending CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to Atlanta. The Wizards say the long-term rebuild continues, with Young expected to help organize and elevate their young core once healthy.

Anthony Davis Suffers Left-Hand Ligament Damage, Could Miss Extended Time

Anthony Davis
January 2026

Davis reportedly has ligament damage in his left hand after being hurt late against Utah, raising the likelihood of a longer absence. He left the bench in visible pain for further evaluation, with subsequent testing indicating ligament damage. The injury hits a struggling Mavericks team still dealing with fallout from the Luka Doncic trade and their poor record.

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