archiveJanuary 2026

NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers "stopped drinking alcohol" during his sciatica rehab, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James, 41, missed the first 14 games of this season because of sciatica on his right side. The leading scorer in NBA history, James is averaging 22.4 points,...

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to attempt to trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA reporter Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Antetokounmpo is ready to leave the Bucks and the Timberwolves have one of the most aggressive execs in the NBA in Tim Connelly. "Anytime a player...

NBA trade proposals sending Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors have been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the Antetokounmpo trade proposals in the wake of ESPN...

The belief that LeBron James directly pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to draft his son has lingered since the franchise selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Given LeBron’s stature within the organization and across the league, the assumption felt almost unavoidable. But a...

The Cleveland Cavaliers "would gladly welcome" NBA legend LeBron James back this offseason, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. The future Hall of Famer left the Cavaliers in the offseason of 2018 for the Los Angeles...

The Dallas Mavericks listed Cooper Flagg as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left ankle injury management, but new pregame activity provided a clearer picture of where things stand. Flagg was on the court during shootaround earlier Wednesday, a meaningful development as Dallas evaluates his availability...

NBA legend Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to leave the Milwaukee Bucks and the future Hall of Famer prefers to be traded to the Miami Heat, New York Knicks or Toronto Raptors, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Heat, Knicks and Raptors are actively pursuing Antetokounmpo despite the swingman expected to miss the...

The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Klay Thompson to questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left knee soreness, adding uncertainty to Dallas’ rotation as tipoff approaches. Thompson did not participate in shootaround Wednesday morning. By contrast, Cooper Flagg was on the court during shootaround, even as he remains...

With eight days remaining before the NBA trade deadline, the long-dormant speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken a decisive turn. For the first time in his career, the Milwaukee superstar is no longer merely the subject of outside rumor. According to multiple reports, Antetokounmpo is now officially open to a...

The New York Knicks have been quiet on the transaction front this season, making just one roster move so far by waiving Tosan Evbuomwan earlier this month. Behind the scenes, however, league sources indicate New York has been far more active in monitoring the NBA trade market — with a...