News from around the NBA 2025-2026

[Phrazbit]

The Lakers defense is freaking terrible. They get killed in transition, play after play.

 

[95pro]

Nuggets had one job…

 

[Adrian]

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. not planning to deal Jimmy Butler's contract, ponders Jonathan Kuminga's trade value: 'There needs to be demand'

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 5. The Warriors have a lot to figure out before then.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Adrian]

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns respond to boos at MSG, reportedly hold players-only meeting: 'I'd be booing us too'

A day after the Knicks All-Stars responded to boos at MSG, news broke that Brunson called a players only meeting to address a 2-9 slump.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Mainstreet]

The Knicks take out their four game losing streak on the Nets, winning 120-66.

That doesn't prove nothing.

 

[Hoop Head]

The Knicks take out their four game losing streak on the Nets, winning 120-66.

That doesn't prove nothing.

Proves the Nets are bad

 

[Mainstreet]

Proves the Nets are bad

Well, we already knew that. The Knicks used them like a punching bag.

 

[Mainstreet]

@Hoop Head

Btw, what happened to Guerschon Yabusele this season. He appears to be carrying more weight but still...

Guerschon Yabusele Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more | Basketball-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats of Guerschon Yabusele. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com

www.basketball-reference.com

 

[Hoop Head]

@Hoop Head

Btw, what happened to Guerschon Yabusele this season. He appears to be carrying more weight but still...

Guerschon Yabusele Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more | Basketball-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats of Guerschon Yabusele. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com

www.basketball-reference.com

Wrong system. He was playing a Naz Reid role in Philly and I don't think NY knows how to use him. He does have a player option for $5.75 but he'll have trouble getting that much based on his play this year.

 

[Mainstreet]

Wrong system. He was playing a Naz Reid role in Philly and I don't think NY knows how to use him. He does have a player option for $5.75 but he'll have trouble getting that much based on his play this year.

I heard some podcast mention him as a trade candidate for the Suns. If he were playing like last season, I'd consider trading Richards for him but if he is carrying too much weight, I don't think so.

 

[Hoop Head]

I heard some podcast mention him as a trade candidate for the Suns. If he were playing like last season, I'd consider trading Richards for him but if he is carrying too much weight, I don't think so.

I'd do it for Richards but I'm not sure there's enough time for him to trim down for a postseason run. He has likely put on weight since he hasn't been used and isn't happy, which doesn't speak well of his character. I'd need to know more as to why he's put on weight before anything but Richards is spare parts at this point.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd do it for Richards but I'm not sure there's enough time for him to trim down for a postseason run. He has likely put on weight since he hasn't been used and isn't happy, which doesn't speak well of his character. I'd need to know more as to why he's put on weight before anything but Richards is spare parts at this point.

Hayes-Davis isn't helping the team much either. From reports, at Richards has trade value. That $5 million expiring contract helps too.

 

[Hoop Head]

Hayes-Davis isn't helping the team much either. From reports, at Richards has trade value. That $5 million expiring contract helps too.

We need to move Richards to get under the tax and avoid repeater penalties so moving him is more of a necessity. If NHD was making more than the minimum then I'd find a way to move him. I'm not against waving him outright.

 

[Mainstreet]

We need to move Richards to get under the tax and avoid repeater penalties so moving him is more of a necessity. If NHD was making more than the minimum then I'd find a way to move him. I'm not against waving him outright.

I've read so many conflicting reports. IIRC, Spotrac supports the tax apron thought.

 

[Hoop Head]

I've read so many conflicting reports. IIRC, Spotrac supports the tax apron thought.

Same but almost every article now mentions the need to move Richards to get under the tax line.

 

[clyde2tw]

If tax status were non issue, I'd just stay put and slightly modify the current roster by waiving HayesDavis and converting Livers and Bouyea, for the postseason run.

 

[Mainstreet]

Same but almost every article now mentions the need to move Richards to get under the tax line.

It sounds like Richards has value, if rumors are to believed, and the Suns could have already traded him if they so desired.

Hope they don't get burned waiting for a better deal.

 

[Russ Smith]

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. not planning to deal Jimmy Butler's contract, ponders Jonathan Kuminga's trade value: 'There needs to be demand'

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 5. The Warriors have a lot to figure out before then.

sports.yahoo.com

The local rumors are Kerr was thrilled with Kuminga's first game, 20 points attacked the rim didn't overdribble, and he may just play Kuminga the rest of the year hope they can resurrect his trade value and then decide if they trade him.

Also reports are this is likely Kerr's last year they expect him to retire. Sounds like he was considering it before and then when Butler got hurt it may have been the last straw he has no energy to go through a rebuild

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

It sounds like Richards has value, if rumors are to believed, and the Suns could have already traded him if they so desired.

Hope they don't get burned waiting for a better deal.

do we have to get under the tax before we can get back over it/pay gillespie?

 

[Hoop Head]

do we have to get under the tax before we can get back over it/pay gillespie?

We can't pay Gillepsie until the offseason.

 

[Suns_fan69]

do we have to get under the tax before we can get back over it/pay gillespie?

Technically no, but there are a number of good reasons they would want to, mostly due to being in the repeater category.

 

[Mainstreet]

do we have to get under the tax before we can get back over it/pay gillespie?

The salaries are calculated at the end of the season. Gillespie, if re-signed, will count towards future salary. Suns have some other players in this category.

 

[Hoop Head]

The salaries are calculated at the end of the season. Gillespie, if re-signed, will count towards future salary. Suns have some other players in this category.

But Gillepsie can't be re-signed until the offseason. This idea we can extend him or re-sign him before the offseason isn't possible.

 

[Mainstreet]

But Gillepsie can't be re-signed until the offseason. This idea we can extend him or re-sign him before the offseason isn't possible.

Yes, it will have to wait until the off season, including a player such as Goodwin.

 

[Adrian]

Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss 4-6 weeks due to calf

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on his right calf but said he expects the injury to sideline him for at least four to six weeks.

www.espn.com